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Laboratory Software for the Petrochemical Industry: Ensure QA/QC, Meet Compliance and Standards, and Boost Efficiency with FreeLIMS

A Configurable, Secure, Future-Ready, In-the-Cloud LIMS for Oil and Gas Testing Labs

Lab testing is a critical quality control measure that spans every stage of the production process in the oil and gas industry. From analyzing incoming crude oil samples to testing finished products, accurate and high-quality testing is imperative. Lab testing is paramount for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the entire production cycle, including distillation, filtration, and other crucial processes.

Oil and gas testing labs face a myriad of challenges in their daily operations. High-throughput analytical testing of samples based on predefined standard operating procedures (SOPs), along with the effective management of the generated test results in a structured manner, is one of the main challenges they face. Comparing the performance of multiple processing plants adds another layer of complexity, requiring in-depth analysis. Furthermore, petrochemical testing labs must ensure the quality of analytical test results, which demands meticulous quality assurance and quality control processes. Compliance with industry standards, such as ASTM and GPA, and generating comprehensive custom Certificates of Analysis (CoA) are challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, oil & gas testing labs have to adhere to stringent regulatory guidelines, including ISO/IEC 17025:2017, GxP, EPA, 21 CFR Part 11, and state regulations.

Introducing FreeLIMS – A one-stop, flexible, scalable LIMS solution purpose-built to address all these challenges, and more.

FreeLIMS is an advanced cloud-based laboratory software for the petrochemical industry. It is preconfigured to support the workflows of petrochemical lab operations. You can also configure it to integrate your evolving workflows seamlessly and address complex reporting needs. FreeLIMS functions as a centralized data repository, facilitating oil and gas testing laboratories to manage the entire spectrum of laboratory data and access data from anywhere, anytime, in just a few clicks.

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Oil & Gas LIMS: Key Benefits

Manage data, samples, and tests seamlessly and efficiently

Meet regulatory compliance and standards

Generate professional CoAs to meet client and regulatory requirements

Visualize entire lab operations at a glance using an intuitive dashboard

Manage QC samples and their test results

Collaborate with stakeholders in real-time

Oil & Gas LIMS Software Features Allow You to:

Manage samples throughout the entire life cycle
Maintain samples and test Chain of Custody (CoC) to regulate the transfer of samples/tests from one custodian to another
Manage qualitative and quantitative tests and their results, import test results of samples tested for multi-analytes, validate test results for quality assurance, and track test turnaround time to monitor laboratory efficiency
Monitor out-of-spec samples and batch with process control charts and trend analyses
Easily configure flags for absolute purity, viscosity, flash point, and other physical and chemical parameters to identify out-of-specification results
Seamlessly generate comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COAs) with electronic signatures, logos, charts, and sample pictures
Maintain a read-only audit trail to track all user activities and generate an audit report when requested by auditors during audits
Manage your laboratory inventory data for vital supplies, reagents, and consumables, and schedule timely reorders
Manage laboratory services, such as test requests, and create catalogs with defined pricing for each service or package offered by your laboratory
Enable your clients to place test requests for multiple samples, view test results in real-time, download certificates of analysis (CoA) and invoices through a user-friendly client portal
Manage various studies, such as Phase Behavior (PVT) studies, hydrocarbon studies, fluid studies, such as asphaltene solubility studies
Seamlessly manage an unlimited number of customers along with their name, contact information, and mailing address

Our Secure Oil & Gas LIMS Solution Helps You Meet ISO 17025 Compliance with Ease

Quality Assurance
Send out multiple test results for validation and approval before releasing the reports to your customers.
Quality Control
Compare the results of QC samples with the test samples to identify analytical errors. You can proactively address issues and make well-informed decisions by examining trends and identifying patterns or deviations in results over time for a set of quality control samples.
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all essential documents, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard-related documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring effective document control. FreeLIMS’ oil & gas LIMS maintains a complete revision history for each document so that staff members always access the latest versions. Additionally, it offers role-based access rights to staff, preventing unauthorized access to confidential documents.
Instrument Calibration & Maintenance Management
Set up schedules for calibrating equipment and keep detailed records tracking calibration and maintenance activities and store associated data. FreeLIMS issues alert notifications for scheduled maintenance and calibration to stakeholders, ensuring prompt attention to the maintenance and calibration needs of all equipment.
Trend Analysis
Visualize and analyze trends across a set of test results, identify anomalies, and get necessary insights to proactively address issues.
Staff Training & Competency Management
Monitor the competencies, certifications, and training schedule of your lab personnel. FreeLIMS generates skill reports for staff, ensuring tasks are delegated only to personnel with up-to-date, relevant training.