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Pulse by HRBenchHow Kimray Connects Culture to EBITDA With HR Data and InsightsWhat happens when you lead with culture and back it up with real-time workforce data?In this episode, Kevin Trowbridge, Director of Compensation at Kimray, a 75-year-old manufacturing company that’s rewriting what modern HR looks like. From starting every hiring process with a culture-fit interview to implementing job families that re-energized frontline engagement, Kimray is a case study in values-led, data-powered HR.You’ll hear how they’ve achieved a 3.5% turnover rate, built internal mobility into their compensation structure, and used HRBench to empower leaders across the business. All wi...
2025-11-1726 min
Stuff About Energy ProductionGetting a Grip on Wellsite Gas Emissions | Ep. #112Energy companies are setting aggressive goals to lower the emissions of natural gas into the atmosphere at their wellsites. But figuring out how to do this is very challenging.
A typical producer has many different types of valves and controllers designed by many different companies, and now they must figure out whether these products emit, and if so, how much.
Recently an energy consultant reached out to us from Canada. He works for a company that helps producers determine their emissions on their sites. He has a huge Excel spreadsheet of products that he doesn't...
2024-05-3016 minStuff About Energy Production5 Things You Should Know about Temperature Controllers | Ep. #111Energy producers use temperature controllers to control temperature inside heated vessels like reboilers and heater treaters.
In this ep, Kyle walks us through a handful of things you should know about temperature controllers.
Resources mentioned:
How to Repair, Test, and Calibrate a Temperature Controller
How a Burner Management System Works
Stuff We Like
Kyle: Visit a Kimray Store!
Curtis: Run with Horses by Eugene Peterson
2024-05-1616 minStuff About Energy Production5 Things You Should Know about Glycol Pumps | Ep. #110Greg Chambers walks us through how natural gas producers use glycol pumps to optimize their gas dehydration systems.
Resources mentioned:
Video: Gas Dehydration System Overview
3 Types of Glycol Filtration
How to Repair a Kimray Glycol Pump
Stuff We Like
"Our National Pastime" by Kevin Deyoung
2024-04-2516 minStuff About Energy Production5 Things You Should Know about Pressure Regulators | Ep. #108Jeff Port walks us through Kimray's OG product—the gas pressure regulator.
Resources mentioned:
What is a Back Pressure Regulator?
What's the Difference between a Back Pressure and Pressure Reducing Regulator?
Eliminate Emissions from your Regulator with this Simple Conversion
Stuff We Like
Jeff: Chili Crisps
Curtis: Walking
2024-03-2812 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Easily Identify and Convert 5 Valves to Zero Emission | Ep. #105Many energy producers are looking for ways to manage and ultimately decrease the natural gas emissions on their well sites.
In this ep, we’ll help you identify 5 products may be emitting and offer some simple steps you can take to convert them to zero emission.
Resources
Kimray Emissions Solutions
2024-02-0820 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is a Liquid Level Switch for? | Ep. #103Brady Holster joins us from Wichita Falls to talk about Liquid Level Switch.
Topics include:
Using a level switch as a primary controller
How easy it is to test the level switch
How to and why to change the level switch from direct to indirect
How to check the filter
How a Kimray video gets made
Resources mentioned:
Pneumatic Liquid Level Switch
How a Liquid Level Switch Operates
2023-12-1917 minStuff About Energy ProductionAnswering Questions about BMS, Level Control, Emissions & More! | Ep. #102Will and Jeff cover:
How to safely use compressed air in your burner management system
Differences between the Gen 2 and a Gen 3 liquid level controllers
Kimray's options for reducing emissions on a well site
Tricks to maximizing the life of your valves and control equipment
Resources mentioned in this ep:
Kimray Emissions Solutions
How to Safely Reduce Emissions in your Pneumatic BMS
Check out the Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller
2023-11-1631 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Be an Engineer with Chuck Baukal | Ep. #101Engineering Program Director at OBU and lifelong Eagles fan Chuck Baukal joins us to discuss:
The engineer who didn't know what an Allen wrench was
Why seasoned technicians are worth their weight in gold
How engineering students can be more productive sooner after graduating
Recommendations:
Chuck: Say yes
Breck: Don't fear failure
Curtis: Read something on personal finance
More info:
Connect with Chuck or Breck on LinkedIn
OBU's Engineering Program
Project Lead the Way
Kimray Training Options
2023-11-0224 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhy You Should Use an Electric Actuator on Your Control Valve | Ep. 99
The 3 Types of Valve Actuators
Why Larger Producers are Incorporating Electric Actuators
How Non-vent Pneumatics Work
How to Power Pneumatics with Air Compressors
The Advantages of Electric Actuation
Sneak Peek of the unreleased Kimray Electric Actuator
Resources mentioned in this episode
Ep. #89: How to Get Electric Power in Remote Locations
Video: How to Convert a Regulator to Non-vent
Video: How to Convert a Regulator to Accept Outside Supply
Recommendations
Ryan: Tennis ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Curtis: Summer evenings outside
Connect with Ryan or Curtis on LinkedIn
2023-09-2119 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Speak ESG with Kristin Hincke from Flogistix | Ep. #93Kristin Hincke, VP of ESG for Flogistix, joins us to talk about vapor recovery, greenhouse gas emissions, and why it's critical to be proactive on ESG.
Topics include:
Advice for energy industry suppliers about navigating ESG conversations
How to provide ongoing ESG education to internal teams
Tips for getting started on an ESG report
Links mentioned in this episode:
Flogistix
Kristin on LinkedIn
Kimray's Emissions Solutions
Jeff, Denny, Curtis on LinkedIn
Recommendations:
Kristin: Scott Tinker’s Ted Talk and Alex Epstein’s books
Jeff: OERB webinars
Curtis: Liberty Energy’s Chris Wright interview
...
2023-06-0728 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhere to Find a Valve's CV, Electric Actuator Adapters, and the Art of Tube Bending | Ep. #92Ryan and Will answer common customer questions:
Where can I find a valve's CV?
Can you disconnect the R2L from the valve body?
Can you use the same displacer with the new Gen 3 liquid level controller we used with a Gen 2?
What is Kimray doing to help producers lower their emissions?
Is bending tubing a science or art?
2023-05-2414 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat Producers in the Permian and Delaware Basins are Doing to Lower Emissions with Tommy Bruce | Ep. #91Oilfield veteran Tommy Bruce joins us from Odessa to address some control valve misconceptions and what producers in the Permian and Delaware Basins are doing to lower their emissions.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/eliminate-fugitive-emissions-your-back-pressure-regulator-simple-conversion-0
https://kimray.com/training/control-valve-sizing-3-likely-symptoms-oversized-control-valve
https://kimray.com/training/limit-emissions-non-venting-pneumatic-control-valves
2023-05-1019 min
Stuff About Energy ProductionLead Times, Emissions, and Glycol Pumps | Ep. #87Kyle Andrews and Ryan Spangler answer 5 customer questions:
Why would I need two glycol pumps on a dehydration system?
What is Kimray doing to address emissions concerns?
Why are your lead times so long right now?
How is the new Gen 3 level controller different than the Gen II?
What kind of training does Kimray provide?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kimray.com/gen3
Kimray.com/emissions
2023-03-1619 min
This is OklahomaThis is Thomas Hill III - KimrayOn this episode I chatted with Thomas Hill III. He is Chief Executive Officer of Kimray. As the grandson of Kimray’s founder, Garman Kimmell, Thomas grew up around Kimray. He has worked at the company in virtually every department, giving him an intimate knowledge of the processes and people involved from start to finish. Thomas manages the family-owned company with a sense of stewardship and heritage.
Thomas is also author of the book Recovering Leadership: Musings of an Additional Leader. where he shares his personal story of advancing in leadership at Kimray, spinning out of control, and...
2023-02-241h 02Stuff About Energy ProductionInterface Liquid Level Control with Mike Fick | Ep. #84Mike Fick joins us to discuss liquid level control and how a new product was developed to help producers achieve precise interface in their separation equipment.
Resources mentioned in this eposide:
Kimray.com/gen3
2023-02-0222 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is BS&W? | Ep.#86Ryan Spangler joins us to discuss BS&W—what it is, how it's measured, and what producers do with it.
https://kimray.com/training/what-bsw-oil-production
2023-01-2616 minStuff About Energy ProductionYouTube Questions! | Ep. #83Our friends on the YouTube have questions, and we're here to answer them. In this ep, Jordan and Kyle get into how to establish a set point, Canadian crude, and how to repair a spring-loaded BPR without losing a digit. Also: Dinosaurs!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kimray's YouTube Channel
Types of Crude Oil
How to Repair a Spring-Loaded Back Pressure Regulator
Kimray Repair Tools
2022-12-1516 minStuff About Energy ProductionUnderground Gas Caverns, Dump Valve Cages, and What NOT to Wear on a Kimray Video | Ep. #81This was a fun one! Kyle and Jordan explore underground caverns, Delrin cages in Lever Operated Valves, and explain what NOT to wear if you're on a Kimray video.
Email a question to Jordan and the Product Applications Team: prodtechsupport@kimray.com
CCT8 Trunnion Assembly
2022-11-1715 minStuff About Energy ProductionA Simple Way to Reduce Fugitive Emissions: Preventative Maintenance I Ep. # 78Fugitive emissions are a growing focus in the oil and gas industry, and producers are being tasked with dramatically reducing their emissions.
Today we’re going to talk about some quick, simple steps you can take to prevent emissions from escaping your controllers.
What are fugitive emissions?
Where and why potential leaks are happening?
What is preventative maintenance?
Preventative maintenance in areas you may not think.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kimray Emissions Solutions Page
Repair kits that can be installed on sealing surfaces in our control products include:
Trunnion Ass...
2022-09-1513 minStuff About Energy ProductionLiquid Level Floats, Serial # Search, SS Valves | Ep. # 77Jordan and Trent tackle the following customer questions:
What is the optimal position for trunnion floats?
Does Kimray offer SS bodies for their valves?
Where can I find the face-to-face length of my valve body?
What info can I get from serial number search?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/how-weight-float-ball-liquid-level-control
https://kimray.com/training/3-types-control-valve-trim
https://kimray.com/serial-number-search
2022-09-0115 minStuff About Energy ProductionFlanged Regulators, Over-Pressured Valves, and What to Do if Your Product is Damaged During Shipment | Ep. #74In this episode, Jordan and Kyle answer 5 customer questions:
Does Kimray offer BP Regulator (integrated design) with 300RF Flanges?
How can I know if my Kimray device has been affected by a product update?
What would happen if my HPCV topworks were over-pressured?
What is the grade of material on this product piece?
What should I do if my Kimray product arrives damaged or broken?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is a Flange Valve?
Kimray Product Updates
2022-07-2121 min
Stuff About Energy ProductionChoked flow, Cavitation, Direct vs. Indirect Pilots | Ep. #73Jordan and Kyle answer customer questions!
What is choked flow?
How does critical flow effect liquid flow (cavitation and flashing)?
Does Kimray support discontinued products?
What is the difference between an indirect and direct pilot?
Where can I find the repair kit for my Kimray device?
When sizing a valve, why does my valve size decrease when my differential pressure increases, but my flow is the same?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What Causes Choked Flow in a Control Valve?
How to Reverse the Topworks of Your High Pressure Control Valve
When to Use Direct vs. Indirect...
2022-06-2323 minStuff About Energy ProductionDigital Oilfield 2.0 with Jim Crompton from Colorado School of Mines | Ep. #72Jim Crompton from the Colorado School of Mines joins us to discuss Digital Analytics and what he calls Digital Oilfield 2.0. Jim spent 37 years with Chevron and has an extensive experience in oil and gas production.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Incorporating operator and engineering experience with data
Using data models to predict failures and act faster
How producers can take advantage of emerging digital technologies in other industries
The importance of verifying your data set is accurate
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
https://kimray.com/training/electric-valve-controller-easy-first-step-oil-and-gas-automation
https://kimray.com/training/6-key-terms-upstream-oil-and-gas-automation
Connect with Jim on Link...
2022-06-0938 minStuff About Energy ProductionESG, Automation and 2022 Industry Overview with Aaron Alaniz | Ep. #70Aaron Alaniz, Kimray National Sales Director, joins the show to give us an overview of where the industry is, and where it's headed.
Topics include:
ESG goals
Automation trends
Kimray's increased presence in the Permian
2022-05-2618 minStuff About Energy ProductionEPA Classifications, Repair Kits, Max Valve Volume | Ep. #67In this episode, we tackle 5 common customer questions:
How does Kimray classify their venting devices by EPA standards?
How do I find what repair kit I need to use with my valve?
Can Kimray regulators be mounted vertically? (Inlet/outlet moving vertically)
How can I find the maximum volume I can move through my valve?
How can I find information on my valves on Kimray’s website?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kimray Emissions Solutions
What is Valve Cv?
Repair Kit Search
Serial Number Search
Have a questions? We want your hear about your toughest oil and g...
2022-04-0612 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhy You Should Convert Your Back Pressure Regulator to Reduce Emissions | Ep. #66ESG Commitments, how a back pressure regulator vents, and how to convert it to use an air compressor.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/eliminate-fugitive-emissions-your-back-pressure-regulator-simple-conversion
https://kimray.com/training/how-convert-gas-regulator-vent-non-vent
2022-03-3120 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow One Producer Extended Uptime in Sandy Plunger Lift | Ep. #64Chase Hendley shares how a producer in Western Oklahoma dealt with sandy, erosive fluid that was causing premature valve washouts.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/t-body-field-study-western-oklahoma
2022-03-1019 minStuff About Energy Production5 Common Reasons for Glycol Loss | Ep. #63Losing glycol in your Gas Dehydration system? In this episode we explain 5 common reasons and give solutions for each.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/top-5-reasons-youre-losing-glycol-your-gas-dehydration-process
https://kimray.com/training/what-glycol-foaming
https://kimray.com/training/glycol-filtration-3-types-and-how-they-work-clean-your-glycol
2022-02-2419 minStuff About Energy ProductionFAQs: Valve Sizing, Substitutes, and Emissions | Ep. #62In this episode, we tackle seven common customer questions:
How do I size a valve?
Why is my brand-new regulator or control valve not working?
Why are your lead times so long?
What products can I substitute for something that’s unavailable?
What can I do to cut emissions?
How do I know how much my control device is venting?
Why are your valves red?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/ultimate-guide-back-pressure-regulator
https://kimray.com/sizing-calculator/gas-sizing
https://kimray.com/training/2021-potential-material-substitutions
https://kimray.com/training/solutions-fugitive-methane-gas-emissions-oil-and-gas-production
2022-02-1021 minStuff About Energy ProductionBurner Management, ESG and Automation with John Becker | Ep. #61We are joined by John Becker with Profire Energy to talk Burner Management, ESG, and Automation!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.profireenergy.com/
https://kimray.com/training/how-burner-management-system-works-automated-manual
https://kimray.com/training/5-key-components-burner-management-fuel-controls
2022-01-2724 min
ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...Thomas Hill, CEO, Kimray Inc.Thomas Hill III is Chief Executive Officer of Kimray. As the grandson of Kimray’s founder, Garman Kimmell, Thomas grew up around Kimray. He has worked at the company in virtually every department, giving him an intimate knowledge of the processes and people involved from start to finish. Thomas manages the family-owned company with a sense of stewardship and heritage.
Thomas is also the author of the book Recovering Leadership: Musings of an Addict Leader where he shares his personal story of advancing in leadership at Kimray, spinning out of control, and the long and difficult road of...
2022-01-2547 minStuff About Energy Production5 Tips for Cold-Weather Oil and Gas Production | Ep. #60In this episode, we discuss keys to protecting yourself and maximizing your oil and production during the cold winter months.
Tips include:
Cover Exposed Skin
Point Breather Plugs Down/Downwind
Specify Elastomers for Methanol Injections
Use Catalytic Heaters
Remove Slack in Gas Tubing
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/5-tips-oil-and-gas-production-cold-weather
https://kimray.com/training/gas-catalytic-heater-prevent-freezing
2022-01-1311 minStuff About Energy Production3 Reasons You Should Use Compressed Air to Actuate Your Valves | Ep. #59In this episode, we cover 3 reasons you might use Compressed Air to actuate your valves.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/3-reasons-use-compressed-air-power-your-control-valves
https://kimray.com/training/solutions-fugitive-methane-gas-emissions-oil-and-gas-production
https://kimray.com/training/how-convert-gas-regulator-vent-non-vent
2021-12-2214 minStuff About Energy Production6 Key Terms in Upstream Oil and Gas Automation | Ep. #58In this episode, we define 6 key terms in oil and gas automation and explain why and how they are used.
PLC
RTU
I/P Positioner
Transducer
Solar Panels
AC/DC
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/6-key-terms-upstream-oil-and-gas-automation
https://kimray.com/training/electric-valve-controller-easy-first-step-oil-and-gas-automation
2021-12-1621 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow Does a Burner Management System Work? | Ep. #57In this episode, we discuss Burner Management Systems—what they are, how they work, key components.
Topcis include:
Direct vs Indirect Fired Vessels
Manual BMS Operation and Components
Automated BMS Operation and Components
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/how-burner-management-system-works-automated-manual
2021-12-0919 minStuff About Energy Production3 Symptoms of an Oversized Control Valve | Ep. #47In this episode, Kyle walks through 3 signs your control valve may be too big.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/control-valve-sizing-3-likely-symptoms-oversized-control-valve
2021-08-1817 minStuff About Energy Production4 Keys to Identifying your Control Valves | Ep. #46In this episode, Product Applications Tech Jordan Moore explains the 4 different naming conventions used to identify a Kimray product:
Order Code
Description
Serial Number
Configuration Code
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/valve-tagging-system-4-keys-identifying-your-control-equipment
2021-07-2910 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat are the Most Common Valve Connection Types? | Ep. #45In this episode, Kyle and Curtis discuss valve end connections, including threaded (NPT) and flanged, as well as what ANSI classes mean.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/what-valve-flow-coefficient-cv
https://kimray.com/training/what-flange-valve
https://kimray.com/sizing-calculator/gas-sizing
Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Email it cwinkle@kimray.com!
2021-07-2211 minStuff About Energy ProductionThe 3 Most Important Factors in Selecting a Control Valve | Ep. #44In this episode, Kyle and Curtis discuss the conditions you need to know to select the right control valve for your application.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/valve-sizing-3-most-important-factors-selecting-correct-control-valve
https://kimray.com/sizing-calculator/gas-sizing
2021-07-1514 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is a Valve Actuator? | Ep. #43In this episode, Kyle explains what a control valve actuator does.
Topics include:
What are the different types of valve actuators?
How does a Pneumatic Actuator work?
How does an Electric Actuator work?
3 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Actuator
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/how-select-valve-actuator
https://kimray.com/training/what-valve-actuator
2021-06-2416 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat's the Difference between a Control Valve's MAWP and Operating Pressure? | Ep. #42In this episode, Kyle explains the difference between the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) and Operating Pressure of a control valve.
Topics include:
Data sheets—flow conditions vs. valve data
What is MAWP?
What is the MAWP for some commonly used valves and regulators?
For an OEM of production equipment, what is a "Coded Vessel"?
What is Valve Operating Pressure?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/whats-difference-between-maximum-allowable-working-pressure-mawp-and-valve-operating
2021-06-1712 minStuff About Energy Production7 Tips for Control Valve Installation | Ep. 39In this episode, Kyle and Curtis cover 7 tips for control valve installation:
Don’t hold it by the tubing!
Install isolation ball valves
Mount vertically
Check fail position
Make sure you have clean and dry supply gas
Tighten flange connections in star pattern
Use sealant for NPT threaded valves
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/7-control-valve-installation-best-practices
2021-05-2015 minStuff About Energy Production"Snow-Vid" in Texas and How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Valves | Ep.# 38In this episode, Kyle and Curtis interview Travis Richards, CEO of Catco USA.
Topics include:
How did Catco navigate the challenges of 2020?
How did "Snow-vid" affect the Texas oil and gas industry?
How are the internal parts of catalytic heaters not worn or consumed?
What fuel types are required for catalytic heaters?
What are some typical applications are heaters are used on?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://catcousa.com/
https://kimray.com/training/catalytic-heater-installation-guide
https://kimray.com/training/5-tips-oil-and-gas-production-cold-weather
https://kimray.com/training/what-causes-frozen-valve
2021-05-1329 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow Does a Filter Separator Work? | Ep. #37In this episode, Kyle explains the ins and outs of a Filter Separator.
Topics include:
Why and where are Filter Separators used?
What are the different types?
What’s the difference between 1 and 2-stage Filter Separator?
What controllers do you need to operate one?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/what-filter-separator
2021-04-2214 minStuff About Energy ProductionShould You Use a Valve Positioner? | Ep. #36In this episode, Kimray Product Manager Alex Crow explains how a positioner works on an oil and gas control valve.
Topics include:
The 3 primary types of valve positioner
How a positioner works
What applications their are used in most
Best practices for installation & operation
Resources mentioned in this episode: https://kimray.com/training/use-positioner-control-valve
2021-04-1515 minStuff About Energy Production2021 Industry Overview: Things to Watch as Production Ramps Up | Ep. #34In this episode we are joined by Kimray Director of Sales Aaron Alaniz to discuss the state of oil and gas production in 2021.
Topics include
Overview of Industry Fundamentals
Why there is upward pressure on pricing?
What are a few things producers should watch for as production bounces back?
ESG and updated regulations
Increased automation
Resources mentioned in this episode:
T-Body High Pressure Control Valve
Products that Can Reduce Your Fugitive Emissions
2021-03-2518 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Limit Control Valve Erosion | Ep. #33On this episode, we are joined by Product Applications Tech Jordan Moore to discuss the problem of premature wear and erosion in control valves.
Topics include:
What is control valve erosion?
Why does it happen?
Where is it most common on a valve?
What are some options to deal with erosion in your valves?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is Control Valve Erosion?
Kimray Sand Solutions
2021-03-1812 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Select Control Valve Elastomers | Ep. #32In this episode, Kyle explains how to select the right valve elastomers for your production conditions.
Topics Include:
What are elastomers?
What are the factors to determining which type you need?
How many different material options are there?
Best elastomers for common conditions—saltwater, glycol dehy, methanol, H2S
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/which-control-valve-diaphragm-material-right-you
2021-03-1112 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow a Liquid-Filled Pressure Gauge Works | Ep. #31In this episode, we're joined by Product Manager Jeff Port to learn about a new upgrade for Kimray regulators and pilots: Liquid-Filled Pressure Gauges.
Topics include:
Why is Kimray making this transition to liquid-filled gauges?
What benefits can customers expect from the new gauge?
When is the transition happening?
2021-03-0408 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat's the Difference between a Back Pressure Regulator and Pressure Reducing Regulator? | Ep. #30In this episode, Kyle explains the difference between a Back Pressure Regulator and Pressure Reducing Regulator.
Topics include:
What does a back pressure regulator do?
What applications do they work on?
What does a pressure reducing regulator do?
What applications are common?
Are there any tricks to tell the difference?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/back-pressure-regulator-vs-pressure-reducing-regulator-whats-difference
2021-02-2511 minStuff About Energy ProductionFour Types of Oil and Gas Separators | Ep. #29In this episode Kyle walks through the design and operation of four different oil and gas separators.
Topics include:
What is a separator used for?
Why are they designed differently?
What are the four types and how do they work?
Horizontal with Overflow Weir
Horizontal with oil bucket and Water Weir
Vertical with Interface Control
Vertical with a Downcomer and Spreader
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://kimray.com/training/4-types-three-phase-separator-vessel-design
2021-02-1813 min
Conversations Around GoodConversations Around Good - Thomas Hill of Kimray Inc and Amy Mason of the Kimmel FoundationThis is a deep dive. Together with our guests Thomas Hill & Amy Mason we discuss leadership; blogging; achieving goals; farming; addiction; engineering; family; and of course bison. Thomas CEO of Kimray Inc. and author of Recovering Leadership, authentically shares his road from CEO to addiction; and how he came to redefine success. Amy, Executive Director of The Kimmell Foundation shares how she grew up on a farm, and picking untold thousands of peaches paid for her college education. Great stories of how this family business began with an inventor and grew into a community minded, others centered corporation. That's...
2021-02-051h 34Stuff About Energy ProductionField Trial Results for the T-Body High Pressure Control Valve | Ep. #27In this episode we are joined by Sheldon Voudrie, Field Services Manager in Kilgore, Texas, to talk about how an exciting new product—the T-Body High Pressure Control Valve—is performing in its first field trials.
Topics in this episode:
The increase of sand and erosive elements in oil and gas production
Environmental issues, safety hazards, and loss of production due to erosion
How the T-Body was designed to address erosion
How is the T-Body performing in the field so far
Customer feedback from gas producer and flowback company
Resources mentioned in this episode:
T-Bo...
2021-02-0414 minStuff About Energy ProductionLimiting Fugitive Emissions with Non-vent Regulators and Conversion Kits | Ep. #25In this episode we are joined by Jeff Port, Product Manager at Kimray, to talk about a couple of products that help producers limit fugitive emissions.
Topics in this episode:
What are the factors driving producers to reduce emissions?
How do back pressure regulators work in standard set up?
What does Kimray offer that can help limit fugitive emissions?
How can a producer convert a current back pressure regulator to non-vent?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Non-vent Back Pressure Regulators
Video: How to Convert a Gas Regulator from Vent to Non-vent
2021-01-2812 minStuff About Energy ProductionCommon Oil and Gas Terms (Part 1) | Ep. #22In this first of a two-part episode, Kyle walks us through some of the most terms you hear in the upstream oil and gas production.
Terms Include:
Condensation
CTB
DUCs
Elastomer
Emulsion
Inlet Diverter
2020-12-1714 min
Kimray Bible Study PodcastEphesians Episode 2We continue building on the foundation we have created in Season One by working our way through the book of Ephesians.
2020-12-1629 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat's the Difference between PSI, PSIG, and PSIA? | Ep.# 21In this episode of Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas Production, Kyle Andrews explains the difference between PSIA, PSIG, and regular PSI. He also shares a simple formula to convert between these numbers.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What's the Difference between PSI and PSIG?
2020-12-1008 minKimray Bible Study PodcastEphesians Episode 1We will begin building on the foundation we have created in Season One by working our way through the book of Ephesians.
2020-12-0926 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat's the Difference between Heavy and Light Crude Oil? | Ep. #20In this episode, Kyle Andrews explains some of the key differences in types of crude oil, including heavy vs. light and sweet vs. sour.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Types of Crude Oil: Heaviness, Sweetness, Benchmarks
2020-11-2510 min2020-11-2324 minStuff About Energy ProductionSuccessful Field Trials for the Low Pressure High Volume Valve | Ep. #19In this episode we are joined by Phillip Cooper from Rocky Mountain Oilfield in Casper, Wyoming, to talk about how an exciting new product—the Low Pressure High Volume Valve—is performing in its first field trials.
Topics Include:
What is this the Low Pressure High Volume Valve?
Why was it created?
What has gone into the development process?
How it’s performing in the field?
What kind of feedback are we getting from customers?
2020-11-1216 min2020-11-0424 minStuff About Energy ProductionIntroducing the T-Body High Pressure Control Valve | Ep. #18In this episode we are joined by Brian Levings, Kimray Product Manager, to learn about an exciting new product designed specifically to stand up to erosive production fluid. Topics include:
Why was the T-Body Control Valve created?
What all has gone into the development process?
What are some of the key features?
How has it been tested?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Prevent Valve Body Replacement with the T-Body High Pressure Control Valve
2020-10-2919 min2020-10-1521 minStuff About Energy ProductionBBL, BOE, MCF, and other Common Oil and Gas Abbreviations | Ep. #17Like every industry, oil and gas has its own vocabulary. In this episode Kyle Andrews defines some of the most common oil and gas abbreviations you'll run into.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Light the Night with LLS
Common Oil and Gas Abbreviations
2020-10-1509 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Read Oil and Gas P&ID Symbols I Ep.# 16In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains how to read some key P&ID symbols.
Topics include:
Who creates a P&ID?
Who uses a P&ID?
What are some of the common symbols?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How to Read an Oil and Gas P&ID
The Most Common Control Valve Symbols
2020-10-0109 min2020-09-3024 min2020-09-2332 min2020-09-1622 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow a Free Water Knock Out Works I Ep. 15In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains how a free water knockout works.
Topics include:
What is "free water"?
Why is water management important?
What are sacrificial anodes?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is a Free Water Knockout?
A Quick Guide to Water Management.
2020-09-1014 min2020-09-0919 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is Flowback? I Ep. 14In this episode we answer the question "What is flowback?"
Topics in What is Flowback?
What are the 5 stage of well production?
What is flowback?
What are some of the key challenges during flowback?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Flowback: A Quick Guide
Oilfield Profile: Flowback Hand
A Mechanical Dump Valve Designed for Flowback
2020-09-0315 min2020-09-0222 minStuff About Energy ProductionDouble Block and Bleed I Ep. 13In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains the practice of double block and bleed.
Topics include:
When is the process needed?
Why is it recommended?
Why do some operators skip this step?
What can happen if this procedure is not followed?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Why You Should Always Double Block and Bleed.
High Pressure Control Valve.
What are the "Topworks" of a Valve?
2020-08-2714 min2020-08-2626 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow Does a Gas Dehydration System Work? | Ep. #12In this episode we are joined by Kyle Andrews, Product and Applications Trainer at Kimray, who explains how producers use a Gas Dehydration System to remove moisture from their natural gas.
Topics include:
What is a Gas Dehydration System?
What is glycol?
Where and why do producers use dehydration systems?
What are the key pieces of equipment in a Gas Dehydration System?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Video Overview of Gas Dehydration System Overview https://bit.ly/3fWLowF
How to Operate a TEG Dehydration Unit (Video) https://bit.ly/3fYb8c9
7 Key Questions t...
2020-08-2015 min2020-08-1922 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat Does a Pneumatic Level Controller Do? | Ep. #11In this episode we are joined by Will Swetnam, Account Manager at Kimray OKC, who explains how oil and gas producers use a liquid level controller to maintain vessel levels, achieve interface, and separate their production.
Topics include:
What does a liquid level controller do?
What does “pneumatic” refer to?
Why is liquid level control important for oil and gas operations?
What is interface?
Where do you typically find liquid level controllers?
Troubleshooting tips
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How does a Pneumatic Level Controller Work? https://bit.ly/2Yy3CPp
3 Reasons to Use Compre...
2020-08-1311 min2020-08-1231 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow Does a Gas Compressor Station Work? | Ep. #10In this episode, Chase Hendley talks about his experience with Natural Gas Compressor Stations.
Topics include:
What does a gas compressor station do?
What are the key components?
Why is it important in oil/gas operations?
Where do you typically find gas compressors?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How a Gas Compressor Station Works https://blog.kimray.com/midstream-oil-and-gas-how-gas-compressor-station-works/
Kimray Pressure Regulator https://kimray.com/Products/ItemDetail/57
High Pressure Control Valve https://kimray.com/Products/Category/2
Ball Valves https://kimray.com/Products/Category/17
2020-08-0625 min2020-08-0529 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is the Joule-Thomson Effect? | Ep. #9Have you ever seen a control valve on site with frost around it? Weird, right?
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know About Oil and Gas, Kyle explains what causes this phenomenon of freezing in oil and gas production.
Topics include how to calculate for the "JT Effect," what problems freezing can cause, and a few solutions we recommend to prevent freezing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How to Prevent Freezing Valves: https://bit.ly/2M8m0ak
Video on the Joule-Thomson Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7h59Tg9...
2020-07-3006 min2020-07-2930 min2020-07-2225 min2020-07-1523 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is Critical Flow Factor (Cf)?| Ep. #8Critical Flow Factor (Cf) is an essential number to know when sizing your control valve.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas, Kyle explains what Cf is and how to calculate it.
Topics include the difference between Critical Flow Factor (Cf) and Flow Coefficient (Cv), how Cf is used, and a simple tool available for calculating Cf.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is the Critical Flow Factor? https://bit.ly/3ceRczf
Kimray Valve Sizing Calculator: https://kimray.com/sizing/Gas
What is Flow Coefficient (Cv)? https://bi...
2020-07-0904 min2020-07-0832 minStuff About Energy ProductionHow to Identify the Parts of a High Pressure Control Valve Package | Ep. #7The versatile High Pressure Control Valve can work in several of applications, including as a dump valve, pressure regulator, and suction controller.
However, it won't work on its own. It needs a few other pieces to do what it's supposed to.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas, Kyle explains how to identify those pieces and what each does to support operation of the valve.
Topics include which components are required for which application, and ideas for repurposing a valve.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How...
2020-07-0209 minKimray Bible Study PodcastFoundations: Episode 5Season 1 - "Foundations"
Episode 5
Verses referenced:
Genesis 6:5 “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
Gen 9:21-25 “…Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, … "Cursed be Canaan; …."
Gen 11:5-9 The LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. (6) The LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing...
2020-06-2528 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat Should You Know about Pneumatic Valve Actuators? | Ep. #6In this episode, Kyle Andrews, Product Applications Trainer at Kimray, explains how a pneumatic actuator works.
Topics include:
What is an actuator?
Why does a control valve need an actuator?
What all can be considered pneumatic?
Why do some producers use compressed air to power their valves?
Why are the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic actuators?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
3 Reasons to Use Compressed Air to Power Your Control Valves https://bit.ly/3743XvF
Limit Emissions with Non-Venting Control Valves https://bit.ly/307jV6Y
Natural Gas Flaring vs. Capturing https://bit.ly/3eIIZ8e
2020-06-2509 min2020-06-2419 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is a 3-Phase Separator? | Ep. #5In this episode, Kyle Andrews, Product Applications Trainer at Kimray, explains what a 3-Phase Separator does.
Topics include:
Why is separation so critical in oil and gas production?
What are the 3 phases?
Where are these types of separators found?
What are the key components of a separator?
What type of controllers do 3-phase separators require?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is a 3-Phase Separator? https://bit.ly/307lbXK
Video Overview of 2-Phase and 3-Phase Separators https://bit.ly/305zFXU
2020-06-1810 min2020-06-1121 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat Exactly Does a Back Pressure Regulator Do? | Ep. #4In this episode, Kyle Andrews, Product Applications Trainer at Kimray, explains what a back pressure regulator does.
Topics include:
What’s the difference between a regulator and valve?
What does a back pressure regulator do?
How is a production separator like a water gun?
What would happen in a separator if there were no back pressure held on it?
What are some common problems operators encounter with a back pressure regulator?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is a Back Pressure Regulator? https://bit.ly/2BxCaYY
Kimray Back Pressure Regulators https://bit.ly/307jPfC
2020-06-1110 min2020-06-0417 min2020-05-2832 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhy is Valve CV So Important? | Ep. #3In this episode of Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas, Kyle explains the importance of control valve CV. They walk through the definition, why it’s so important, how to determine CV, and common challenges related to incorrect calculation and operation.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kimray Sizing Calculator: https://bit.ly/364GkT7
What is Valve Flow Coefficient (CV)? https://bit.ly/3dRsDdg
2020-04-2813 minStuff About Energy Production3 Types of Control Valve Trim | Ep. #2In this episode, Kyle Andrews, Product Applications Trainer at Kimray, explains the three primary types of control valve trim: Snap Trim, Nominal Trim, and Equal Percentage Trim. Topics include: Which trim is best for liquid dump valves, gas back pressure valves, pressure relief valves and more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
3 Types of Control Valve Trim: https://bit.ly/2Z6ksWg
Kimray High Pressure Control Valve: https://bit.ly/3cDECLg
2020-04-2812 minStuff About Energy ProductionWhat is a Control Valve's Fail Position? | Ep. #1In this first episode of the Stuff You Should Know about Oil and Gas Podcast, Kyle Andrews, Product Applications Trainer at Kimray, explains control valve fail positions. Topics include: What is a valve fail position? How does fail position affect operation of oil and gas separators and other production vessels? How should you set up a back pressure valve to fail? How should a pressure reducing regulator fail? At the 8:10 mark, we discuss converting a High Pressure Control Valve from fail open to fail closed. For more information about that, see our step-by-step video: https://bit.ly/2WB4hyt.
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