TPT May 2012

T echnology N ews

OCTG asset management MANY oil and gas companies continue to struggle with one of the most difficult inventory control problems: the storage and movement of OCTG material to, from and within pipe storage and service facilities. Some use antiquated systems or adapt inventory management programs designed for other applications because they are unaware of cost- efficient and productive software platforms that treat OCTG assets the way they would like. From pipe brokers to exploration services, oil and gas asset managers need to knowwhat they have in supply at a given time. Service facilities often use methods such as the card system or complicated spreadsheets to track pipe movement, pipe storage, pipe threading, heat treatment, pipe inspection and pipe transportation, which can result in inaccuracies due to human error. This can lead to products being double sold, misplaced or mistakenly reported. It can also make it difficult, if not impossible, to give timely answers to questions that need to be addressed. Scan Systems TDS ® (Tubular Data Systems) is a specialised piece of software that was built by ‘pipe people’ to address the very specific needs within this industry. The inventory control and management software was built explicitly for the storage, handling and reporting of OCTG materials.

Software such as TDS provides not only an OCTG inventory management solution, but also a business process model that can help streamline the operations within the pipe yard or service facility. As a result, all parties get an accurate depiction of where their inventory is at any point in time. This ensures that everyone from the plant manager to the forklift operator is ‘on the same page’. Scan Systems Corporation – USA Fax: +1 281 219 2317

Email: info@scansystems.com Website: www.scansystems.com Pipe system delivers engine sound

NORMA Group has developed, on behalf of a sports car manufacturer, a pipe system designed to transmit engine sounds. Drivers of an upgraded edition of a sports car due to be launched on the

German market in the spring will actually be able to hear the high engine power, even though modern technology and insulation typically shield passengers from engine noises. The sound tube will

meet a sports car driver’s desire to listen to the engine working.

Norma Group AG – Germany Website: www.normagroup.com

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