Industrial Fluid Systems Blog / Oil & Gas (4)

How Newer Industrial Fluid Systems Can Improve SAGD Operations

SAGD involves harsh process conditions with high temperatures, hydrogen sulfide, and chlorides which contribute to high rates of corrosion. Newer industrial fluid system technologies, such as special alloys and surface treatments, can help resist corrosion and improve SAGD reliability.

Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) involves inherently challenging operating conditions that often impact operational performance and reliability. SAGD is an enhanced oil recovery technology used …

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Why Your SAGD Grab Sampling Measurement May Not be Representative

Keeping SAGD process fluids at optimal conditions requires regular sampling and analysis. If the sample fluid is not representative of the process fluid, though, your grab sampling measurement won’t b …

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Top Flow Assurance Challenges for SAGD Operations—And How to Prevent Them

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Choosing Among Mechanical Seal Support Flush Plans for Optimal SAGD Processes

Mechanical seal support flush plans circulate fluid through mechanical seals to maintain adequate lubrication, pressure, temperature, and solids content in the seal chamber. The flush plan creates an …

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Critical Industrial Fluid Management Guidelines for SAGD Operations to Keep in Mind

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SAGD products must have precise chemical compositions based on customer specifications, government regulations, and other industrial fluid management guidelines. Managing these composition requirement …

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The Benefits of API Plan 32 Design/Build for SAGD Facilities or Upgraders

Alberta SAGD operations require carefully controlled fluid pressures, so mechanical seals and seal support systems are critical to their success. The climate and high-viscosity fluids in SAGD can crea …

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