URGENT: Sulphur 2017 Early Registration

If you are interested in sulfur, you are interested in Sulfur 2017. 6-9 November 2017 (https://events.crugroup.com/sulphur/home). According to an email I received yesterday, you can save quite a bit of money if you register early.  Here are the details …

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Last Chance to register at the Early Bird Rate
Book by 30 June - save $500
CRU’s Annual Sulphur Conference is the must attend event to help you understand the key market and technical influences that will shape the industry for 2018 and beyond.
Register Today
We look forward to your contribution to the discussions and exchange of ideas at the conference. You can currently register at a special rate of $1,200 (saving $500).
But this offer is time-limited - book your discounted place by this Friday, 30 June to receive this special rate.
The 2017 programme will be announced soon, but here is a sneak peek at what you will gain by attending Sulphur 2017:
•Discuss practical solutions to operational problems through peer-led interactive clinics and hands-on workshops - New for 2017: Sulphuric Acid Troubleshooting Clinic
•Learn how to improve plant efficiency and reliability, while adhering to the latest environmental standards - New for 2017: The IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: Implications for industry
•See new technology, equipment and processes in action and discuss your technical requirements with over 70 exhibitors. Interested in exhibiting? See the available new stands here
•Meet key buyers and sellers of Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid and discuss strategic business priorities for the year ahead
•Understand which market factors will drive supply and demand in the short, medium and long term
•Knowledge share, network with your peers and meet new and existing customers
•Hear exclusive insights from CRU’s market leading analysts
Now in its 33rd year, CRU Sulphur, is the world’s premier industry meeting, attracting over 500 senior industry representatives from the global sulphur and sulphuric acid markets - all looking for inspiration, invaluable future foresight and the latest technology and process solutions to fuel their strategy and drive bottom-line business success.
We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta from 6-9 November.
Best regards,
The CRU Sulphur Team
E: conferences@crugroup.com
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Free: Pipeline Technology Journal

A new issue of Pipeline Technology Journal is now available online at:
https://www.pipeline-journal.net/journal/pipeline-technology-journal-32017

Abstracts of three of this edition’s articles appear below.  You can subscribe to the online version of the journal at no charge.

TIP: You may also be interested in subscribing to another free journal … Pipeline & Gas Journal (https://pgjonline.com/)

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Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Next Generation
Peter Veenstra
TRC/POD Association
Principal GIS Technologist \
Board of Directors Member
pveenstra@trcsolutions.com
TRC/PODS Association
The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Association [1] develops and advances global pipeline data standards
and best practices supporting data management and reporting for the oil and gas industry. This presentation provides
an overview of the PODS Association and a detailed overview of the transformed PODS Pipeline Data Model
resulting from the PODS Next Generation initiative.
The PODS Association’s Next Generation, or Next Gen, initiative is focused on a complete re-design and modernization of the PODS Pipeline Data Model. The re-design of the PODS Pipeline Data Model is driven by PODS
Association Strategy objectives as defined in its 2016-2019 Strategic Plan and reflects nearly 20 years of PODS
Pipeline Data Model implementation experience and lessons learned.
The Next Gen Data Model is designed to be the system of record for pipeline centerlines and pressurized containment assets for the safe transport of product, allowing pipeline operators to:
• Achieve greater agility to build and extend the data model,
• respond to new business requirements,
• inter-operate through standard data models and consistent application interface,
• share data within and between organizations using well defined data exchange specifications,
• optimize performance for management of bulk loading, reroute, inspection data and history.
The presentation will introduce the Next Gen Data Model design principles, conceptual and logical structures with a focus on transformation-al changes from prior versions of the Model. Support for multiple platforms including but not limited to Esri ArcGIS, open source GIS and relational database management systems will be described. Alignment with Esri’s ArcGIS Platform and ArcGIS for Pipeline Referencing (APR) will be a main topic of discussion.
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Engineering Tool for automatic selection and performance calculation of turbo compressors and drivers
Manuel Bollgrün
ILF Beratende Ingenieure GmbH
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Manuel.Bollgruen@ilf.com
ILF Beratende Ingenieure GmbH
Abstract
Selection of compressor type, compressor configuration and driver type is one of the principal issues during early design phases of compressor stations or pipeline systems. As soon as potential locations and operating requirements of new compressor stations or compressor units in natural gas transport systems are defined initial compressor selection begins. To support decision making and system design of compressor stations or complete pipeline systems a computer tool has been developed, allowing quick and profound compressor selection and performance calculation. The tool which is presented in this article facilitates the selection of compressors and compressor configurations and has proven its applicability over the past 10 years. Based on the project specific ambient conditions, gas properties and operating points, the ILF tool CoSiTo automatically searches for the optimum compressor map concerning shaft power requirement and calculates shaft power requirements for each individual operating point, based on its location in the compr essor map. With the shaft power requirements, power consumption of either electric drives or gas turbine drives will be the result of the automatic calculation.
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Internal Coating –A must in Gas Pipelines
Amrinder Singh
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Northern Region Pipelines
Asst. manager (Maintenance)
singham@Indianoil.in
Indian Oil Corporation Limited Northern Region Pipelines
Abstract
Pipelines have become an essential part of the system to transport and supply of petroleum gases. Conventionally, gas pipelines are coated externally for anticorrosive properties. The inclusion of condensates, sour gases and other corrosive substance in traces cannot be ruled out during pipeline operation over a period of its intended usage. The External coatings are not able to provide resistance to corrosive substances and cannot be cleaned using pigs. The corrosion of pipelines through condensates, accumulated corrosive substances has caused severe damages to pipelines, mankind and economics worldwide. This article reviews the benefits of considering an internal lining for gas transmission pipelines and the relationship between the internal surface roughness, the pressure drop across the pipeline and the maximum flow rate of gas through the pipeline.
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Two conferences: ERTC and LARTC

Thanks to email, I was alerted to the following two conferences.  You might be interested, too.

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ERTC and GPS are back!
ERTC and  Global Petrochemicals Summit (GPS) will be returning for 2017 on 13-15 November in Athens, Greece. Officially hosted by Hellenic Petroleum and supported by Motor Oil, we look forward to a jam packed event, with lots of new and exciting ways to digest quality content, network with your refining and petrochemical peers and leave Athens equipped with new business prospects as well as insights that will enable you to become a difference maker within your company.
Key features of the event
Looking back to 2016, ERTC and GPS united to form Europe’s largest downstream event, bringing 208 refiners and petrochemical producers and a total of 526 delegates to Lisbon, Portugal.
•Download the key takeaways from the 2016 event here.
•Take a look at some photos and the video from 2016 here.
New and revitalised content
At ERTC and GPS 2017, we are committed to delivering you the best content in a variety of formats: •Sales pitches are banned, and all presentations will be screened by our new Advisory Board. Expect excellent original content and case studies
•New, exciting formats including Ask the Experts, Poster Sessions from refiners and a series of Expert Panels meaning more ways for you to learn about new technologies.
•Key themes include Digitalisation; IMO Regulations; CAPEX Optimisation; Portfolio Diversification, Capturing Over Performance Opportunities, Clean Energy and Sustainability.
Book online here to take advantage of the first early bird which expires on 28th July.
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On behalf of YPF and the World Refining Association, I’m delighted to announce the launch of the LARTC 2017 brochure! Check it out here to read all about the exciting networking formats and agenda for the only event dedicated to the Latin American refining industry.
AT LARTC, key topics and challenges that will be addressed include:
•How to increase your refining capacity
•What is the potential of the regions petrochemical sector
•How to mitigate the impact of feedstock challenges
•How can you adapt to environmental regulations
•What to do when facing competition and how to decrease import dependency
•Discover the latest technology and process innovations
View the full agenda here
What makes this event unique?
Ministry Support and YPF as Host-Partners
With the confirmed support of the Argentinian Ministry of Energy, and YPF participating as host-partner for this prestigious event, this is your opportunity to hear directly from them about the government's priorities to further develop the Argentinean energy industry, highlighting investment opportunities and their objectives over the upcoming years.
In-Person Advisory Board
Our agenda was shaped by our in-person Advisory Board made up of regional industry experts meaning the agenda for LARTC 2017 has been specifically tailored to address the challenges within the Latin American refining industry.
Networking Opportunities
With so many of the regions stakeholders under one roof, we know meeting new people at events is a priority for you, so we’ve added more networking to our 2017 program, introducing Speed Networking, Technical Roundtables, and a Malbec wine tasting.
1-2-1 Partnering
We don’t believe in throwing a group of people in a room and hoping for the best. We offer a 1-2-1 Partnering service to ensure you leave our events having met the best person for your business! Here is who you could meet:
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TIP: Sign up for notifications of upcoming conferences anytime you run across one of interest.  Even when you cannot attend in a particular year, it is nice to be alerted to the next one.