OPEC’s ‘SRJ’ submerged rotating jet mixing machine is used to minimise the formation of sludge in the bottom of crude oil storage tanks. The SRJ is a permanently fixed ‘tank farm management’ tool. It can also be used for product blending.

A drill bit is a cutting tool used in a drill to remove material to create holes, almost always of circular cross-section. Drill bits come in many sizes and shapes and can create different kinds of holes in many different materials.

Marine loading arms are mechanical structures that, through articulated steel pipes, are able to transfer liquids from vessel to shore. Common transportation methods that benefit from marine loading arms include tankships such as oil and chemical tankers, which regularly need to transfer cargo to shore terminals.

A variable-frequency drive is a type of AC motor drive that controls speed and torque by varying the frequency of the input electricity. Depending on its topology, it controls the associated voltage or current variation. VFDs are used in applications ranging from small appliances to large compressors

Land rigs are portable onshore drilling rigs used to explore for, appraise and develop hydrocarbon assets. This module explores the types of land rig and the best practice for drilling operations

The oil and gas industry relies heavily on various chemicals to facilitate the extraction, processing, and refining of hydrocarbons. These chemicals enhance efficiency, ensure safety, and improve the quality of the final products.