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"Safety applies with equal force to the individual, to the family, to the employer, to the state, the nation and to international affairs. Safety, in its widest sense, concerns the happiness, contentment and freedom of mankind.” — William M. Jeffers TAC-Controls.com #refining #refineries #pipelines #upstream #offshore #h2s #H2SPoisoning #HydrogenSulfidePoisoning #engineering #instrumentation #electrical #oil #gas #energy #Naturalgas #Sourgas #H2SMeasurement #Measurement #Safety #OnShore #Midstream #GasPlant #GasPlants #MadeInTexas

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐢𝐥 & 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 Imagine an offshore oil platform operating critical processes like oil and gas separation, gas compression, and oil pumping for storage or transport. Applying instrumentation and control techniques is essential to ensure these processes run continuously without interruption. Here’s a practical example: 😭𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 On the platform, the gas compression system is responsible for compressing extracted gas before processing. Previously, the platform experienced 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 due to compressor failures, causing unexpected operational stoppages and affecting oil production. By 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔, such as 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔, 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍-𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑪𝑩𝑴), 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, the platform's downtime was drastically reduced. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝: ✔ 40% reduction in compressor downtime, increasing continuous gas production. ✔ Improved operational safety, as control systems responded faster to critical situations. ✔ Extended equipment lifespan, due to condition-based maintenance, preventing catastrophic failures. 💡 #Instrumentation #IndustrialControl #OilAndGas #Efficiency

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫? Applus+ is leading a key inspection and asset integrity management project at a major refinery in Hualpén, Bio Bio region, Chile. Here are the main aspects of Applus+ involvement in this project: ·   𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞: Providing critical inspection services for essential refinery assets including piping, fractionation towers, boilers, and more. ·   𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝: Employing advanced methods like ultrasonic testing (UT), thermography, leak detection, PAUT, liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing. ·   𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: A dedicated team of 30 specialized professionals is ensuring high-quality results. ·   𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: Strict adherence to safety standards, mitigating risks associated with heights, confined spaces, and high temperatures. ·   𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Weekly management meetings to ensure agile communication and decision-making. We are proud to contribute to the energy sector in Chile while prioritizing safety and excellence in our work. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: https://lnkd.in/dfaNi8-b #Inspection #AssetIntegrity #OilandGas #OilandGasIndustry #Inspection

A gas export compressor plays a crucial role in the oil and gas industry by compressing natural gas to high pressures for transportation through pipelines or for export via ships or other means. It ensures that the gas reaches its destination efficiently and safely. Routine operations: -Monitor correct operation of all instrument control loops. -Check that correct levels of pressure and temperatures are maintained. -Make regular checks of all ancillary equipment, such as lube oil and seal gas systems. #oilandgasindustry #fpso #connectwithme #processengineering #petroleumengineering #subseaengineering #assetintegrity

I am beginning to seriously believe that we are incapable of learning from lessons, underscored with people ending up in a box or a hospital with life changing injuries. "Erroneously concluded the system was depressurized " No shit Sherlock. Equinor Statfjord B - Breaking primary containment - Energy isolation/residual energy. Potential Under slightly different circumstances, the incident had the potential to become a fatal accident. Identified lessons learnt The investigation has identified lessons related to the following. The work permit for splitting the hydrogen system was applied for, processed, approved and activated with an attached isolation plan which was not relevant for the job to be done. This plan was not looked at in connection with safety-clearance of the work. That could happen because the plan was contained in a file attached to the work permit, which remained unopened throughout processing of the permit. It had a file name which could suggest it was relevant for the job concerned. The incident would have been avoided had the isolation plan attached to the work permit been checked before the latter was activated. This demonstrates the importance of complying with established procedures. When verifying that the system was depressurised before splitting, the operators did not notice that the valve they chose to open incorporated a check valve. This meant they erroneously concluded that the system was depressurised. The design of the valve used for verification differs from other valves used for chemical injection on the facility, but this was unknown to the relevant personnel. Where a facility has been in operation for a long time and modified by the installation of equipment with a new design, training and documentation are important factors for ensuring adequate knowledge of the equipment. #oilandgas #offshoreoilandgas #lopc #oilandgascompanies

Some of my Summaries in the field of subsea Engineering, stay tuned For up Coming Summaries.👌 #offshore #subseaengineering #oilandgas

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A robust flare system is essential for safely managing excess hydrocarbons in oil and gas facilities. Whether onshore or offshore, the flare system ensures the controlled combustion of gases released during normal operations or emergencies. Key design considerations: - Flare Types: High Pressure (HP) vs Low Pressure (LP) - Safety: Handles emergency relief, venting excess gases, and preventing flashback. - Environmental Impact: Managing emissions, including CO₂ and methane. - Technology: Integration of electronic ignition systems for continuous reliability. From layout optimization to minimizing noise and radiation, effective flare system design is vital for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. 🌍⚙️ #OilAndGas #Engineering #FlareSystems #Energy #Safety #Sustainability #ProcessEngineering #EnvironmentalProtection

This week we are using 3 days on eHazop for the #Njordkraft 1GW H2 plant.   An eHazop is conducted in the same way as a Hazop (Hazard and Operability) workshop - just for the electrical systems which are quite complicated for this plant. Electrical experts from ORS Consulting (ORS), COWI, ABB, DNV - Energy Systems, H2 Energy and H2 Energy Europe is using the method where guidewords are applied for nodes in the electrical system, and the safety and operability of the proposed design is challenged.   First node is the 400kV cable from Endrup and the 400kV GIS. Second node is the main transformers and the medium voltage distribution etc. For each node the design engineers are explaining the thoughts behind the design and the independent experts are trying to find weak points that can pose a risk to personnel or equipment during normal operation with varying load, during maintenance or during electrical failure events and/or malfunction of protection- and control equipment.

Back to basics - Oil and Gas Static Equipments