Oil & Gas Automation

  The electrification of offshore operations in Norway is a significant initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices in the oil and gas sector. The scope of electrification projects in Norway's offshore sector typically includes several key components: 1. Power Supply Transition:       Transitioning from fossil fuel-based power generation to renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or hydropower, to supply electricity to offshore platforms. 2. Infrastructure Development:       Building or upgrading infrastructure, including subsea cables and onshore facilities, to enable the transmission of electricity from land to offshore installations. 3. Integration of Renewable Energy:       Incorporating renewable energy systems into existing offshore operations to reduce reliance on diesel generators and other fossil fuel sources. 4. Decarbonization Goals:     ...

  International Electrician Day is to be marked on Tuesday 10 June. This date was chosen in 1986 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of André-Marie Amperè. He is one of the founders of electromagnetism and is the name behind the SI unit amp. International Electrician Day is an important opportunity to show support for The skilled electrical trades, reinforced by recognised training, specialist knowledge and qualifications, evidencing dedication and expertise in safe and effective electrical work . Awareness of electrical safety issues, hiring qualified electricians and handling equipment correctly. The continued role electricians have to play in the future of electricity supply and generation, from smart meters, to smart grids, from renewable energy to heat pumps. ECA encourages its members to celebrate on social media channels by promoting what businesses do in commemoration.

 Production Automation - Establishing the Building Blocks for Sucess A production automaton is a conceptual framework often used in systems engineering and management to model and analyze the processes involved in production systems. It helps organizations understand the flow of materials, information, and resources necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Here’s how the concept can be applied to establish building blocks for success: ### Key Components of a Production Automaton 1. States : Each state represents a specific condition or stage in the production process. For example, states might include raw material acquisition, processing, assembly, quality control, and delivery. 2. Transitions: These are the actions or events that move the system from one state to another. Transitions can be triggered by various factors such as completion of tasks, availability of resources, or changes in demand. 3. Inputs and Outputs : Inputs are the resources (materials, information, labor) tha...

 Electro-Chlorination Package in FPSO Electro chlorination is the process of producing hypochlorite by passing electric current through salt water. Electro chlorination is a process that involves using electricity to generate chlorine from saltwater. This chlorine can then be used for various applications, such as disinfection, water treatment, or corrosion control. In the context of a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, electrochlorination can be used for seawater treatment and disinfection. On an FPSO, seawater is often used for various purposes, such as cooling systems, firewater systems, ballast water treatment, and general utility water. Electrochlorination systems can be installed on FPSOs to treat seawater and produce chlorine on-site. The generated chlorine can be used to disinfect seawater to control marine growth and prevent biofouling in the vessel's systems. The advantages of using electrochlorination on an FPSO include: On-site chlorine generati...

 Drone in Offshore (Oil & Gas) A drone used in offshore operations is typically referred to as an offshore drone.  Offshore drones are commonly employed in the oil and gas industry for various tasks such as  - monitoring offshore platforms,  - conducting inspections,  - surveying pipelines, and  - providing real-time data for decision-making.  These drones are equipped with specialized sensors and cameras to capture high-quality images and videos of offshore structures and equipment.  They help improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in offshore operations.

 BALLAST CONTROL SYSTEM (FPSO) A Ballast tank is a compartment within a boat, ship or other floating structure that holds water. The ballast system keeps the offshore unit in a stable condition and at a suitable draught, heel and trim in all relevant states of operation. In order to provide adequate stability to vessels at sea, ballast is used to weight the ship down and lower its centre of gravity. The segregated ballast system is designed in floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) to comply with International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) regulations. It has ballasting/ de-ballasting and transfer functions from one tank to any other ballast tanks. Ballast filling is via ballast main pipes which run to the ballast seawater from topside seawater lift pumps or topside utility pumps using gravity filling. In previous FPSO projects, the ballast pumps were located in pump room, but recently projects have installed the hydraulic operated, subme...