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August 30 2024 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

Enhancing Offshore Drilling Efficiency with CVD Coatings

Earlier this year, fabrication began off the coast of the North Sea on the Norwegain Continental Shelf for a new production and wellhead platform (PWP) called the Valhall PWP-Fenris Joint Development...

June 04 2021 Process Analytical

Reliable Emissions Monitoring and Subpart Ja Flare Sampling

Learn how SilcoNert coated sample paths can improve emissions monitoring of Sulfur, SO2, H2S and VOC detection in refinery, process, stack, CEM, and flare sampling systems. Reliable Emissions...

February 07 2020 sulfur analysis

The Impact of Trace Sulfur on Mercury Analysis

A recent paper published in ACS Energy Fuels discusses the link between the quality of mercury analysis and exposure to trace sulfur compounds in natural gas analysis. The Impact of Trace Sulfur on...

January 03 2020 sulfur analysis

Tips for Improved Natural Gas Sampling

The quality of natural gas testing results are only as good as the method, tools and training. We discuss some helpful tips and sampling guidelines. Tips for Improved Natural Gas Sampling...

November 22 2019 Corrosion

Tips on How to Improve Aluminum Galvanic Corrosion Resistance

Galvanic corrosion can can selectively destroy critical components. That's why prudent materials management is critical. Sometimes material selection options are limited. That's where silicon...

October 18 2019 Process Analytical

What is the Thermal Performance of Silicon Coatings?

How do silicon coatings perform in high temperature and what is the thermal conductivity of silicon coatings? We turn up the heat on our coatings to see how they perform. What is the Thermal...

October 12 2018 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

Solving Process Sampling Problems

We take an in-depth look into solving process sampling problems by focusing on the 3 Ms of sampling. What are the 3 Ms you ask? OK I'll tell you what the 3 Ms are straight away and save you the pain...

May 18 2018 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

How to Prevent Coking and Fouling in Refinery Applications

Can SilcoTek coatings prevent fouling and coking in refinery applications? Read on and get some pretty impressive results! In this blog you will learn: How fouling impacts refineries Problems with...

May 12 2017 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

How To Get The Most Out Of Refinery Flare Sampling Systems

Refinery, flare & stack sampling can be a difficult and sometimes maddening task. Long calibration times, loss of sample, and inaccurate sampling can all lead to premature gray hair. The leading...