U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNatural Gas STAR Program

Gas STAR Online BMP Management System

Brian Boyer - COMM Engineering,

Steve O'Connell - Devon Energy Corp., Gerry Knapp – Louisiana State University

Overview

Web-based BMP Management and Web-based BMP Management and Reporting Tool for Methane ReductionsReporting Tool for Methane Reductions

Funded by Devon Energy CorporationFunded by Devon Energy CorporationDeveloped by COMM Engineering and Developed by COMM Engineering and

Louisiana State University – Dr. Gerry Louisiana State University – Dr. Gerry KnappKnapp

Overview

RationaleRationale Centralize data – eliminate spreadsheetsCentralize data – eliminate spreadsheets Access from anywhereAccess from anywhere Simplify reportingSimplify reporting Simplify managementSimplify management

Application code will be available for Application 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 Glycol Dehy ReductionsGlycol Dehy Reductions Green CompletionsGreen Completions Install Static Pacs at Install Static Pacs at

Compressor StationCompressor Station

Plunger LiftPlunger Lift Pneumatic ControllersPneumatic Controllers Reduce Glycol Circulation RateReduce Glycol Circulation Rate Replace Gas with Electric Glycol Replace Gas with Electric Glycol

PumpPump Replace NG Engine with Electric Replace NG Engine with Electric

MotorMotor Replace Wet Seals with Dry SealsReplace Wet Seals with Dry Seals Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs)Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs)

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 usersAssign access levels – administration, view, Assign access levels – administration, view,

edit. edit. Administration the highest access level – Administration the highest access level –

control of all assignment of user accesscontrol of all assignment of user accessDisplays all users and displays users by Displays all users and displays users by

DivisionsDivisions

Facilities Management

Facilities Management

Reporting

Reporting

Reporting

Reporting

Reporting

Reporting

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Division Division SummarySummary

Division/FieldDivision/FieldSummarySummary

Conclusions

Free to industry through EPAFree to industry through EPAEasy to use web based management toolEasy to use web based management toolTrack methane reductions for STARTrack methane reductions for STARManage Users, BMPs and FacilitiesManage Users, BMPs and FacilitiesGenerate management and EPA reportsGenerate management and EPA reports

Contact Info

Dr. Gerry KnappIndustrial Engineering Dept, 3128 CEBA BuildingLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 225-578-5374; email: gknapp@lsu.edu

Steve O’Connell

Devon Energy Corporation

20 North Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-552-4672; email: steve.o’connell@dvn.com Brian E. Boyer

COMM Engineering

P.O. Box 53463, Lafayette, LA 70505

337-237-4373 ext. 120; email: brian@commengineering.com