Minimizing Mechanical Seal Leak Rate in Your Alberta Facility
by Thomas Webster on Fri, Sep 09, 2022 @ 08:09 AM
The extent of loss from a mechanical seal support leak rate can vary, but they’re inevitable. One major reason for pumping application failure, as seen across refineries in Alberta, has been mechanica …
How SAGD Subcool is Affected by Fluid Dynamics
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Sep 06, 2022 @ 09:09 AM
Recovery of heavy oil in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) is highly dependent on the temperature and viscosity of the fluids involved. It is well established that when the heated steam is passed …
Alberta SAGD Projects Need This in Their Back Pocket
by Thomas Webster on Mon, Aug 22, 2022 @ 09:08 AM
Heavy oil and bitumen production has been on the rise in Alberta, with data showing over 11.6% increase in 2021. Among the different methods of recovery, Alberta SAGD projects have seen the most signi …
High Temperature Hydrogen Production: Selecting the Right Components
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Jul 21, 2022 @ 08:07 AM
Hydrogen production doesn’t usually involve the high temperatures and corrosive fluids that can threaten the reliability of equipment in oil and gas refineries. However, high-temperature hydrogen atta …
Selecting a Gas Distribution Management System
by Thomas Webster on Fri, Jul 15, 2022 @ 08:07 AM
Selecting, installing, and the management of an appropriate gas distribution system is critical for the petrochemical industry in Alberta. Petrochem facilities require a gas distribution management sy …
Finding a Pressure Regulator for Gas Applications in Alberta
by Thomas Webster on Wed, Jul 13, 2022 @ 08:07 AM
Gas pressure regulators may seem like a dime a dozen. But when one goes bad, you can have a whole host of problems, from a poor quality product to fires. Yes, refineries often keep spare parts to avoi …