Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast

In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Tony Mannion to discuss the challenges associated with CO2 measurement.

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In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright speaks with John McDaniel about tackling issues related to "loss and unaccountable" gas in the oil and gas industry.

John shares insights from his extensive career in gas measurement, touching on common challenges in identifying and addressing unaccounted-for losses. The conversation highlights the importance of proper communication, field audits, and troubleshooting to maintain effective gas measurement systems and minimize operational discrepancies.

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In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon discusses the important topic of dew point measurement with Dr. Sohrab Zarrabian, CEO of Zegaz Instruments. Dr. Zarrabian provides insights into both water and hydrocarbon dew point analysis, how dew points are measured in the field, and the complexities involved in natural gas systems. The conversation covers the fundamentals of dew point, the significance of accurate measurements, and the use of advanced technologies like chilled mirrors for precise dew point detection.

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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.

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.

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In Episode 33 of the "Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast," Weldon Wright and Eric Harman, a senior engineer at CEESI, 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.

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In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright  interviews Philipp Umlauf from Summit Carbon Solutions about measuring CO2 and related gases transported as supercritical fluids.

They discuss the importance of developing industry standards, particularly in light of government incentives like the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration. The conversation also covers the complexities of defining supercritical fluids, the formation of API subcommittees to develop standards, and the collaboration between industry experts and organizations like NIST and TÜV SÜD to address measurement challenges. 

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In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, Host Weldon Wright is joined by Ardis Bartle of Apex Measurement to discuss measurement SOPs in the oil and gas industry. 

Listen to the episode now to learn more about measurement standard operating procedures, their importance, and how they fit into the work we do. 

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This month’s Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast episode features Martin Dingman discussing clamp-on ultrasonic equipment, why they are beneficial and how to properly use the clamp-on’s to get accurate results. 

In this month’s episode, you will learn about the testing being done using clamp-on ultrasonic meters, how they are transported, and what kind of information clamp-on’s provide.

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In episode 29 of the Oil and Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Andy Hartman, lab director at SPL, to discuss various aspects of hydrocarbon lab work, focusing on liquid analysis.

Andy shares insights from his 10 years of experience, detailing sample collection challenges, lab procedures, and the importance of accuracy in analyzing liquid samples. They delve into topics such as sample stratification, flash and shrink factors, gas chromatography, and the significance of standardized procedures in ensuring reliable results.

Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the critical role of meticulous sample collection and adherence to established protocols in maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

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