Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from December 2005

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from December 2005

Single-gas monitors with smart sensors.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... GasBadge Pro single-gas monitors are newly introduced as full-featured and "dockable." They're quickly adapted with interchangeable "smart" sensors to monitor unsafe oxygen levels or carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur...

New natural gas CO2 analyzer unveiled.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... AutoCO2 carbon dioxide analyzers are introduced to maintain natural gas quality control at delivery points. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new analyzers, in conjunction with their maker's AutoPILOT or AutoMATE gas flow computer--are...

Redesigned transmitters for natural gas flow rate measurement.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Foxboro IMV25 multivariable transmitters are newly redesigned for optimum natural gas flow rate measurement, and other related applications relying on accurate pressure, differential pressure, and process temperature measurement. ...

New portable H2S analyzers.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Accurate hydrogen sulfide gas concentration measurement in natural gas wells, natural gas pipelines, and in the outlet from natural gas treating plants--is delivered by new Model P-1000 H2S portable gas analyzers. The battery-powered...

Low-cost mid-range RF series point level switch needs no calibration, no maintenance.
December 1, 2005... ThePoint[TM] is a money-saving product suitable for most point level application needs. In addition to its economical purchase price, its no-moving-parts design requires little or no maintenance. Nor does it need calibration--simply install...

New solfrunt[R] advantage pressure gauges offer liquid-filled performance in dry, solid-front gauge.
December 1, 2005... These new gauges from AMETEK U.S. Gauge use a unique, self-contained movement-dampening capsule that minimizes the effects of shock and vibration while eliminating the need for periodic filling or fluid replacement. These solid-front, 4 1/2"...

Dewpoint monitor detects off-spec gas, designed for unattended operation.
December 1, 2005... The Model 241CE detects and monitors hydrocarbon dewpoint with a single cell, single cycle operation. This optical, first principle-based analyzer is sensitive enough to detect trace amounts of heavy hydrocarbons, yet is rugged enough to...

Multi-function advanced signal calibrator can replace many handheld instruments.
December 1, 2005... 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...

Process moisture analyzer verifies itself online, dries down in just minutes.
December 1, 2005... The Model 3050 OLV Moisture Analyzer lets you confirm analyzer performance at any time, right in your process. There's never a need to return probes for re-calibration, or to stock extra probes to keep your process running. Offering...

Winch serves natural gas pipelining.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... TA Heavy-Duty Air Winches are engineered to dependably work in severe natural gas pipelining operations from sand storms to saltwater, it's announced. They help set up rigs, pull pipe, move materials, position equipment, plus handle...

Gas transmission, distribution Pressure Transducers.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Model 201 Pressure Transducers are newly announced for transmission and distribution of gases as well as vapor recovery systems, exhaust gas control systems, or industrial scrubbers. Ruggedly designed 201s operate over -40[degrees] to...

Gas jet compressor / ejector.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Unlike potentially hazardous motor-driven devices, this Type 420 Gas Jet Compressor safely accomplishes gas and vapor handling to mix, transfer, and compress gases--or to circulate steam and boost low-pressure steam. The jet compressor is...

Free brochure: coalbed methane served by down-hole pump system.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... A free brochure features Moyno Down-Hole Progressing Cavity Pump Systems for coalbed methane applications. Designs are emphasized as proven in dewatering coalbed methane extraction applications while enhancing methane production in both...

Natural gas pipeline transmitters.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Model LP770 low power pressure transmitters serve natural gas pipelines, gas compressors, RTUs, or offshore rigs. They draw less than 1-ma power and are specifically designed for applications where only solar power or battery power are...

Flame Retarders for natural gas.(NATURAL GAS special report)
December 1, 2005... Type PF Flame Retarders are designed for natural gas applications. On the market in 1/2 to 12-in. sizes, PFs are available in ferrous or nonferrous materials. In gas lines they minimize flash back--installed as near an outlet as...

Control stations and terminal boxes.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... This company's new explosion-proof, heavy-duty control stations and terminal boxes are for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The range consists of various control stations and terminal boxes manufactured...

Calibration management software.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Intecal Software simplifies calibration management; it helps keep field instruments calibrated and in peak operating condition. Engineering technicians can now improve efficiency and equipment utilization--by automatically scheduling...

Stream selector system.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... New Swagelok SSV series stream selector system leads to efficient sample analysis, declares the manufacturer. Its modular design features double-block and bleed functionality in a single valve module. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Rugged pressure transducers.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... PX209 (cable style) and PX219 (connector style) transducers, featuring amplified outputs, deliver consistent accuracy in small, stainless steel cases--with either 0 to 5 Vdc, 0 to 10 Vdc, or 4 to 20 mA outputs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Trunnion-style ball valves.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... The newly introduced 0.500-in. orifice size line of trunnion-style ball valves is designed specifically for severe duty applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in two-way and three-way configurations, the 0.500-in. valve offers...

Blending bed technology.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... A new brochure presents independent test results for this firm's new SuperBlend 2-Pac blended bed technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The patented blended bed technology mixes two sizes of high performance packing and achieves an...

Flow Meter for oil/gas service.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... This V-Cone Flow Meter is certified by Petroleum Development Oman for oil/gas service. Especially useful for oil/gas well or platform production, delivery and refining applications, it has a track record for precision flow measurement...

Differential Pressure Transmitter.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Intrinsically safe Series 608 Differential Pressure Transmitter monitors very low differential pressures. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Series 608 is an FM approved, intrinsically-safe transmitter that provides an accurate solution when...

Dual-paddle mixers.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... EZR 21 S Mixer is easy to handle, even while mixing the most demanding of materials. This new dual-paddle mixer is quick and efficient when mixing heavy products such as mortar, flooring compounds, epoxies, fiber-filled cements, ceramics,...

RF modems deploy in hazardous locations.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Class I, Div. 2-certified wireles radio modems are compliant for safe use in hazardous locations where flammable vapors are present. Certification encompasses refinery, pipeline, and chemical plant environments where acetylene, hydrogen,...

Glow-in-dark slip prevention.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... HiGlo-Traction photoluminescent covers prevent slip and/or fall accidents in wet, slippery, oily, dusty refinery areas. And they glow in the dark--producing lighted egress for workers to find critical escape routes when needed. The covers...

Cleaner / degreaser is all-purpose.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Oil Eater cleaner / degreaser is a new, all-purpose, highly concentrated, alkaline based cleaner designed to emulsify and disperse oil, grease, soil and grime on oil drilling equipment. The formula of non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers,...

Digital display for flow meters.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... New DM10 Digital Display acts as a remote digital display of flow rate or temperature readings from this company's ST and GF Series thermal-dispersion mass flow meters. These instruments can be used with blind flow transmitters as their...

Progressing cavity solution.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... R&M Tri-Phaze System is this patented progressing cavity solution for multiphase pumping applications in the oil and gas industry. "The low total cost of ownership and superior pumping efficiency have turned marginal wells profitable again in...

Flat-panel, touch-screen computer.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Engineers and scientists can now use this company's new flat-panel touch-screen, touch-panel computer and panel PC human machine interfaces (HMIs) with the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment to develop user interfaces. According...

PID controllers.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Microprocessor-based AccuCon 7600 1/4 DIN PID controllers control process temperatures (heating/cooling). They may also be used to control pressure, flow rate, chemical composition, force, speed, or a number of other variables. With...

Temperature recording label.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... New Wahl Breaker WB140 temperature recording label is designed to warn of possible component failure or overheat of circuit breakers, motors or electrical equipment due to overheat conditions. Wahl Breaker provides a visual indication of...

PED compliance services available.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... A complete and comprehensive suite of Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) services are offered by this fully appointed Notified Body & Inspection Body. PED requires CE marking to show that equipment has met the minimum safety levels...

Gas flow.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... The AGA9-compliant Sentinel ultrasonic flowmeter brings you a new approach to custody transfer of natural gas. Designed specifically for transmission and distribution, pipeline balancing and compressor station metering, the Panametrics Sentinel...

Cryogenic liquid flow.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Panametrics Bundle Waveguide Technology[TM] (BWT) transducers open up new applications for flow measurement in cryogenic LNG, low-density gases and high-temperature viscous liquids. Buffer assemblies with waveguide bundles concentrate more...

Pressure.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... For all your pressure requirements, Druck pressure products fit the bill. The 4-20mA Hart[R] RTX 1000H pressure transmitter offers [+ or -]0.075% accuracy and 100:1 rangeability with 0.3 to 20,000 psi for the widest range of gauge and absolute...

Moisture.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Our full range of General Eastern and Panametrics hygrometers gives you solutions for applications where moisture measurements are critical. Superior sensor technology in the loop-powered DewPro[R] series of dew point transmitters delivers...

Test and calibration.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... From primary standards to hand-helds. GE provides calibration solutions for your instrument shop and plant floor. Our newest calibrator, the Druck DPI 880, delivers high accuracy measurement of electrical, temperature, pressure and flow from a...

Air velocity transducers offered.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... FMA-900 air velocity transducers use both a velocity and a temperature sensor to measure in standard feet / minute. Both sensors are rugged glass-coated platinum resistance detectors. The circuit heats the velocity sensor to a constant...

Multi-applicable flue gas analyzers.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... You can check combustion efficiency, burners and control performance, stack temperature, detect air infiltration, and oxygen, CO, CO2, SO2, or NOx with Model 5000 portable flue gas analyzers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The instruments...

Double Eccentric Ball Valves developed.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... A new group of Double Eccentric 'C' Ball Valves has been developed for heavy petrochemical, PTA plant, and slurry applications. They comprise metal-to-metal tungsten carbide coat. Graphic seats are also available. Models function in a...

Pipeline, vessel quick-open closure.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Yale Figure 500 and 500R closures are quick-opening designs for most pipeline and vessel applications. Rugged construction and inherent safety features are offered on the 2 to 14-in. Figure 500. Figure 500R comes in 16-in. sizes and larger....

Magnetostrictive level sensors.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... Level monitoring in a variety of liquids and tank designs is yours with Series 7330 Pro-Stik II continuous level sensors. Stainless steel, flexible PVDF, and sanitary versions comprise field-proven magnetostrictive sensing technology and...

Stainless Temperature Loggers.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... U12 Stainless Temp Loggers comprise an internal glass bead thermistor for highly stable readings. Models also offer a direct USB interface for high-speed data offloading, 43K measurement capacity, plus 2,200-psi rating for autoclave and...

UPS systems serve 208 through 690-V applications.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... New 750-kW and 1000-kW PureWave UPS systems are on the market for 208 through 690-volt applications. Installed to protect power-critical petrochemical processes, the systems are announced to deliver "high power ratings, high efficiency,...

Air pollution control dust, fume, odor, aerosol arrester.(Products and services)
December 1, 2005... London Falls Air Pollution Control Arresters are for petroleum, chemical, welding, wastewater, and power plant dust, fumes, odor, aerosol, and grease removal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The multi-application systems have no motors or other...

Grooved piping system products, accessories data.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Gruvlok grooved piping system products and accessories are presented in this new catalog. It covers grooved-end and plain-end products, butterfly and check valves, pump protection components, pipe preparation tools, installation and...

Thermal mass flow switches data.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Model 600-9FS thermal mass flow switches are described for liquid and gas applications in a new, free bulletin. It declares the instruments to provide true mass flow switch in an unobstructed straight through flow path. Technology used in...

Severe Service Control Valves.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Straight-thru-design DFT Severe Service Control Valves are presented as "the problem solver" in this free 16-page brochure. HI-100 is illustrated and described to feature in-line through ported, venturi flow shape. It comes in 1/4 to 6-in....

API 618 reciprocating gas compressors.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... A free brochure describes and illustrates this company's specialization in the design and manufacture of onshore and offshore API 618 reciprocating gas compressors as complete packages incorporating prime mover, gas processing plant,...

Safety valves.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Six series of safety valves are shown and described in this six-page brochure, yours free. API Series 526 is for oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, and chemicals. It's offered in 1 through 8-in. sizes, orifice D through T in WCB,...

Three new transmitters unveiled.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Three pressure transmitters with FOUNDATION Fieldbus capability have been introduced. FFX2242 is a thread-mounted pressure and temperature model for hazardous and nonhazardous-location processing applications. FFX2281 rugged...

Hazardous gas detection, monitoring.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Gas detection and monitoring equipment and services are this company's specialty. Toxic, combustible, carbon dioxide, and oxygen detection and monitoring are offered along with a full complement of services. The products and services...

Process Analyzers literature.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... OMNIChem Series Process Analyzers are illustrated and described in this free four-page brochure. They are designed to serve a number of applications including petrochemical (refinery caustic, sulfide / mercaptides, hydrogen sulfide) and...

2nd Gen Guided Wave Radar Transmitters out.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Second Generation Eclipse Model 705 Guided Wave Radar Transmitters are now on the market. Engineered with new and advanced design, the instruments accommodate challenging level measurement applications in oil and gas, chemical, power, or...

Device for wireless Valve Condition Monitoring.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... VCM wireless Valve Condition Monitoring devices are presented in this free brochure to "help with intelligent real-time maintenance and monitoring of quarter-turn and linear valve applications." They utilize a 900-MHz Mesh network to...

Calibration standards, systems, packages, software, services pamphlet.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Calibration solutions are offered by this company for temperature, pressure, signal (electrical/electronic) according to its free pamphlet. Standards, systems, packages, software, and services are presented and illustrated in its 16 pages....

Digital pressure transducers.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Heise DXD digital pressure transducers are now available with LabVIEW driver and powerful new LabVIEW-based utility software to let you address, configure, and monitor one or more DXDs. They come in vacuum through 7,500-psi ranges with [+...

Bridge for analog modem devices.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Remote, intelligent, transparent bridge between analog modem devices is delivered by The MeterPod. The data acquisition device serves industrial utility meters and environmental/security monitoring equipment as well as a variety of digital...

Pressure, temperature, flow instrumentation.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... This free 50-page catalog describes, illustrates, and specifies instrumentation for pressure, temperature, and flow measuring. More than 40 specific instruments are presented in chapters on pressure gauges, temperature gauges, temperature...

Wireless monitoring systems accomplish local and remote equipment and process monitoring.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Temperature, current draw, pressure, flow, and other important equipment health and industrial process parameters are watched by wireless industrial monitoring systems. Both local and remote equipment and process monitoring are...

Gas sample liquid, particulate removed by series.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... The Supreme 100 Series gas sampler removes liquid and particulate from gas samples. It utilizes proven Genie Membrane Technology to provide equipment with a safety-net against liquid damage. Additionally, a Liquid Block option offers a...

Butterfly valves literature offered.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Central-Line Butterfly Valves are the subject of this free brochure. Its 30 pages describe and illustrate nylon coating disc for environmental protection and anticorrosion. Chlorinated polyether coating and PTFE coating are also available....

Intelligent, explosionproof pressure transmitters data.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... CDS series pressure transmitters are presented in this free datasheet as metal capacitive intelligent designs. The explosionproof instruments are shown and described as precise, compact, light weight, vibrationproof, easily adjusted, stable,...

0.5-ppb moisture detected.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... TRACER 2 trace moisture analyzer detects 0.05-ppb at improved response speed. Its usable in a stationary analytical rack or a portable cart. The recently introduced instrument draws upon Faraday's Law to measure moisture through...

Flame detection instruments, systems literature.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... Flame detection and monitoring products are described and illustrated in this free 40-page catalog. Included are furnace safety supervising system, furnace flame monitor, visible-light flame detector, ultraviolet flame detector, as well as...

Metal Seat Ball Valves.(ISA 2005 followup)
December 1, 2005... JBFM Floating Type Metal Seat Ball Valves for abrasive fluid and high-temperature oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical applications are shown and described in this free brochure. The severe-condition-applicable valves' highly precise...

Data collector / vibration analyzer.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... VIBXPERT is this lightweight, 2-channel, FFT data collector / vibration analyzer for monitoring and diagnosis of machine conditions. As a data collector, VIBXPERT records all forms of machine vibrations, bearing conditions, process data and...

Heat transfer fluids offer more efficient heat transfer.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... This company's line of CALFLO heat transfer fluids is cited to offer more efficient heat transfer, better thermal stability, and longer fluid life. The fluids are non-toxic, non-hazardous, and odorless. CALFLO HTF is a high temperature heat...

"All-in-one" pressure measurement solution.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Ashcroft multi-function instrument assembly is a value-added solution that saves you time, money, and space. It is especially useful for wastewater and filtration applications, supporting pipe installations from 1 to 24 in. in diameter. ...

Flowmeter is accurate.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Vortex VFM 5095 Flowmeter is on the market for the accurate and reliable measurement of gases, streams, and liquids. It operates on the Karman Vortex shedding street principle, measuring the volumetric flow rate of pipeline fluids. ...

Process gas chromatograph.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Model 700 Process Gas Chromatograph has new enhancements--expanding its application capabilities. The rugged, field-mountable process gas chromatograph's enhancements include: Micro-Flame Ionization Detector ([micro]FID), detector...

Angle seat fluid control valves.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Buschjost series angle seat fluid control valves are for use in applications that deploy both neutral gases and liquids. The 2/2 way valves feature the ability to operate with contaminated flow fluids and offer the benefit of an optical...

Tank gauging management system.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... The 3500 Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) Management System provides real time product status with level accuracy to 0.04 in. (1mm) and corrected volume of 0.05%. Applications for the ATG system include process plants, chemical production plants,...

Joint sealant is strong, reliable.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... GORE-TEX joint sealant is now 50% stronger, making it more creep-resistant and increasing seal reliability to a level never before achieved in the product--declares the manufacturer. Customized on site, GORE-TEX joint sealant is cited to...

Pressure and differential switches withstand corrosive environments.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... This company's all TFE wetted-area 2PS Series pressure and differential switches are capable of handling most corrosive processes. Applications include process control, monitor flow, maintaining pressure, and maintaining levels of most...

Solids handling, self-priming centrifugal pump is more efficient, powerful.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... The new Ultra V solids handling, self-priming centrifugal pump "offers performance levels never before achieved by self-priming pumps of this type" declares the manufacturer. The Ultra V has higher pressure, higher flow, greater efficiency and...

Flow and pressure solutions.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... This brochures 12 free pages illustrate and describe one company's measurement and control solutions: mass flow meters and mass flow controllers, portable meters, dual valve digital pressure controllers, software, accessories/customization, and...

Concrete floor resurfacers for harsh environments.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Mortarthane SL and Mortarthane HF concrete floor resurfacers are designed to protect concrete floors in harsh environments that require frequent high temperature washing or steam cleaning. The resurfacers are also for areas subject to constant...

Strainers, fluid control devices.(Chem Show followup)
December 1, 2005... Strainers and fluid control devices are the subject of this free, eight-page brochure. Among benefits: custom fabricated products, 24-hour shipment of in-stock products, warehouse stocked inventory, very good customer service, and easy...

Spray-out protection shields.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Spray Control flange spray shields are illustrated and described in this brochure to protect against dangerous spray-outs. They are presented as available for any size round, oval, or square flanges on covers, manholes, and...

Hazardous-area-applicable diaphragm pumps.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Series 500 "dia-PUMPs" are showcased in this 12-page brochure. It describes, specifies, and illustrates how models now come with explosionproof motors and NEMA 7 stroke positioners for hazardous environment function. How "dia-PUMP"...

3-year H2S, CO gas detection.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... GasAlertClip3 Extreme gas detectors are declared in this free brochure to deliver 3 years of no-maintenance hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide detection. Illustrated and described to offer rugged integrity and simple operation, the 3-year...

Differential pressure switches.(Literature)
December 1, 2005... Certified indicating differential pressure switches are presented in a free brochure for explosionproof and hazardous locations. The instruments sense differential pressure by the movement of an elastomer diaphragm, or precision ground...