NND OIL & GAS

  Transferring liquid carbon dioxide in an industrial environment requires careful equipment selection. Unlike ordinary process liquids, CO₂ is highly sensitive to changes in pressure and temperature. A pump that appears suitable based on flow capacity alone may not perform as expected once the complete operating conditions are considered. For this reason, selecting a liquid CO₂ pump should begin with the process requirements, followed by an assessment of pump design, materials, pressure capability and system configuration. Begin With the Required Duty The first step is to establish exactly what the pump needs to accomplish. The required flow rate and discharge pressure provide the foundation for equipment selection, but they are not the only parameters that matter. Project engineers may need to define: Required liquid CO₂ flow Suction pressure Discharge pressure Operating temperature Differential pressure Continuous or intermittent operation Required control range Available instal...

  Chemical injection is used across many industrial processes to introduce controlled quantities of treatment chemicals into pipelines, vessels and other process equipment. The objective is not simply to move a chemical from one location to another, but to deliver an appropriate quantity consistently under the actual operating conditions. When dosing accuracy is important, pump selection becomes a significant part of the overall system design. Flow requirements, discharge pressure, chemical characteristics and operating cycles all need to be considered before equipment is specified. Why Controlled Chemical Dosing Matters Industrial chemicals are often introduced for a specific process purpose. Depending on the application, they may be used to manage corrosion, control scale, prevent unwanted deposits or support other treatment requirements. If the quantity delivered is inconsistent, the process may not receive the intended level of treatment. Excessive dosing can also increase chem...

  Selecting equipment for an oil and gas project is rarely a simple purchasing decision. Pumps, injection equipment, sampling arrangements and other process components need to work reliably within demanding operating environments. A supplier's ability to understand those requirements can therefore be just as important as the equipment itself. For project teams, the objective should be to identify a supplier that can contribute to equipment selection, engineering and technical support rather than simply provide a catalogue of standard products. Start With Engineering Capability Industrial equipment often needs to be configured around the application. Pressure, temperature, flow, fluid properties, materials and installation conditions can all influence the final specification. An experienced oil field equipment supplier should be able to understand these parameters and translate them into an appropriate equipment configuration. This is particularly relevant when equipment is being i...