ScanGas - Digital Chart Processing
Increase Turnaround Time – Acquire Data Easily – Minimize Human Error
Critical to petroleum producers and processors are gas flow recorders and chart
interpretation services, upon which a large portion of measured gas production is
still dependant. CriticalControl is the industry leader in gas chart processing
with ScanGas, a chart processing software. CriticalControl entered the chart processing
market in 2005 with the acquisition of BMP Energy and now provides the petroleum
industry with the same commitment to excellence in service, responsiveness and attention
to detail.
Combined with NetFlow, a production measurement and site monitoring system, and
ProTrend, a fluid analysis management system, CriticalControl offers the total production
data solution.
What is ScanGas?
ScanGas is a proprietary software system that utilizes color recognition to digitally
interpret chart data for fluid (primarily gas) volume calculations. Chart management
is enhanced as clients can search for and view chart images using the web viewer
tool, rather than handle the paper source documents. Volume reports are available
as soon as processing and quality assurance is completed. Users of ScanGas receive
enhanced accuracy with improved turnaround and information accessibility, including:
- • Chart scanning for digital analysis
- • Client partnering for field scanning
- • Advanced flow analysis software
- • Web based communication
How does ScanGas work?
Charts are scanned and loaded to digital interpretation software. An image overlay
is created by the software, reviewed by an analyst and a volume is determined from
this overlay. For quickest turnaround, charts can be scanned remotely and transmitted
immediately to CriticalControl for processing and volume determination. This provides
turnaround within 24-48 hours. If remote scanning is not an option, charts can be
sent directly to CriticalControl for scanning - the only difference being the chart
transit time.
Data at Work
With access to timely and accurate critical information, companies are:
- • More connected to operations
- • More responsive to changing situations
- • More efficient at communication and collaboration
ScanGas also provides personnel and partners the ability to share current and historical
data in real time for reporting, analysis, review and forecasting.
Easy Access
Utilizing any web browser, ScanGas enables clients in both the field and head office
to have immediate access to important information such as:
- • Measured Volumes
- • Chart Images
- • Chart Image Overlays
- • Database Information for Meters
- • Exception Reports
- • EDI extracts for uploads to field data capture and production accounting systems