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  • By John Bosholm, Regency Energy Partners and Victor L. Sheldon, Jr., Caterpillar
    Recently introduced lean burn combustion technology provides more power with improved performance while lowering emissions and improving fuel efficiency.

  • By Paolo Belli, Daniele Buzzini, and Mehmet Mercangoez
    Continuous improvements in power electronics and the availability of large frequency converters pave the way for large variable-speed drive systems to be considered as a main compressor-driver solution.

  • By Glenn Hatch and Derek Woollatt
    A novel method of predicting stress in valve springs can be used to increase fatigue life and improve compressor reliability.

  • By Manny Angulo, Anderson Consulting Training & Testing, Houston, Texas
    With pressure time predictions, natural gas pipeline companies can optimize their systems by making adjustments as needed.

  • The natural gas transmission industry has been subject to increasingly stringent emissions regulations over the years, with more to come.

  • A new valve concept, developed under a GMRC program by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and co-funded by BP, uses electromagnetic actuators to control valve-plate motion and create a soft landing at both valve seat and guard.

  • By Jeannie Stell, Editor
    An industry GIS data provider proves that data accuracy is the top concern amongst midstream clients, followed by tests to achieve it.

  • By David Farris, Sensus
    With advanced metering infrastructure, a Florida gas utility can collect detailed
    consumption data and improve its billing process.

  • By Kevin Beaver and Roman Artiuch, Ph.D., Dresser Inc.
    Gas utilities can enhance meter performance by integrating differential testing with the capabilities of an electronic corrector.    

  • By Joseph T. Rasmussen, Colonial Pipeline Co.; and Michael R. Plasczyk, Shell Pipeline Co. LP
    To understand and prevent pipeline losses, operations personnel need to assess equipment performance and witness measurement activities.

  • By Joshua R. Scott and Roger D. Danzy, Dresser Consolidated/Dresser Inc.
    These types of valves can be used in a variety of applications which are unsuitable for conventional spring-loaded safety relief valves.

  • By Steve Pagano, ABB Instrumentation, Warminster, Pennsylvania
    For over 40 years, the differential pressure meter has shown it can handle tough, dirty fluids in high-pressure, high-temperature environments.

  • By Greg Brzozowski, Scott Beloff, Mike Matassa, Don Schilt, Perry Sheth, National Grid, Materials & Tes
    Testing and evaluation of leak-detection fluid proves crucial for gas-distribution systems.

  • By Rocky Zhang
    One meter does it all—measuring multiple refined oil products with a clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter.

  • By Richard Westra, Aviation Technology Services LLC
    Common sense, safety, economics and regulations require pipelines to be surveyed on a controlled frequency determined by the size of the line, operating pressure and location. Here’s one system that works far and near.

  • By Richard D. Newell, Auspex, Inc., Bryan Fisher, Retro-Mation
    A SaaS leak-detection service allows SCADA systems to exchange data with remote applications, offering an affordable alternative to the expense of a traditional system.

  • By Jerry Worsley, Sensornet Industrial Monitoring, Katrin Riesner, R&M Ship Tec Group
    Sensornet’s innovative DTS system overcomes the limitations of measurement technologies to close the monitoring gap.

  • By Joseph Pikas, NACE Corrosion and CP Specialist, Houston, Texas
    To prevent leaks and spills, operators must make a concerted effort to ensure that integrity information is shared across multiple departments.

  • By Todd R. Porter, Geospatial Holdings, Inc.,
    Innovative mapping technologies allow utilities to obtain accurate maps of underground pipelines located beneath inaccessible areas.   

  • By Jennifer Albright, Electrodinámica SA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Argentina’s Transportadora Gas del Sur boosts throughput by deploying new control system based on Rockwell Automation software.

  • By Frank Dickman, Technical Consultant, Chicago, Illinois
    With threats to industrial networks mounting, and inexpensive solutions now available, decision makers need to take action before it is too late.

  • By Hany Fouda, Control Microsystems Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Integrating wireless instrumentation with SCADA systems can drive operational efficiency and reduce deployment costs.

  • By Mark Olinger, Control Systems International, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas
    Recently developed software solution can help operators lower their fuel costs, extend compressor life, and reduce downtime.

  • With the threat of cyber attack growing in recent years, oil and gas pipeline operators are well advised to look for way to protect their SCADA systems.