30 Years of FLOWCAL: Fran Rucobo on Review by Exception and Auto Edits

• Published September 15, 2025

For over 30 years, FLOWCAL has helped oil and gas companies ensure the accuracy and integrity of their measurement data. It’s the trusted system for gas and liquid measurement data validation, balancing, and reporting, relied upon by industry leaders like Fran Rucobo, Director of Measurement Data Services at SPL Labs. Watch this video with Jessica Swan from Quorum Software.

 

 

The Shift to Review by Exception

When Fran began working with FLOWCAL, she immediately noticed the difference an automated process made in comparison to the common manual approaches. In order to spot discrepancies or find specific information, she recalls with a laugh, “People used to look at a volume statement at the end of the month for 2500+ meters at a time, it was crazy.” FLOWCAL’s ability to enable “review by exception” was a breakthrough, allowing teams to automatically identify anomalies rather than combing through every record manually. With this improvement, she has the ability to comb through the entire data set and take a closer review of only what is flagged as important.

Why FLOWCAL Stood Apart

Fran explains that in the early days, many of the options on the market for measurement data management seemed similar. However, FLOWCAL’s enhanced validation settings, flexibility, and overall user-friendliness were game changers. Over time, FLOWCAL remained committed to a steady evolution, which is what helped it become the industry standard. She goes on to share that, “To be able to review by exception, and have the flexibility to set things up easily so you can find the things you need quickly—you just can’t do without it (FLOWCAL),” Fran explains.

A Favorite Feature: Auto Edits

Among FLOWCAL’s many capabilities, one stands out for Rucobo: Auto Edits. This functionality saves significant time and ensures accuracy in measurement processes, reinforcing why FLOWCAL remains indispensable for companies like SPL and their customers.

To hear Fran’s full story, watch the video and find out why she and so many measurement professionals place their trust in Quorum’s FLOWCAL application.