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• • Case Study #6 - Improving Measurement Reliability in Heavy Oil Production

    Sur-Flo Meters & Controls Ltd.

    A Western Canadian heavy oil operator was facing frequent rebuilds, rising maintenance costs, and unreliable flow data from conventional PD meters. These challenges impacted operational efficiency and increased downtime in their cold heavy oil production systems.
    
    Sur-Flo delivered a field-proven solution with its Paddle Meters—designed for high-viscosity, low-temperature environments and compatible with existing infrastructure. The drop-in installation required no piping modifications and immediately improved measurement accuracy and reliability while reducing maintenance demands.
    
    The result: less downtime, lower operating costs, and dependable data to support performance optimization and long-term operational goals.

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