Area of topics covered:
Standard Petroleum Units
Mastering the barrel (bbl) and its conversion to gallons and cubic feet.
Geometric Volume Calculations
Finding the capacity of rectangular tanks and cylindrical pipelines.
Retention Time and Fluid Dynamics
Calculating how long chemicals remain in the system based on flow rate.
Fluid Velocity Optimization
Balancing flow speed to prevent sedimentation (too slow) or pipe erosion (too fast).
Precision PPM Dosing
Understanding and calculating Parts Per Million concentrations for chemical treatments.
The Chemical Injection Formula
Converting target PPM into real-world pump settings (Gallons Per Day).
The One-Minute Pump Test
Verifying mathematical calculations through physical field calibration.
Corrosion Rate Analysis (MPY)
Using metal coupons to calculate metal loss in Mils Per Year to confirm treatment success.