Case Study #05 - How the Sur-Flo Paddle Meter Reduced Downtime and Improved Measurement Reliability for Teine Energy
OVERVIEW
APPLICATION: Teine Energy operates several oil fields in Western Canada and uses produced water and manufactured polymer injection to enhance oil recovery. Accurate and reliable measurement of both the water and polymer injection is essential for optimizing production, minimizing costs, and maintaining their commitment to environmental responsibility.
ABOUT TEINE ENERGY
Teine Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. They focus on the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in Western Canada and have several production sites in the region.
WHO IS SUR-FLO?
Sur-Flo is a leading manufacturer of flow measurement equipment for the oil and gas industry. They specialize in developing innovative technologies that accurately measure the flow of fluids such as oil, gas, and water.
THE CHALLENGE
Teine Energy was facing challenges in accurately measuring the flow of injection water and manufactured polymer with their existing measurement equipment, which consisted of conventional turbines. They were continuously plugging due to the high debris and scale entrained in the water, which led to premature wear and tear of turbine internals and constant rebuilds, and repairs. This, in turn, was affecting their ability to accurately measure injection flow rates, while also tying up operator’s time, which increased operating costs.
Teine Energy
SUR-FLO’S SOLUTION FOR TEINE ENERGY
Teine Energy approached Sur-Flo to provide a solution to their measurement challenges. Considering the high debris liquid, Sur-Flo recommended their patented Paddle Meter technology due to it’s open bore design.
The Paddle Meter’s open bore design allows high debris and high viscosity fluids to pass through with ease, minimizing the risk of plugging. In addition, the paddle wheel spins with the flow, as opposed to against it, which drastically minimizes wear on the blades, significantly increasing meter longevity.
Teine Energy was also able to save time, considering the Paddle Meter’s top mount assembly. In the field, this means their operators can access internals without having to dismount the meter from the line; making service and repairs substantially easier, which also drastically reduces down time.
Overall, the Paddle Meter’s ability to handle high debris and high viscosity fluids, combined with its durability and ease of maintenance, made it an ideal solution for Teine Energy’s measurement challenges.
THE RESULT
Teine Energy installed Sur-Flo’s Paddle Meter technology at their injection sites and saw immediate improvements in measurement accuracy and meter reliability. The Paddle Meter’s ability to handle high debris and high viscosity fluids, combined with its durability and ease of maintenance, eliminated the need for constant rebuilds and repairs. This, in turn, allowed Teine Energy to optimize production and minimize costs, ultimately improving their bottom line.
