Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from February 2004

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from February 2004

Technology, system remove nitrogen from natural gas.(Refining, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... MOLECULAR GATE SYSTEMS allow you to "treat and sell natural gas that would otherwise remain unrecovered in shut-in wells," it's announced. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In current applications the system provides pipeline specification...

ATEX-certified Handheld Enclosures.(Refining, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... BG SERIES HANDHELD ENCLOSURES have ATEX certification: Ex II 2 G / EEx e II for gas monitors, dataloggers, and calibration handsets. Three 180, 220, and 380-mm carbonloaded Polyamide sizes, come closed or open except for 380 which is only...

New two-stage rotary screw natural gas compressors.(Refining, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... NEW WELLMAKER II high-pressure two-stage rotary screw compressors are designed to more efficiently and economically deliver higher volumes of natural gas production than comparable reciprocating models within the same operating range. Its...

Refinery oil-in-water Analyzers.(Refining, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... INFRACAL TOG/TPH (total oil and grease; total petroleum hydrocarbon) Analyzers offer easy, on-site infrared analysis in refineries or on offshore platforms--typically in 15 min including extraction. These less-than-5-Ib no-moving-parts...

Huge Plate-and-Shell Heat Exchanger.(Refining, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... THE 1.4-m plate-diameter PSHE 14 Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger completes this manufacturer's range of 20, 30, 50, and 90-cm plus 1.4-m plate diameters. PSHE 14 offers a 1,800 [m.sup.2] per unit heat transfer area. On the plate side, flow can be...

Pressure regulators.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... SWAGELOK PRESSURE regulators offer versatility, performance, and flexibility for process and analytical instrumentation applications. Each regulator model offers various capabilities for different regulating applications. Among the many...

Multi-sensor chemical monitor.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... ENHANCEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE to the MultiRAE Plus monitor. It combines a Photolonization Detector (PID) for toxic volatile organic compounds with the "standard" four gases ([O.sub.2], LEL, and two toxic gas sensors) in one compact monitor. ...

Bench-top alloy analyzer.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... NEW MIDEX "M" bench-top alloy analyzer offers optimized excitation system and motor driven xyz table. The analyzer provides factory pre-calibrated "out of the box" analysis of wear particles in oil for all relevant elements from Na to U. ...

Air and gas flowmeters.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... THIS FIRM'S expanded Series 2000 line of air and gas flowmeters is available in three basic models that cover a wide range of flow rates--from 5 to 100 SCFM. The flowmeters are precision machined from solid blocks of aluminum or stainless steel...

Multi-Bag Filters.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... MAXILINE MULTI-BAG FILTER vessels, for high flow rate filtration systems, can handle flow rates from 230 to 4,500 gpm and filtration down to 1 micron particle size. Filtration system operators can choose from standard filter vessels with 3...

Flow Alert single sensor controller.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... THIS COMPANY'S FLOW ALERT single sensor controller calls attention to alarm conditions. For operator alert to low flow conditions, the Flow Alert offers a very good solution to this problem. It's especially useful in applications where a visual...

NOx analyzers introduced.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... THE CLD 800 SERIES NOx analyzer is completely modular in design, allowing each product to be individually adapted to suit your application. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You define your measurement task, and this company will find a...

Heat exchanger repair.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services Report)
February 1, 2004... THE PATENTED CTI Shield/Seal is a thin-walled metal tube insert made of highly durable alloys--from copper alloys to stainless steel to corrosion resistant nickel-based alloys. The Shield/Seal, besides repairing tube-end erosion/corrosion,...

Proximity products: probes, cables, drivers, transmitters, signal conditioners.(Processing Products & Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... PROXIMITY Transducer Systems are interchangeable with Bently Nevada Series 3300, 7200, 3000, and RAM probes, cables, and drivers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Proximity products offer such features as ProxMatch (color coded systems and...

Cryogenic Transport Delivery.(Processing Products & Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... T675 CRYOGENIC TRANSPORT DELIVERY SYSTEM is introduced to comprise its manufacturer's flow totalizer. It measures liquid via dual microprocessors for real-time calculations with graphics on a backlit 3x5-in. viewing screen for enhanced viewing...

Anti-seize protects against galling, seizure, heat weld.(Processing Products & Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... KOPR-KOTE Premium Copper Anti-seize is a heavy-duty formulation that delivers protection against galling, seizure, and heat welding in a wide variety of fastening applications including petrochemical operations. Offered to function over...

Hazardous area smoke detector is explosionproof.(Processing Products & Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... FIRERAY EX SMOKE DETECTORS are explosionproof for protection of hazardous areas. They comprise an infrared transmitter and receiver, both ATEX-certified for hazardous area use. This smoke detector is designed for large enclosures...

Spill Prevention Management System introduced.(Processing Products & Services Special Report)
February 1, 2004... GUARDDOG SPILL PREVENTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is announced to protect fuelloading facilities from spills, theft, and potential leaks. GuardDog is declared "fully compliant with API's Recommended Practice (RP) 1004 that calls for an...

Bolting products brochure.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... THIS MODERN BOLTING brochure's eight free pages present bolting products. Included in the literature: the DISC washer, which eliminates side load, gets know bearing face friction, stops bolt turning, and provides stretch-to-load; the...

Liquid level sensors are accurate.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... MAGNETOSTRICTIVE MTS LEVEL PLUS liquid level sensors are the subject of this 12-page brochure. Magnetostriction is an accurate and repeatable measurement technology. When the waveguide within the sensing element is stimulated by a current...

Pipe size reference chart.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... THIS COMPANY'S SINGLE-PAGE PIPE CHART gives pipe size dimensions for 1/8 through 24 in. in schedules 5 to 160. The chart includes size, wall thickness, and inside diameter. "It is useful for sizing the companies line of high pressure...

Remote monitoring & diagnostics.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... TO HELP MANUFACTURERS realize the value of remote monitoring and the steps needed to successfully implement a remote monitoring and diagnostics program, this company has developed a new white paper, Reaping the Rewards of a Remote Monitoring...

Ultrasonic Flowmeters catalog.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... ULTRASONIC FLOWMETERS is this new and free 20-page catalog featuring detailed specifications, accessories and options, and illustrations for each product. The firm's ultrasonic flowmeters accurately measure a wide range of flows--from...

Wireless area gas monitoring.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... A NEW & FREE BULLETIN is yours on Ultima RF Wireless Network System for area gas monitoring applications. It details features and benefits of the gas detection system which combines digital networking benefits of the Ultima PLUS System with...

Sulfur Monitors & Analyzers for Fuels and Oils brochure.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... INSTRUMENTS for monitoring and analyzing sulfur at every stage of the production process--are presented as a complete range in a new and free brochure. "Sulfur Monitors & Analyzers for Fuel and Oils" covers the latest developments in...

Flame protection products data.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... SIX FREE PAGES of diesel engine flame protection products data are yours in this illustrated brochure. Systems are presented for diesel engines operating in areas where explosive concentrations of gas, vapor, or dust may exist, or where...

New, free 312-page catalog: miniature Pneumatic Products.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... 12,000+ PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES are showcased in a new and free 312-page catalog. Highlights include fittings, tubing, mufflers, manifolds, valves, filters, and accessories in a complete range of sizes. A choice of pneumatic...

Safety Management System helps improve safeguarding practices.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... SAFETY MANAGER PKS SAFETY SYSTEM is available to "provide an enhanced level of safety assurance for plant operators." As the safety system foundation for Honeywell's Process Knowledge Solution suite, the system is applicable in hydrocarbon...

Turn-Key Applicated GC solutions.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... TURN-KEY APPLICATED GC solutions with virtually limitless options and high versatility comprise this free, eight-page brochure. The fully applicated, turn-key GC solutions span over 250 standard and customized applications. [ILLUSTRATION...

Ductile iron chain wheels control valves.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... HAMMER-BLOW CHAINWHEEL Units, subject of this free data sheet, operate valves in out-of-reach locations safely and easily. The Hammer-Blow is a complete unit, including sprocket rim, chain guide, and hammerblow mechanism. It can be...

Bolting Brochure.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... THIS BROCHURE presents one company's bolting products. Highlighted in the literature are: square drive hydraulic wrench, available in six models from 127 to 58,000 ft/lb of torque; low clearance hydraulic wrench, offered in six models from...

Filter Media protects gas turbines, compressors, generators.(Free Processing Literature & New Products Information)
February 1, 2004... FILTER MEDIA TECHNOLOGY--specially formulated to protect gas turbines, compressors, and generators--is the subject of this brochure's eight free pages. Media choices include purely synthetic or the company's blend of synthetic and natural...

Control system solutions.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... THIS BROCHURE'S six free pages present one firm's range of control systems to fit your rotating equipment application. The standard control systems offer you an economic advantage over fully customized systems based on the fact that they...

Alloy selector charts updated.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... TWO UPDATED, hardsurfacing alloy selector charts are now available from this company. The charts cover the firm's nickel-based alloys and are contained in two four-page technical data sheets--Tech-1J and PTA/HVOF Tech-1. The Tech-1J data...

Tube and pipe welding guide introduced.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... THIS FREE, 24-PAGE Guide To Orbital Welding is available for engineers and consultants overseeing the welding of tubes and pipes which involve the orbital welding process. The guide covers everything from the basics of the TIG welding...

Pipe wall chart cross-references sizes and schedules.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... MACHINE OPERATORS can determine the I.D. and wall thickness of a pipe from a schedule number and vice versa with this free MILLHOG Pipe Chart. The chart is a handy reference guide that lists nominal pipe size in fractions and decimals for...

Pressure and temperature measurement catalog.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... THE NEW CD-ROM Product Catalog 2004 presents a wide range of mechanical and electronic pressure and temperature measuring instruments as well as the extensive service backup provided by this company. The interactive check list assists the user...

Tube welding system for precision orbital welding.(Free Processing Literature)
February 1, 2004... NEW LITERATURE describes this firm's recently introduced tube welding system for precision orbital welding. The Tubemaster Model 514 has been redesigned from the ground up as a total digital system, it's reported. The new unit stores 100...

New device + relay system deliver motor protection, monitoring.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... MODEL RM-1000 remote monitoring device and MODEL 777-KW power monitor/motor protection relay are available as a motor monitoring and protection system. Integrating RM-1000 with any combination of up to sixteen Model 777 MotorSavers, 777-kw...

Portable electric hacksaws.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... FAST ON-SITE PIPE & STRUCTURAL STEEL CUTTING is accomplished with Model 5 1215 0070 portable electric hacksaws. For demanding cutting applications as well as pipe repair and demolition duties, this saw delivers 23/8-in. stroke and variable...

Current-To-Pressure Transducer.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... SERIES IP CURRENT-TO-PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS are newly released for control applications requiring high repeatability. These instruments convert a current input signal to a linearly proportional pneumatic output pressure. Series IP features...

Continuous hydrogenation unit for toll processing, custom synthesis.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... A 10-INCH-DIAMETER fixed-bed hydrogenation unit is designed for toll processing and custom synthesis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now available for contract manufacturing and operation at up to 2,000 psi, the complex and its reduction...

[H.sub.2]S, S[O.sub.2], CO, [O.sub.2] detectors.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... GASALERTCLIP EXTREME gas detectors offer maintenance-free protection from [H.sub.2]S, S[O.sub.2], CO, or [O.sub.2]. The water-resistant instruments comprise a built-in concussionproof boot for offshore, marine, and high-moisture-environment...

LVDT with in-line signal conditioner is available.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... LD610 LVDTs with in-line signal conditioner are available in stroke lengths from [+ or -]1.5 to [+ or -]250-mm ([+ or -]0.6 to [+ or -]10 in.). The linear variable displacement transducers feature a guided core with standard spring...

Vertical pump for confined closed, open tank spaces.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... ULTRA TECHNOLOGIES progressing cavity vertical pumps are engineered as compact and close-coupled for use in confined spaces. They are designed to be flange mounted to closed tanks or affixed to mounting beams above open tanks. With its...

NEMA 4/7 electric process heaters.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... INTEGRAHEAT IN NEMA 4/7 VERSION is announced as "the first industrial grade electric process heater that can be specified by model number." It complies with IFS-607A, the first industrial grade electric process heater specification. This...

Magnetostrictive Level Measuring.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... MAGNETOSTRICTIVE POSITION SENSING technology and intrinsic safety are incorporated into DM300 Series Level Measuring Systems. They also feature field-programmable zero and span, with no calibration. Available in rigid 316 stainless steel or...

Valve Repair Alliance formed for oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... FORMATION OF A VALVE REPAIR ALLIANCE to serve power, chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and oil and gas industries has been announced by Weatherford Gemoco Industrial Valve Products and Paradigm Services LP. The latter will provide its...

GC/MS System characterizes high concentrations of aromatics in gasoline.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... A NEW CHROMATOGRAPHY / MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC/MS) SYSTEM analyzes aromatics in gasoline. The inert gas GC/MS configuration uses an extended linearity ion source kit to simplify the standard ASTM D5769 method. It eliminates additional steps...

New flammable gas detectors designed to aid gas turbines.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... NEW Sensepoint flammable gas detectors with Sensepoint high temperature sensor help meet ATEX regulations in hazardous applications. They are certified for use in up to 150[degrees]C. and designed to enable gas turbine manufacturers to...

60, 66, 72-In. diameter resilient-seated butterfly valves.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... A NEW LINE OF SERIES 35/36 heavy-duty, larger-diameter, resilient seated butterfly valves is now on the market. The full-flanged 75 and 150-psi-rated models come in 60, 66, and 72-in. sizes. and feature minimum parts exposed to line media....

Mobile liquid/liquid separation for hazardous areas.(New Equipment, Products, Systems)
February 1, 2004... SKID-MOUNTED, MOBILE liquid / liquid separation units are now available for hazardous area applications. They are in accordance with xp rules (ATEX) and easy to operate, declares the manufacturer. Shown here is a diesel dewatering...

Pulse conditioner for tachometers, turbines.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... NEW MODEL JH10159 Pulse Amplifier provides compact, economical conditioning of mag-pickup pulses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 0.7-in. wide instrument includes two amplifiers, providing densities of almost three channels per inch....

Stainless steel process filter housings.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... THIS COMPANY'S stainless steel gas and liquid process filters protect equipment from sample impurities by removing solids and liquids from gases to 99.999% efficiency at 0.1 micron. Cited to provide protection at high pressure, the process...

New oil formulation improves turbine cleanliness, helps extend drain/service intervals.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... MOBIL SHC 800 SERIES OILS have been reformulated for industrial gas turbines. The new formulation improves turbine cleanliness, helps extend drain/service intervals, and provides enhanced protection for stationary gas turbines. The...

Pumps prevent diaphragm damage.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... D10/G10 Kel-Cell series pumps now feature the firm's patented Diaphragm Position Control (DPC) technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kel-Cell pumps can control the position of the diaphragm under a variety of adverse inlet conditions...

Rotary Impingement Cleaning systems for open-topped vessels.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... A NEW VERSION of this company's Gamajet 4 and Gamajet 5 Impingement Cleaning Machines is now available. Modified to provide a 180 degree spray pattern, the units can be easily positioned over the top of virtually any sized open-topped tank...

Pig Detector uses intrusive spring loaded piston.(Processing Equipment, Products, Systems, Services)
February 1, 2004... THE COMPLETELY NEW Mag-Tek Pig Detector operates using an intrusive spring loaded piston. The piston operation is bidirectional and is pressure balanced. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the sphere or pig passes through the pipeline, it...

Compact alarm annunciators.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... THE NEW AN-6100B SERIES of alarm annunciators from this firm offer a wide range of performance features and custom configurations. Compact and modular in design, they are designed specifically to meet the needs of the petroleum,...

Single-stage inline dispersers.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... ULTRA TURRAX UTL 2000 is this single-stage dispersing machine that offers the refining and petrochemical industry a high degree of flexibility and scalability--due to its modular design. A wide variety of generators, from coarse to...

Thread Locker and Pipe Sealant.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... NEW 500[degrees]F RESBOND 507TS Thread Locker and Pipe Sealant are cited by the manufacturer to offer a very good alternative to anaerobic sealants. Easy to use, the 507TS is non-corrosive and has very good adhesion to threads, studs,...

High Performance vortex flowmeter.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... EF77 HIGH-PERFORMANCE, intrinsically safe, vortex flowmeter incorporates a highly durable and patented capacitive sensor. The capacitive sensor generates accurate volumetric flow rate measurements of gases, liquids, saturated and...

Close-coupled pump saves space.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... THIS COMPANY is now offering a closed-coupled version of its Model 3196 ANSI process pump--the Model 3196 CC. It if for general industrial service where space is limited or the cost associated with a frame mounted pump would not be suitable....

Easy cable entry system.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... CABTITE IS THIS EASY ENTRY system for installing pre-manufactured wire and cable bundles and conduit into enclosures. For some equipment, splicing cables and cord sets void the manufacturer's warranty. With Cabtite, the panel builder is...

Biodegradable corrosion protection for pipe systems and tanks.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... CORTEC VpCl-609 bio-friendly formulation provides environmentally acceptable and biodegradable corrosion protection for the interior of HRSG and HVAC equipment, piping, and tanks. The product features 100% biodegradability and a "0"...

Temperature measurement and control handbook.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... BROWSE OMEGA'S Temperature Handbook, 5th Edition for their latest technology and new products in temperature measurement and control. Included in the handbook are: thermocouples, RTD's thermistors, infrared, embedded Internet controllers,...

Valve Monitoring Systems.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... ASCO Valve offers a new line of highly visible, 360[degrees] Valve Monitoring Systems that give you the confidence and control to monitor a range of linear and rotary actuators, by providing the whole picture, every step of the way. The...

Reusable or disposable gas monitors.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... REUSABLE ToxiRAE II and disposable BadgeRAE gas monitors are available from RAE Systems. The ToxiRAE II, which displays gas concentration, features field replaceable battery and sensor that typically last two years. Among other features:...

Long lasting [H.sub.2]S scavenger is reliable and predictable.(Petroleum Processing Developments)
February 1, 2004... THE 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 come...