Stuff About Energy Production

In this episode, Kyle and Curtis interview Travis Richards, CEO of Catco USA.  Topics include:  How did Catco navigate the challenges of 2020? How did "Snow-vid" affect the Texas oil and gas industry? How are the internal parts of catalytic heaters not worn or consumed? What fuel types are required for catalytic heaters? What are some typical applications are heaters are used on? Resourc...

In this episode, Kyle explains the ins and outs of a Filter Separator.  Topics include: Why and where are Filter Separators used? What are the different types? What’s the difference between 1 and 2-stage Filter Separator? What controllers do you need to operate one? Resources mentioned in this episode: https://kimray.com/training/what-filter-separator

In this episode, Kimray Product Manager Alex Crow explains how a positioner works on an oil and gas control valve.  Topics include:  The 3 primary types of valve positioner How a positioner works What applications their are used in most Best practices for installation & operation Resources mentioned in this episode: https://kimray.com/training/use-positioner-control-valve

In this episode, we are joined by Product Applications Tech Jordan Moore to discuss two basic electrical communication signals: Analog and Discrete.  Topics include:  What are we talking about when we say Analog and Discrete signals? What type of products use these signals?  What is a Discrete Signal? What is an Analog Signal? How does something physical like pressure become an anal...

In this episode we are joined by Kimray Director of Sales Aaron Alaniz to discuss the state of oil and gas production in 2021.  Topics include Overview of Industry Fundamentals  Why there is upward pressure on pricing? What are a few things producers should watch for as production bounces back? ESG and updated regulations Increased automation Resources mentioned in this episode:  T-...

On this episode, we are joined by Product Applications Tech Jordan Moore to discuss the problem of premature wear and erosion in control valves.  Topics include:  What is control valve erosion? Why does it happen? Where is it most common on a valve? What are some options to deal with erosion in your valves? Resources mentioned in this episode:  What is Control Valve Erosion? Kimray...

In this episode, Kyle explains how to select the right valve elastomers for your production conditions.  Topics Include: What are elastomers? What are the factors to determining which type you need? How many different material options are there? Best elastomers for common conditions—saltwater, glycol dehy, methanol, H2S Resources mentioned in this episode:  https://kimray.com/training/wh...

In this episode, we're joined by Product Manager Jeff Port to learn about a new upgrade for Kimray regulators and pilots: Liquid-Filled Pressure Gauges.  Topics include: Why is Kimray making this transition to liquid-filled gauges?  What benefits can customers expect from the new gauge? When is the transition happening?

In this episode, Kyle explains the difference between a Back Pressure Regulator and Pressure Reducing Regulator.  Topics include:  What does a back pressure regulator do? What applications do they work on? What does a pressure reducing regulator do? What applications are common? Are there any tricks to tell the difference? Resources mentioned in this episode:  https://kimray.com/tra...

In this episode Kyle walks through the design and operation of four different oil and gas separators. Topics include:  What is a separator used for? Why are they designed differently? What are the four types and how do they work? Horizontal with Overflow Weir Horizontal with oil bucket and Water Weir Vertical with Interface Control Vertical with a Downcomer and Spreader Resources mentioned in...

In this episode, Kyle discusses the basic function and components of a High Pressure Control Valve.  Topics include: Broadly speaking, what are control valves used for? What are some different types of control valves? Today for basics, looking specifically at the HPCV. Common applications? What are the key parts of a HPCV and what do they do? Resources mentioned in this episode:  Control...

In this episode we are joined by Sheldon Voudrie, Field Services Manager in Kilgore, Texas, to talk about how an exciting new product—the T-Body High Pressure Control Valve—is performing in its first field trials. Topics in this episode: The increase of sand and erosive elements in oil and gas production Environmental issues, safety hazards, and loss of production due to erosion How the T-Body was...

In this episode we discuss 6 principles for separating oil and gas. Topics in this episode: Specific Gravity of Oil and Water What Inlet Diverter Does What a Mist Extractor Does Resources mentioned in this episode: 6  Ways to Separate an Oil and Gas Emulsion

In this episode we are joined by Jeff Port, Product Manager at Kimray, to talk about a couple of products that help producers limit fugitive emissions. Topics in this episode: What are the factors driving producers to reduce emissions? How do back pressure regulators work in standard set up? What does Kimray offer that can help limit fugitive emissions? How can a producer convert a current back pr...

Artificial Lift is for two primary reasons: to enhance production of a producing well or to extend life of a declining well. In this episode, Kyle walks us through the 5 most common methods of artificial lift, including:  PCP Rod Lift Plunger Lift Gas Lift ESP

In this second of a two-part episode, Kyle walks us through some of the most terms you hear in the upstream oil and gas production. Terms Include: Mist Extractor Midstream Oil Weir Sense Line Wet Gas

In this first of a two-part episode, Kyle walks us through some of the most terms you hear in the upstream oil and gas production. Terms Include: Condensation CTB DUCs Elastomer Emulsion Inlet Diverter

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas Production, Kyle Andrews explains the difference between PSIA, PSIG, and regular PSI. He also shares a simple formula to convert between these numbers.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  What's the Difference between PSI and PSIG?

In this episode, Kyle Andrews explains some of the key differences in types of crude oil, including heavy vs. light and sweet vs. sour.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Types of Crude Oil : Heaviness, Sweetness, Benchmarks

In this episode we are joined by Phillip Cooper from Rocky Mountain Oilfield in Casper, Wyoming, to talk about how an exciting new product—the Low Pressure High Volume Valve—is performing in its first field trials. Topics Include: What is this the Low Pressure High Volume Valve? Why was it created? What has gone into the development process? How it’s performing in the field? What kind of feedback...

In this episode we are joined by Brian Levings, Kimray Product Manager, to learn about an exciting new product designed specifically to stand up to erosive production fluid. Topics include:  Why was the T-Body Control Valve created? What all has gone into the development process? What are some of the key features? How has it been tested? Resources mentioned in this episode:  Prevent Valv...

Like every industry, oil and gas has its own vocabulary. In this episode Kyle Andrews defines some of the most common oil and gas abbreviations you'll run into. Resources mentioned in this episode: Light the Night with LLS Common Oil and Gas Abbreviations

In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains how to read some key P&ID symbols.  Topics include: Who creates a P&ID? Who uses a P&ID?  What are some of the common symbols?  Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Read an Oil and Gas P&ID  The Most Common Control Valve Symbols

In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains how a free water knockout works.  Topics include: What is "free water"? Why is water management important? What are sacrificial anodes? Resources mentioned in this episode: What is a Free Water Knockout? A Quick Guide to Water Management.  

In this episode we answer the question "What is flowback?" Topics in What is Flowback? What are the 5 stage of well production? What is flowback? What are some of the key challenges during flowback? Resources mentioned in this episode: Flowback: A Quick Guide Oilfield Profile: Flowback Hand A Mechanical Dump Valve Designed for Flowback