Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from January 2008

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from January 2008

Multi [H.sub.2]S, CO, [O.sub.2], combustibles detection delivered.
January 1, 2008... GasAlertMax XT multi-detectors deliver simultaneous monitoring and display of hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and combustible gases. They offer simplified remote sampling in confined areas with nonintrusive integration sampling pump...

Derrick/Rig Harnesses.
January 1, 2008... New Miller Derrick/Oil Rig Harnesses and accessories assure comfortable fall protection safety plus mobility with patented PivotLink rotary connection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Miller Fall Protection by Sperian Smithfield RI 02917...

SIL pressure transmitter.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... 2600T Safety Pressure Transmitters are SIL 2 and 3 compliant plus meet IEC 61508/ISA S84.01 for petrochemical, offshore, gas production, and refining. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 ABB Warminster PA 18974

Equipment gas, overheating detected with shutdown.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Gascheka explosion and fire prevention system provides real-time gas and overheating detection with automatic equipment shutdown when 20% LEL gas is registered. It protects nonrated equipment in presumably low risk explosion hazardous areas,...

Paint early-warns dangerous leaks.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... On-Guard acid alert paint is a reactive formulation that gives immediate, visual detection of dangerous spray-outs in process pipe flanges, valves, weld sites, or sample ports. It is a modified and patented alkyd acid indicating paint. ...

Hydrocarbon gas, flame detectors.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... SafEye 700 open-path gas detection systems integrate proven Xenon Flash technology for minimum false alarms, maximum availability, and 3-sec response time. They comprise advanced Xenon infrared transmitter (source) and infrared receiver...

Fire resistant CPVC Piping Systems offered.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Corzan Piping Systems deliver flame spread and smoke resistance superior to conventional nonmetallic designs, it's announced. The chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipe, sheet, duct, fittings, and valves offer 900[degrees]F flash-ignition,...

High-pressure Valve Leak Detection.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... SWANguard Valve Leak Detection Units are for high-pressure valves. Patented sensors are sensitive to ultrasonic emissions generated by high-pressure gas leaks. They are externally mounted on a valve body or flange. There they provide a signal...

New, improved condenser, vapor control technique now available.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... A patent pending condenser system using a new and improved vapor control technique, is now available. It refrigerates cargo vapors back to liquid on storage tanks, tank barges, ships, and railcars. With zero NOx, CO, or hazardous pollutants in...

Live fire extinguisher training simulator.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... I.T.S. Xtreme live fire extinguisher training simulators are announced as prop-enabled systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They challenge trainees with Class A (trashcan), Class B (stovetop), and Class C (motor) props. The stainless steel...

Communications, life safety, security systems brochure now offered free.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Oil, gas, and industrial communications, life safety, and security systems are presented in this new and free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Integrated safety, audio/visual signaling, security, and communications specialities are...

5-gas simultaneous measuring via transportable stand alone monitor.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... BM25 transportable stand alone multi-gas monitors deliver simultaneous measurement of up to five gases. They come with a large flashing beacon and 103-dB audible alarm for team protection or area surveillance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Weather caps, fuse holders, ladder signs aid operations, safety.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Three products from this manufacturer are offered to assist operations and keep them safe. Permanent weather caps have universal relief valve application. They are constructed to deliver outstanding weather-resistant characteristics for...

Inflation bladders for containment, flow control, pipe maintenance.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... FLOWPLUG interchangeable inflation bladders are made from a pliable, spark and chemical-resistant polymer material and fitted with a low-pressure preset vent valve to prevent over-inflation. The bladders host 2-in. quick connect aluminum...

Heavy refinery, petrochemical water treatment services offered.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Water treatment services: engineering plus chemicals are available for heavy refinery, petrochemical complex, and fertilizer plants. Offered to provide equipment reliability, systems treated are cooling, steam/boiler, waste treatment, and...

FM-certified Coriolis flow meters.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... FM and FMC (Canada) certification as Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C, and D has been granted CM Series Coriolis Flow Meters for service in hazardous locations where combustible gases may be present. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CM's flow...

Expanded portable gas detectors line is unveiled.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... 3M Multi-Gas Detector 950 & 740 Series are a newly expanded line of portable gas detectors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 950 can identify up to five gases simultaneously. It features reporting capacity via powerful 3M Know Your Air...

New gasketing materials minimize VOC emissions.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Style 3575 Sage GYLON gasketing material has been brought out for severe chemical service applications. It is specifically designed to help plants minimize emissions from hazardous solvents and chemicals including Volatile Organic...

Two-way voice communications data.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Industrial voice communication systems are shown and described in this free literature for confined space entry, petrochemical, storage tank, corrosion or hazmat control, and crane operation uses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two-way...

Hazard-applicable transducers, transmitters.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Hazardous-environment-applicable Series 1500 transducers and transmitters are on the market as intrinsically safe designs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They feature a thin, one-piece stainless steel Monolith pressure fitting, port, and...

Flange spreading simplified.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Zero-Gap tool provides improved safety to flange spreading procedures during pipeline construction and maintenance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Zero-Gap uses patented expanding collet technology to enable users to gain a secure hold and...

"Sealed" Self Retracting Lifeline.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... New Sealed-Blok Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) is designed to keep the critical working components--including the brake, power spring, and energy absorber--free of dirt, grease, water, and chemicals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Firefighter rescue transceivers.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... This firm has entered an agreement with Exit Technologies to introduce a line of life-saving products for tracking downed fire-fighters--the Draeger FRT 1000 and Draeger ETR 1000. The Draeger FRT 1000 is a low-frequency 457 kHz radio...

Foams are stable in numerous high-temperature applications.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... ZOTEK N is a new range of lightweight, closed cell, cross-linked foams based on nylon (polyamide)--a strong and durable material with high-temperature tolerance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ZOTEK N line provides very good resistance to...

Intelligent gas sensors enhanced.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... Detcon Model Series 700 Gas Sensors are a new generation of intelligent gas detection devices that incorporate several new improvements. Cited as "environmentally bulletproof" these advanced sensors virtually eliminate...

Safety identification systems introduced.(Special report)
January 1, 2008... A new Graphical Lock Out sign, utilizing the company's patent pending In Mold technology, can be customized to create a successful compliant management control system for your facilities' energy program. The Graphical Lock Out sign allows...

Series [BV.sub.2]/[BV.sub.3] automated ball valves.
January 1, 2008... W.E. Anderson offers a broad range of automated and hand lever ball valves. Automated packages with pneumatic or electric actuators are available in NPT, flanged, or sanitary clamp connections in brass and 316 SS. 437 [ILLUSTRATION...

Hi-Flow[TM] control valves.
January 1, 2008... The Hi-Flow[TM] Series control valve is perfect for steam or flow control. The control valve features a removable seat for low cost replacement of wearing parts. Models are available from 1/2" to 4" in bronze, cast iron, or 316 SS and in 2-way...

Series DPG-100 Digital Pressure Gage.
January 1, 2008... Replace your outdated analog gages with the new DPG-100 Digital Pressure Gage. This unit possesses [+ or -]0.25% full scale accuracy, a 4-digit digital display with push-button backlight, stores peak and valley readings, auto-zero, and...

Series SFI-100T sight flow indicator/transmitter.
January 1, 2008... The SFI-100T incorporates a brass body and glass windowed sight flow indicator with optional outputs for flow indication. Available outputs are pulsed output proportional to flow, a push button field set flow switch, and a linear flow...

Industrial gage line.
January 1, 2008... Complete offering of industrial gages in stainless steel or Polypropylene housings. The full line includes gages for almost all industrial applications from dial sizes as small as 1" all the way up to 10" with several mounting and connection...

Series SAV-BT angle seat valve.
January 1, 2008... W. E. Anderson offers a broad range of angle bodied valves. Angle body valves offer a higher cycle life, are more compact, and less expensive than comparable ball valves. The SAV Series is available in brass or 316 SS with NPT, flanged, or...

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

Series 626/628 industrial pressure transmitter.
January 1, 2008... Accuracies of 1% or 0.25% full scale. Industrial housing allows easy wiring and installation by removing top and piping conduit to the 1/2" female NPT. Optional valve depressor, as the process connection, is perfect for preventing refrigerant...

[H.sub.2]S, sour-gas-applicable gauges.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Now available with Monel diaphragm seal for hydrogen sulfide sour gas, or corrosive applications--are XR-Series process gauges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They comprise safety and durability of the SOLFRUNT 1981 and 1986 process gauges...

Edge welded bellows, assemblies.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... This firm specializes in the design and manufacture of precision edge welded bellows and bellows assemblies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its products span a wide array of alloys and dimensional configurations that serve a variety of...

Portable, rugged tablets for data collection offered.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Portability has been added to the many features of data collecting Ridgeline Tablets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These rugged tools for harsh environment uses are Windows XP devices. They are designed to run any application in water...

Self stabilizing platform unveiled for safe, fast offshore access.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... The Ampelmann shipbased self stabilizing platform is introduced to deliver safe, easy, and fast offshore access. It actively compensates a vessel's wave-induced motions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This system constantly compensates all...

Gas-turbine-applicable transducer.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... PZEHT vibration transducers are introduced for gas turbines as 450[degrees]C ICP designs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They incorporate a test calibration feature to confirm correct operation of the complete sensing loop. This is important...

Multi-Reel-Drive Systems lay oil, gas pipelines, umbilicals.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Using subsea crawler, launch and recovery, plus mooring system technology--newly developed Multi Reel Drive Systems lay pipelines and umbilicals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Instead of the standard single reel or carousel design, the new...

New company offers new 4-inch density meters.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... This new company announces its new non-nuclear 4-in. high-pressure and low pressure density meters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are designed to replace nuclear density meters in downhole production, says the manufacturer. They do not...

New pumps withstand thermal oil recovery downhole temperatures.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... PCM Vulcain progressing cavity pumps are newly introduced and patented to withstand the extreme downhole temperatures in thermal recovery of oil. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The all-metal pumps are engineered to pump in 660[degrees]F and...

Offshore cables data brochure.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... Technergy Offshore Cables are presented and specified in this free eight-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cables range is cited as broad, from 1 kV up to 20 kV, all of which comply with BS, NEK, IEC, IEEE, etc. ...

Ring joints, intelligent gaskets for offshore uses.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... KaMOS Patented Ring Joint and KaMOS Intelligent Kammprofil Gaskets offer connections time, cost, and safety solutions and advantages offshore. The ring joint and KaMOS gasket verify 100% correct installation of RTJ connections. It will...

3 bulletins cover alloy analyzer performance improvements.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... "Faster testing speed and dramatically improved analytical performance of NITON XL3 800 Series XRF Alloy Analyzers" are cited in three free bulletins, yours for the asking. They focus on precision and accuracy of the third generation...

Viscometers, Rheometers Catalog.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... New and free is this 2008 Brookfield Viscometers, Rheometers, and Texture Analyzers Catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It fully illustrates, describes and specifies the viscosity and texture analysis instruments. AST-100 in-line...

Free 100-page Welding Catalog.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... Welding and cutting products highlight this free 2008 Full-Line Welding Catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its 100 pages give specifications and complete information on MIG welders, TIG welders, stick welders, plasma cutters, welding...

204 pages: molded wire protection products catalog.(Products and free literature)
January 1, 2008... Seven major sections of this free 204-page catalog fully present a wide range of molded wire protection products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It describes, specifies, and shows electrical-protecting liquid tight flexible conduit and...

Rotating plunger metering pump.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... The ORLITA DR rotating plunger metering pump line offers a valveless rotating plunger-type dosing head. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It functions by means of a simultaneous oscillating and rotating plunger action. The impeller itself opens...

Temperature/Process Controller.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... New Series 8B 1/8 DIN Temperature/Process Controller offers versatility and reliability for temperature and process monitoring applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Series 8B features dual outputs, universal input and up to three...

Low flow liquid flowmeters.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... For use in the chemical and water treatment industries, FPR 300 Series adaptable impeller flowmeters come in 3/8 to 1 in. nominal pipe sizes and employ jewel bearings for very low minimum flows. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 6 to 24 Vdc...

High-performance sealing products.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... This firm's line of sealing products covers the full range of high-performance sealing and fluid handling requirements of processing plants. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Included in the product line are gasketing products, compression...

Temperature sensor has increased capacity.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... This company has completely redesigned the temperature sensors for its Level Plus MG digital sensor, increasing capacity to 12 measurement points. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the additional temperature measurement points, the Model MG...

Linear Displacement Transducer technology.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... New Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) GEMCO 953S Series VMAX Linear Displacement Transducer (LDT) offers absolute continuous position feedback under the most extreme conditions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The GEMCO 953S VMAX is very...

Surface finisher for metals.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... PTX Eco Smart Professional Surface Finisher has balanced straight line handling, high torque and electronic speed control. It easily produces matte, satin and other fine surfaces up to a mirror finish on steel, stainless steel and nonferrous...

High torque cable tie installation tool introduced.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... BT11000 QuickTie cable tie installation tool is newly announced. The tool, along with the firm's roller ball and ladder style cable ties, offers a reliable and secure option for cable restraining and bundling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Rugged, portable, weatherproof pressure gauges.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... DPG7010 & DPG 7025 digital pressure gauges are rugged, portable, and weatherproof. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each offers large easy-to-read backlit display plus 0.10 or 0.25% of span, terminal point, total error band including hysteresis,...

Control valves hand high pressure, tough media.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... As the United Kingdom distributor for Badger Valves, this company offers control valves to handle high pressure drop and tough media combination in processing operations. Applications include additive injection, sampling, or low-flow hydraulic...

Propeller on mixer eliminates refinery electrical energy waste.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Lancer propeller mounted on a Cutlass side-entry mixer is developed to virtually eliminate electrical energy waste in refineries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It eliminates the electrical energy drain of many mixing processes as refineries...

Freeze valve newly launched, indicates LPG dissolved water.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Dissolved water presence or absence in liquefied propane gas is indicated by this new AT-1000 Freeze Valve. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It detects presence to indicate if freeze damaging water is present in LPG--so operators may take action...

Gear lubricants launched to take pressure, prevent micropitting.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... 'Enhanced Lubricant: 9705-9707 SYNPAG Gear Lubricants are on the market. The synthetic Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG)-based formulations are particularly known for their extreme pressure characteristics and ability to prevent micropitting. They...

Lead-free, nontoxic thread and gasket sealants give tough seal.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... PLS 2 thread and gasket sealer is formulated to provide a tough seal in demanding industrial settings. The lead-free, nontoxic, nonhardening premium sealer readily adheres to iron, stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, or synthetic rubber...

Dryers for natural gas dehydration.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... With no BTEX emissions, these pipeline PLD Dryer accomplish natural gas dehydration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Environmentally compliant, they are designed to remove natural gas water vapors. In a simple process, wet gas enters the...

4.5-in. panel-mount gages offered.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... PPMG Series gages are new with pounds-per-square-inch scale 0.5% full-scale ANSI B40.1 Grade 2A accuracy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These panel-mount designs incorporate an aluminum front-flange safety-case. They have a solid front with...

Titanium in stainless jacket heat exchangers.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Protection against adverse petrochemicals and high heat are delivered by Chem-Safe titanium in a stainless steel jacket heat exchanger. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This manufacturer has an effective process which shapes titanium into...

Standalone transmitter for gases.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... M2 stand-alone transmitters are for LEL combustibles, [O.sub.2], [H.sub.2]S, or CO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The instruments operate as a stand-alone system or as part of a total system using an analog or digital signal to any...

High-capacity transfer capsules.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... This free datasheet announces release of FROG-6 high-capacity transfer capsules. It's cited as designed to increase transfer rates while providing extensive crew protection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The six-passenger transfer capsules...

Submersible pipeline steel spooler.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Continuous steel armour layers are delivered by this Steel Strip Spooling System which form an integral part of multi-layer flexible pipeline technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system incorporates high-speed handling of steel...

New Ingress Protection pluggable connectors.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... gesis IP+ pluggable connectors are introduced to reduce on-site system installation compared to conventional wiring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ingress Protection designs are for applications wherever electrical power or signals need...

New drilling riser buoyancy modules out.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... CoreTec drilling riser buoyancy modules are on the market to safely compensate for drill string weight in deep water. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3D CAD design and finite element analysis employed by this manufacturer are announced to...

Voltage Switching units unveiled.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... You can prevent removal of a gate access key while a machine is in motion with new Voltage Switching units like this. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introduced as an extension of this company's mGard trapped key safety interlocks, VS units...

Harsh-environment controllers are watertight, newly introduced.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... HEC-2000 PLC harsh environment controllers are introduced with watertight enclosure. They allow for programmable intelligence under less-than-ideal conditions via sealed watertight enclosure with pluggable connectors. HEC-2000 PLC is based...

Multi-applicable construction pins.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Kwik-Lok Pins come in standard and special configurations for a wide variety of construction applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They're designed for any use that requires frequent connect, disconnect, lift, change, or secure of...

FM-approved supervision for local, remote flame, gas detection.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Eagle Quantum Premier Supervising system for one or more flame and gas detection systems locally and remotely (NFPA72) has earned FM approval. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In oil and gas production, refinery, and petrochemical...

Explosionproof incremental and absolute encoders for hazard uses.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... EEx d IIC T6 (Tamb +60[degrees]C) and EEx d IIC T4 ([T.sub.amb] +100[degrees]C) certification are announced for IX700 incremental encoders and AX700 absolute encoders. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two hazardous-duty-applicable...

Redesigned compact power supply.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... A wide range of machine tool, high pressure, and clamping applications are served by this redesigned KA compact power supply. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For intermittent service, it delivers up to 10,000 psi (700 bar), combining pump,...

Rugged Mil-spec-design tablets newly introduced.(Products and services)
January 1, 2008... Guardian Tablets are on the market to function in the field under any condition, it's announced. Powerful functionality is delivered by the tablets which feature ruggedness to military standards and Eden low power or Core 2 duo processors,...

Flow computer introduced.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... Thermo Scientific's AutoEXEC is declared to be the first flow computer that provides the speed and power to consolidate multi-run natural gas and petroleum liquids measurement in a single unit. Among AutoEXEC's many features: fast and...

New gas monitor.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... The newly introduced and easy-to-use MX6 iBrid multi-gas monitor is declared to have the most intuitive navigation system available. With the MX6 iBrid, compliance issues become a thing of the past. It also features a full-color display,...

Process control and measurement products.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... Find thousands of pressure measurement products in one place with OMEGA's The Pressure Strain and Force Handbook, 8th Edition. Among the many products offered: LSC7000 Series low-range remote platform scales, with high accuracy for parts...

Pipeline products for natural gas applications.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... AMETEK Process Instruments offers you the most, and the most advanced, pipeline products for natural gas applications. Their natural gas analysis technologies provide accurate dew point measurement, tracking of [H.sub.2]S concentrations, and...

Customized frac tanks.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... Salty's Manufacturing offers wastewater storage and disposal tank solutions--custom designed for you. The customized frac tanks are built with very good workmanship and developed for use in a variety of oilfield applications. The...

[H.sub.2]S removal process.(Product & service followup)
January 1, 2008... SULFATREAT understands your predicament when you have to rely on conventional gas-sweetening processes and products: high catalyst costs, constant tweaking to keep efficiency high, and vessel-cleanout and catalyst-disposal costs. They have...