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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 handling 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 into digital interpretation software. An image overlay is created by the software and reviewed by an analyst. A volume is determined from this overlay. For the 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