Webinar: Hydraulic Oil Selection Impacts on System Health and Performance by NOV

Optimize, Protect, and Increase Webinar Series

About This Webinar

At the heart of every coiled tubing unit are healthy hydraulic systems. These play a crucial role in the success of each operation. In this webinar, NOV experts will share important considerations for selecting the proper type and grade of hydraulic oil for your Hydra Rig systems—and help dispel myths regarding ambient temperature and viscosity. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the role oil selection can play in meeting the new cycle time requirements for the recently released API-16ST 2nd edition.

Topics include:
• Ambient temperature vs. system temperature
• Cold oil filter bypass
• Contamination control
• Pump & engine start-up load
• Control systems responsiveness
• Well control equipment (WCE) closing times

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts eager to share their unique knowledge, experience, and resources to help you optimize your operations, and protect and increase the life of your assets—whether you’re working in the arctic, the desert, or somewhere in between.

Gary Stoneham

Technical Support Manager, CTN2

Gary is the Global Technical Support Manager for NOV’s coiled tubing and nitrogen products. Gary supports, assists, and coordinates the global aftermarket, engineering, quality, and sales teams to provide best-in-class market engagement, product support, and product training. Coming from a hands-on millwright background, Gary possesses a strong practical perspective and relates to the day-to-day challenges of the operators and maintenance staff employed by valued customers. Being customer focused, investing in customer success, and using information collected from the field in order to improve our products is Gary’s primary motivation.

Mitch Ellison

Technical Support Specialist

Mitch is a Technical Support Specialist with several years of experience as an Industrial Mechanic in the aftermarket group for NOV's coiled tubing and nitrogen equipment. By applying a wealth of manufacturing, repair, and maintenance knowledge, Mitch helps strategically troubleshoot issues alongside other engineers and colleagues, leading to reliable machinery and customer satisfaction. Hands-on experience with equipment in the field gives Mitch a practical background for making suggestions and recommendations to customers.