Stuff About Energy Production

Energy producers use temperature controllers to control temperature inside heated vessels like reboilers and heater treaters.

In this ep, Kyle walks us through a handful of things you should know about temperature controllers.

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Greg Chambers walks us through how natural gas producers use glycol pumps to optimize their gas dehydration systems.

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Curtis has a brush with the grim reaper and Kyle walks through how energy producers use float-operated liquid level controllers on separators and other liquid accumulators.

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Jeff Port walks us through Kimray's OG product—the gas pressure regulator.

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Energy producers around the globe use High Pressure Control Valves for processes like separation and pressure reduction.  

In this video, we’re going to look at what producers find so useful about this valve.

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Many energy producers are looking for ways to manage and ultimately decrease the natural gas emissions⁠ on their well sites. 

In this ep, we’ll help you identify 5 products may be emitting and offer some simple steps you can take to convert them to zero emission. 

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Daniel Beck and friends from DistributionNOW join us from ADIPEC 2023 in Dubai to discuss MENA production trends.

Brady Holster joins us from Wichita Falls to talk about Liquid Level Switch.

Topics include:

• Using a level switch as a primary controller

• How easy it is to test the level switch
• How to and why to change the level switch from direct to indirect
• How to check the filter
• How a Kimray video gets made

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Will and Jeff cover:

• How to safely use compressed air in your burner management system
• Differences between the Gen 2 and a Gen 3 liquid level controllers
• Kimray's options for reducing emissions on a well site
• Tricks to maximizing the life of your valves and control equipment

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Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Justin Overstreet, where we cover:

• The street-cred you get from growing up in Midland
• Texas baseball
• A program he created to rescue derrick workers 
• Advice on building an impactful career in the energy industry
• The key to holding yourself and others accountable
• Oilfield tech and how industry has changed in the last 20 years

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Engineering Program Director at OBU and lifelong Eagles fan Chuck Baukal joins us to discuss:

• The engineer who didn't know what an Allen wrench was
• Why seasoned technicians are worth their weight in gold
• How engineering students can be more productive sooner after graduating

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• The 3 Types of Valve Actuators
• Why Larger Producers are Incorporating Electric Actuators
• How Non-vent Pneumatics Work
• How to Power Pneumatics with Air Compressors
• The Advantages of Electric Actuation
• Sneak Peek of the unreleased Kimray Electric Actuator 

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Jet setters Chase Hendley and Greg Chambers catch us up on the international upstream oil and gas industry. Topics include:

• Why paper is worth more than metal
• Working with government entities vs. private operators
• Who has better beef ribs — Odessa or Kuwait?  
• How Louisiana is like a foreign country
• The importance of good supplier-producer communication

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Jordan and Kyle answer a question from Tulsa about bench testing valves for pressure decay a questions from Brazil about options for -22F production fluid.

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Will and Jordan answer customer questions about the K-factor for a flow meter, master repair kits, mounting an actuator horizontally, how much supply pressure a valve needs from an air compressor, and choked flow.

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Will and Curtis are in OKC while Ryan is in Ft. Worth at Super Dug 2023 (possibly wearing a cape) for this conversation about liquid level control.

Topics Include:

• Vertical vs. horizontal separators
• Replacing vs. repairing the pilot on a level controller
• The life-changing experience of hearing a pop-off valve
• What happens when you over-pressure a vessel
• Customers' favorite part the new Gen 3
• Displacer sizes in a level controller

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Kristin Hincke, VP of ESG for Flogistix, joins us to talk about vapor recovery, greenhouse gas emissions, and why it's critical to be proactive on ESG.

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• Advice for energy industry suppliers about navigating ESG conversations

• How to provide ongoing ESG education to internal teams

• Tips for getting started on an ESG report

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Oilfield veteran Tommy Bruce joins us from Odessa to address some control valve misconceptions and what producers in the Permian and Delaware Basins are doing to lower their emissions.

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We are joined by Brad Remley of Baseline Energy to discuss well site energy needs, opportunities for electric power in locations where infrastructure is limited, ESG, and the new Top Gun movie.

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Mike Fick joins us to discuss liquid level control and how a new product was developed to help producers achieve precise interface in their separation equipment. 

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Jeremy French joins us to talk oil emulsions. Topics include: 

• When you drill a well, what all comes out of the ground?
• How are oil emulsions formed?
• What's the difference between oil-in-water and water-in-oil?
• What is an “immiscable” well stream?
• What is Mayonnaise?

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Our friends on the YouTube have questions, and we're here to answer them. In this ep, Jordan and Kyle get into how to establish a set point, Canadian crude,  and how to repair a spring-loaded BPR without losing a digit. Also: Dinosaurs! 

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In this ep. we cover the ten most common applications for a back pressure regulator, including on separators, VRUs, with liquids, and in emissions-free zones. 

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This was a fun one! Kyle and Jordan explore underground caverns, Delrin cages in Lever Operated Valves, and explain what NOT to wear if you're on a Kimray video.

Kyle and Jordan discuss the 4 types of oil & gas reservoirs, how they are produced, and what unique challenges producers face with each type.

Molly Determan, COO of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, joins us to discuss the labor shortage, recruiting, oil and gas TikTok, ESG, and why it's a great time to start a career in the energy industry. 

Fugitive emissions are a growing focus in the oil and gas industry, and producers are being tasked with dramatically reducing their emissions.

Today we’re going to talk about some quick, simple steps you can take to prevent emissions from escaping your controllers.

• What are fugitive emissions?
• Where and why potential leaks are happening?
• What is preventative maintenance?
• Preventative maintenance in areas you may not think.

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Jordan and Trent tackle the following customer questions: 

• What is the optimal position for trunnion floats? 
• Does Kimray offer SS bodies for their valves? 
• Where can I find the face-to-face length of my valve body? 
• What info can I get from serial number search? 

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In this episode, Jordan and Kyle answer 5 customer questions:

1. Does Kimray offer BP Regulator (integrated design) with 300RF Flanges?
2. How can I know if my Kimray device has been affected by a product update?
3. What would happen if my HPCV topworks were over-pressured?
4. What is the grade of material on this product piece?
5. What should I do if my Kimray product arrives damaged or broken?

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Jordan and Kyle answer customer questions! 

1. What is choked flow?   
2. How does critical flow effect liquid flow (cavitation and flashing)?  
3. Does Kimray support discontinued products? 
4. What is the difference between an indirect and direct pilot? 
5. Where can I find the repair kit for my Kimray device? 
6. When sizing a valve, why does my valve size decrease when my differential pressure increases, but my flow is the same? 

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Jim Crompton from the Colorado School of Mines joins us to discuss Digital Analytics and what he calls Digital Oilfield 2.0. Jim spent 37 years with Chevron and has an extensive experience in oil and gas production.

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

• Incorporating operator and engineering experience with data 
• Using data models to predict failures and act faster
• How producers can take advantage of emerging digital technologies in other industries
• The importance of verifying your data set is accurate  

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• https://kimray.com/training/electric-valve-controller-easy-first-step-oil-and-gas-automation
• https://kimray.com/training/6-key-terms-upstream-oil-and-gas-automation

In this episode, we provide an overview on Pump Jacks and how they bring oil to the surface. 

• What is a Pump Jack?
• How does a Pump Jack work?
• Why is Rod Lift used?
• What Equipment is needed for rod lift?
• Surface Pumping Unit.
• Challenges with Pump Jacks. 

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Looking for an easy way to ruin your day? Damaging your control valve can do that and more! 

So if you are in the the mood for some frustrating downtime, follow these 5 ways to damage your valve.

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In this episode, we answer customer questions about glycol pumps, LACT units, suction controllers, and more.

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In this episode, we tackle 5 common customer questions:

• How does Kimray classify their venting devices by EPA standards? 
• How do I find what repair kit I need to use with my valve? 
• Can Kimray regulators be mounted vertically? (Inlet/outlet moving vertically) 
• How can I find the maximum volume I can move through my valve?  
• How can I find information on my valves on Kimray’s website? 

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ESG Commitments, how a back pressure regulator vents, and how to convert it to use an air compressor.

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In this episode, Kyle explains the liquid level control function "interface."

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• How do you know if your interface is accurate?  
• Mechanical vs. Pneumatic vs. Electric?  
• Troubleshooting 
• What’s the proper way to weight a float?  
• How and why should you adjust the linkage rod?  
• What is a torque calculator? 

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