Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from August 2002

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from August 2002

Plunger pump for 6 gpm at 2000 psi. (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines & Engines).
August 1, 2002... NEW 5CP PLUNGER PUMPS are for continuous-duty, quality seawater reverse osmosis systems. With compact, lightweight frames--three models offer from 1,400 to 1,725 rpm with 4, 5, or 6 gpm at 2,000 psi. Offering near maintenance-free...

Medium-duty PC pump drive heads. (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines & Engines).
August 1, 2002... NEW MOYNO ULTRA-DRIVE CD1 downhole pump drive heads are on the market for medium-duty progressing cavity pump applications. The electrically-driven designs offer rugged construction, accommodating 1 1/4 or 1 1/2-in, polished rods. They...

Vacuum pumps for petrochem. (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines & Engines).
August 1, 2002... COBRA DRY SCREW VACUUM PUMPS like this are designed for petrochemical processing or applications where contamination from the vacuum source is not permitted. The single-stage, direct-driven designs require no inter-coolers. They are...

Microturbine-driven heat/power product unveiled. (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines & Engines).
August 1, 2002... "CHP KIT" has been released as a new microturbine-driven combined-heat-and-power (CHP) product. Currently wellhead gas fueled systems operating in the field directly use exhaust heat generated by the microturbines to run...

Air/Fuel Ratio Control's sensors self-compensate for engine behavior. (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines & Engines).
August 1, 2002... PRE- & POST-CATALYTIC SENSORS are built into this new AF-900PC Air/Fuel Ratio Control System to self-compensate for engine behavior. The newly designed system precisely maintains air/fuel ratio of naturally aspirated and turbocharged...

New solar-powered corrosion inhibitor injection system. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... OIL & GAS WELLS in remote inland locations that require injection of corrosion inhibitors--can benefit from newly introduced LEWA Model EKO Solar Powered Injection Systems. Fully self contained, the system features a high-efficiency,...

Flowmeters aid compressors. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... Model 10A Fox Thermal Mass Flowmeters measure natural gas to fire compressors and for output flow of air compressors. The FM and CSA-approved instruments are for Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, and D hazardous areas. They comprise 316...

Valve for recip compressors is out. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... IPV: Indicator Ported Valve is newly announced and patented to increase reciprocating compressor reliability. It conducts routine diagnostic testing and performs predictive maintenance on existing cylinders that do not have tapped indicator...

Polyurethane foam production pumps are new. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... A NEW PUMPS LINE has been brought out for polyurethane foam production. Rated from 0.1 to 6.1-gpm and for up to 3,000-psi, the new models pump desalinated water, silicon oil, softening agents, icocyanate acids, and liquid C02 in polyurethane...

Lubrication system's metal particles detected. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... model MPD detects the presence of metal particles in nonconductive fluid lubrication systems including lube oil, transmission fluid, etc. In stainless steel or aluminum body material, MPD uses a grid design to collect and indicate metal...

Engine cylinder pressure monitor is new, portable. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... NEW TruTrace portable engine cylinder pressure monitoring systems are on the market. Completely portable for maximized intermittent engine condition checks, TruTrace runs on a light, rugged tablet PC. Its software records and processes...

Water glycol hydraulic pumps for wellhead safety control. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS on blowout preventers, production control systems, or subsea systems are handled by PF4300 Series hydraulic piston pumps. Approved for use with various water glycol fluids, the fixed displacement models--of checkball...

Pump process system monitors, reacts -- reduces life cycle costs. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... PUMPSMART process system is introduced to "significantly reduce all of the major portions of life cycle costs" including operating, maintenance, installation, and initial capital costs. Announced to work with any standard centrifugal pump,...

Options suit PC pumps for wide range of applications. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... A VARIETY OF OPTIONS and construction materials enable Moyno 2000 progressing cavity pumps to handle widely ranging applications from shear-sensitive liquids to difficult-to-process slurries and sludges. Among available options are flush...

Electronic pressure instrument for pump station, pipeline uses. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... SGT Electronic Pressure Instrument (patent pending) is a pump station and pipeline-applicable field sensor. As a multifunction device, SGT provides control and monitoring of pump suction / discharge pressures and pipeline integrity. It...

Redundant power supply is new. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... RPSS Redundant Power Supply System switches power to a backup unit without process interruption--in the event of a primary power supply failure on a Series 90-30 PLC. RPSS is announced to ensure uptime in such high-availability...

New bearing isolators unveiled. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment/Services for the Oil Industry).
August 1, 2002... VBXX-D BEARING ISOLATORS are newly introduced for use on all types of rotating equipment including pumps, turbines, motors, gear boxes, or fans. They're announced by this manufacturer "with upgraded design features, advantages, and...

Nonmetallic standard pumps. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... NEW G SERIES nonmetallic, magnetically driven pumps handle corrosive chemical liquids in a variety of applications. These include caustic soda, chromic acid, ferric chloride, hydrochloric acid, and sulfuric acid. As standard duty seal-less...

Incipient surge detection monitor for compressors. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... SURGEGARD incipient surge detection monitors for compressors anticipate impending surge to assure highly efficient operation, it's announced. The detection/monitoring device is an incipient surge-conditioning module that continually...

90[degrees] elbow process conditioners increase pump, valve service. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... VOREL 90[degrees] ELBOW FLOW CONDITIONERS are newly announced to increase process pump and valve life as they reduce maintenance costs. They isolate flow disturbances, reduce swirl, and develop a highly symmetrical, repeatable flow profile...

Plunger metering pumps with tamper-resistant flows. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... JAECOPAK packed plunger metering pumps capacity is 0 to 100% adjustable by varying piston stroke length--but only while the pump is stopped--a safety precaution and for tamper resistance. Offered in both simplex and duplex models, JaecoPak...

Recip compressor machinery monitor. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... HI 2600 SERIES Machinery Monitoring Systems are for reciprocating compressors, critical machines, and balance of plant monitoring. As a stand-alone monitor, it provides continuous vibration or other operating parameters monitoring. HI 2600...

Five new "Double Pump" rotary gear positive displacement pumps. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... A NEW GROUP OF SERIES D twin element "Double Pump" rotary gear positive displacement pumps has been brought out in five sizes with displacements up to 80 gpm. Twin element design provides for higher displacements at pressures to 250 psig, with...

Pump is centrifugal alternative. (Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation).
August 1, 2002... VIKING rotary positive displacement pumps, using gear and lobe principles, are offered as an alternative to centrifugal designs in applications where system pressure or fluid viscosity fluctuates. Models deliver near-constant flow rate with...

Turbine flowmeters with local digital display. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... FTB790 SERIES turbine meters with microprocessor-based electronics offer a durable, compact, high precision fluid measurement device with total and rate indication. Information is clearly displayed on a large six-digit LCD with two-point...

1200 amp industrial stud welder. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... THIS FULL SIZE, lightweight, portable drawn arc stud welder-the Studhorse 1200--is now available. Using a power supply that is based on inverter technology, it weighs 80 Ibs, is 19.5 in. long x 17.9 in. high x 10.5 in. wide, generates an...

Nanofiltration membranes for water and wastewater treatment. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... THIS COMPANY HAS EXTENDED ITS RANGE OF SELECTIVE REJECTION NANOFILTRATIION MEMBRANES for water and wastewater treatment, with the new Fluid Systems TFC-SR2 element. It features very low pressure, as well as high specific flux...

Differential pressure gauges. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... NEW ASHCROFT TYPE 1130. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services) Series differential pressure gauges brings a high-quality, cost-effective pressure instrument to the market. They use a close-coupled magnetic rack-and-pinion design...

AC/DC voltage monitor. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... MODEL 2629 AC/DC Voltage Monitor features adjustable trip setpoint and wide input voltage range. The AC/DC voltage monitor supplies five core features created for the convenience and ease of the operator. They include: the ability to...

New gas chromatographs. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... PARALLEL CHROMATOGRAPHY coupled with advanced controller capability are cited to give Danalyzer gas chromatographs greatly increased natural gas measurement power and reduce overall measurement costs. New applications include: extended...

Transformer terminal blocks offer range of connections. (New Equipment, Products, Systems & Services).
August 1, 2002... THE 711 SERIES of transformer terminal blocks offers a full range of connections and accessories for the control power transformer industry. The line of transformer terminal blocks include those for use on coil bobbins, directly contacted...

Low range gage pressure transmitter. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... MODEL 544 low pressure, gage transmitters typically serve oil and gas platforms, chemical processing, or valve and pipe leak testing. Offered in 0 to 5-in. wc to 0 to 100-psig ranges with overpressure protection to 500 psig, these...

New rugged process calibrators. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... AS A HAND-HELD, rugged package, this new DPI 720 Process Calibrator is on the market to replace several test instruments. It measures, sources, and simulates temperature and electrical process signals then simultaneously displays the fully...

Gas, liquid pressure transmitter. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... SERIES 679 weatherproof pressure transmitters are introduced for corrosive gases and liquids. Offshore, natural gas pipeline, chemical pro-cess, and industrial pressure monitoring duties are served by the instruments which deliver [+ or...

New nondestructive testing tech detects material fatigue, embrittlement. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... PIPA: Photon Induced Positron Annihilation technology is newly announced to precisely detect component fatigue and embrittlement at the atomic level. The patented technology is said to detect fatigue and embrittlement in materials at its...

New Rugged Touch screen displays, workstations out. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... NEW RuggedTouch & RuggedTouch Plus industrial touch screen displays and workstations are announced as "designed for the worst environments." They come in 12, 15, and 18-in. LCD displays with options for NEMA 4X. RuggedTouch Plus includes...

Fact-based studies offered to help boost utility system capacity. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... MAXUTIL$ STUDY is offered "to move your utility system capacity to a whole new level without spending major capital dollars," it's announced. It systematically analyzes plant-wide utility systems. MAXUTIL$ is applicable in a variety of...

RBI added for inspection assist. (New Equipment & Services).
August 1, 2002... RISKCalc bolt-on module for UltraPIPE 10.x release, adds RBI (risk Based Inspection) capability for calculations and assignment to refining and petrochemical fixed or process equipment. It helps plan, schedule, control, and record periodic...

Extractive oxygen controller. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... EOC: extractive oxygen controllers measure and control oxygen concentrations down to parts-per-million levels in normal or highly acidic environments. Fast response times are provided by the instrument which is not prone to drift problems...

New 15-inch LCD flat panel tough monitor unveiled. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... NEWLY ANNOUNCED 5015T FLAT PANEL TOUCH MONITORS are 15-in. LCD designs for demanding plant floor applications plus Class I & II, Div. 2 hazardous locations. Based on Sharp's "all-in-one smart panel" technology 501ST displays images with...

Intrinsically safe thermometers. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... TP-7 THERMOMETERS are intrinsically safe designs for custody transfer, inventory, tank, and pipeline duties. With reel-case design, they meet Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, and D as well as EEx ia IIB. TP-7 accurately measures 140 to...

High-tonnage cylinders are new. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... LIFTING CAPACITIES from 55 to 1,080 tons are delivered by a recently introduced range of CLSG single and CLRG double-acting high-tonnage cylinders. Both feature an integral stop ring which provides piston blowout protection for safety. Top...

New Startup/Shutdown/Malfunction Solution Tool. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... SSM-ST (STARTUP, SHUTDOWN & MALFUNCTION SOLUTION TOOL) has been developed to automate and simplify tracking and reporting of SSM events--for compliance management. In petroleum refining and chemical process applications subject to NESHAP and...

Liquid gas flowmeter series functions in 12 to 86-in. pipelines. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... INSERTION SERIES precision turbine flowmeters are suited for liquids and gases--in 12 to 36-in, pipelines. They comprise retractable design to meet varying depth applications, 316 stainless steel construction, and 2-in. FNPT fitting for...

Dual gas [H.sub.2]S and [CO.sub.2] pipeline analyzer. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... MODEL SERIES 1000 process analyzers deliver continuous, real-time hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide concentrations measurement in natural gas pipelines, tail gas lines, or other gas systems. They're available in 0 to 20 up to 0 to 10,000...

LNG, petochem cryogenic valve. (Free Information).
August 1, 2002... FOR 243[degrees]F. LIQUID NATURAL GAS and petrochemical applications, this newly introduced Cryolab ES4 Cryogenic Valve comes in 1/4 through 2-in, pipe sizes. A right-angle model is available in 1 1/2 in. size. The new cryogenic design is...

Portable combustion analyzers. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... MAXIMIZE boiler, furnace, fire box, or combustion process fuel efficiency with GPR-980 portable combustion analyzers. The compact, lightweight, rugged models offer easy-to-read digital displays to spot check or fine tune combustion--even in...

Process Level Controller with multicolored bar graph. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... LVCN-300 Series Process Level Controllers with multicolored bar graph make tank process and alarm points highly visible--at a glance--from a distance or on the plant floor. When this controller's green vertical bar (level) is between the...

Antislip/trip/fall pipe, cable covers offered. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... A NEW LINE of rugged pipe and cable covers are out to protect against slips, trips, and/or falls. The reinforced safety bridge covers accommodate up to 3-in.-diameter pipe or cable. They're molded from a strong, lightweight polymer (FRP)...

New Clamp, Rings for excessive end-pull, compression loading. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... PLIDCO CLAMP+RINGS are introduced for applications where excessive end-pull or compression loadings are encountered, including high-tensile, thin-wall pipe. Designed for use with their maker's Weld+Pipe Couplings, Split+Sleeve, or other...

New marine searchlight. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... COLORLIGHT Searchlights aid rescue teams searching for people and small boats in distress at sea. Dual-headed halogen and UV (ultraviolet) lights are combined in a single unit so normal darkness and clear conditions can be searched--as...

Portable helium leak detectors. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... EQUALLY WELL SUITED for use in series-production testing and in service is this new L 200 portable helium leak detector. Important features include quick start-up and fast response along with ergonomic design and compactness. The...

Expanded calibration services. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... CALIBRATION of temperature and electrical parameters are now part of expanded services from this company. This is in addition to pressure device, instrument, and primary standard calibration services covering an inch of water to 72,500 psi....

Filters resist heat, abrasion, corrosion. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... RMF Reusable Metal Filters are for use where heat, abrasives, corrosives, high pressures, and vibration disintegrate other media. They can be cleaned by backwashing through their hollow center--to reduce disposal costs and extend replacement...

Methanol-specific analyzers. (New Oil Industry Products & Services).
August 1, 2002... P 1000 Methanol Specific Process Analyzers are for crude oil, natural gas, and refining applications. Models are designed to meet rugged industry requirements as they maximize crude value, protect important refinery wastewater systems, and...

Trenching machine line expanded. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... THIS COMPANY'S NEWEST OFFERING in its line of trenching machines, the IT400, has successfully completed Factory Acceptance Testing and is now available for industry use. Based on a combination of the 200 electric SHP INNOVATOR ROV and a...

Protective cases. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... THE NEW, FULL LINE of rugged Storm Case protective cases incorporates a proprietary latch design to solve the problem of bruised knuckles. The Storm Case line of injection-molded cases is designed to complement the firm's full line of...

V-Ball 2-way control valve solves tough manufacturing problems. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... NEW V-BALL 2-WAY CONTROL VALVE solves valve application problems in the operations and chemical industry. V-Ball's features include high pressure drop capacity with straight-through flow, precision control, shearing action, erosion...

Intrinsically safe 4-20mA Position Transmitter. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... PTI 750 SERIES loopowered, intrinsically safe, LVDT Position Transmitters are approved for position sensing in hazardous environments. The position transmitter meets requirements for power plants, manufacturing facilities, and gas plants. ...

Needled blanket insulation. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... THERMATEX mineral fiber insulation products are now available. The flexible, needled blanket insulation material can be laid flat or wrapped around equipment and surfaces. Made of mineral fiber, it's available for applications to...

Long-lasting, corrosion-resistant flashlights. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... THE STEEL BEAM FLASHLIGHT series is constructed from tough, long-lasting, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. It's available in four full-features sizes, including the 2AA size that adds a focusing capability of spot to flood. Steel Beam...

Line of packaged generators introduced. (New Equipment).
August 1, 2002... NOW ON THE MARKET: a new line of packaged generators for industrial applications. Designed for use as a standby, prime or portable power source, the product line allows this company to continue to offer one of the broadest ranges of generators...

Radar tank gauging solutions. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... ENDRESS+HAUSER SYSTEMS & GAUGING has developed a wide range of radar tank gauging models with specific features for oil and gas applications. Applications include: custody transfer as inventory control and stand alone measurement as...

Over 8,000 standard enclosures, from smallest junction boxes to large industrial units. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... HOFFMAN OFFERS OVER 8,000 STANDARD ENCLOSURES, from the smallest junction boxes, to PROLINE Modular, wall-mount and large industrial units. Most standard products are available in stock from their network of over 1,500 North American...

Medium pressure inverted fittings for deep water platforms. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... NEW MPI (medium pressure inverted) Fittings are announced as tubing alternatives for deepwater platforms. The 316 stainless steel fittings resist corrosion and are engineered to withstand 6,000 to 15,000 psi in harsh environments,...

Flow Computers and Remote Controllers. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... ABB'S FLEXIBLE XSeries Flow Computers and Remote Controllers provide application-driven solutions that turn inefficiencies and hurdles into increased productivity for you and your facilities. They make operation self-explanatory and set you...

Hydraulically Actuated Diaphragm Pump. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... THE WILLIAMS PNEUMATIC DRIVE and the Milton Roy hydraulic liquid end come together to bring you the WILROY Hydraulically Actuated Diaphragm Pump. It offers chemical containment, reliability / repeatability, low maintenance, and global service...

[H.sub.2]S field analyzer provides over six months of unattended operation. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... THE AMETEK MODEL 933 [H.sub.2]S ANALYZER provides accurate hydrogen sulfide measurements using direct UV-absorption spectroscopy. Model 933 eliminates the use of lead-acetate tape to measure the concentration of hydrogen sulfide in natural gas...

Modular intercom systems. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... ATKINSON DYNAMICS' INDUSTRIAL INTERCOMS are for use in the most punishing environments--from offshore drilling platforms and construction sites to the hottest, coldest, noisiest, dirtiest, and most abusive plant conditions. The rugged,...

Gas measurement system has expanded data log. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... IF THE OUTLET PRESSURE on your compressor reaches unacceptable levels, Halliburton's HalFlow Gas Measurement System throttles down your compressor--heading off a potential shutdown and loss of sales. Linking into the HalFlow GFC via the...

Long-lasting [H.sub.2]S scavenger introduced. (Product/Service Followup).
August 1, 2002... THE NEW SULFATREAT XLP (Extended-Life Product) long-lasting [H.sub.2]S scavenger offers a useful life span longer than any other scavenger on the market--declares SulfaTreat. The SULFATREAT XLP is cited to have all the benefits you have...