Clearstone Engineering Ltd. & RMW Ventures Ltd.
March 13, 2011
Executive Summary
This document presents the results of a technical and user review of the Nodal Analysis Tool (NAT), a web-based e-learning model of the oil and natural gas industry. The primary purpose of this review has been to obtain objective input on the current usefulness, functionality and maintainability of the application, as well as obtain specific recommendations for improvement. A cross-section of users representing academia, industry, technology vendors, non-for-profit environmental organizations, government and environmental engineering consultants was surveyed. In addition, a technical review of the application architecture and programming was completed.
Overall, the reviewers felt the NAT was a useful tool. While there were some areas of general agreement, there were also some areas of conflicting opinion. Clearly, it is not possible to make the NAT satisfy the needs and expectations of all users. Nonetheless, sufficient input was provided to facilitate the development of key recommendations for future enhancement and refinement of the application.