Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from July 2007

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from July 2007

Rugged multipoint flow meters.(Flow Measurement Control Metering Automation)
July 1, 2007... Intelligent MT91 Multi-Point Mass Flow Meters are rugged to measure complex stack gas flows in accordance with refinery and petrochemical clean air regulatory requirements. These instruments combine no-moving-parts thermal mass sensor...

New SCADA gas flow computers.(Flow Measurement Control Metering Automation)
July 1, 2007... SCADASense 4203 integrated gas flow computers are announced as high accuracy designs incorporating multivariate sensor and complete SCADAPack PLC. Among broad applications served are wellhead optimization, two and three-phase separator...

Noncontact level gauging kits for propane bullet tanks offered.(Flow Measurement Control Metering Automation)
July 1, 2007... MCG 1812 Process Propane Package is a new noncontact level gauging kit for both new and existing propane bullet tanks and similar products. It comprises MCG 1800 Process Radar Gauge, a special target float dropped into the stilling well or...

Oil sands handled by rugged all-purpose, flow meters.(Flow Measurement Control Metering Automation)
July 1, 2007... V-Cone Flow Meters are designed for the oil sands separation process--its demanding grit, high temperature as well as high-pressure liquid, natural gas, or steam. This all-purpose flow meter design offers high accuracy and dependable flow...

Liquid, gas, steam-applicable vortex flowmeters unveiled.(Flow Measurement Control Metering Automation)
July 1, 2007... Foxboro Model 84 Intelligent Vortex Flowmeters are introduced for demanding liquid, gas, and steam process applications at up to 800[degrees]F. (426[degrees]C). Model 84 is available in flanged and wafer configurations. The flanged body...

Extended linearity flow meters out.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Extended Linearity (EL) 2200 Series electromagnetic flow meters are newly announced. The process and water cycle-applicable 1 to 16-in. models create an electromagnetic field profile. This ensures accuracy in turbulent flow and during...

New semi-rugged, wireless-ready desktop replacement notebooks.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Panasonic Toughbook 52 is newly available as a semi-rugged, wireless-ready desktop replacement notebook. Built on the new Santa Rosa chipset from Intel, "it offers all the processing power of a desktop replacement notebook in a form factor...

Alignment upgrade for dynamic movements.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Now you can upgrade Fixturlaser XA wireless shaft alignment systems for dynamic movements measurement. This includes thermal growth and process forces via Fixturlaser OL2RXA (offline-to-running). Patented OL2RXA suits the shaft alignment...

Polycarbonate, polysulfone flow meters out.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... With dual gallons and litres-per-minute scales, new HFPC and HFPS flow meters are introduced in polycarbonate and polysulfone. Delivering [+ or -]5% full scale accuracy, the models come with 1/2, 3/4, or 1-in. male or female NPT...

Magnetic low-flow meters offered.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... FMG201 magnetic flow meters measure pulsating flows from both air and solenoid-driven metering pumps. They are designed for use with electrically conductive chemicals and fluids of varying viscosities. Besides measuring and displaying flow...

Transportable, rugged multi-gas area monitors.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... BM25 Multiguard transportable multi-gas area monitors are designed for team protection or area surveillance: perimeter monitoring, rig overhauls, and mobile or short-term work in areas where fixed detection systems are not suitable. BM25...

Anaerobic thread sealants deliver impenetrable seal.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... FasSeal-ATS Anaerobic Thread Sealant provides a tough, vibration proof seal--at up to 10,000 psi at application and then to pipe bursting strength after cure. With PTFE, the UL-classified high-temperature (-65[degrees] to +375[degrees]F.),...

Heavy-duty air winches withstand severe weather.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Big Red TA air winches are introduced to withstand severe weather in rig set up, pipe pulling, and materials moving: from sand storms to saltwater. Welded steel frame and drum design plus extra-wide band brake in both hand and auto models...

Pilot-operated pressure relief valve.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Anderson Greenwood 5100 pilot-operated pressure relief valves are announced for overpressure protection of economizers in fossil-fired power plants. The new modulating-action, nonflowing soft seat design is certified under ASME Boiler &...

EEx-i ultrasonic gas leak detectors.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... For fixed petrochemical installations, new Gassonic EEx-i Surveyor is introduced. It is certified for use in EEx hazards. This new ultrasonic gas leak detector is robust with proven stainless steel microphone technology to ensure instant...

Compressive oilfield cement strength measured by analyzer at up to 600[degrees]F.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... New Chandler 4265 High Temperature Ultrasonic Cement Analyzers (UCA) measure oilfield cement compressive strength at up to 600[degrees]F./316[degrees]C. and to 20,000 psig/1379 bar). New UCA is declared by its manufacturer as "the first to...

12-point, heavy-duty, flat-stem combination wrenches on market.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... In SAE 2 13/16 to 4 inches and 55 to 80 mm, are combination wrenches like this. These 12-point, heavy-duty, flat-stem tools extend the manufacturer's range from SAE 1/4 to 4 in. and 6 to 80 mm. They are of ergonomic, round, flat-stem...

Unit measures blended gasoline vapor-liquid ratio.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Grabner Minivol LVR measures blended gasoline vapor-liquid ratio as required by ASTM D 4814. It provides direct, accurate, reliable measuring unlike instruments that simply provide a noncompliant estimate of V/L. Grabner Minivol LVR...

New laser shaft/coupling alignment.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Quick, accurate, and reliable rotating equipment maintenance is offered by a new generation of OPTALIGN laser shaft/coupling alignment systems. Using a modular concept, OPTALIGN allows you to design your own shaft alignment system--to...

Connectors provide steel pipe durable surface, leak-tight seal.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Twistmate MET-PT connectors deliver a durable surface for leak-tight seal on steel pipe. Patented Twistmate is designed to be quick and user friendly with a simple twist of the hand motion. It's designed to prevent premature steel pipe...

Quarter-turn EEx ball, globe, linear, butterfly actuators.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... ExMax & ExRun explosionproof actuators are on the market. They're designed for hazardous-applicable ball, globe, butterfly, and linear valves to DN200. ExMax actuators deliver 5 to 100-Nm torque, feature adjustable motor running times...

Axial, radial-measuring transmitters.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Trendsetter TXA & TXR proximity probe transmitters offer axial or radial measuring, respectively. Each employs microprocessor-based technology for stable vibration-related measurement. As two-wire loop-powered instruments, they combine an...

On-line vapor pressure analyzer enables precise control of fuel blending operations.
July 1, 2007... Utilizing the same technology as Grabner Instruments' MINIVAP VPS, the MINIVAP ON-LINE makes it easy to monitor the vapor pressure of gasoline (ASTM D6378) or crude oil (ASTM D6377).This reliable process analyzer can sequentially monitor up to...

Rugged process analyzer measures [H.sub.2] and [H.sub.2]S simultaneously.
July 1, 2007... The Model 931 process analyzer reduces costs and system complexity by combining a hydrogen ([H.sub.2]) sensor and a proprietary hydrogen sulfide ([H.sub.2]S) analyzer with the high safety integrity of AMETEK's heated acid gas (HAG) probe...

Differential pressure transmitter offers continuous measurement of process pressure; years of service.
July 1, 2007... The Model 831 TD differential pressure transmitter from AMETEK U.S. Gauge features all-stainless-steel construction, fixed pressure ranges from 6 psi to 500 psi, with an accuracy of [+ or -]0.5% of span (BFSL), including linearity. These rugged...

Moisture analyzer provides superior technology capable of accurate measurements for moisture levels below 0.1 ppmv.
July 1, 2007... The Model 3050-TE is specifically designed to provide accurate measurements at very low levels. The analyzer uses AMETEK's quartz-crystal sensor to measure moisture concentration directly in parts-per-million (volume). Quartz-crystal technology...

Thermox[R] combustion analyzers improve fuel efficiency, safety and maintenance.
July 1, 2007... AMETEK Thermox WDG-IVC combustion analyzers are safer and easier to maintain than ordinary in-situ oxygen probes, even in wet, dirty stack gases. Engineered for safety and simplicity, all components are easily accessible by a single technician,...

New rod guide design eliminates need to remove sucker rods.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... New Era FAST (Field Applied Spin-Thru) rod guides are announced to eliminate the need to remove sucker rods from a well site--for reduced costs and to return rods to service quicker. A three-fin stator remains stationary as a field-applied...

New critical-flow-applicable zero leak check valves added to line.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... New 250 zero leak check valved have been added to this manufacturer's line of flow restrictors and check valves. They are engineered to deliver zero leakage flow control from 5 up to 3,000 psid. The 3.8-gram models comprise 0.25-in....

New boots address oil industry ankle, foot injury safety issues.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Bacou Bac'Run 783 S3 Energy Boots are new and specifically designed to address key footwear safety issues including ankle and foot injuries on platforms, at refineries, or in support industries. Made to withstand hazardous, extreme working...

Units aid fail-safe prevention of illegal oil discharge at sea.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Easily installed plug-n-play, failsafe SmartSafe bilge overboard security systems are announced to prevent illegal oil discharge at sea. Engineered to fail-safe detect, record, and deal with illegal overboard discharge, SmartSafe operates...

Industrial ATEX solenoids unveiled.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... GTCE solenoids are introduced to meet new European standards for electrical equipment used in hazardous areas: ATEX Directive RL94/9/EC. On the market in 50 to 140-mm body diameters to actuate mechanical movement in equipment, the explosion...

New portable radio offered.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... TC-500 portable radios are now on the market and priced to enable advantages of wireless communications. Offered as a "baseline for professional two-way radios," TC-500 is a 16-channel design available in VHF or UHF frequencies at an MSRP...

Water/coolant flowmeter/transmitter.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... FVIOO series comprises in-line flow meters that use the vortex shedding measurement principle. For water and coolant (not for use with flammable liquids or gases) the meter and temperature transmitter has no moving parts to jam. It's...

New ambient air gas analyzers introduced.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... A new series of ambient air gas analyzers has been developed to offer color touch screen with maximized storage capacity (USB) and greater connectivity options (LAN, USB, Bluetooth, RS-232). The series comprises [O.sub.3], [SO.sub.2], CO,...

Oxygen analyzer now comes digital.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... A new digital 1900 oxygen analyzer is available for simple, accurate, fast operation and response with associated digital signal processing benefits. This new instrument is designed to deliver improved performance via onboard temperature...

Upgraded optical flame detectors.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Sealed electronic and sensor section plus additional field programmability features are upgrades for SharpEye 20/20SI triple infrared optical flame detectors. Offered in both FM and ATEX versions, the upgrades are announced to ensure...

Low-pressure, vacuum gages out.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... LPG4 Low Pressure Gages are on the market for pressure and vacuum applications. With 2.5-in. (63 mm) dial size, they deliver [+ or -]1.5% full scale accuracy and are designed with a beryllium-copper diaphragm attached to a brass plate. ...

Multi-gas detectors.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... G450 multi-gas detectors incorporate compact and robust l-to-4 sensor design for confined space applications. They offer a full 3-year warranty on all sensors along with interchangeable battery packs for up to 25 hr continuous operation....

Parallel or N+1 redundant UPS.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... FN Series UPS Plus Uninterruptible Power Supplies are announced as parallel or N+1 redundant designs. They are engineered to meet rigorous power demands with a scalable platform and N+1 redundancy. New double-conversion on-line designed...

Series [BV.sub.2]/[BV.sub.3] Automated Ball Valves.
July 1, 2007... 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Hi-Flow[TM] Control Valves.
July 1, 2007... 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.
July 1, 2007... 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.
July 1, 2007... 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.
July 1, 2007... 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.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... 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...

Model CLS2 capacitance level switch.
July 1, 2007... The CLS2 is a brand new and innovative capacitive level switch. Unit features automatic calibration that can be internally push button or externally magnet triggered. Also included in the unit is time delay, coat shield technology, switch...

Series 626/628 industrial pressure transmitter.
July 1, 2007... 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...

Strainers protect system components.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Model 72 Simplex Basket Strainers safeguard such expensive piping system components as pumps, instrumentation, spray nozzles, or condensers--as they remove damage causing material from liquid process flow. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They...

ATEX-certified pan-tilt-zoom cameras offered.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Surveillance at critical infrastructure sites including petrochemical facilities, is accomplished with MIC1-440 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They area ATEX certified safe for use in explosive atmospheres to EL)...

Switch gives valve position indicator.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Limit Switch Boxes like this are newly introduced to mount on all pneumatic valves to function as a visible and electric limit switch. The namur style shaft connects directly to the actuator via bracket to ensure accuracy. [ILLUSTRATION...

Vibration transducers take up to 500[degrees]C.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Model 1070 industrial vibration transducers are unaffected by -20[degrees] to +500[degrees]C. harsh conditions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The instrument's steel casing and permanently attached signal conditioning unit withstand 500g high...

ATEX, CSA-certified pressure sensors.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... ICP Series 102 and 121 pressure sensors are introduced and certified under ATEX and CSA for use in hazardous environments. They are widely used on pumps, compressors, or other machinery operating in hazardous environments. [ILLUSTRATION...

New engineers' wrenches, leverage wrenches; expanded striking models.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... Two new lines of engineers' wrenches and leverage wrenches have been brought out along with an expanded line of striking wrenches. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Open-end engineers' wrenches deliver 15[degrees] head sets for quick...

Rugged oilfield, subsea encoders.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... RLS magnetic rotary encoders are ruggedly constructed for oilfield and subsea service. The robust, solid-state designs deliver high-resolution positioning (8,192 count per revolution), 30,000+ rpm, and 0.5[degrees] measurement accuracy. They...

Gas flow meter for explosive environments.(Products and services)
July 1, 2007... RNG gas flow meters now come with optional ATEX certification for use in monitoring corrosive, combustible, and toxic gases in areas subject to explosive atmospheres. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The meters, with integral mount electronics,...

Floating roof support legs reduce emissions.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Mesa Leg Boots reduce I emissions and product loss caused by vapors escaping from floating roof support legs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Also referred to as "socks," the leg boots comprise MesaThane 6036 Urethane seal material. It forms a...

Pipeline fuel filtration brochure.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... PECO's PEACH Technology for pipeline fuels is described and illustrated in this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The vessel and element design technology is presented to reduce total filtration cost. PEACH comprises several...

Vapor control tank venting info.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Tank venting products and services for vapor control are summarized in this free pamphlet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It highlights more 25 modular product designs to help you stay compliant with EPA regulations, without costly capital...

Pipeline pressure protectors data.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... REDQ Flexflo Model 887 Surge Relievers protect pipelines from excessive pressure surges in liquid applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With only one moving part, they deliver main line, station, and loading terminal surge relief in a...

Filtration products and services.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Proactive and interactive gas, liquid, or air filtration products and service are available from this distributor, a Perry Equipment company. A full line of value added filtration process optimization, aftermarket supply, and on-site...

Magnetostrictive liquid-level sensors.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Liquid-level sensors with Temposonics Magnetostrictive Technology are fully presented in this free 60-page catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M-Series MC420 and MR analog output sensors are shown, described, and specified for oil, gas,...

Vapor combustion systems.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... This free brochure highlights vapor combustion systems for petrochemical terminals to control emissions from storage tank vents, process vents, tank cleaning/ degassing activities, or truck, rail car, and marine loading. [ILLUSTRATION...

Valve system gives safe sampling.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Beltech BTSV Sample Valve Systems are presented in this free brochure as "specifically engineered for the environmentally safe collection of representative samples of lethal, toxic, and corrosive process media from process piping." ...

Ethanol production, loading, transport unloading, storage.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Fully integrated capabilities for ethanol are presented in this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High-performance butterfly valves and sample devices for liquid applications are offered as well as manways and hatches for...

Services, systems datasheets.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Tank and pipeline degassing, vapor and odor control services, remediation systems, and on-site water and wastewater treatment are available from this company--and presented in three free datasheets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One presents...

Oil, gas automation software.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... FuelsManager oil and gas software is thoroughly presented in this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The integrated suite of software applications is specifically designed for terminals, refineries, and petrochemical plants with its...

Tank cleaning services information.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Crude oil tank farm, product terminal, and refinery tank cleaning services are the subject of this free brochure. The firm specializes in petroleum storage tanks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It illustrates and describes turnkey capabilities...

Precision valve controls brochure.(ILTA 2007 Followup)
July 1, 2007... Liquid pump station, gas wellhead and pipeline, or storage, meter, and pressure reducing site valve controls are the subject of this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among control highlights are modulating control valve...

New, free filtration eCatalog on CD.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Streamlined filtration products search is yours with this new and free eCatalog CD. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It gives access to all this manufacturer's automotive and light truck, medium, and heavy-duty filters. The easy-to-use CD is...

Free vibration transducers catalog.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... New and yours free upon request is this 20-page Vibration Transducers Catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It illustrates, describes, and specifies a number of solutions for a wide range of applications and environments. These include slow...

Cable trays in AVEVA 3D PDMS catalog and specifications offered.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Now available is Cooper B-Line cable tray catalog and specifications in AVEVA's 3D Plant Design Management System (PDMS) format. This release contains 304 and 316 stainless steel ladder straight sections, fittings, and accessories. ...

1,500+ pages: machine safety engineering guide available free.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... This 2007-2008 two-volume Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding is yours free. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With 1,500+ pages, it offers comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical information. Among...

Sucker rod guides/paraffin scrapers.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... ULTRA-FLOW field-installed sucker rod guides/paraffin scrapers are shown and described in this free datasheet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The patented tools offer full-circle wiping of tubing inside diameter with no rod-rotating required....

600-page proximity sensors catalog is free.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Proximity sensors and specialty sensors for nontraditional applications showcase this new and free 600+ page catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among numerous new products featured are stainless steel sensors, high-temperature proximity...

Composite fluid handling hose data.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Midflex Composite Hose for flexible material transfer, is the subject of this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The processing, transportation, loading/unloading, and bulk transfer-applicable hoses are illustrated and described to...

Ultrasonic thickness gages info.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... A complete line of portable, digital, hand-held ultrasonic thickness gages are the subject of this free datasheet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EHC-09L, EHC-09, and EHC-09B are presented as specifically designed to measure remaining wall...

Corrosion preventive packaging products catalog.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor) corrosion preventive packaging products highlight this new and free 12-page catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Papers, films, emitters, liquids, and powders are presented to protect valuable metal parts...

142-page thermal management products catalog.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Thermal management products for indoor and outdoor electrical and electronics cabinets are presented in this new and free 142-page catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Full performance details as well as mechanical, electrical, and...

Plant petrochemical cables data.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... Technergy plant and petrochem cables are shown and described in this free brochure for power and communication network applications in harsh and demanding environments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The integrated cabling is designed and...

Air pressure regulators, relays, transducers data.(Free literature)
July 1, 2007... A new, redesigned, free short form catalog is available on precision air pressure regulators, transducers, and relays. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product information, specifications, and industry standards are provided on the instruments,...

Pneumatic torque wrench.(Literature review)
July 1, 2007... WRIGHT Torque wrenches are continuous-turning, high-speed pneumatic torque wrenches that reduce time and money. WRIGHT Torque pneumatic torque wrenches are ideal for applications in confined areas requiring high torque at a specific value....

Bolting solutions.(Literature review)
July 1, 2007... Superbolt Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners retrofit existing nuts and bolts and eliminate time consuming and unsafe bolting methods. Only hand tools are required for installation and removal, saving you time and increasing worker safety. To learn more...

What every engineer needs to know about making threaded connections.(Literature review)
July 1, 2007... More than a catalog this publication is chock full of useful information for everyone testing threaded parts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This guide to threaded connections is a handy reference to all things threaded. It is not only...