Now could not be a better time to think about reducing workplace stress to net-zero. With the current economic, health and political climate we are prone to stress and burnout at work. Yet, we can work towards reducing workplace stress by learning how to sustain both ourselves and our team to prevent burnout. Learning some healthy habits will help you work towards net-zero stress and sustainability.

This presentation will help you reflect on your recent stressors, recognize when you are stressed, and figure out a better response to stress. You will learn a couple of easy relaxation techniques to reduce your stress at work instantly. Finally, we will look at the role of leaders in creating healthier work environments for our teams.

• What are some of the benefits and challenges the energy sector faces by changing their core business model and operational strategies to comply with increasing environmental regulations?
• Which technologies will lead the transition to increase efficiency and reduce costs?
• What kind of support does the industry need to increase the implementation new technology quicker and easier in an ever-changing industry?

Control system migrations are complicated. Now imagine being able to wire, test and commission your new control system while the plant is running, then complete the swingover at the press of a button.

During a conventional control system migration, wires must be moved from the old system to the new one. Traditionally, this was accomplished in two ways; either a rip-and-replace requiring an outage, or online requiring extensive field work, forces, and complicated wiring. TEMPUS, a new innovation developed by CIMA+, offers the best of both worlds.

Using a unique combination of in-house developed hardware and procedures, TEMPUS allows for zero downtime and a seamless cutover to a new control system.

This presentation summarizes how TEMPUS simplifies projects, reduces costs, and eliminates downtime.

Industries including Green Energy Producers, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water and Wastewater, Utilities etc. are increasingly using clamp-on type non-contact type ultrasonic flow meters due to its non-intrusive measurement ability and small size light weight sensors that are easy to clamp-on from outside on the existing piping networks from 3/8” (DN10mm) to 394” (DN10000mm) without process modifications and minimal maintenance costs throughout its life of operation. Over last 20 years of Research & Development efforts, manufacturers like Siemens have developed the next generation of cost-effective clamp-on flow measuring systems for stable and robust performance with fastest response to process changes, and removed any complexity to install, commission and troubleshoot the clamp-on ultrasonics flow meters. This paper describes the basic measuring principle, types of sensors shear mode and lamb wave, installation “dos and don’ts”, easy start-up and diagnostics of Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters to meet the challenges of different process industries. The paper explains the algorithms developed to mitigate the constraints of non-ideal installations and insufficient up/down stream straight runs. The advancement in extensive data logging capabilities on SD card that provides the users with real-time process values, diagnostics values, alarm history, audit trail etc. are also discussed with examples. Applications with examples are discussed from standard cases like drinking water flow measurements in small to very large pipes (50mm up to 10 meters diameter pipes) of various material to special applications used for monitoring aircraft testing in quality control are discussed and explained. The clamp-on flow meters are being developed for Hydro-Carbon liquid flow measuring application using API (American Petrochemical Institutes) standards to very accurately monitor the flow but also detect the product in the pipeline using their API density and liquident values. Advanced applications to monitor actual and standard volumetric and mass flow of Natural Gases based on AGA 8 tables and flare gas measurement are also discussed. Certain special features like application of portable clamp-on flow metering system used to verify the other in-line flow meters or flow surveys or pump and plant monitoring will be discussed with examples. Additionally, the paper compares the Clamp-on flow measuring technology pros and cons with other flow technologies. The participants will be benefitted in learning the new developments in the clamp-on flow measurement technologies and its limitations, best installation practices and use of advanced diagnostics and process data available from the flow metering system. Paper will touch on digitalization and cloud connectivity of the clamp-on flow meters. So, that participants can apply in their day-to-day life in selecting the correct flow technology and their benefits/limitations and digitalization of the data.

The space age began when the first human-made satellite successfully launched into outer space, on October 4, 1957. In the intervening 65 years to present day, from communications satellites and robotics, to human beings-in-space programs, technical successes of spacecraft launches and missions have overshadowed failures in accessing space. The vast reach of technology relies on the flow of continuously changing knowledge and application of basic science, engineering, computing and medicine. Although it is tempting to assume that Star Trek is real, given fictional storytelling on screen and in print, and the seemingly infinite, accessible computer simulations, application of advanced technology may not be immediate, and can lag behind imagination, invention, testing and understanding of human behavior.

A common belief is that a safety instrumented systems (SIS) is the “thing” which keeps a plant safe. However, the Hazard Identification process is a very wide-ranging endeavour covering much more than the SIS, which is only but one layer protecting process plants. There are other prevention and mitigation layers that are also required to ensure that the tolerable risk criteria for the plant in question are achieved (e.g., relief valves, fire & gas systems).
But should prevention and mitigation layers be our main defence against incidents leading to a hazard? How does plant operability and process control fit into a good safety model?

The Metaverse is getting a lot of hype, and controversy, these days as the next great social environment. However, there are tremendous opportunities to leverage this same solution approach to drive significant improvements in business operations. Join us as we dive into the metaverse and explore ways for you to take advantage of this technology for your business today.

The requirement for SIL in industrial control is becoming increasingly common with a resulting increase in complexity of scope arising from meeting SIL requirements. Implementing SIL functionality in the same SCADA system that controls non-SIL functions is impractical as SIL certification would expand to include all SCADA functionality and the normal evolution of SCADA system configuration would be complex and challenging. Alternatively, implementing SIL rated functions in standalone systems that are separate from the SCADA system results in inadequate operator attention as their focus is on the SCADA system. To bridge this paradox, this paper will present a standards-based solution that combines the core IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 concepts and other safety standards to provide an integrated SCADA system meeting the safety requirements with high reliability and high availability. The solution presented in this paper documents how the concept as implemented, allows operators, SIL functions are fully integrated into their normal daily routines. From a certification perspective, SIL functionality is isolated from the SCADA system, allowing appropriate change control and standards compliance while being capable of supporting SIL elements or zones without the associated constraints imposed/required of a formally certified SIL rated system.

The presentation will cover possible ways of migrating from a legacy control system to a new platform focusing on minimizing downtime. The presented solutions will showcase options of either keeping the existing rack in place or replacing it with a migration chassis to reduce the downtime from days to hours while taking advantage of pre-configured cabling solutions to eliminate wiring errors.

Due to current economic and operational challenges, HSI’s oil and gas clients approached us to design a remote monitoring system for sites and facilities. There were a number of challenges present for site operation, including access (due to weather, travel, and time), geographical limitations, staffing constraints, limited time on each location or facility, environmental risks, and safety concerns. The solution we came up with to provide automated 24/7 site information and viewing was remote telemetry with high speed wireless data utilizing integrated cameras and new AI features. The key to this project was our joint-design approach. We collaborated with technology manufacturers as well as energy producers from the downtown Calgary ? striving to incorporate their viewpoint as the on-site well operators. With their support and our design we created our new consumer-level industrial technologies product with no monthly operational costs or upkeep requirements. We have a selection of cameras offering a wide range of options for each application. This includes Pan-Tilt-Zoom for cameras that require movement, as well as fixed cameras for watching a specific location or device, thermal imaging for seeing potential HSE concerns or alerting operations changes, and explosion proof cameras for views within hazardous locations or even vessels. Our team was also mindful or the requirement for multiple voltages: 12vdv, 24vdv, 120vac, and solar/TEG offerings. We approached our first product from the viewpoint of our customers’ needs ?" which meant tailoring the solution towards monitoring remote wellheads and locations. Then we built on that success by creating large wireless point to point networks to allow customers to add more devices. This included such things as VoIP, PLC / DCS integration, off site data, and internet on locations. These networks started with simple connections (under 400 meters) and moved up to a couple kilometers. We then reached multi-points from multiple towers and connections tied into large scale multi-kilometer network assemblies over large fields (ex. Swan Hills to Judy Creek to Virginia Hills to Fox Creek). With our data back bones in place and our customers positively responding to the idea of owning their own equipment with no monthly costs, we put our sights on creating more innovations for our applications. In the end we created a design for sites that utilize a wireless backbone and a camera on location for approximately $1,000 per location. This includes labour and materials for a standard location. Our new product offerings are on the forefront of innovations in the “Internet of Things” of the oil and gas industry. This is because HSI is driven to working smarter with the newest of technologies. With the support of our technology partner, Hikvision, we have started field trials of new opportunities. We first tested ColorVu night vision. This technology allows for ultra high definition views of remote wells without the additional requirement of changes on location. We streamlined the IT operation with the integration of Hik-Central and the use of Microsoft active directory - allowing access control and users to have a simple way of connecting to the application. Our next offering, driven by the demands at the field level, was to allow monitoring of sound from site and to provide the ability to speak to people on locations. The sound-from-site was a request from a user with older wells who had a risk of pump jacks being off balanced and making noise or having a gas leak on the wellhead. Our next request was a bi-spectrum thermal imager on site with dual lens - thermal and HD video - for less than $1,500. Once again, with the support of Hikvision we attained this and now have them implemented on locations with for leak detection, packing failures, SAGD wellhead and pipeline issues, pipeline and header monitoring. Our newest addition was directly requested for the Montney plays. We are also now offering explosion proof cameras for direct installation in dangerous conditions. In summary, we are proud to offer our customers a dedicated view on location with integrated AI for automated responses and solutions without requiring operations to be onsite daily to support your production, midstream, and refining processes.

In recent years, the investment community has been increasingly placing pressure on oil and gas producers to deliver better investment returns. As a result, producers are giving more attention to finding ways to operate more efficiently. As producers struggle to strike the optimal balance between staffing and operational performance, there is an increasing need for monitoring solutions that provide informative and actionable insights. Rod pumping performance has always been a focus of oil production. With the gas interference issues common with horizontal wells it has become increasingly so. Historically, rod pump monitoring has focused on one of, or a combination of, the prime mover (pump jack), the polished rod and the driver. Unfortunately, the costs associated with these traditional monitoring methods have been prohibitive when evaluated for aging, low-decline wells which make up the vast majority of North American production. Although not utilized in the past, tubing pressure monitoring is a promising alternative when the fluid dynamics of the pumping action can be visualized through detailed pressure measurement. With accurate, high-resolution pressure measurements and a sampling rate of once per second (1Hz), evaluations can continuously be made as to the operational status of a downhole pump based on the pressure derivative with respect to time. From the data, operators can know whether the pump is effectively moving liquid (i.e., good), operating but not effectively moving liquid (i.e., poor) or not moving at all (i.e., off). Similarly, with high quality pressure data and a sample rate of 13 Hz, a clear, stroke-by-stroke view of pressure changes associated with the movement of the downhole pump emerges. From that, key performance metrics such as pump fill, plunger efficiency and overall pump efficiency can be accurately inferred using a fluid dynamics approach. This paper will describe the method of evaluating rod-pump performance through detailed wellhead tubing pressure measurement and provide an explanation of insights that producers can gain through applying this technique.

This presentation will give attendees an overview of some of the challenges facing farming and the agrifood industry, the new innovations appearing, and how the adoption has been.