Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from January 2006

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from January 2006

Hand tool safety program on English, Spanish DVD.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... Wright Tool's Hand Tool Safety Program is now available on DVD, in both English and Spanish. It promotes employee training with tool safety guidelines and the inspection of the companies' hand tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This DVD...

3-year-maintenance-free H2S, CO detectors offered.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... A new 3-year maintenance-free GasAlertClip Extreme3 gas detector for hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide is now on the market. The instruments are engineered to deliver three years of continuous protection with zero maintenance since they...

New infrared replaceable sensor added to multi-gas portable detectors.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... Impact portable multi-gas detectors now benefit from a new Infra Red replaceable sensors for added gas sensing capabilities. The instrument employs a replaceable cartridge concept to house the IR sensor alongside three other toxic and...

Fire detectors sense smoke in large, hazardous oil industry areas.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... Protection against smoke in large hazardous rig, refinery, or petrochemical plant areas--is delivered by Fireray 2000 Eexd explosionproof beam detectors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They're designed to accompany optical flame detectors for...

Single gas monitor very useful for plant shutdowns and turnarounds.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... GasBadge Plus is this economical single gas monitor for short-term personal gas monitoring needs and special projects such as plant turnarounds and shutdowns. It provides low-cost, personal protection from dangerous levels of carbon monoxide,...

Web-based Leak Detection and Repair compliance management solution.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... eCompliance solution, this firm's web-based Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) compliance management solution, is for facilities required to comply with LDAR regulations under the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery act. ...

Electronic and pneumatic load wrenches.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... The truWrench series of electronic and pneumatic load wrenches have been specifically designed to operate with the truload fastening system, removing the need to use torque-tightening equipment. The bolt load needed to correctly tighten the...

Non-fragmenting rupture disc extends maintenance cycles.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... Opti-Gard is an advanced, reverse acting, non-fragmenting rupture disc suitable for all applications--including safety relief valve protection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Opti-Gard disc design has been tested to over 100,000 pressure...

Intake Air Shutoff Valves.(Safety special report)
January 1, 2006... The SPEEDTRAP Intake Air Shutoff Valves are designed to be installed in the air intake piping on virtually any diesel engine to shut down a runaway diesel by choking off engine intake air. It is able to be used as a "stand alone" or in a...

Toxic Gas Detector.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... TS4000 Toxic Gas Detector--for protection against a wide range of hazardous industrial gases, as well as oxygen deficiency--has received ATEX Approval for use in potentially explosive environments classified as EEx d mb IIC. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fieldbus System.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... New ROUTE-MASTER Series 100 (RM100) Fieldbus System "outpowers FISCO with intrinsically safe isolated power supply," it's reported. A robust 350mA per segment means more power for more devices at greater distances for DCS installations in...

Explosion-proof solenoid coil.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This company has patented a new explosion-proof solenoid coil--for use with its range of Lucifer valves. The device meets ATEX standards (EEx dm IIC T4, T5 and T6) and combines a small size with a low operating current, yet matches the...

VOC removal system.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This company designs, engineers and fabricates Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) removal systems. The purpose of the system is to remove VOC emissions. VOCs are produced from a variety of industrial processes such as refineries,...

Mist collectors, air scrubbers, and dry dust collectors.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... A complete line of mist, dust, and fume control equipment--including mist collectors, air scrubbers, and dry dust collectors--is available from this company. They also offer industrial wastewater clarifiers for oil/water separation, solid...

Multi-gas monitor.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Innova-ST multi-gas monitor is for pre-testing confined spaces in refineries, wastewater treatment plants, fire departments, utilities and many other applications. The INNOVA SERIES multi-gas monitors are designed to protect workers from...

Portable H2S analyzer.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... The Detcon Model P-1000-H2S portable gas analyzer provides accurate measurement of hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in natural gas wells, natural gas pipelines and in the outlet from natural gas treating plants. The portable battery...

Diesel engine protection.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Protecting diesel engines in hazardous areas is the subject of this brochure's 16 free pages. Covered in the literature are engine control systems, shutdown valves, alternators, and spark arrestors. The type "D" Series valves provide...

Pressure relief product catalog.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This free, 84-page catalog provides in-depth information on a line of pressure relief devices. Detailed descriptions and technical specifications are provided for rupture disks, rupture disk holders, sanitary products, rupture panels,...

Static electricity control in hazardous areas.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... A new 24-page tech-data and applications bulletin provides a wide range of information on controlling static electricity in hazardous areas. Information sections include a general introduction to the hazards and methods of control, 14...

Machine, Process Safeguarding.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This 850+ page 2006-2007 Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding features nearly 20 new products across a broad spectrum of safety technologies--including safety laser scanners, perimeter access guards, safety light curtains,...

Gas sensor transmitters offered.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... GDS-49 Sensor Transmitter accepts toxic or oxygen electrochemical sensor modules. It functions in a two-wire 4-20mA "sink" mode to transmit gas values thousands of feet to an appropriate receiver device. By enclosing its plug-in sensor...

CNG/LPG safety shutoff valves.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Oil, gas, and petrochemical applications are also served by new compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas safety shutoff valves. CNG/LPG designs are two-way, normally closed solenoid valves. They're available integrated with a...

Torque guns aid bolting safety.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... RAD torque gun torque multipliers are air and electric-powered gear reduction designs. They apply very high bolt load with practically no operator effort. RAD's ultra-compact patented planetary gear reduction systems produce high...

Cable glands approved for hazards.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... New Series 8160 brass metric cable glands are approved for Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas as well as Zone 21 and 22 areas subject to dust explosion risks. They meet IP 66 and IP 68 tightness requirements and ATEX Directive 94/9/EC safety...

VOC destroyed, energy costs cut.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers increase volatile organic compounds destruction efficiency and reduce energy costs. These systems are especially applicable if your air pollution control systems are more than 8 to 10 years old, and need...

Analyzers deliver "direct" C[O.sub.2] measurement.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... GreenLine 8000 Portable Gas Analyzers provide "direct" C[O.sub.2] measurement. Built with the same characteristics as CEM systems, they are declared "ideal temporary replacements when CEM systems are nonoperational or being repaired." They...

ATEX-certified wireless multigas monitors.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... AreaRAE Responder and RAELink 2-E are multi-gas wireless monitoring systems and wireless gateway--now ATEX certified for use in European applications. Both are designed to aid fire brigades dealing with chemicals plus, plant "hot work...

Kits on-site identify unknown chemicals.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Portable HazMat Kits deliver immediate unknown chemicals identification. Over 88 gases, vapors, and liquids can be identified with these kits, reportedly over 500% more contaminants, many with lower detection limits, than other instruments...

Portable checkpoint, access gate.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... The Temporary Roadblock Apparatus Pack (TRAP) is designed to multi-task as a portable checkpoint, access gate, roadblock, detour, high security parking, and perimeter control device for drill site security, equipment protection, corporate...

Fuel-related environmental compliance operations management.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This company's Fuel Management System FMS' Environmental Compliance Module provides fuel suppliers, distributors and buyers a complete platform to manage fuel-related environmental compliance operations. The module offers comprehensive...

Inert tubing for environmental applications.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Precision Fluoropolymer Tubing--a full line of fluoropolymer tubing products extruded from TexFluor PTFE, FEP, PFA, or MFA--is available for environmental applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Featuring a low coefficient of friction and...

Intrinsically safe sounders, beacons.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... An intrinsically safe sounder, beacon, and sounder-beacon combination unit are specifically designed for use in hazardous area applications. All three products are also very useful in other fire and industrial applications. [ILLUSTRATION...

General purpose industrial gloves.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... KLEENGUARD * Purple Nitrile * Foam Coated Gloves provide a high level of wet and dry grip, making them especially useful for industrial applications where tactile sensitivity is required. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlike work gloves made...

Non-spark hand tools.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... This company supplies energy industry and hazardous area specialties with non-spark hand tools for the pending ATEX directive on safe working practices in explosive areas. The firm holds UK distribution rights to Carltsoe non-spark tools,...

Arc Flash Safety System.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... To jointly address NFPA compliance and protect workers against the dangers of arc flash explosions, this company introduces the Arc Flash Safety System. Composed of new INTERSAFE Data Interface Ports, window kits, folding shelves, the...

Process safety system provides high levels of availability.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... An independent study sponsored by this company concludes that the SIMATIC S7-F/FH safety system provides higher levels of availability than traditional safety architectures. The SIMATIC S7-F/FH system is the SIL 3 certified process safety...

Ultrasonic leak detector.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... New and intrinsically safe GDU omni-directional airborne gas leak detector responds to pressurized gas leaks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It instantly detects leaks operating over a wide dB range by "hearing" the sound generated by escaping...

Explosion-proof safety gate switch.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Stop TX is this ATEX Certified explosion-proof safety gate switch--designed to control access to machinery and process lines operating in potentially explosive environments. It is also ingress protected to IP67. Suitable for use in Zone 1...

New power turbine module developed for oil, gas generator.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... A new two-stage, high-speed power turbine module has been developed to be coupled with the enhanced LM2500+G4 gas generator. The new oil and gas PGT25+G4 package is specifically designed for large pipelines and onshore/offshore production...

High-temp thermocouple probes.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Super OMEGACLAD XL Thermocouple Probes are on the market for high-temperature measurements. They provide very low drift at high temperatures compared to conventional lconel and stainless steel sheathed types. These probes are available...

Microprocessor-based proximity probe transmitters unveiled.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Microprocessor-based Trendsetter TXA and TXR proximity probe transmitters are announced for machinery vibration monitoring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two-wire loop-powered designs combine an eddy current probe drive and signal...

Two-in-one holiday detectors.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... A simple attachment allows quick conversion of Models 780 and 790 SPY holiday detectors from pipeline inspection designs, to general tools. The handheld wand attachment lets you inspect crevices and irregular shapes (valves, traps, tank...

Alarm module aids data loggers.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Series DL-A Logger Alarm Modules work in tandem with their maker's DL Data Loggers to provide visual and audible indication an alarm threshold has been triggered. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The module remains in alarm state until its reset...

Automation system for rotary on-off valves.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... CINTAC Advanced Automation System is announced to simplify automating rotary on-off valves, and reduce costs. It merges Jamesbury actuator expertise with StoneL advanced communication and control system technology. CINTAC eliminates...

PD flow meters for chemical dispensing.(Special report)
January 1, 2006... Chemical dispensing of acid and caustic-based fluids is accomplished with new JVK positive displacement flow meters. With Kynar bodies, Teflon gears, and ceramic shafts, the series offers outstanding chemical resistance. JVKs are also...

Patented progressing cavity systems for multiphase pumping.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... R&M Tri-Phaze Systems are patented progressing cavity designs for multiphase oil and gas pumping. Their manufacturer declares "the low total cost of ownership and superior pumping efficiency have turned marginal wells profitable again in...

New field portable videoscopes aid inspection.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... DZ Lite portable videoscopes are on the market to accomplish small-diameter inspections. The completely battery-operated instruments combine with their maker's ForeEyes 2020 portable video inspection and recording device. They enable...

XRF analyzers with helium purging developed.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Newly introduced X-Ray Fluorescence NITON analyzers are equipped with a helium purging mechanism for direct analysis of "light elements." They help deliver nondestructive testing in industrial alloy inspection. The new system is cited to...

New division offers industrial/engineering oil and gas services.(Product and services)
January 1, 2006... High-end hardware design and engineering capabilities for offshore oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation are now available from a newly announced Industrial/Engineering Services division. Since 1998 this firm has supported...

Candle filters improve visual plume removal.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... For pollution control and submicron mist recovery--candle filters (fiber beds) remove 100% of 1-micron and larger liquid particulate and 98% of particulate smaller than 1 micron. The Begg Cousland candle filters comprise proprietary...

Viscometers, rheometers, texture analyzers.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... This new 2006, full-color, 88-page catalog features a complete line of viscometers/rheometers and texture analyzers. The R/S Plus Rheometer, with higher resolution position encoder, provides improved yield stress and creep measurement...

Signal conditioners guide introduced.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... A new product selection guide--Action Instruments... setting the standard--features in-depth information dedicated to the company's line of signal conditioners. The introduction explains what the products do: isolation, signal conversion,...

Noncontact temperature measurement for process control & monitoring applications.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... Noncontact temperature measurement sensors for process control and monitoring applications are illustrated and described in this brochure's eight free pages. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Infrared thermometry measures the energy that is...

Chromatography Columns and Consumables.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... Newly introduced, 300+ page 2006-2007 Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog consolidates the full breadth of this firm's chromatography consumables into a single collection spanning across SPE, HPLC, and GC. Included is the...

Intelligent clustered storage system.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... Isilon IQ clustered storage system, subject of this free brochure, are built from the ground up for data-intensive businesses and high performance computing environments. The Isilon IQ products, intelligent network storage systems designed...

Precision dispensers & metering pumps.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... This new 2006, 36-page catalog covers precision dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process, and OEM applications. The full color catalog includes enhanced pump head information and a new intuitive product page layout that...

Electric Stroke Control.(Literature)
January 1, 2006... Neptune Electric Stroke Control, subject of this free brochure, allows the capacity of any of this company's Series 500, Series 600, or Series 6000 "dia-PUMP" to be automatically controlled in response to a standard 4-20 mADC process signal....

Threadlockers, pipe sealant offered.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Fastening, assembly, and piping applications are readily accommodated with JET-LOCK thread-lockers and PTFE pipe sealants. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These specialty compounds are formulated to ensure thread and pipe connections in widely...

Direct marking systems for oilfield, downhole components.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Flexible Multi 4 direct part marking systems for oilfield and downhole components are available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They incorporate a "low-stress" stylus geometry to allow permanent marking of critical components. All parts sizes...

Heavy duty couplings for process pumps.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... New MAK685 magnetic couplings have been launched. Together with NMB heavy duty couplings--they offer high pressure performance on API 685-compliant process pumps for refining and chemical operations. MAK685 offers up to 90 kW power output...

Single, dual input digital thermometers.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... HH1A and HH12A digital thermometers are single or dual input designs covering -58[degrees] to +1,999[degrees]F. (-50[degrees] to +1,300[degrees]C.). With 3 1/2-digit LCD display, these multi-featured instruments are compatible with any...

Explosionproof differential pressure indicating switches.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Models 220 / 240 explosionproof differential indicating switches are CSA, UL and ATEX certified. The compact, lightweight aluminum or 316/316L switches are weather resistant. They comprise 4 1/2-in. gauge front and overrange protection. ...

Stand-alone or networked DCS solution.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... This company has extended its low-cost Foxboro [A.sup.2] distributed control system (DCS) with a compact new controller product that combines control and I/O technology into an expandable baseplate or chassis. Like a PLC, this can be deployed...

Portable four-channel, real time sound and vibration analysis.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Newly introduced, hand-held Impaq is this 4-channel real time portable dynamic signal analyzer with 40 kHz BW on each channel. Impaq has Windows CE operating system and built-in fast DSP processor that is especially useful for modal, ODS,...

Turbine agitator offers high performance, low maintenance.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... The rugged and versatile HT Turbine Agitator is capable of handling virtually any process, declares the manufacturer. Its design results in high strength, low wear, quiet operation, and minimal maintenance. HT Agitators are especially...

Wellhead production choke valve.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... New DRAG Wellhead Production Choke Valve, a true severe service choke valve, features a combination of proven DRAG velocity control technology and high grades of tungsten carbide material to provide high trim life and precise process control....

Ultrasonic flowmeters exceed API standard.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... New ALTOSONIC V and ALTOSONIC III ultrasonic flowmeters exceed the API's newly published standard of "Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Ultrasonic Flowmeters Using Transit Time Technology." This API regulation standardizes the use of...

Static mixers offer complete mixing and flow division.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Kenics KM Series Static Mixers feature a patented helical mixing element which produces complete radial mixing and flow division for any combination of liquids, gases, or solids. The smooth element geometry results in efficient mixing of...

New pipeline, drilling-applicable viscosity sensor.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... ViSmart viscosity sensors are solid-state-designed to provide instantaneous sample and/or continuous, real-time in-process viscosity measurements. These 4-oz sensors may be used to monitor crude oil pipeline delivery or drilling mud/frac...

Pressure transmitters withstand corrosive, aggressive media.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... New KTU3000 pressure transmitters are designed for use with corrosive and aggressive liquids and gases. Their media wetted housing materials comprises high-chemical-resistant PPS plastic (polyphenylensulfide). KTU3000s can be...

Corrugated flexible metal hose.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Corrosion resistance plus flexibility are delivered by these 304L, 321, 316L stainless steel and other alloy metal hose. The assemblies are braided with stainless steel wire to increase pressure rating. Inner diameter sizes are from 1/4 to...

2006-07 drilling tools catalog.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... A variety of drilling tools and products are presented in this manufacturer's 2006-2007 catalog. Yours free, it highlights Flex-Grip power slips for 27 1/2-in. and larger rotaries, flush casing spiders for 30-in. to 4 1/2-in. casing sizes,...

Nitrogen generators.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Balston HFX Nitrogen Generation Systems deliver up to 99.5% pure, commercially sterile nitrogen at dewpoints to -58[degrees] F. from a compressed air supply. They comprise a 0.01-micron membrane filter to ensure nitrogen supply is...

Stainless pneumatic manifold.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... IMPACT 2000 stainless steel pneumatic manifold systems are designed to replace traditional panels and pipework. Based on international modular pneumatic actuator control technology, the system allows all pneumatic control circuit elements...

2, 3-way instrument ball valves available.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Hoke 7G-Series two-way and three-way instrumentation ball valves feature "unfailing housing construction" with metal seals and panel mounting as standard. Models deliver bidirectional flow throughout their entire operating range with a...

New stainless steel electrodes.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Two new gas-shielded, flux cored austenitic electrodes have been added to this manufacturer's line. SelectAlloy 308 is for welding austenitic stainless steels to themselves in flat and horizontal positions. The wire provides a smooth,...

Valves get blowoutproof stem.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Series 40 butterfly valves are now designed with a blowoutproof stem. The new stem puts the series in compliance with the latest API 609 code for high performance butterfly valves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Series 40 comes in both...

Systems protect pipelines from freezing.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... HotCat is a catalytic alternative to water baths for freeze-protecting gas pipelines and downstream regulators. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In addition to long-term freeze protection of natural gas lines, the systems are applicable to heat...

Remote oil spill, leak detection.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... Slick Sleuth oil spill detection sensors remotely detect oil spills or leaks in waterways, industrial spillways, sumps, retention ponds, etc. The noncontact optical sensors are engineered to autonomously detect the presence of oil...

Process pumps transfer thin, thick liquids.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... TopGear Pumps transfer both thin and thick liquids to provide smooth, uninterrupted production. Models offer capacities from 0.5 [m.sup.3]/h up to 125-[m.sup.3]/h at up to 20 bar. Three ranges are offered: L for low viscosity, high...

Cathodic protection anodes simply snap together.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... A line of easy-to-install linear anodes--the AT-Series--is on the market for corrosion protection of all types of storage tanks, buried pipelines, and other machinery. The AT-Series Linear Anodes consist of a copper-cored titanium flat...

Hot water pressure washers.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... A full line of application-specific all-electric pressure washers, steam cleaners, and combination units are available from this company for cleaning offshore rigs, FPSO units, and platforms. Models do not employ oil-fired or gas-fired...

ENIU for remote I/O, local expansion.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... PACSystems RX3i Ethernet Network Interface Unit is introduced for remote I/O and local expansion. The new ENIU makes is possible to use PACSystems RX3i and Series 90-30 I/O remotely on an Ethernet network. Once set up by configuration, data...

Three-gas combustion analyzers.(Products and services)
January 1, 2006... New testo 335 three-gas portable combustion analyzers are introduced. They test N[O.sub.x], Low N[O.sub.x], CO, [O.sub.2], and S[O.sub.2] with special features for engine tuning, maintenance, and combustion analysis. The new...