SPOC Launches New Grid Inverter Technologies Company

SPOC Automation is a family of innovative companies specializing in variable speed drive automation and inverter technologies.  SPOC is the leader in inverter drives and has taken that experience to the grid inverter technology space by launching its newest company, SPOC Grid Inverter Technologies, Inc. 

The Things You Learn When You Pay Attention

We’ve recently launched a new project, one we call the SPOC Knowledge Base, and it is almost certainly unlike anything else out there. 

Starting and Stopping is Tearing Your Pumping Assets Apart

Constantly starting and stopping your pump over the life of a well subjects your assets to an incredible amount of stress. It will literally shake the bolts loose over time, not to mention wreak havoc on the vital (and very expensive) pieces of machinery that you depend on to maintain production.

2020 BBJ Veteran of Influence: Doug Markham

SCADA: What It Is and Why You Need It

There is some confusion in the market about SCADA—what it is exactly and how it can best serve your business. Part of the confusion stems from the software’s inherent flexibility — it can do many things, all of which can be valuable to your operations.

Mythbusting: Will a VFD Only Work with Certain Motor Types?

You hear this myth often from manufacturers — you have to buy “our VFD” to match “our motor.” Mostly, you hear it because that manufacturer wants to sell you both the drive and the motor, so they make it seem like your choices are limited.

Using Well Optix to Troubleshoot Problems in the Field

Troubleshooting problems. If it seems like the people who last in this business are experts in troubleshooting, that’s probably because it’s true. Of course, the problems we face are hugely complicated by time and distance. If there is a problem with a pump, it could easily be a 2- to 3-hour drive to get to it to figure out the nature of the issue.

The Value of Distributed Controls

Over the course of many years, we’ve had the chance to work on a number of large salt-water disposal projects, working with midstream operators, contractors, engineers, automation experts, electrical contractors; we’ve worked with just about everyone connected to midstream operations.