Flow Computers and Metering

Flow Computers & Metering: Case Study – Oil Search Limited  Introduction Oil Search Limited have three separate custody transfer metering systems for their PNG facilities. Two off processing and storage facilities (Central Processing Facility CPF and Gobe Processing Facility GPF) supply crude oil to Kumul Marine Terminal (KMT) via an onshore/ offshore pipeline (264km) to … Read more

Pipeline Leak Detection

Pipeline leak detection

Pipeline Leak Detection: Case Study – ELPRO Technologies Project Description Environmental leak detection in mining facility Indratel Australia as an ELPRO Technologies representative chose Condor Series Wireless I/O and Gateway to monitor leakage of hazardous materials into the environment and resolve environmental and safety hazards. Transfer of hazardous materials across land can cause catastrophic damage … Read more

Compressor Control System Upgrade

Compressor Control System Upgrade

Compressor Control System Upgrade: Case Study – Santos Ltd. 1. Problem As part of a planned mechanical upgrade of older style reciprocating gas compressors, customer decided to replace the compressor control systems. The existing controllers had become obsolete with no spares available. There were also Hazardous Area Standards compliance issues to be resolved. Further, most … Read more

Pump Control Systems

Pump Control Systems

Pump Control Systems: Case Study – Chevron Australia Pty Ltd. Introduction Mercury is present in all hydrocarbon reservoirs at varying concentrations and in various forms. This presents a risk to health, safety the environment and process equipment. Mercury is expected to be present in the Gorgon Treatment Plant (GTP) in higher than anticipated concentrations, based … Read more