It seems that everywhere you go in oil and gas the latest buzzword at the moment is “automation.” The term has become so threadbare that often members of the same audience conclude radically different ideas of what automation truly means. When I think of automation, my mind immediately goes to the 1980s cartoon “The Jetsons.” […]
New Permian Basin Facility
BlogSince 2011, Stage 3 Separation has made Midland, TX, and the Permian Basin a focal point of our business. With so many clients and active job sites in the region, we are excited to announce our expansion in the area with the opening of our new office and warehouse facility. We watched the basin provide […]
Walking the Barite Recovery Tightrope
BlogI recently watched a video of the death-defying tightrope walker, Nik Wallenda, as he trekked untethered across a 1,500-foot-wide section of the Grand Canyon. The precision that must go into each individual footstep along that 1,500-foot wire is difficult to comprehend. To become cavalier about foot placement at any point in his journey would have […]
Let’s Talk Centrifuge Performance: Reliability, Optimization, and Operational Cost Savings
BlogThe Centrifuge Function & The Importance of a Systematic Repair and Maintenance Program On any project that is utilizing a centrifuge, no matter what additional equipment and filtration is operating, the centrifuge is one of the most critical components of the process. Project Managers from various industries rely on centrifuges to remove unwanted solids in […]