February 2016 | Volume 5, Number 1
PFC ROUNDUP
Training, Updated Procedures Essential to Cybersecurity Efforts
More than 45% of energy companies fell victim to at least one cyberattack in 2014, a higher percentage than in any other corporate sector. With constant hacking threats, companies must develop strong cybersecurity strategies.
Improved Models May Help Multiphase Flow Conditioning
In trying to reduce the footprint of facilities, operators often select the wrong piping components, hampering the performance. Selection of the right piping can avoid separation issues.
Optimized HSE Processes Central to Operational Risk Management Strategies
Change is constant in the oil and gas industry, bringing an increase in operational risk. As companies acquire and develop assets around the world, they must reduce their risk exposure by improving operational integrity.
TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE
SAVVY SEPARATOR SERIES
ON THE MOVE
Darren Woods
29 January 2016
Darren Woods was elected president of ExxonMobil Corp. and as a member of the company’s board of dir...
....Read MoreRichard Edwards
28 January 2016
OPITO International, a developer of safety training standards, hired Richard Edwards as its Americas...
....Read MoreKent McAllister
28 January 2016
Wood Group Mustang promoted Kent McAllister to president of its offshore business unit. McAllister, ...
....Read MoreColin Shellard
26 January 2016
Offshore Installation Services (OIS) named Colin Shellard as its managing director. Shellard has mor...
....Read MoreLauren Engineers and Constructors
25 January 2016
Lauren Engineers and Constructors promoted Randy Lipps to president, Tom Modisett to chief financial...
....Read MoreAnn Pickard
25 January 2016
KBR appointed Ann Pickard to its board of directors. Pickard has held several positions during a 15-...
....Read MorePEER REVIEWED PAPERS
Peer Reviewed Papers - Overview
The value of peer reviewed papers is discussed along with two papers on sand/solids removal from separators and pipeline protection.
Thank you to our Peer Reviewers
OGF thanks those involved in the peer reviewing of papers during 2015.
Design of a Cyclonic-Jetting and Slurry-Transport System for Separators
Oil and gas wells often produce sand or solids with the well fluids. Despite exclusionary well designs, these solids can cause equipment failure, completion problems, or changes in production. This paper offers a way to remove solids in separators.
Monitoring of Oil and Gas Pipelines by Use of VTOL-Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Use of unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor pipeline networks for theft and other issues is discussed.
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