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1 Global offices United Kingdom Middle east asia Pacific sdn bhd Swinton House Unit 1901 No 2, Jalan Tiara Sentral 1 Hertford Way HDS Tower, Cluster F Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai Utama York Road Business Park Jumeirah Lakes Tower Nilai Malton, North Yorkshire Dubai Negeri Sembilan United Kingdom UAE Malaysia T +44 (0) T T F +44 (0) F F Company profile 2

2 Our Story established in 2001, swinton Technology is an independent supplier of metering computer systems, with our head office based in the United Kingdom. Many of our staff are former Spectra-Tek employees. A global leader in flow computing during the 1980 s and 1990 s, Spectra-Tek were responsible for the development of several widely adopted flow computers, including the 869M Quantum and the Sentinel500. The core of our staff became part of Daniels metering following their takeover of Spectra-Tek in 1997, and subsequently part of Emerson (UK) metering following their takover of Daniels in Given our extended history, several Swinton Technology staff have played key roles in the development of legacy flow computers and their associated metering softwares. Perhaps most notably this includes key roles in developing the popular S600 flow computer. In 2001, Swinton Technology was formed to become a specialist supplier of metering computer systems. By this time the majority of our staff had over 10 years of industry experience, and we were able to carry on servicing major operators with high quality systems from day one. Since our initial incorporation we have grown significantly. In 2009 we moved to a purpose built facility in Malton, North Yorkshire (shown opposite). We have also expanded internationally, with offices in Malaysia to service the Asia Pacific region and in Dubai to service all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Swinton Technology counts a large number of major operators amongst our clients, including BP, Shell, Total, Saudi Aramco, Talisman Energy, Total, Statoil, Petronas, ConocoPhillips, Maersk Oil and Centrica, to name a select few. We continue to develop innovative metering solutions for the oil and gas industry and an overview of our latest developments is provided in this brochure. our story 3

3 Contents flow computing PaGe 7 An overview of our experience in flow computer configuration and metering computer systems integration. systems integration PaGe 9 Flow measurement systems, centred around implementing the best solutions and technology types for our customers. support services PaGe 11 Details of our extensive support and service capabilities, from modern day metering technology to legacy equipment. TrusT PaGe 13 Swinton Technology s own Metering Supervisory Computer, developed for a wide range of metering applications. Metersuite PaGe 15 A DCS embedded fiscal metering technology, developed in partnership between Swinton Technology and Honeywell. Prognosis PaGe 17 Powerful Condition Based Monitoring software for all types of differential pressure meters. Gcas PaGe 19 Gas Chromatograph Analysis Software. The most comprehensive condition based monitoring software available, using unique live uncertainty calculations. Metering Products PaGe 21 Swinton Technology supplies a number of specialised products that are uniquely suited to oil and gas metrology. contents 5

4 Flow Computing a specialist in flow computing solutions and metering software, with a proven expertise in carrying out metering computer system upgrade projects. flow computing is at the heart of everything we do. We excel in providing flow measurement packages to the highest of quality standards, and to date our staff have implemented more than 200 metering projects around the globe. At Swinton Technology we are product independent, allowing us to offer the most suitable flow computing technology to match our customer s needs. Our project engineers have signficant experience with a wide range of industry leading flow computers; including the S600+, OMNI 6000, Flow-X, Ex~I SFC 3000 and Summit Global Presence Growing from just five UK based staff in 2001 to our over 80 global staff in 2016, we are able to supply our expert services on a larger scale than ever before. United Kingdom: Our main base of operations since we were founded. Our UK team has supplied systems to all types of metering locations; offshore platforms, oil and gas terminals, loading and storage facilities, refineries, power plants and transportation pipelines. We always aim to put our customers first and to integrate a solution that fits asia Pacific: Swinton Technology Asia Pacific (STAP) was established in 2008 based out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. STAP primarily serves the Malaysian oil and gas market, but has also engineered solutions for nearby Asian markets. Having it s own team of highly experienced engineers, our Asia Pacific office is able to Middle east: Our earliest work in the Middle East came in the form of metering computer system upgrades at three Yanbu loading facilities. These systems totalled a combined supply of 58 OMNI 6000 flow computers. Each system was supplied with its own fully Aramco compliant Metering Supervisory Computer. Since with their specific requirements. deliver metering projects then we have gone on to Every year we implement completely independent of our supply our expertise across the projects for major oil & gas UK operations. entire GCC region, opening our operators and their contractors, office in Dubai in 2013 to covering a truly global market. provide localised support to our clients in the region. flow computing 7

5 Systems Integration at swinton Technology we supply full turnkey flow measurement systems, centred around implementing the best solutions and technology types for our customers. We place great emphasis on the quality of our in-house system testing program and client Factory Acceptance Tests. This focus on rigorous testing means that installation and commissioning problems are mitigated, which in turn has earned us a reputation as a supplier of high quality and reliable systems. From project kick-off right through to on-site commissioning, a dedicated team of qualified engineers oversees the projects execution, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the entire implementation process. our metering systems incorporate: Metering Supervisory Computer application development and testing Metering Control Panel Design and Construction. PLC supply, configuration and integration testing Design of interface links to third party systems (DCS, PI, etc.) Extensive Project Documentation, covering all aspects of system design: Functional Design Specifications Acceptance Test Manuals Electrical Drawings Set Installation & Commissioning Procedures Operator & Maintenance Manuals Condition Based Monitoring packages, for Differential Pressure and Ultrasonic meters, and for Gas Chromatographs. systems integration 9

6 Support Services in addition to our core project engineering capability we offer extensive metering support and ongoing maintenance services to our clients. our dedicated customer service team offers a range of support options, including: Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Comprehensive metering site surveys Tailored flow measurement training courses Multi-asset maintenance contracts Annual metering system health checks Support and repairs for legacy equipment Metering system validation services Obsolescence management Remote system logon support Maintenance agreements Metering computer systems are vital components across most installations and they are typically required to perform fiscal or custody transfer applications. Therefore it is important that they work efficiently and effectively at all times. With Swinton Technology s maintenance support you get the guarantee of our specialist services when you need them, with features such as Out of Hours Telephone Support, Guaranteed Site Mobilisation and Remote Login Support, to name a few. All systems being supported by Swinton Technology are logged on our Online Maintenance Database, with customers given secure access to log, view, record and track their system performance over time. We support all of these technologies: flow computer TecHNoloGy MeTeriNG supervisory computers Spectratek - S500, 869M, 869R Spectratek - DEC Alpha, Sentinel S1000/S2000 Daniel , 2200, 2508, Micro 5000 Daniel - DMS, DMS+ Entelec - E , E Entelec , Link 2000 Solartron , 7915, 7951 Solatron Spirit IT - Flow-X series Spirit IT - exlerate Instromet - FCT 900, FC 910 Citect - SCADA Package Honeywell - Experion C300, C200 Honeywell - Experion MeterSuite Khrone - Summit 8800 Wonderware - In touch SCADA package Ex~i - SFC3000 Aquidata - GeM Omni ,6000 Swinton Technology - WebUI, TruST Emerson - S600, S600+ Elster/Instromet - ISS Elster - FC2000, FC1 support services 11

7 TruST TrusT is a custom built Metering supervisory computer offered exclusively by swinton Technology. features supported by TrusT include: Integration with all major flow computer types Customised metering displays, alarms and reports Independent stream and station totalisation Supervisory flow and time weighted averages Prover, sampler and batch sequencing applications Automated stream switching or flow balancing Fully integrated Prognosis DP meter diagnostics Embedded GCAS tools, including status indication A precise virtual flow computing solution Typically supplied for oil and gas flow measurement applications, TruST has a proven global install base and excels in providing an intuitive metering focal point for engineers, operators and technicians. Designed for Metering TruST automatically generates communication links with most industry leading flow computers and builds its owns comprehensive metering station database. This reduces the time needed to implement our systems, but more importantly ensures that data reported at the flow computer is replicated exactly at the supervisory level. Unlike generic SCADA based packages TruST is designed specifically for the management of flow measurement systems. Once a station database is established the operator interface is tailored to provide optimum efficiency and functionality to the user, with mimics and displays developed to suit the metering system architecture. saudi aramco approved We are pleased to announce that TruST has been approved by Saudi Aramco for use on their royalty and custody transfer metering systems. This represents a strong endorsement, as TruST is one of only a few Metering Supervisory Computer systems to receive this recognition. trust 13

8 MeterSuite Metersuite is a composite of advanced firmware and experience led application engineering, integrated within a sustainable and proven industrial control platform Honeywell s experion Process Knowledge system (PKs). The building blocks that make up a standard Honeywell Experion Control System are utilised to provide the fiscal and allocation metering functions traditionally implemented in flow computer devices. This means metering data is embedded within the DCS system, rather than being held in bespoke flow computers, Metering Supervisory or SCADA systems. MeterSuite combines the best of two worlds. From Honeywell: the advanced technology, features and support you would expect from a leading DCS supplier. From Swinton Technology: the leading force in metering control systems, with a large pool of engineers that have worked with oil and gas metering applications for over 20 years. Key features Product Lifecycle Offers much improved product longevity vs. standalone flow computing packages. MeterSuite forms part of the site DCS migration strategy, further extending the systems life. Reduced Footprint MeterSuite utilises unique C300 controllers (pictured left), alongside dedicated I/O modules to gather data from field devices. This architecture offers a much reduced hardware footprint compared to traditional flow computing arrangements. Scalable Solution MeterSuite offers a high density I/O capacity, allowing between 30 and 40 metering streams per C300 Controller. For larger systems additional controllers can be incorporated. Seamless Integration Avoids additional integration costs between the DCS system and other bespoke metering supervisory packages. Cost Effective Operating on the Experion software platform, MeterSuite can provide additional cost savings through reduced spares holding, reduced training requirements and reduced maintenance activities User Friendly Operates on the Common Experion CEE platform. Customers have the flexibility to modify displays and reports to adapt to the changing site requirements. Combined Support MeterSuite can be easily added to existing support packages, enabling full system support under a single maintenance contract. metersuite 15

9 Prognosis Prognosis is a condition based Monitoring (cbm) software for all types of differential pressure meters. offered in partnership with DP Diagnostics llc, Prognosis uses patented techniques to validate the DP performance in real-time, ensuring that accurate measurement is being achieved to the necessary industry standard. By installing Prognosis operators are able to adopt a risk based maintenance strategy, saving both time and costs associated with performing needless schedule based inspections. Prognosis has already been adopted by major oil and gas operators around the world, for use on their fiscal and non-fiscal meters, both onshore and offshore. Prognosis is available as a fully integrated feature of our TruST metering supervisory computer. How Does it Work? The essential component of any DP meter is the primary element that constricts the pipe and causes a drop in fluid pressure. The DP transmitter measures this drop in pressure to predict the rate of flow through the meter. The diagram below shows a pipe section with the primary element (in this case a Venturi meter), 2 pressure tappings and the traditional meter DP (DPt). Using a third tapping down stream of the meter body (P3), two further differential pressures can be measured; DPr and DPppl. By comparing the three DPs in multiple ways, Prognosis produces 4 pairs of normalised results which are plotted as 4 points on a simple live graphical display. Points inside the box show that the meter is performing correctly, where as points outside of the box indicate a problem and Prognosis raises an alarm. The system will suggest probable causes for alarms based on the pattern of results. Douglas Griffin Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) prognosis 17

10 GCAS swinton Technology has partnered with i-vigilant Technologies to provide Gcas ; a comprehensive condition based Monitoring (cbm) software application including unique live uncertainty, designed to report on the health and accuracy of gas chromatographs. adopting Gcas allows operators to implement a risk based maintenance approach, reducing their operating costs as a result. What are The benefits? GCAS automatically captures routine calibration data and live composition analysis. This data is analysed and presented in clear graphical and tabular formats, giving operators the ability to detect errors as soon as they occur. With Gcas installed on-site, operators can: Stop keeping manual control charts Save time and effort on their site maintenance activities Benefit from simple and accurate mismeasurement reporting Be less reliant on external GC specialists Reduce their OPEX costs by simply monitoring their GCs performance data with GCAS as an automated condition based monitoring software Gcas : Confirms GC measurement accuracy by identifying performance errors Analyses historical data to identify changes and predict future failures Removes the need for conventional GC maintenance activities Determines live uncertainty values to quantify the GC s performance Validates measurement accuracy across the entire pressure let down system Creates a fully auditable database of ongoing and historic GC performance Thiago Ferreira Romeiro, Measurement Engineer. What can Gcas Detect? Gcas validates the gas chromatograph s performance by detecting: Calibration gas errors Gas chromatograph leakage Column deterioration Valve timing issues Poor handling procedure Heavy end drop out Faults in control chart interpretation Errors in repeatability test interpretation Operating condition changes Spot sampling procedure errors Calibration errors gcas 19

11 Metering Products in addition to our successful metering computer systems business, swinton Technology supply specialised products that are uniquely suited to oil and gas metrology. Thanks to our history, Swinton Technology offer a number of suitable replacement products for legacy and obsolete Spectra Tek equipment, including direct replacements for various simulators and ancillary equipment. We have continued to develop the range of products we supply, to meet the ever-changing requirements of the oil and gas metering community. our key offerings include: ST500/501 simulators - Direct replacement for the H212 and H213 Spectra Tek simulators ST502i - The latest generation of multimode metering simulators ST106/F106 - Turbine meter pre-amplifiers ST Legacy replacement to the P100-R3 ST Faure Herman full custody transfer flow computer interface ST103/103A - A high accuracy I/O module and data gathering device ST508 - Flow computing system Technician s toolkit RTD (PRT) simulator modules Many more unique and useful metrology products metering products 21

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