Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from April 2008

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from April 2008

Pumping technology replaces eliminates rod pump problems/failures, maintenance-intensive pump jacks.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... NOJAK PUMPING TECHNOLOGY is newly developed for new and existing well applications to 3,000 ft. It's engineered to replace maintenance-intensive pump jacks. NOJAK Model 3.1--as a rod pump alternative--is said to eliminate down hole pump...

'Eccentric-vein filters' enable downhole sand plus gas control.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Eccentric filter systems are announced as "a new solution to sand problems." The "eccentric-vein" designs feature special media which allow maximum downhole sand plus gas control. They provide outstanding sand filtration from 100-mesh and...

Desander series remove solids, eliminate waterflood bag filters.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... LAKOS EPP Desanders accomplish solids removal for produced water applications. They are designed to eliminate bag filters for waterflooding installations. Models employ centrifugal action to remove sand and other solids from water, oil, or...

New memory sensor developed for coiled tubing applications.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... DataCoil memory sensors are announced for coiled tubing applications. They combine multiple sensors into a compact module that accompanies the bottomhole assembly to monitor pressure, temperature inclination, compression, plus tensile and...

Inline paraffin prevention and elimination tools.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Eliminate paraffin blockage and hydrate plugs with paraffin prevention and elimination tools. The inline tubing heater integrates into any piping system to provide a permanent heat source directly in offshore or onshore production strands,...

Wellhead fuel gas conditioning skid offered.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... You can turn raw natural gas into better quality fuel with natural gas conditioning membrane skids. The remote location and offshore platform-applicable designs have no moving parts nor do they require external chemicals. The membrane...

Hydrocarbon-impacted and hydrophobic soils remediated, restored via water management system.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... BioNhance water management system is newly developed for fast remediation and restoration of hydrocarbon-impacted and hydrophobic water repelling soils. It is formulated to "make the most out of every drop of water," reduce fertilizers...

IOR tool/module for subsea control systems.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... PodEx modules are introduced as improved oil recovery tools. They integrate new functionality and instrumentation directly into existing subsea control systems. They utilize spare subsea electrical circuitry or co-existent power supplies...

Centrifuge system for drilling muds, slurries.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... New MudMaster Decanter Centrifuges handle drilling muds and slurries. The skid-mounted configuration is available with its manufacturer's patented Varipond system. It differs from other mud centrifuges, enabling manual adjustment of pond...

Dual Pool solids control shaker introduced at OTC.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... New higher fluid-handling capacity DP600 Dual Pool Shakers will be introduced at OTC to deliver reduced screen change time and improved fluid throughput--without retention hardware. Optional scalping decks (patent pending) are available to...

Drilling fluid mixing for HDD offered by system.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Ditch Witch FM25 fluid mixing systems are newly introduced for drilling fluid in horizontal directional drilling operations. Simple design and multiple configuration options accommodate a variety of setups and make for easy transport. Its...

Heavy-oil-applicable downhole pumps.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Moyno Down-Hole Pumps are progressing cavity designs for heavy oil well production. A variety of models are available to handle varying flow rates, pumping depths, and well conditions. With only one moving part down hole and lower input...

Rugged mobile computers.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... ARMOR Convertible Notebooks and Tablet PCs are newly introduced as fully rugged with data protection technology, "anywhere" connectivity, and sunlight readable display options. The mobile computerscombine advanced computing and...

X-mas tree oil, gas sensor.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Subsea X-mas tree oil and gas sensor is newly announced. The pressure sensors are very well suited for applications that require high accuracy and long-term stability. Among Subsea sensor features: total weight of only 6.5 kilos, a total...

Production packers and service tools.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This brochure's six pages outline one firm's production packers and service tools. The SC-1 Drag Block Anchor Catcher is a simple, reliable tool which acts as a tubing anchor to maintain tension in the tubing string during the pump cycle...

Remote production oil theft stopped by shroud.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Valve Sentry is designed to stop remote production site oil theft. The valve shroud is a stand-alone security device. It is easily installed at any tank location. The 12 and 14-gauge steel enclosures have no exposed nuts or bolts and...

Oil sands separation process served by rugged flow meters.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... V-Cone Flow Meters are engineered to be integral in oil sands separation processes. Models are designed to deliver high accuracy measurement in dirty liquid, natural gas, or steam media for extreme high temperature/pressure conditions in...

Two-stage plunger lift systems.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Low-cost, efficient production increase and optimization in marginal flow oil and gas wells is announced to be accomplished with Two-Stage Plunger Lift Systems. They utilize two plungers--one installed below the two-stage tool and one...

Subsea oil/gas-applicable pressure and transmitters newly introduced.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... SST Series pressure and temperature transmitters are unveiled for subsea oil and gas operations--to complement their manufacturer's subsea flow meters. The small, light, rugged instruments are for deep subsea environments. They comprise...

Upgrades out for rugged convertible tablet computers.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Toughbook 19 convertible tablet computer upgrades are announced to include a Core 2 Duo processor and expanded memory capabilities. The 5.1-lb Toughbook 19 also offers an optional integrated camera for use in inspection and incident...

Compact pressurized viscometer.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Model 1100 Pressurized Viscometer is designed to accurately determine the flow characteristics of completion and drilling fluids at temperatures to 500[degrees]F and pressures to 1,000 psi. The new Model 1100's rugged, compact design makes...

Backup, simultaneous hydrostatic test units.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... For fast, reliable BOP, hose, valve system, and riser line hydrostatic testing--this company offers two Model CTU-20P-D2-4 and CTU-15P-S1 hydrostatic test units. The all-electric, stainless steel designs are especially useful for drilling...

Mini-diaphragm seals serve multiple applications, oil, gas.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This firm's mini-seal provides an economical way to isolate your instrumentation from the process media when high sensitivity is not required or space is limited. They are used in a wide variety of industrial applications that range from oil...

Explosion-proof hot water pressure washers.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This company offers a full line of application-specific all-electric pressure washers, steam cleaners and combination units that are for offshore rigs, FPSO units and platforms. The firm provides high-pressure cleaners, which can be easily and...

Drilling mud transfer pumps.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This EDDY Pump recently exceeded conventional drilling mud transfer pump standards--declares the manufacturer. Through its patented technology, which harnesses the power of a Tornado's EDDY Effect, the pump successfully moved 1.8 s.g....

Toxic gas detector receives SIL 2 suitable rating.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Providing protection against a wide range of hazardous industrial gases and oxygen deficiency, the TS4000 Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector is now rated SIL 2 suitable. The TS4000 has been third-party certified for SIL 2 applications and is...

Air winch line now includes personnel rated units.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... BIG RED TA Series air winch line now includes new units that are designed and rated for personnel lifting. The dual-rated personnel/utility winches carry an ABS Type Approval in accordance with ABS CDS 2006 Guide verifying that the firm's...

Flare gas flow meter accurately measures hydrocarbon gases with variable and low flows.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Oil/gas process engineers seeking a reliable solution to measure the flow of combustible hydrocarbon waste gases for flare gas system disposal on offshore production platforms will find the GF90 Flare Gas Flow Meter precisely measures gases of...

LED-based illumination fixture for drilling rigs.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This new LED-based SafeSite illumination fixture has been successfully retrofitted on a drilling rig of a major oil and natural gas producer, providing improved safety and decreased maintenance and energy costs. SafeSite is designed to...

Multi-stage pump introduced.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... This company's multi-stage high-pressure pump is a five-stage, diesel jet pump. It's a more powerful, more compact, and efficient pump for offshore applications. With a flow capacity of 1,400 gpm and a shutoff head of 400 psi, this pump is...

Protective covers protect drilling equipment from elements.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Envelop Protective Covers (Envelop) are new military-grade covers that protect drilling equipment from the elements. They reduce equipment corrosion by as much as 90 percent--saving long-term costs and repairs. Suited for use in harsh and...

Hose alternative economizes light well intervention.(Drilling, Production, IOR, EOR Special Report)
April 1, 2008... Polyflex Black Eagle flexible hose is offered as an economical alternative to coiled tubing and flexible pipe. If offers significant weight reduction and greater flexibility to allow a wider range of smaller, less expensive vessels to be...

New mobile environmental flow-through system made for water surface measurements.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Newly introduced OceanPack mobile environmental flow-through system focuses on water surface measurements. The portable and modularly expandable system is especially useful for either permanent shipborne installation or can easily be hand...

Custom-tailored emergency response systems.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Petroleum and chemical production and processing operations are offered custom-tailored emergency response systems by this manufacturer. All are available to help you comply with increasingly stringent ANSI standards regulating emergency...

Explosionproof infrared cameras serve in gas, dust hazards.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... ExlCAM AF explosionproof fixed infrared cameras are certified for permanent installation in gas and dust hazardous (explosive) areas. They are FM approved for Class I, Div. 1 (B, C, D) T4, and Class II Div. 1 (E, F, G) T4 explosive atmospheres....

Liquid-tight connectors made to resist corrosion.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... These stainless steel liquidtight connectors are rated IP 68 and NEMA 4X to provide outstanding corrosion resistance with the strength of steel for endurance. Petrochemical, chemical, offshore rigs and platforms, wastewater treatment, or...

Blower package gets upgrade, operates quieter.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... "Smaller, lighter, quieter, more powerful, and more energy efficient," is how this manufacturer announces its new Dresser ROOTS EasyAir X2 blower package. The factory-engineered design is compact and skid mounted with all piping, valves,...

Torque coupling rotary torque transducers offered.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Model T1 Torque Coupling Rotary Torque Transducers integrate torque measurement with a robust double flex coupling. The coupling and sensor are completely hollow. This allows the shortest possible distance between the coupled shaft ends....

Analyzer systems deliver online flare feed gas measure, monitoring.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... SOLA Flare total sulfur analyzer systems are introduced for online flare feed gas measurement and monitoring. They enable pinpointing in real-time when an unscheduled flare event starts and ends, for greater regulatory compliance. Key SOLA...

USB hydraulic testing system analyzers offered.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... New Flo-tech Flo-Check USB hydraulic system analyzer simultaneously measures flow, pressure, temperature, and power. Data are displayed and logged through a custom Windows-based software application. Data are received from the analyzer...

Buildings go up fast to guard equipment, inventory.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Butler Buildings are offered with a "faster construction process" to get your production up and running quickly. The building systems are engineered to protect equipment and inventories under proven weathertight features of standing-seam...

Diaphragm metering pumps with PVDF double ball valves.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... PHP-800 Series diaphragm metering pumps feature PVDF double ball valves. They're designed to pump up to 42 gph (2700 ml/min) and handle output pressures to 175 psi (12.1 bar). The pumps comprise digital touchpad and back-lit LCD display for...

Produced water hydrocarbon detection delivered.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Newly introduced PetroSentry & PetroCheck PHA Plus detect produced water hydrocarbon events. Based on Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor technology, the solvent-free products deliver continuous and on-demand real-time monitoring of potential...

New portable 29-lb magnetic drill.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Take this new 29-lb ECO-50 TAK portable magnetic drill right to your work site. Although lightweight, it has a powerful high-density dual-coil magnet with 3,740-lb holding strength. ECO-50 TAK's strong 10.5-amp motor and two gears with...

Three new differential pressure gages offered.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Three new piston-type differential pressure gages are now on the market. All measure pressure drop across filters and strainers plus offer pump performance testing and heat exchanger pressure drop monitoring. Each features a piston-sensing...

Covers protect full and raised face flanges.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... These new and inexpensive die-cut flange covers protect full and raised face flanges. The magnetic designs are available for applications requiring a part that can be reused. The die-cut products come in a standard 1/2 to 42-in.-diameter...

Testers monitor/control fuel oxidation stability.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... PetroOXY Oxidation Stability Testers provide fuel producers and terminal facilities ability to monitor and control fuel oxidation stability. The tools were developed based upon the oxidation stability according to ISO 7536-ASTM D 525-IP...

New pneumatic torque wrenches introduced to deliver 120 to 6,000 ft/lb.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Raptor Pneumatic Torque Wrenches are unveiled to deliver 120 to 6,000 ft/lb continuous, repeatable torque--with [+ or -]5% accuracy. Engineered to "run fastest when it counts, during actual torque--not only free nut run down," Raptor comes...

Proportional to acceleration, velocity vibration transmitters.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... ST6900 Vibration Transmitters are case-mounted instruments. They interface directly with PLC, DCS, and 4 to 20 mA input monitors. Both ST6911 (proportional to acceleration) and ST6917 (proportional to velocity) are compact for installation...

Real-time, multi-point/component quantitative gas analysis.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Titan-OL systems deliver real-time, multi-component extractive gas phase analysis for online and continuous multi-point analysis. It comprises rugged industrial FTIR spectrometer system, gas cell(s), sample manifold, valve control...

Biodiesel glycerin, methanol test analyzers introduced.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... "A complete solution to test biodiesel using gas chromatography (GC) test methods included in both the EN and ASTM standards," is announced to be provided by new EcoAnalytix Biodiesel Glycerin and Methanol Analyzer. The instrument includes...

New spectrophotometer offers USB operation.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... UV-1800 UV-VIS spectrophotometers are introduced to deliver 1-nm wave-length resolution. They function as a stand-alone instrument or can be PC-controlled with USB memory. UVProbe data processing software comes standard with UV-1800 so you...

New compact heads for marking applications.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Multi 4-50 heads for industrial marking applications are on the market for use where space is a premium. Its 50 x 60 (1.96 x 2.36 in.) marking window is especially suited for hand-held marking on larger parts in reduced access areas or as...

Wireless transceiver.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... DR9031 wireless transceiver features analog inputs and outputs and discrete inputs and outputs for point to point data acquisition and control. It provides bidirectional analog and contact closure data transmission to companion DR9031...

Metal bellows mechanical seal.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... New MBS100 laminated bellows mechanical seal is a component gasket for installation spaces in accordance with EN 12756 (DIN 24960). The mechanical seal is suitable for use as a basic seal for pumps run in medium pressure and temperature...

Pipeline repair product line.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... This company's composite repair product line, called Technowrap, and new resin are for pipeline repair. The firm provides fully comprehensive engineered composite pipe repair solutions to the oil and gas industry. The product...

Polyethylene pressure pipe systems guide.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... The Installation and Technical Guidelines literature offers the utilities industry clear and updated guidance to the use of this company's polyethylene pressure pipe systems range--from design to installation and commissioning. The guide...

Bottom loading tank car valves.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Jamesbury Bottom Outlet Tank Car Valves are newly introduced to "set new industry standards for safety, sealing capabilities, higher flow rates, and product durability" declares the manufacturer. By changing from a reduced port to a full...

Floating roof tanks made safer.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Floating roof tanks (FRT) can be particularly vulnerable to lightning due to flammable vapors present at the seal and the potential for the roof to become electrically isolated. Unlike shunts, the Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA) provides a...

Bladder accumulator for oil and gas equipment.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... This new Bladder Accumulator is designed specifically for the oil and gas industry. Key features include: epoxy coated bladder shell for harsh water environments--improved external protection; a higher pressure rating to 10,000 psi for...

High-performance copper-alloy strip offers spinodal metallurgy.
April 1, 2008... Pfinodal[R] alloy from AMETEK Specialty Metal Products offers a unique combination of high strength, excellent formability, a lack of distortion during aging, and excellent high-temperature stress relaxation resistance. In addition, products...

Smart flue gas analyzers for high-particulate, corrosive applications.
April 1, 2008... AMETEK Thermox close-coupled, convective-design analyzers can be specified for oxygen and combustibles measurements, oxygen and methane, or oxygen, methane and combustibles. All can operate in corrosive environments, at flue gas temperatures to...

Automated on-line analysis of hydrocarbon dew point.
April 1, 2008... 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...

Explosion-proof magnetostrictive level sensor with Modbus[R] RTU output.
April 1, 2008... The Drexelbrook DM231 magnetostrictive liquid-level sensor meets all FM, CSA, ATEX and CE approvals for Class 1, Division 1, Zone 1 Explosionproof environments. The unit uses multiple, high-accuracy floats to measure total level, interface...

Online sulfur analyzer--ideal for highly viscous hydrocarbons.
April 1, 2008... Highly sensitive unit easily handles sulfur analysis in processes where sample pressures are high and in situations where fouling of flowcell windows with paraffin or similar substances can occur. Designed to measure viscous hydrocarbon in...

New low-VOC construction, MRO coatings unveiled.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Interthane 2100 & Interseal 110 ultra-low VOC 100g/l coatings are newly introduced as specially formulated for new construction and industrial maintenance and repair. Interthane 2100 is a polyurethane finish while Interseal 1100 is a...

Viscous fluids PD flowmeters.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... FPD1000 positive-displacement flowmeters are on the market for a wide range of high and changing fluid viscosities. The easy to install, durable compact meters come in three oval gear-designed styles. A variety of output and display options...

Rotary eccentric plug control valve upgraded for safety.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Improvements in Valtek MaxFlo 3 rotary eccentric plug control valves are announced to offer increased safety benefits. Robust shaft blow-out protection is incorporated in compliance with ASME standards developed to prevent the stem from...

Treatment handles sludge disposal, handling.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... New ACT Automatic Chemostate Treatment handles sludge disposal and handling problems in drilling, refining, storage farm, contaminated reservoirs, and storage tanks. It is formulated to deliver "virtually sludge-free output of water which...

Ventilated safety helmet.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Serpent ventilated safety helmets with CoolSense air flow system offset adverse effects of working in hot weather. They let heat escape to keep you cooler and promote NIOSH compliance. A soft cushioned brow pad helps absorb moisture and...

Series [BV.sub.2]/[BV.sub.3] automated ball valves.
April 1, 2008... 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, 2008... 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, cast iron, or 316 SS and in 2-way...

Series DPG-100 digital pressure gage.
April 1, 2008... 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-button backlight, stores peak and valley readings, auto-zero, and...

Series SFI-100T sight flow indicator/transmitter.
April 1, 2008... 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, 2008... 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 1" all the way up to 10" with several mounting and connection...

Series SAV-BT angle seat valve.
April 1, 2008... 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...

Series [CRF.sub.2] capacitance level switch.
April 1, 2008... The CLS2 provides a two-wire 4 to 20 mA output to indicate level of liquids, powders, and bulk materials. Unit comes with either a rigid or flexible probe depending application installation need and probe length required. Featured in the CRF2...

Series 626/628 industrial pressure transmitter.
April 1, 2008... 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...

Gas engine for gas compression.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... This firm's 34SG gas engines are being introduced to the gas compressor market. Having outputs of 5,430-12,070 bhp (4,050-9,000 kW), these gas engines offer considerable lifecycle cost improvement for compressor owners and operators. Typical...

Gas analyzer is compact, rugged.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Model 9000 RM is this single- or multi-component gas analyzer housed in a single 19-in., rack-mountable unit that can be integrated into Continuous Emission Monitor (CEM) systems or used alone for a variety of gas monitoring applications. ...

Highly interactive electrical training program is simulation-based.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Electrical Troubleshooting Skills (ETS) Training series is a highly interactive electrical training program that is simulation-based. ETS is designed to allow each user to safely troubleshoot electrical circuits in a very realistic simulation...

Network-enabled smart gas sensor module.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... Newly introduced 5100-05-IT Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Sensor features a 6 month (180 day) calibration cycle. This cuts maintenance costs in half when compared to the standard 90-day calibration interval common in the industry, states the...

Low-cost duplex pump controller.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... New FPC-1200 Duplex Pump Controller is a float switch based duplex pump controller--intended primarily for wastewater lift stations and other pump down applications. It includes sensor inputs for the seal fail and temperature fail sensors...

Bristle blasting for surface preparation.(Products and services)
April 1, 2008... A new alternative to needle gunning and grinding is offered with this company's MBX Bristle Blaster. It's for surface preparation in certain situations where grit blasting is not possible. The MBX removes both corrosion deposits and...