Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from July 2002

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from July 2002

Extended-life hydrogen sulfide scavenger newly developed--available this month.
July 1, 2002... NON-REGENERATIVE "SCAVENGERS" are useful in removing moderate to small amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from natural gas and other vapor streams. Often, batch treatment utilizing a fixed quantity of scavenger contained in a pressure vessel is...

DC-battery-powered flow provers now available, self-contained. (Special Report: Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment & Services).
July 1, 2002... DC-BATTERY-POWER is now available on SYNCROTRAK Flaw Provers. The totally self-contained, trailer-mounted SVP flow meter provers eliminate problems with generators and hydraulic hook-ups where AC is unavailable or difficult to access....

Custody transfer pipeline meters. (Special Report: Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment & Services).
July 1, 2002... PETROLEUM PIPELINE Precision Turbine Meters like this are volumetric flow measuring devices for custody transfer. The 3 to 24-in, designs offer overlapping 40 to 42,000-gpm rates, 300 series stainless steel construction, carbide sleeve...

Multilingual Ultrasonic Flowmeter. (Special Report: Flow Measurement, Control, Metering & Automation Equipment & Services).
July 1, 2002... LANGUAGE TRANSLATION FILES for PT878 TransPort Portable Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flowmeters are now available in French, German, Italian, Dutch, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, and Swedish. They're based...

Multiple arm / meter measuring system for accurate loading. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... SMITH METER AccuLoad III Split Architecture Systems are newly released to handle multiple blending applications. This multiple arm, multiple meter measurement system allows an entire lane of up to 18 loading arms and 24 meters to be...

Parallel control valve, regulator system helps "transfer" flow. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... PARALLEL VALVE S Transfer Systems handle very wide load variations beyond the range of a single valve. They use a combination of control valves and regulators to "transfer" flow to the valve best suited for current steam load. And, they've...

Rugged easy-to-read flowmeter handles 1,500 psig line pressure. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... SERIES 2420 FLOWMETERS are built with stainless steel or aluminum bodies to operate at line pressures as high as 1,500 psig -- as they measure up to 30 gpm. Models present flow values on a large direct-reading dial as they monitor flow...

Self-contained in-line low-flow sensors unveiled. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... SENSORS UNVEILED IN-LINE FLOW SENSORS like this are new, self-contained monitors for very low flow rates. They sense and monitor changes in flow as low as 5 ml/mm (0.001 gpm). For liquids and gases, these sensors offer fast response times...

New 900-page Flow and Level Handbook. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... THE 21ST CENTURY Edition of the Flow and Level Handbook is yours free with 900 pages on the most current flow and level products. It illustrates, describes, and specifies a broad selection of industrial, field, and laboratory...

Flowmeters now offered with integrated API functionality. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... A NEW API (American Petroleum Institute) feature integrates into this manufacturer's digital processing MVD technology transmitter so you no longer need multiple devices to make API calculations or to compensate for changing densities. ...

Free Technical Handbook on flange conversions, equivalents. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... THIS FREE 44-PAGE, newly revised "Technical Handbook" offers information relative to steam curves, dielectric properties, and dimensional information on flanges. Offered by this process control level and flow instrumentation manufacturer,...

New, Free Tank Gauging Systems Newsletter out. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... A NEW & FREE Tank Gauging Systems Newsletter offers 16 pages of data on open solutions for tank gauging systems -- and a variety of related topics. Major articles are offered on emissions calculations for Title V, compliance management,...

Air, industrial gas in-line mass flow transmitters are rugged. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... SERIES 504FT In-Line Mass Flow Transmitters are designed for air and industrial gases. Rugged models incorporate all-welded thermal sensor with a miniature, powerful "in-the-head" microprocessor as well as large, lighted LCD/keypad plus...

New nozzles control flow to turbine meters. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... WITHOUT significant pressure loss to a flowing system -- these new Welker Flow Limiting Nozzles allow turbine meter flow. Each individually designed for your needs and requirements, the nozzles permit turbine meters to flow at designed...

Flow computers made to replace chart recorders. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... CHIEF FUNCTION of new AutoGRAPH flow computers is replacement of older electromechanical gas flow totalization chart recorders. Among capabilities are primary measurements using Honeywell SMV multivariable transducer for orifice plate...

RTU performs AGA flow, process control, alarm, data storage. (Flow Measurement, Control, Meeting & Automation Equipment, Products, Systems & Services for Petroleum Industry Operations).
July 1, 2002... DAC 500 Remote Terminal Units are complete remote control packages with integrated telemetry to perform flow measurement, process control, alarming, and data storage. Complete AGA flow calculations for a single meter run are performed...

Now-Thermal, Mass Gas Flow Meter. (Flow Equipment, Products, Systems).
July 1, 2002... C-LA10-B SERIES Nan-Thermal, Mass Gas Flow Meter is now available. To determine mass flow, the flow meters use discrete differential pressure, absolute pressure, and temperature sensor measurements within the laminar flow region. Differential...

Multistream liquid & gas flow computers. (Flow Equipment, Products, Systems).
July 1, 2002... THIS COMPANY'S MULTISTREAM liquid and gas flow computers are now available with a "hot duty / standby" option. The new feature allows full redundancy to be built into the system using just two flow computers for up to four meter runs, and is...

New 2-way High Flow miniature Piloting Solenoid Valve. (Flow Equipment, Products, Systems).
July 1, 2002... NEWLY INTRODUCED: this miniature 2-way High Flow Piloting Solenoid Valve offering very good space and weight savings as well as high reliability and performance. Available in single coil and dual coil configurations, the compact valve weighs 4...

Clamp-on ultrasonic level switch. (Flow Equipment, Products, Systems).
July 1, 2002... THE VISI VUE / SONIC EYE is a non-invasive, clamp-on ultrasonic level switch that provides a new means of monitoring a predefined high- / low-level point in liquid storage vessels non-invasively with continuous self-check. The system...

Mass and volumetric flow meters. (Flow Equipment, Products, Systems).
July 1, 2002... FMA-1600 and FVL-1600 Series flowmeters are cited to use two of the best-studied physical properties of gases to measure flow: pressure and viscosity. Differential pressure measurement, across a laminar region, typically achieves a turndown of...

In-Line Detonation Flame Arrestor. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... PROTEGO In-Line Detonation Flame Arresters deliver protection against flashback into connected parts of plants -- at any distance to the potential ignition source. Models are tested and approved as per EN 12874 with CE Certificate of...

Oxygen sensing gauging tapes. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... FLEXI-DIP oxygen sensing gauging tapes are shown, described, and specified in this free datasheet to quickly measure and display the percentage of oxygen found in the environment above liquid product. The tapes are emphasized to offer a...

Open cell polyurethane foam pigs. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... BULL DOG open cell polyurethane foam pigs are designed to remove condensate and liquids from wet gas systems, nitrogen purges, product separation, and dewatering after hydrostatic testing. The 3 through 20-in, pigs come in medium, high, and...

Free tank cleaning, inspection, management data. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... OTIS On-stream Tank Inspection Systems are presented in this free data package to "clean and inspect above ground tanks while they remain on line." With the system, a tank does not have to be emptied and cleaned. There are no sludge,...

Pleated Media Filter Cartridges data. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... This FREE PRODUCT BULLETIN highlights Pleated Media Filter Cartridges as to applications, design, how they work, and available options. The 8, 6, 4, and 3-in. OD models offer 50, 25, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, and 0.5-micron ratings. They're...

Product blending, transfer, control. (ILTA 2000 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... CAPABILITIES in product blending, transfer, and process control to automate production and reduce costs are presented in this free 20-page brochure. This company was formed in March 1999 joining forces of Mid-America Engineers and Waugh...

Enhanced Terminal Operations solutions details. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... INDUSTRIAL[TM] SOLUTIONS for Enhanced Terminal Operations is the subject of his free eight-page brochure. Capabilities and solutions for transportation and distribution are offered to manage the movement of petroleum and chemical products...

On-line petroleum analysis data. (ILTA 2000 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... PETROLEUM instruments to accomplish on-line petroleum analysis is the subject of this free eight-page brochure. A variety of industry-accepted test equipment is presented from Alcor Petroleum Instruments, ISL, PetroSpec, Precision...

Infused filtration products. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... MYCELX patented polymeric surfactant technology is used to product a range of infused filtration products described in free literature. It instantly bonds to hydrocarbons to make them hydrophobic and viscoelastic to remove them from water...

Refinery, petrochemical vessel industrial cleaners. (ILTA 2000 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS are described in this free brochure as cost-effective and environmentally friendly to "decontaminate and clean refinery and petrochemical vessels". Formulated with biodegradable, nontoxic or low-toxicity...

Cathodic protection products, services data. (ILTA 2000 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... COMPLETE cathodic protection systems, components, and services are available from this firm, and presented in a free eight-page brochure. Described are cathodic protection solutions to both traditional and unusual corrosion problems. ...

Leak detection for storage tanks and pipelines. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... A GUARANTEED LEAK DETECTION technology -- Tracer Tight -- is presented in this brochure for underground and aboveground storage tanks and pipelines. Offering very high leak detection sensitivity and compatibility with site operations, the...

Corrosion control and related services. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... THIS BROCHURE DISCUSSES one company's corrosion control and related services. Areas of expertise include UST compliance; AST corrosion control, inspection, containment, and leak detection; pipeline compliance and API inspections; and marine...

High-solids, high-build epoxy protective coating. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... AMERLOCK HIGH-SOLIDS, high-build epoxy protective coating is the subject of this free brochure. For maintenance painting in tough industrial and marine environments worldwide, Amerlock provides a simplified solution to complex plant and...

Thick-film, high performance epoxy coatings and linings. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... ENVIROLINE SERIES thick-film, high performance epoxy coatings and linings are covered in this free brochure to provide a variety of storage vessels with a leak prevention barrier that resists deterioration from chemical attack, abrasion, and...

In-situ cleaning and coating. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... THIS 10-PAGE BROCHURE presents epoxy in-situ cleaning and coating services for the protection and rehabilitation of new and old pipelines. The company developed the capability to in-situ clean and coat almost any pipeline 4-in. in diameter...

Air pollution control systems. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... AIR POLLUTION CONTROL systems, refrigeration and air conditioning units, heat transfer packages, vacuum pumps and blowers, and custom pressure vessels are highlighted in this free brochure. With multiple specialties in diverse technical...

In-line Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters. (ILTA 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... A FREE DATASHEET HIGHLIGHTS THIS COMPANY'S In-line Deflagration and Detonation Flame Arresters. The firm offers a very extensive range of flame arresters, providing a solution for your application. Explosion protection is offered for: marine,...

Portable 5-axis manual ultrasonic scanning systems. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... NDT FreeScanner ultrasonic scanning systems enable "the power of encoded C-Scan imaging in a hand-activated compact unit," it's announced. The portable 5-axis manual configuration combines high-resolution motion positioning, outstanding...

New pressure sensing devices unveiled. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... NEW Men-Cal II pressure calibrators now come in two portable, microprocessor-based models to measure differential, gauge, vacuum, or absolute pressure. Model 3600 Meri-Cal II has [+ or -]0.025% full scale accuracy with easy-to-read 4-line...

Viscosity testing services available through lab. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... VISCOSITY TESTING SERVICES are now available with a complete range of instruments and staff to provide detailed characterization of materials flow behavior. The services offers quick throughput capability to you help if confronted with too...

Electronic outdoor warning control. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... NEW ULTRAVOICE CONTROLLER is on the market for high-efficiency control of electronic outdoor sirens. It produces amplified audio signals including seven built-in warning tones, high-quality live public address, and up to 16 variable length...

Smart/non-Hart Gauge/Absolute pressure transmitter. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... RTX 1000 is a newly introduced smart/non-Hart Gauge/Absolute pressure transmitter for process control applications including pipelines and power generation skids. The sensor utilizes its maker's field-proven piezoresistive silicon technology...

Integrated suite of natural gas quality monitoring tools. (New Equipment, Products).
July 1, 2002... A FULLY INTEGRATED SUITE of complementary natural gas quality monitoring tools -- in a package is now available. You can select a single analyzer or a complete system with enclosure, sample system, and all required environmental safeguards. ...

[H.sub.2]S in amine analyzer pays for itself through reduced energy costs.
July 1, 2002... The high-energy consumption needed for amine regeneration can be minimized through reliable, accurate analysis of the residual [H.sub.2]S in amine. Accurate data lets you avoid over-stripping and the accompanying waste of energy, loss of...

Portable Moisture Monitor provides accurate measurement of trace moisture in gas streams.
July 1, 2002... The Model 303B, built for NEC Div. 2 areas, provides a simple solution for measuring the moisture content of natural gas, air, nitrogen, argon and other gas streams. Equipped with a digital meter, solid state electronics, a rugged, plug-in...

Multi-gas analyzer replaces multiple units for emissions and process monitoring.
July 1, 2002... The Model 920 is a multi-component analyzer capable of measuring up to five different gases simultaneously, The unit includes powerful data processing capabilities, analog and digital outputs, and optional Modbus communications. Typical...

Process moisture analyzer verifies itself online, dries down in just minutes.
July 1, 2002... 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...

Dewpoint Monitor detects off-spec gas, designed for unattended operation.
July 1, 2002... 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...

Polished Rod introduced. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... THE TWIN PIN POLISHED ROD features a different size A.P.I., and thread on each end. This is an added value and convenience for you at no additional charge, declares the manufacturer. Among benefits: save cost and space; save time, labor,...

Drivehead for oil and gas production. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... "THE BADGER" IS THIS NEW DRIVEHEAD for oil and gas production. The rugged, compact, hydraulic drivehead is designed for progressing cavity pumping systems requiring up to 100 hp. The Badger eliminates the need for belts and sheaves, and the...

New Valve System developed for "fit-for-purpose" performance. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... TROPHY SEAL IS A NEW AND ECONOMICAL VALVE SYSTEM developed for "fit-for-purpose" performance. The enhanced floating equipment, complementing the Super Seal II capabilities, completes the firm's float valve and float collar product lines by...

Variable Frequency Drives. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... BP9000 Variable Frequency Drives, for beam pump control, are presented in this free brochure. The BP9000 can immediately alter the strokes-per-minute to match the well's productivity. This step eliminates pumping off and shutting down,...

New engines for oil & gas industry. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... THIS COMPANY HAS INTRODUCED three new engines for the oil and gas industry. The KTA19GC shown is a 420-hp driver for the natural gas compression market. Also available are two new frac rig ratings for the company's QST30 diesel engine. The...

Oil and gas turbomachinery systems. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... THIS BROCHURE'S 12 FREE PAGES illustrate and describe oil and gas turbomachinery systems. Covered in the literature are: mechanical drives, compressor sets, generator sets, and worldwide services. The company offers factory packaged gas...

Electric Submersible Pump system. (Global Petroleum Show 2002 "Followup").
July 1, 2002... ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS (ESP) are covered in this free, 12-page brochure. The firm designs and manufactures the complete ESP system, including: surface control systems and power cable, as well as the submersible pump, motor, and seal. ...

Design a flexible intercom system.
July 1, 2002... Atkinson Dynamics offers a line of accessory products which expand the flexibity and versatility of Atkinson Dynamics intercoms. Available accessories include a strobe light to supplement the audible call signal, foot pedal for hands free...

Speakers for tough environments.
July 1, 2002... Atkinson Dynamics offers a broad selection of speakers that can be integrated into an intercom system to provide even more customization and adaptability. Models are available amplified or unamplifed to meet application needs. All Atkinson...

Industrial intercoms for offices.
July 1, 2002... The Deskset design offers all of the functionality of the wall-mount unit. The push-to-talk button is conveniently located in the handset of the unit, allowing office or security personnel to communicate easily with other areas around the...

Atkinson Dynamics intercoms are engineered for industry.
July 1, 2002... * Reliable, Rugged Duty * Wall, Panel and Desktop units * NEMA 4X and Marine Rated * 12 and 24VDC, 120 and 24DVAC Atkinson Dynamics intercoms are constructed of corrosion-resistant cast aluminum that is carefully sealed to...

Detection of and protection from Hydrogen Sulfide gas in drilling, production, refining, petrochemicals. (Product & Business Profile: Detcon Incorporated).
July 1, 2002... DETCON INCORPORATED was founded by CEO Dan Alpha in 1985 and formed to provide the oil and gas drilling and production market with a new technology for detection of and protection from Hydrogen Sulfide gas. That new technology, the Indium...

Seawater-applicable gauges. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, & Services).
July 1, 2002... "FILTER MINDER" model 120 series pressure gauges are especially applicable in seawater. Weather-resistant construction, shatter-resistant lens, and overrange protection to rated working pressure, and 0-5 through 0-100 psid, suit them to...

Lost Circulation Material remedies seepage loss in depleted sands. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, & Services).
July 1, 2002... STEELSEAL FINE LOST CIRCULATION MATERIAL (LCM) is newly announced to help remedy seepage losses in depleted sands. As a resilient, angular, dual-composition carbon-based LCM, it allows tightly packed particles, under compression in pores and...

Self-contained, portable grating. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, & Services).
July 1, 2002... DX A40 GRATING SYSTEMS are self-contained and totally portable for oil and gas construction or maintenance. They're designed to make grating and checkerplate installation simple, fast, and convenient for offshore platforms and FPSOs. The...

High-pressure couplings unveiled. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, & Services).
July 1, 2002... STYLE 808 DUO-LOCK double-bolted couplings are introduced to join extra-heavy double grooved pipe in high-pressure applications. They're approved for up to 4,000 psi in 4 and 6in. sizes; up to 3,500 psi for 8-in, pipe. They also eliminate the...

Progressive cavity pumps, stators, rotors offered. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, & Services).
July 1, 2002... VALVE-FREE displacement pumps or progressive cavity pumps are available with this firm's stators and rotors to transport viscous fluids. Integral to the POP pumping design are Even Wall Stators and Rotors from this manufacturer. Engineered...

Reciprocating equipment upgrades. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... DRESSER-RAND WILL MAKE yesterday's reciprocating equipment as reliable as today's. Upgrades include valve covers; compressor valves; unloaders; packing cases and rings; and pistons, rings, rods, and fasteners. According to the company,...

New process measurement and control products handbook. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... OMEGA'S "MADE IN THE USA HANDBOOK SET" provides over 5,000 pages of new and state-of-the-art process measurement and control product solutions. Featuring manufacturing know-how and thousands of products on-hand for immediate delivery,...

Fittings, valves, manifolds gauges, ball valve assemblies. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... FROM VALVES AND FITTINGS to tubing and mare, Swagelok offers high quality components for reliable and repeatable fluid control. Among products offered are: SAF 2507 stainless steel super duplex fittings -- with very good strength, weight,...

Pressure & temperature products for all your process applications. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... AMETEK U.S. GAUGE OFFERS A COMPLETE LINE of pressure and temperature products for all your process applications. Products cover the spectrum from very low cost to ultra high performance. From electronic transducers and transmitters to diaphragm...

Construction piping services. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... VICTAULIC HELPS YOU ELIMINATE THE RISK of costly project design inefficiencies. In addition to a piping system that installs 3 to 5 times faster than welded or flanged, the company offers a comprehensive package of Construction Piping Services...

New and advanced Hydrogen Sulfide scavenging technology offers long-life performance. (Product / Service Followup).
July 1, 2002... SulfaTreat XLP long-lasting [H.sub.2]S scavenger has demonstrated its long-life performance in a high-mass [H.sub.2]S (over 300 lb per day) application in Wyoming. In this "lead/lag" system, simply replacing the old solid scavenger with...