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Catalytic Heater

Catco Catalytic Heater Enclosure Packages will help alleviate freezing and hydrate formation in applications that may involve some combination of large pressure cuts, low ambient temperatures, and potential for liquids in the gas stream.

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Answering Customer Questions about Pressure Decay and COLD Production Fluid | Ep. #96

Jordan and Kyle answer a question from Tulsa about bench testing valves for pressure decay a questions from Brazil about options for -22F production fluid. Resources mentioned ⁠Catalytic Heaters⁠ ⁠Control Valve Pilots⁠ Recommendations Kyle: ⁠Why Olympic Curling Stones are So Expensive⁠ J...

5 Cold Weather Oil and Gas Production Tips | Podcast Ep. #60

The cold weather months are upon us! In this episode, we discuss ways to protect yourself and maximize production during the winter months. Resources mentioned in this episode: 5 Tips for Oil and Gas Production in Cold Weather What is the JT Effect? Catalytic Valve Heaters Where to listen online:

"Snow-Vid" in Texas and How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Valves | Podcast Ep.# 38

In this episode, Kyle and Curtis interview Travis Richards, CEO of Catco USA. Topics include: How did Catco navigate the challenges of 2020? How did "Snow-vid" affect the Texas oil and gas industry? How are the internal parts of catalytic heaters not worn or consumed? What fuel types are required fo...

Catalytic Heater Installation Guide

A frozen valve can lead to production downtime and frustration. Due to the Joule-Thomson Effect, if enough pressure is reduced across a valve, the condensation can freeze, causing significant problems for your production. Our recommendation to prevent this is to use a catalytic heater on the valve b...

What Causes a Frozen Valve?

A frozen valve can lead to significant production downtime and accompanying frustration for your oil and gas operation. In the video above, Chase explains why valves freeze and tells you how to prevent freezing. What Causes a Frozen Valve? The primary reason valves freeze is due to pressure drops in...

Catco Catalytic Heater being used on a valve

How Catco Heaters Improve Oilfield Productivity in Winter

Catco heaters are unique flameless heaters for oilfield environments. Consequently, these heaters are ideal for remote field environments, as they do not require a permanent electric supply. Because of this feature, Catco heaters are the most cost-efficient way to prevent your valves and regulators ...

Catco Catalytic Heater prevents freezing on valves

Gas Catalytic Heater to Prevent Freezing

A gas catalytic heater is a device used to heat gas control valves and pipelines in order to prevent freezing. How Does Freezing Occur? The Joule-Thomson effect (or JT Effect) states that when you reduce the pressure of gas across a valve or regulator, you also reduce the temperature of the gas. In ...

Prevent Freezing Valves: Valve Insulation Jackets vs. Catalytic Heaters

Operators often use valve insulation jackets or insulation wrapped with heat tape to keep valves warm and prevent freezing. In this article, we’ll explain how valves freeze and highlight a better alternative: a Catco Catalytic Heater. How Do Valves Freeze? Frozen instruments can lead to significan...

5 Tips for Oil and Gas Production in Cold Weather

Cold weather provides unique challenges to maintaining uptime at your oil and gas production site. Whether you operate in a cold-weather state like Wyoming or North Dakota, farther north in Canada, or you only experience freezing temperatures during the winter months, freezing gas lines and control ...

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