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Mark Bedish at 19:24, 1 June 2026

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Cody Gallagher: /* BOE Factor */

2025-04-02T21:28:25Z

‎BOE Factor

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	==Receive PRAMS Email Notifications==		==Receive PRAMS Email Notifications==
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		+	[[File:Global_Settings_Prams_Notify.png\|325px\|none]]

	:Any contacts from the address book listed here will receive informational emails concerning program updates and system notifications from PRAMS Plus.		:Any contacts from the address book listed here will receive informational emails concerning program updates and system notifications from PRAMS Plus.

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	In order to use the Production Alerts, at least one of the parameters must be specified.		In order to use the Production Alerts, at least one of the parameters must be specified.
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		+	==Receive PRAMS Email Notifications==
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		+	:Any contacts from the address book listed here will receive informational emails concerning program updates and system notifications from PRAMS Plus.
		+	:To add a contact use the 'Add' button to open a dialog to select the contact to add.
		+	:To remove a contact select the contact from the list and click 'Remove'.
		+	:A contact in the address book must exist prior to adding them here.
		+	:The contact must have a valid email address specified.

	Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.		Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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 ==Daily Production Alert Parameters==
-:Used to define daily production variance alert thresholds used in certain reports.
+[[File:Global_Settings_Alert_Parameters.png|325px|none]]
 :Variances thresholds can be distinctly set by product (oil, gas or water) and by time period (day to day or day to 7 day average) by absolute volume or percentage. A zero-production alert is also available.
-In order to use the Production Alerts, at least one of the following need to be selected:
+In order to use the Production Alerts, at least one of the parameters must be specified.
 Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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 To edit a columns existing setup simply repeat the process, all data is saved so you can see what the type or drop down options are upon edit.
-==Daily Production Alert Parameters==
+==Gas Analysis - Mole % Balance==
-:Used to define daily production variance alert thresholds used in certain reports.
+[[File:Global_Settings_Mole_Pct.png|325px|none]]
-In order to use the Production Alerts, at least one of the following need to be selected:
+:When importing or entering mole percentages for a gas analysis the program requires the Mole% to equal 100%.  If the sum of mole percentages is not exactly equal to 100 a difference is calculated an applied as indicated here. The default is to apply it to the methane component byou you may choose to aplit to an of other components listed.
 ==BOE Factor==
-:Enter the factor to be used in any BOE conversions displayed or reported in the program.  Industry standard is 6 to 1.  Gas MCF volumes are converted using the factor and added to the Oil product volumes to arrive at BOE.
+[[File:Global_Settings_BOE_Factor.png|325px|none]]
 ==Pressure Warning==
 :Enter in a pressure that will alert in the Line Pressure Alert task. When in the task set the variant to be above or below the given number.
+[[File:Daily Prod alert settings.png|border]]
 Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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 ;Editing User Defined Columns
-[[File:Global_Settings_UserColMain.png|border]]
+[[File:Global_Settings_UserColMain.png|400px|none]]
 Each column can be assigned a specific data type or dropdown list to allow validation of entries in field data capture.

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 ==APEN Entry Requirements==
 ;Enable manual entry rules for air pollution control equipment
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 :Checking this changes the 'on\off' to a Time On and Time Off inferring the actual 'up\down' time is knowable, usually from SCADA.
-==PumperX2 - User Defined Columns==
+==Field Data Capture - User Defined Columns==
 :There are 9 user definable data capture fields that are available for you to use. If you have daily field data-points to be captured\input that PRAMS does not provide for in the base program you may use these fields by assigning them a name and optional data typing and then adding them to the Pumper Layout
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 ;Editing User Defined Columns
-[[File:User Defined Column to Edit.png|border]]
+[[File:Global_Settings_UserColMain.png|border]]
-When a column has been named a data type or a dropdown list can be added allowing flexibility in PumperX2.
+Each column can be assigned a specific data type or dropdown list to allow validation of entries in field data capture.
-Start by naming a column and then selecting the "Edit User Defined Column Options" button.
+Start by naming a column and then selecting the "Edit User Defined Column Options" button. To do this click the button at the bottom of the section labeled 'Edit User Defined Column Options'.
-When opened select the column in the "User Column to Edit" dropdown.
+When opened select the column in the "Column" dropdown, then choose which action to perform to set up the column. To clear the setup choose 'Clear all options from column'.
-Next select a radio button for datatype or dropdown.
+If you selected 'Specify data type you will be prompted to select the data type for the column. The options are:
 *Allow any data type
 *Text
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 *Time
-;If dropdown has been selected a screen will appear with handles on the left-hand side and a blank space to the right of each handle.
+If you selected 'Define column as a dropdown list' you will be prompted to specify the valid options for the list that will be displayed. You may enter up to 20 items.
-Enter in the text options in the blank space to create a dropdown list. If need be the handles can be click and dragged to move the order around.
+There are handles on the left-hand side that you may use to reorder the items.
-To edit simply repeat the process, all data is saved so you can see what the type or drop down options are upon edit.
+To edit a columns existing setup simply repeat the process, all data is saved so you can see what the type or drop down options are upon edit.
 ==Daily Production Alert Parameters==

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 ==Daily Allocation==
 ;Number of days to review for the daily allocation
 :This value specifies the number of days from the run date that the automated daily allocation process will look back to allocate new or changed source data.
 :This should be set to a number of days that encompasses the normal time period the field is allowed to alter data for on a regular basis.
 :Daily allocations can always be run manually for periods outside this time frame specified.

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	==General Settings==		==General Settings==
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		+	[[File:Global_Settings_General_Settings.png\|400px\|none]]

	;Use uncorrected ticket volumes in daily calculation		;Use uncorrected ticket volumes in daily calculation

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-''Global Settings sets preferences and overrides the default program behavior in various areas of the PRAMS Plus suite. ''
+''Global Settings sets preferences and allows you to customize the default program behavior for various processes based on your company's preferences.''
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 ◄ [[Admin]]
 ==General Settings==
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 ;Round daily oil production for color-cut tanks
-:The default program behavior is to calculate and display volumes to 2 decimal places (i.e. 52.45).  To override the default behavior check this setting and all volumes will be rounded to the nearest whole volume (52 versus 52.45).
+:When the volume of water in a tank changes but the oil does not it can cause the oil volume be calculated with a different strap levels which can cause the oil volume to change, causing oil production volumes to jump up and slightly. If this box is checked then the calculated production volume for the current day is compared with the volume from the last entered day. If they are within 0.05 bbls then the current days production volume is set to the be the same as the prior days production
-;Require users to use cryptographically strong passwords
+;Require users to use crypto-graphically strong passwords
-:Check this setting to require cryptographically strong passwords.  PRAMS defines cryptographically strong as 8 or more characters in length and any 3 of the following characteristics, lowercase and uppercase alphabetic characters, numbers or symbols.  The default program behavior does not enforce strong passwords.
+:Check this setting to require crypto-graphically strong passwords.  PRAMS defines crypto-graphically strong as 8 or more characters in length and any 3 of the following characteristics, lowercase and uppercase alphabetic characters, numbers or symbols.  The default program behavior does not enforce strong passwords.
 ;Require remark if down-code is specified in PumperX2
-:Check this setting to require the user to enter a Remark on days that a down-code is entered.  The default program behavior does not require a Remark.
+:Check this setting to require the user to enter a Remark on days that a down-code is entered in field data capture.  The default program behavior does not require a Remark.
 ;Use questionnaire to determine if Enhanced AVO Inspection is required
-:Will ask a short prompt to remind the pumper to do the inspection if required.
+:When performing an Enhanced AVO inspection a short series of questions will be asked to determine if the inspection is necessary. User may skip to the inspection at any point.
 ;Set ticket date one day back from entry date in oil ticket entry
-:When entering a ticket in pumperX2 rather than default the ticket date to the entry date it will set the ticket date (used for reporting) one day back. Can help with end of month tickets.
+:When entering a oil ticket in field data capture the default is to assign the edit date as the ticket date. Checking this box will cause the ticket date to one day prior to the entry date. Can help with end of month tickets.
 ;Do not include water tickets on oil tanks in production in RtChex import
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 ;Hide entered water column if tank or meters exist
-:By default if a water product exists on a site and is not hidden a 'Enter Prod' column will appear allowing for water entry. If checked it will remove this column to avoid confusion.
+:By default if a water product exists on a site and is not hidden a 'Entered Prod' column will appear allowing for entry of water volumes. If checked and either a tank or meter is active for the entry date it will remove this column from the entry screen in field data capture.
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 ;Number of days to review for the daily allocation
-:The daily allocation routine can be set to review data back as many days as desired and allocate new or changed data.
+:This value specifies the number of days from the run date that the automated daily allocation process will look back to allocate new or changed source data.
-:The more days to review, the longer the process takes to complete.
+:This should be set to a number of days that encompasses the normal time period the field is allowed to alter data for on a regular basis.
 ==APEN Entry Requirements==
 ;Enable manual entry rules for air pollution control equipment
-:The program is defaulted to 'on\off' prompt for APCE 'up\down' time.
+:The program is defaulted to 'on\off' prompt for APCE 'up\down' to indicate if the APCE device is functional.
-:Checking this changes the 'on\off' to a Time On and Time Off inferring the actual 'up\down' time is knowable.
+:Checking this changes the 'on\off' to a Time On and Time Off inferring the actual 'up\down' time is knowable, usually from SCADA.
 ==PumperX2 - User Defined Columns==
-:If you have daily field data-points to be captured\input that PRAMS does not provide for in the base program, 9 user definable column headings can be added to the PumperX2 input page.
+:There are 9 user definable data capture fields that are available for you to use. If you have daily field data-points to be captured\input that PRAMS does not provide for in the base program you may use these fields by assigning them a name and optional data typing and then adding them to the Pumper Layout
-:These are data input items only. No calculations or validation will be carried out on these items.
+:The default value expected is a string value. If you want you may define the data type to validate against or even a drop down list.
 ;Editing User Defined Columns

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	:Enter the factor to be used in any BOE conversions displayed or reported in the program. Industry standard is 6 to 1. Gas MCF volumes are converted using the factor and added to the Oil product volumes to arrive at BOE.		:Enter the factor to be used in any BOE conversions displayed or reported in the program. Industry standard is 6 to 1. Gas MCF volumes are converted using the factor and added to the Oil product volumes to arrive at BOE.
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		+	==Pressure Warning==
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		+	:Enter in a pressure that will alert in the Line Pressure Alert task. When in the task set the variant to be above or below the given number.
		+