Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from April 2007

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from April 2007

Flow meter's space-saving design accommodates FPSO vessels.(New Equipment and Services)
April 1, 2007... Wet gas, condensate, and dirty or abrasive flow measuring for Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel marine applications is served by V-Cone FPSO Flow Meters. The instruments are designed for liquid, gas, or steam measurement in...

Shearing sealing ram acts as blind ram during drilling.(New Equipment and Services)
April 1, 2007... Model 6000 Shearing Sealing Rams corn price energized sealing capabilities much the same as pipe rams. They are employed as blind rams during normal drilling operations and conform to NACE MR-01-75 requirements for integral blade shearing...

Deep-hole drill is mobile for oil, gas, coal-bed methane service.(New Equipment and Services)
April 1, 2007... RD20 rotary., deep-hole drills are truck-mounted to reach tough sites for oil, gas, and coal-bed methane drilling. It is mounted on a 380-hp, five-axle, 10 -ft x 6-ft tridem carrier with manually controlled Detroit lockers on all three rear...

Desalting injector/mixer system, technology unveiled.(New Equipment and Services)
April 1, 2007... ProSalt is newly introduced to increase treatment capacity as a desalting injector/mixer system and technology. Essential for desalting in downstream crude oil refining, since both freewater and emulsified water contain salt--ProSalt...

Rotators distribute rod string wear to deliver longer tubing life.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Tubing life is reportedly extended up to 16 times when you employ this firm's tubing rotators. The tools do not stop pumped well rod string wear but they do distribute wear over the entire circumference of the pipe for increased tubing...

New aqueous emulsion breaker for full stream crude oil production.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... PetroLuxus 500 aqueous emulsion breaking product is introduced "for a wide range of hydrocarbon emulsion breaking applications throughout the full stream of crude oil production phases of drilling, operations, refining, and storage." A...

New close tolerance centralisers.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Deep drilling costs are said to be "radically reduced" by new Centek CT (close tolerance) centralisers. Deep water drilling operator cost savings of up to two-thirds are said to be delivered using centraliser subs. The tool comprises...

Stuffing boxes, accessories offered.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Hercules stuffing boxes offer a misaligning characteristic to reduce the need for exact alignment with a pumping unit. They are offered for both beam pumps and PC pump drive heads, coming in classic, inverted cone, high-performance, or...

Field-installed rod guides handle tough downhole pumping..(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Stealth XL Rod Guides are field-installed designs with sleek profile to deliver protection in demanding downhole pumping. Deep concave channels and streamlined shape give the rod guide outstanding flow characteristics in high-volume wells,...

Particle impact drilling overcomes formation compressive strength.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Reduced cost and downhole drilling time are delivered by patented Particle Impact Drilling (PID) Technology. The mobile system readily adapts to typical conventional drilling rigs. It is operated by this firm as a service for drilling...

Seawater desalination, chemical injection pump.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Nickel Aluminum Bronze Model 6767 triplex pumps offer outstanding performance in seawater desalination and chemical injection. The triplex reciprocating positive displacement plunger designs feature both a duplex stainless steel head and...

3D seismic system unveiled for oil, gas, coal, geologic exploration.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Geode DZ 3D distributed seismic acquisition systems are newly announced for oil, gas, coal, and geologic exploration. The 24-bit, portable configurations are cited to include continuous monitoring for all 2D, 3D, 3C, or 4C surface surveys....

Hydraulic fishing jar and energizer newly available.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Logan Superior Hydraulic Fishing Jar is a straight pull, up only tool. It uses a special valve section to meter oil from one chamber of the piston to the other chamber. This allows controlled jarring action during a stuck fish recovery. ...

Online/desanding process enhances tank/vessel cleaning, maintenance.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Sand Sweeper On-Line/De-Sanding process is announced as "the future of tank cleaning." The patented configuration is a predictive vessel maintenance program featuring PLC-controlled Sand Sweeper jetting manifold. The manifold requires no...

Pipe safety basket introduced.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... Safe, secure transportation of drill stem components is assured with a newly introduced pipe safety basket. It features integral ratchet straps to ensure a safe and secure load. The elevated and enclosed bottom frame of the basket also...

High-pressure viscometer for drilling fluids.(Drilling/Producing OTC Report)
April 1, 2007... XL7 on-line viscometers are field-hardened instruments for continuous real-time measurement of fracturing and drilling fluid viscosity. They are engineered to provide high sensitivity and excellent repeatability under high-pressure...

Explosion-proof unit heater is safe, versatile.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... New ULTRA-SAFE EXP Unit Heater is designed with both safety and versatility in mind. Applications include compressor stations, oil refineries and rigs, petrochemical plants, and chemical storage/handling areas. The ULTRA-SAFE EXP is...

Ball valve / actuator packages.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... NACE-compliant, TRIAC F91 stainless steel ball valve /actuator packages are for oil field applications, while direct-mount IS05211-compliant WE electric actuator eliminates couplings or brackets. The TRIAC F91--which saves time, work, and...

Cables for extreme environments.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... XTRA*GUARD cables are declared to deliver extreme performance and system reliability in the world's most extreme environments--including heat, cold, abrasion, flexing, immersion in oils, chemicals, solvents and fuels, UV exposure, EMI/RFI...

Small, disposable, single-gas detector.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company is offering two new versions of the Eiko, a tiny, disposable, single-gas detector. The new versions detect ammonia and chlorine, are guaranteed to operate without the need for parts or maintenance for two years, and do not require...

Filters protect broad range of lubrication systems from ferrous metal contamination.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Two versions of this company's proprietary CORE Continuous Oil Rescue .Equipment are now available. Launched as an alternative to traditional barrier filtration techniques, the CORE models filter metallic particles as small as 1 micron. These...

Fanless, compact touch panel computers.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Newly introduced TPC-66S 5.7-in. QVGA STN LCD and TPC-66T 5.6-in. QVGA TFT LCD fanless touch panel computers provide an industrial-grade and ultra-slim design with the same light form factor are previous TPCs, but now with RoHS compliance. ...

On-line sodium analyzer.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Now on the market: this 9245 On-Line Sodium Analyzer for boiler/steam generation and cooling water applications. The 9245 provides a detection limit of O.Ol ppb and measures in the range of 0-10,000 ppb. Time-saving features include:...

Electrode provides broad temperature range welding.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Arcos 625 high nickel alloy electrode resists corrosion attack, is virtually immune to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking, and is military approved. The Arcos 625 is a nickel, chromium, molybdenum wire primarily utilized for welding...

Inverting filter centrifuge.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... HF Model Inverting Filter Centrifuge incorporates inverting filter, and thin cake processing technology, with optional PAC direct contact drying technology. According to the manufacturer, this is the only centrifuge that produces dynamic...

Gas pipeline marking product line expanded.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company has released the newest addition to their gas pipeline family of marking products with the Pavement and Soil Markers. The 7-in. diameter Soil Markers are clearly visible to the eye, but flat to the surface in order to provide...

Flowmeter for harsh environments.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... FM and FMc-approved FT2 Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeter and Temperature Transmitter is now on the market. The instrument is FM and FMc approved for Class I, II, III, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, T4A hazardous locations, NEMA 4X and CE...

Control / automation terminal.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... New APC Technology ET41150 sealed industrial terminal, with 10.4-in. touch screen, is designed for use in harsh environments. It's impervious to dust, airborne particulates and liquids, and its face is sealed to IP65. The touch screen can...

Safety monitoring system.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Vibrocontrol 6000 (VC6000) Safety Monitoring System is now available. Offering compact size, fast reaction times and synchronous data acquisition, it efficiently helps avoid damage and minimize down-time of both new and old machinery in the oil...

Aspirating smoke detection.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... ClassFire perceptive artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which continuously monitors for changes, is introduced for the Stratos Series Aspirating Smoke Detectors. The patented technology employed in the detectors uses relative...

Feed Distributor system enhanced.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This firm has enhanced its Optimix Feed Distributor system in order to help Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) operators retain high product yields over time and reduce maintenance costs. The enhanced design combines improved distributor tip...

Internal coatings catalog.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Coating technology for depositing hard, smooth, pure coatings on the internal surfaces of a broad spectrum of products is presented in this free catalog. Products can range from small metal components to long, large-diameter production pipes....

Gaugeable tube and adapter fittings.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... A line of medium-pressure products--gaugeable tube and adapter fittings, as well as seamless tubing--is now available for higher working pressure requirements in the oil, gas, and alternative fuels industries. The medium-pressure gaugeable...

Digital radiometer/photometer features 2-in-1 sensor.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Newly introduced Spectroline AccuMAX XRP-3000 digital radiometer/photometer uses 3 dual-wavelength sensor detector to measure both ultraviolet and visible light. This microprocessor-controlled meter features automatic zeroing, integration...

Fixed gas detectors.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Flammable gas applications can be dangerous when leaks go undetected, exposing personnel and equipment to fumes, fire, or explosion dangers. This company's Xgard fixed gas detector line quickly detects these dangers and alerts personnel to...

Sounders, beacons, loudspeakers.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This brochure presents the new E2x range of sounders, combined sounder-beacons and loudspeakers--approved to ATEX specifications for Zone 2 11 3G applications and UL Approved for Class I, Div. 2 use. Operating voltages are 24 and 48 Vdc and 115...

Fire protection products.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company has received approval from FM Global for their new epoxy-based intumescent Interchar 212 and Chartek 1709 fire protection products. Both Interchar 212 and Chartek 1709 are dust-free and made with 100% solids materials that...

Automated on-line analysis of hydrocarbon dew point.
April 1, 2007... The Model 241 CE II provides accurate, reliable, continuous online measurement of hydrocarbon dew points, using two-surface chilled mirror technology and proprietary 3-stage sample filter to protect the system from contaminants and lower...

Differential pressure transmitter offers continuous measurement of process pressure; years of service.
April 1, 2007... The Model 831 TD differential pressure transmitter from AMETEK U.S. Gauge features all-stain less-steel construction, fixed pressure ranges from 6 psi to 500 psi, with an accuracy of [+ or -]0.5% of span (BFSL), including linearity. These...

Rugged, portable dew point tester makes repeatable results easy at natural gas well heads or along the pipeline.
April 1, 2007... The Chanscope II dew point tester is so easy to use, operator accuracy and repeatability far exceed other manual dew point testers. Tie Chanscope II provides a lighted, magnified viewing chamber and platinum RID temperature measurement...

Multifunction advanced signal calibrator can replace many handheld instruments.
April 1, 2007... Our ASC300 calibrator offers an easy-to-use graphical user interface with full numeric keypad, three function keys, %-of-range keys, and a large backlit display. It allows computer interface using ASCII commands, and provides an amazing list of...

Explosion-proof magnetostrictive level sensor with Modbus[R] RTU output.
April 1, 2007... The Drexelbrook DM231 magnetostrictive liquid-level sensor meets all FM, CSA, ATEX and CE approvals for Class 1, Division 1, Zone 1 Explosion-Proof environments. The unit uses multiple, high-accuracy floats to measure total level, interface...

Mass Flow Meters are accurate.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Designed with a thermal dispersion mass flow sensing element and the latest in transmitter electronics, the ST98, ST75: and ST50 Flow Meters provide highly accurate air and gas flow measurement in a versatile line of devices that offer high...

In-line infrared temperature sensor.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... New ILA Series Infrared Temperature Sensor is a non-contact sensor that measures temperatures from 32[degrees]F to 932[degrees]F (0[degrees]C to 500[degrees]C) and provides linear 4-20mA, 0-5 Vdc or thermocouple output. The 2-wire signal...

Tension link load cells.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... LCM701/LCM711 Series tension link load cells feature all-stainless steel construction and high linearity, which make them especially useful for measuring in-line tension forces. Their rugged design makes them very useful for industrial...

Extended drain gas engine oil.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Shell Mysella XL extended drain gas engine oil meets the lubrication challenges of today's stationary gas engines. The formulation is designed to extend oil life while helping reduce maintenance costs and increase engine availability. It...

New liquid chromatograph is fast.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Prominence Ultra Fast Liquid Chromatograph (UFLC) is now on the market for delivery of faster throughput and accurate results. It's up to 10 times faster than a conventional HPLC systems using a 5-|jm particle column. This performance is...

On-line sulfur analyzer.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This new and highly sensitive 682T-HP on-line sulfur analyzer helps meet emerging lower sulfur content regulations. It measures viscous hydrocarbon in crude lines, pipelines, terminals, and blending operations. The 682T-HP system is...

Catalytic hydrocracking process introduced.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Genoil Hydroconversion Upgrader (GHU) is a new catalytic hydrocracking process designed to lower the capital investment necessary to hydroprocess refinery bottoms, heavy oil, bitumen, or heavy fuel fractions without sacrificing levels of...

Single-MOV module.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Newly developed Strikesorb single-MOV module features a high surge handling capability that absorbs and dissipates the excess energy of lightning strikes and power surges in a completely safe manner--making it very useful for installation in...

Manual motor starters.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... The MS2000 line of explosion-proof manual motor starters complements this company's growing line of motor control products for hazardous and industrial areas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The motor starters include the Cutler Hammer A302...

Gas detection sensors upgraded.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company has added HART, Profibus, and Wireless protocol interface options to their Model Series 700 industrial grade gas detection sensors. Applications include: remote process variable interrogation, cyclical access to process data,...

2-wire digital monitor/control for actuators, plant equipment.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Pakscan P3 two-wire digital monitoring and control systems are new for valve actuators or associated plant equipment. They deliver advanced asset management capabilities. Pakscan P3 features Ethernet connectivity, built-in secure web...

New omegamation multiple automation products line is introduced.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... omegamation automation products is a newly introduced line. It will comprise a wide variety of designs including programmable logic controllers, smart relays, Human Machine Interface, process measurement and control devices, stack lights,...

Recip air saws work in hazards.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Compact, quiet reciprocating air saws come in a full line for operation around gas or other flammable materials. These ATEX-approved saws offer low vibration function and low air volume requirements. They feature rugged bodies of heavy-duty...

Meters "fine tune" machinery vibe transmitters.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Model 6850-001 Impact Meters offer quick interrogation of their manufacturer's Impact vibration transmitters. The hand-held instruments offer pulse/time, peak detection, and 4 to 20 mA functions as key measures of transmitter operating...

Lasers apply tungsten carbide powder.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Powerful lasers are used by this company to apply its Technolase tungsten carbide powder. Technolase comprises Spherotene (pure cast tungsten carbide spheres, hardness 3500HV, manufactured with proprietary cold crucible process) and a...

Coming next month May OG&PE - two reports: Pipeline & Storage Filtration & Separation.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... The newest developments in equipment, products, systems, and services for interrelated application categories of Pipeline/Storage and Filtration/Separation will be showcased. Specialties for transportation, custody transfers, flow, and...

Series [BV.sub.2]/[BV.sub.3] automated ball valves.
April 1, 2007... W.E. Anderson offers a broad range of automated and hand lever ball valves. Automated packages with pneumatic or electric actuators are available in NPT, flanged, or sanitary clamp connections in brass and 316 SS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Hi-Flow[TM] control valves.
April 1, 2007... The Hi-Flow[TM] Series control valve is perfect for steam or flow control. The control valve features a removable seat for low cost replacement of wearing parts. Models are available from 1/2" to 4" in bronze, east iron, or 316 SS and in 2-way...

Series DPG-100 digital pressure gage.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Replace your outdated analog gages with the new DPG-100 Digital Pressure Gage. This unit possesses [+ or -]0.25% full scale accuracy a 4-digit digital display with push-but-ton backlight, stores peak and valley read-ings, auto-zero, and...

Series SFI-100T sight flow indicator/transmitter.
April 1, 2007... The SFI-100T incorporates a brass body and glass windowed sight flow indicator with optional outputs for flow indication. Available outputs are pulsed output proportional to flow, a push button field set flow switch, and a linear flow...

Industrial gage line.
April 1, 2007... Complete offering of industrial gages in stainless steel or Polypropylene housings. The full line includes gages for almost all industrial applications from dial sizes as small as l" all the way up to 10" with several mounting and connection...

Series SAV-BT angle seat valve.
April 1, 2007... W. E. Anderson offers a broad range of angle bodied valves. Angle body valves offer a higher cycle life, are more compact, and less expensive than comparable ball valves. The SAV Series is available in brass or 316 SS with NPT, flanged, or...

Model [CLS.sub.2] capacitance level switch.
April 1, 2007... The CLS2 is a brand new and innovative eapaeitive level switch. Unit features automatic calibration that can be internally push button or externally magnet triggered. Also included in the unit is time delay, coat shield technology switch...

Series 626/628 industrial pressure transmitter.
April 1, 2007... Accuracies of 1% or 0.25% full scale. Industrial housing allows easy wiring and installation by removing top and piping conduit to the 1/2 " female NPT. Optional valve depressor, as the process connection, is perfect for preventing refrigerant...

Automated ring and ball testing.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Simplify testing for accurate determination for softening points of various products with this company's RB36 5G automated Ring and Ball Tester. It increases productivity, repeatability, and reproducibility. Intended for difficult method...

Diesel and gas engine combustion sensors.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... New Series 175 diesel and gas engine combustion pressure sensor is for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure in diesel and natural gas powered engines and other reciprocating equipment. Proper monitoring of engines and machinery using these...

Explosion decompression resistant elastomers.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... New Endura range of elastomer seals copes with temperature extremes--increasing higher pressures and levels of hydrogen sulphide and other chemicals encountered during oil and gas exploration and processing. The FKM, HNBR and TFE/P...

IR cartridge options added to multi-gas, portable gas detector.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Infrared sensor cartridge options are now available for Lumidor Impact Pro IR portable multi-gas detector. One of three IR sensors can be chosen as one of the four sensors that come standard in a 4-sensor, multi-gas cartridge. Two IR...

High-bandwidth, factory-hardened Ethernet switches.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... This company targets IP video for surveillance with high-bandwidth, factory-hardened Ethernet switches. Industrial Ethernet switches and supporting multicast video feed software reduce the cost of many industrial security applications, it's...

Gas fuel metering valve.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... This company's new eXVG gas fuel metering valve offers 20% more flow and improved health monitoring for large turbines (to 10MW) and reciprocating engines (to 13,000 hp). The valve combines a patented fuel-flow measurement technique with...

LCD digital panel meter.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... Newly introduced Series DPMW LCD digital panel meter accepts a 4-20 mA input signal from pressure, temperature, flow, level, and many other transmitters. The meter is designed with a high-contrast LCD display, which is available in red,...

Sliding vane pumps introduced.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... The GX and X Series line of positive displacement sliding vane pumps ease transport of ultra-low-sulfur-diesel (ULSD)fuel with self-priming, dry run capabilities. The GX and X Series sliding vane pumps are especially useful for handling...

Check valve enhances sealing.(Product and services)
April 1, 2007... This Curved Bill Tideflex Check Valve is now on the market to enhance sealing, especially in low-lying areas with little back-pressure. It's constructed entirely of rubber, making it virtually immune to rust, corrosion, and weathering. The...

Peristaltic pump offers stable, precisely controllable flow.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... SPX peristaltic pump--for expensive ethanol products in the biofuels industry--can reliably handle high flows of ethanol, methanol, and lime slurry. Abrasive and corrosive ethanol plant chemicals can easily be handled as the hose is the only...

Digital viewing software.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Devoted to enhancing radiographic image analysis and lab productivity for computed radiography, this company has announced additions to its line of non-destructive testing products, including V2.0 of KODAK IN-DUSTREX Digital Viewing Software....

Plug connector system.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... New COMBI plug connectors are comprised of a modular "plug-and-play" system available in three connection technologies: screw, spring, and IDC. COMB I is the latest addition to the Clipline Complete System, and like all Clipline Complete...

Wrapping bands protect pipelines.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Stopaq Wrapping Bands protect pipelines from corrosion and hairline cracks. They are engineered to reliably seal all defects since the polymer makes the surface completely impermeable to water and gases. Stopaq employs BASF's Oppanol...

Water vacuum excavation unit.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Lo-K-Tor water vacuum excavation unit is built for drillers, by drillers. It uses a proven method of hydro excavation to safely locate, uncover, and aid in the repair of underground utilities. Two separate systems are available: Vacuum...

Eye protection introduced.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... SoundVision safety glasses are declared to offer a clear advantage over ordinary safety glasses. They eliminate noise leakage and improve comfort and compliance. Ordinary safety glasses break ear muff seals, causing pressure points against...

Fiber optic hermetic feedthrough.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company offers comprehensive solutions for fiber optic hermetic feedthrough. The standard solutions are feedthrough associated with connectors: FC for single mode or graded index fibers, SMA for large core fibers from 140[micro]m to...

Filler metals catalog.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... Tri-Mark brand filler metals are presented in this new 44-page catalog. The literature provides features and benefits for all Tri-Mark flux-cored, metal-cored wires, and self shielded wires. Other catalog features include technical...

Application development modules.(Products and services)
April 1, 2007... This company's Application Development Modules for Control Logix (MVI56-ADM for serial, MVI 56-ADMNETfor Ethernet) make it possible for you to easily develop and deploy 'C applications that operate in the Rockwell Automation processor. This...