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Estimate BETX Absorption in TEG Dehydration Process

July 3, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
This facilities Tip of the Month (TOTM) demonstrates application simplified diagrams for quick estimation of BETX absorption in a case study. Additionally, it gives an overview of the most commonly used designs for mitigation of BETX emissions.
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Evaluating Fracture Stimulation

June 6, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
Looking to better understand the fracture network involved in the development of shale plays? This TOTM discusses how understanding stimulated reservoir volume helps us estimate recoverable reserves, well spacing, and orientation. It also provides the basis for evaluating and improving stimulation practices.
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Low Temperature Methane Gas Water Content

June 2, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
For normal gas conditioning processes, the water vapor content of natural gases in equilibrium with water is commonly estimated from McKetta and Wehe based charts like Figure 6.1 of Campbell book or Figure 20.4 of Gas Processors and Suppliers Association. This facilities TOTM presents a chart for estimating methane gas water content at low temperat...
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Oil Dehydration Design Error Found in Most Designs Worldwide

May 1, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
Are you having reverse emulsion problems or issues meeting your discharge oil in water specifications? This Tip of the Month (TOTM) discusses how to avoid a costly design error found in most oil dehydration systems worldwide.
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Finding Opportunities Checklist

April 3, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
This TOTM (tip of the month) discusses places to look for opportunities to increase production quickly. The concepts, techniques, and later where to look for and find opportunities are discussed. This tip will enable you to answer the Key Question: “Are we getting the most from our Asset?”
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Benchmarking Against Physics: Increasing Production Today, Not Tomorrow

March 6, 2017
 |  Tip of the Month
Many companies use benchmarking data shared anonymously with other participants in the survey. The problem is they will not have exactly the same assets. What’s being recommended here is that you benchmark yourself against physics and not others. Click to learn more!
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