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A control room is a centralized facility where operators monitor and manage systems and processes in real time. Control rooms serve as the brain of operations across multiple industries, with the energy sector being among the largest. Here, operators oversee everything from energy production to transportation and distribution, ensuring that energy supply chains run reliably … Read more

When critical supply chains like energy production, transportation, and distribution run smoothly, we go about our daily lives without giving much thought to what powers all this activity. However, these large and complex industries do not operate by default. Instead, highly knowledgeable and professionally trained operators manage these supply chains from spaces known as control … Read more

My name is Igor Baranov and I’m an optimization specialist in CruxOCM. I have a mathematical academic background, and I have worked on some industry projects related to the simulation and optimization of processes in power machines. I have a master’s degree in applied mathematics. And a PhD in mathematical modeling and numerical methods. I … Read more

Hello! I am Alfred Lee, one of the first team members at CruxOCM. I had the honor of being the first to implement the pipeBOT™ automation software into client production environments. At CruxOCM, our innovative approach enhances throughput, reduces energy usage, and integrates seamlessly with SCADA systems, leak detection, batch handling, and more. This comprehensive … Read more

Hello! I am Temoc Garduno, and I am dedicated to managing automation and optimization deployments for our clients at CruxOCM. I had the honor of leading the “go-live” deployment of pipeBOT™, the first pipeline automation tool of its kind for the energy industry. At CruxOCM, our program deployment managers blend elements of Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies into what we … Read more

My name is Yash, and I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Crux team for over three years. It’s been an incredible journey working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. With over a decade of experience in the Oil and Gas sector, my focus has been on automation and optimization … Read more

For those familiar with pipeline hydraulics, this newsletter offers an intriguing read. If you’re not, read on to discover how control room operators manipulate set points to achieve what we call a “lean profile” in the control room. This profile minimizes GHG emissions for current operating pipeline assets. A lean hydraulic profile on a pipeline refers … Read more

When it comes to discussions around data, decision-making support, and automation, the focus is often on their benefits, yet the underlying reason for their value is not frequently explored. I believe these solutions are crucial because they address what I term “Human Process Latency.” This refers to the cumulative time spent on the numerous small … Read more

Maximizing flow rates in a batched liquid pipeline is a nuanced task that is more complex than most would realize. In our maintenance planning practices for pump station maintenance outages, we traditionally employed Steady State hydraulic charts to determine flow rate. Our approach involved running simulations with a typical batch line-up focusing solely on a … Read more

You may have seen my last vlog about Natural Gas vs. Hydrogen… well here I am today to discuss hydrogen again, but instead, the different types of hydrogen and why it’s important.  Hydrogen’s potential as a solution to our energy challenges is well known by its ability to generate clean electricity without harmful emissions. However, not … Read more