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#DewpointAnalyzers | In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright discusses the important topic of dewpoint measurement with Dr. Sohrab Zarrabian, CEO of ZEGAZ Instruments. Dr. Zarrabian provides insights into both water and hydrocarbon dew point analysis, how dewpoints are measured in the field, and the complexities involved in natural gas systems. The conversation covers the fundamentals of dewpoint, the significance of accurate measurements, and the use of advanced technologies like chilled mirrors for precise dewpoint detection. https://okt.to/FVauYS #LiquidMeasurement #Gas #Oil #PipelinePodcastNetwork

#ASGMT | GCI is exhibiting at this year's American School of Gas Measurement Technology. Be sure to stop by 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟱𝟴 and pick up one of our 2025 course schedules. https://okt.to/n6P0f1 #ASGMT24 #Gas #Measurement #MeasurementTraining

#Liquids | On this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, Weldon Wright hosts Chuck Woods from Southern Petroleum Labs to discuss the intricacies of liquid proving and witnessing, focusing on the auditing and witnessing of liquid meters. The episode dives into the roles and responsibilities of a witness in the proving process, the importance of checklists, and the nuances of documenting and auditing meter proving reports. https://okt.to/vKoxF0 #LiquidMeasurement #Oil #Pipeline #PipelinePodcastNetwork #witnessing

#Crude | Register now for our upcoming Fundamentals of Crude Measurement course - 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟮 Grounded in API standards, this course provides participants with an understanding of the fundamentals of manual tank gauging, principle operations of dynamic meters, meter proving, factor calculation, asset balancing, and much more. https://okt.to/bmM0Iv #Measurement #Oilgas #GCI #CrudeMeasurement #oilproducts

#Odorizer | In this month’s episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Kris Kimmel of YZ to discuss gas odorization and monitoring. The conversation covers some of the considerations and challenges associated with odorizing natural gas, as well as the complexities of monitoring natural gas using odorant. https://okt.to/SOQmlB #Odorization #NaturalGas #PipelinePodcastNetwork #Odorant

#LabWork | Our blog post, "Hydrocarbon Lab Work: Insights into Industry Practices and Measurement Considerations," provides a comprehensive overview of hydrocarbon lab work in the oil and gas industry. Read the post now to gain valuable knowledge on the significance of precise lab analysis in decision-making, the techniques used in analyzing liquid hydrocarbons, and the importance of sulfur speciation. https://okt.to/N4vYlh #hydrocarbon #measurement #Oil #gas #OilGas

#SOPs | In the blog post linked below, we explore the critical role of Measurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the oil and gas industry. Discover key components of effective SOPs, how to address challenges in the field, and some of the historical context around SOPs and regulations in the industry. https://okt.to/e4SL6V #Measurement #Oil #Gas #oilgas

#WetGas | In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Eric Harman, a senior engineer at CEESI, to discuss the complexities of wet gas measurement. Harman shares his extensive knowledge on the subject, emphasizing the challenges of measuring gas flow when liquids are present and advocating for the use of dual meters. He addresses common misconceptions about orifice plates and highlights the potential of ultrasonic meters in wet gas conditions. The episode underscores the industry’s future of adopting innovative technologies for more accurate gas measurements. https://okt.to/EBpwAm #Measurement #Gas #PipelinePodcastNetwork #OilGas

Getting measurement “right” requires consistent, accurate, and timely measurement results. This requires a well-defined framework: - Measurement SOPs - Measurement training - Measurement software 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 to gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize the human element of measurement through a robust infrastructure. https://okt.to/O9M0Ko #SOP #Oil #Gas #OilGas

#CEU | Many professional organizations, regulatory boards, and certification groups have CEU-based requirements, making them essential for career advancement. Read our blog post to learn more about earning CEUs with GCI Measurement Training. https://okt.to/kT1YDi #Measurement #Training #Oil #Gas #MeasurementTraining