What You Should Know as a New Petroleum Employee About Wildcat Wells and Exploration
November 6, 2017
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Tip of the Month
As a new member of the petroleum industry, there are a few things you should know about wildcat wells and exploration. This Tip of the Month (TOTM) explains why wildcat wells are an essential part of the exploration process and how the current environment of the industry effects exploration and wildcat efforts.
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Effect of CO2 on the TEG Vaporization Losses
October 3, 2017
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Tip of the Month
This Facilities Tip of the Month investigates the effect of CO2 in the feed gas, stripping gas rate and the effect of the triethylene glycol (TEG) mass circulation ratio on the TEG vaporization loss from the regenerator and contactor columns top.
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Reduce Non-productive Time by Understanding Differential Sticking
October 2, 2017
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Tip of the Month
This Subsurface Tip of the Month (TOTM) focuses on how to reduce non-productive time by understanding differential sticking. Learn about the five events that cause differential sticking, the conditions in which they occur and actions that can be taken to prevent differential sticking from developing.
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Introduction to Artificial Lift
September 1, 2017
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Tip of the Month
This Subsurface Tip of the Month (TOTM) is an introduction to artificial lift. It describes the six major forms of artificial lift, how they operate, and how to choose between pumping and gas lift techniques.
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Effect of Methanol on Distribution of Sulfur Compounds in NGL Fractionation Train
September 1, 2017
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Tip of the Month
This Facilities Tip of the Month (TOTM) will present the effect of methanol on the distribution and concentration of the sulfur compounds in a NGL fractionation train using a process simulator based on the Peng-Robinson equation of state. The simulation software’s built-in binary interaction parameters were used, and the tabular and graphical simul...
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Infinite Recycle Impacts on Compression Systems
August 2, 2017
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Tip of the Month
This Facilities TOTM (tip of the month) discusses what infinite recycling is, how to identify it, how to prevent it and solutions for making your company more money through increased production by simply adjusting setpoints.
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