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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNatural Gas STAR Program
Gas STAR Online BMP ManagementSystem
Brian Boyer - COMM Engineering,Steve O'Connell - Devon Energy Corp.,
Gerry Knapp – Louisiana State University
Overview
��WebWeb--based BMP Management andbased BMP Management and Reporting Tool for Methane ReductionsReporting Tool for Methane Reductions��Funded by Devon Energy CorporationFunded by Devon Energy Corporation��Developed by COMM Engineering andDeveloped by COMM Engineering and
Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana State University –– Dr. GerryDr. Gerry KnappKnapp
Overview
��RationaleRationale�� Centralize dataCentralize data –– eliminate spreadsheetseliminate spreadsheets�� Access from anywhereAccess from anywhere�� Simplify reportingSimplify reporting�� Simplify managementSimplify management
��Application code will be available forApplication code will be available for free to industry through EPAfree to industry through EPA
BMPs Covered
�� AOF TestsAOF Tests�� Convert Engine Starting to N2Convert Engine Starting to N2�� FlaresFlares��Gas Controls to Instrument AirGas Controls to Instrument Air��Generic ReductionsGeneric Reductions��GlycolGlycol DehyDehy ReductionsReductions��Green CompletionsGreen Completions�� Install StaticInstall Static PacsPacs atat
Compressor StationCompressor Station
�� Plunger LiftPlunger Lift�� Pneumatic ControllersPneumatic Controllers�� Reduce Glycol Circulation RateReduce Glycol Circulation Rate�� Replace Gas with Electric GlycolReplace Gas with Electric Glycol
PumpPump�� Replace NG Engine with ElectricReplace NG Engine with Electric
MotorMotor�� Replace Wet Seals with Dry SealsReplace Wet Seals with Dry Seals�� Vapor Recovery Units (Vapor Recovery Units (VRUsVRUs))
Login Screen
BMP Management System – Main Screen
BMP Management System – BMP Detail / Calcs
BMP Detail / Calcs
BMP Detail / Calcs
BMP Detail / Calcs
User Management
User Management
User Management
��Manage existing usersManage existing users��Assign access levelsAssign access levels –– administration, view,administration, view,
edit.edit. ��Administration the highest access levelAdministration the highest access level ––
control of all assignment of user accesscontrol of all assignment of user access��Displays all users and displays users byDisplays all users and displays users by
DivisionsDivisions
Facilities Management
Facilities Management
Reporting
Reporting
Reporting
Reporting
Reporting
Reporting
DivisionDivision SummarySummary
Division/FieldDivision/FieldSummarySummary
……
Conclusions
��Free to industry through EPAFree to industry through EPA��Easy to use web based management toolEasy to use web based management tool��Track methane reductions for STARTrack methane reductions for STAR��Manage Users, BMPs and FacilitiesManage Users, BMPs and Facilities��Generate management and EPA reportsGenerate management and EPA reports
Contact Info
� Dr. Gerry Knapp Industrial Engineering, 3128 CEBA Building Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 225-578-5374; email: [email protected]
� Steve O’Connell Devon Energy Corporation 20 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-552-4672; email: steve.o’[email protected]
� Brian E. Boyer COMM Engineering P.O. Box 53463, Lafayette, LA 70505 337-237-4373 ext. 120; email: [email protected]