Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from June 2003

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from June 2003

New ball valves designed for 10,000 psig/689 BarG. (Special Report: Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... NEW Hi Pro ball valves handle up to 10,000 psig / 689 BarG oil, gas, and chemical process application demands. Two-piece construction reduces potential leak paths to a minimum. With added ability to select integral compression tube fittings...

Special, custom petrochem valves. (Special Report: Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... SEVERE, complex, petrochemical and chemical processes are handled by special and custom valves from this manufacturer, including slide, double slab gate, gate, ball, plug, piston, tank bottom, sampling, injection, and butterfly designs 1/2 to...

Refining, process sampling valves. (Special Report: Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... NEW Quik Sampling Valves are for refining and processing operations where small, precisely controlled samples of fluids are required. Combining rising stem and quarter-turn valves, the new models enable liquid flow to be regulated during the...

Concept, solution make actuators 'intelligent'. (Special Report: Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... NEW ST INTELLI+ concept and system solution provides you intelligent electric actuators. Nonintrusive, it accomplishes complete setup via laptop computer and infrared communications or directly at the electric actuator--without opening the...

Oil, gas-applicable needle valves. (Special Report: Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... HN41 NEEDLE VALVES are specifically designed for oil and gas applications as barstock-constructed, straight-through, bidirectional flow configurations. The soft seated, repetitive bubbletight sealing designs are rated 6,000 psig at...

Valves deliver bubbletight shutoff. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... MAGNUM HAND VALVES are available in a range to control a variety of media from gases to particulate-laden liquids. The angle, gauge, or straight hand valves come in metal or soft seated configurations with a broad selection of sealing...

New Valve Less Control Systems. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... VPAC Valve Loss Control Systems are newly introduced for flare and steam valves. The two-part design comprises acoustic leak detector plus a British Petroleum-developed leak quantification algorithm. VPAC identifies leaks in 20 sec,...

Subsea ball and needle valves. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS demanding high-pressure systems can employ 'Subsea' ball and needle valves for reportedly 20 to 30 years service life, with trouble-free operation in hydrogen sulfides, corrosion inhibitors, hydraulic fluids, or many...

Valves give zero leakage shutoff. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... VANESSA triple offset metal-seated series 30,000 valves are engineered to provide "perfect zero leakage shutoff" in oil, gas, offshore, chemical, and petrochemical applications. The valves are said to combine the durability of gate types...

Impact actuators deliver fail-safe valve operation. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... M-SERIES Impact (hammer-blow) actuators provide quick, positive operation of specific overhead valves. Models fit valve handwheel sizes from 7 to 30-in, diameter. Utilizing a simple mechanical principle, M-Series clamp-on or adaptor-style...

Unloader-regulator-relief valves. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... COMPACT and stainless steel model 7501 Pressure Regulating Unloaders coordinate with a variety of stainless steel pumps. Rated to 6 gpm and 2,000-psi, the unloader-regulator-relief valve comprises compact flow thru design to easily mount...

Systems made to monitor valves. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... AVMS: ASCO Valve Monitoring Systems combine visual indicators and network communications for process and automation applications. They are available in rotary or linear actuation with resin or low copper aluminum bodies and highly visible...

Extended bonnet globe control valve for -268[degrees]C. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... RC260 Badger Meter Reco valves operate in cryogenic applications down to -268[degrees]C. Models come in 14 to 60-in. bonnet lengths for 1/4 to 1-in, process line sizes. They control extremely cold or hot fluids and gases in such processes...

New high-pressure valves, fittings. (Special Report: Valves, Actuators & Services).
June 1, 2003... A NEW VALVES, FITTINGS & TUBING range has been launched for 1500 through 4500 bar pressures. Designed for oil, gas, or chemical applications--all models are manufactured in Germany from stainless steel and fully tested prior to dispatch....

General purpose and special application ball values. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... CONTROL PROCESS and system fluids with Swagelok 60 Series general purpose and special application ball valves. The Series 60 provides versatility in sizes, materials, end connections, and service options. Compensating seat design and...

API load/unload valves. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... NEW API VALVES like this are for bottom loading and unloading of petroleum tankers. The valves are cited to feature advanced industry design and incorporate several user-friendly features for easier on-the-road operation and maintenance....

Flanged Diaphragm Valves. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... TYPE-14 FLANGED DIAPHRAGM VALVES offer improved body-to-bonnet sealing performance, visual position indication, weir design for very good throttling capabilities, and built-in travel stop to prevent over-tightening and eliminate compressive...

Emergency shutoff valves. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... THE 4261/4262 RANGE of diesel engine emergency intake air shut off valves has been extended up to 10-in, size, allowing the company's SpeedTrap engine runaway prevention system to protect the latest larger engine designs. This easily...

New Piston Actuated Valves offer reliable control. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... A NEW LINE OF QUALITY COMPACT AND STANDARD SIZE Piston Actuated Valves provide an alternative to both solenoid and ball valves for on/off control of media--including light slurries, viscous fluids, corrosives, and saturated steam (to 130 psi)....

Concentric Control Line Safety Valve. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... THIS COMPANY'S CONCENTRIC CONTROL LINE Safety Valve (CCLSV) provides a new and economical alternative to your wells' safety issues. In case of a control line failure, the subsurface safety valve can be rendered inoperative. The CCLSV offers a...

Globe Valve Swith with [+ or -]1% repeatability. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... SERIES GVS Globe Valve Switch is very useful for detection of improper flow rates in high volume lubrication, cooling or process systems. It offers accurate flow detection with 1% repeatability and external adjustability over a broad range of...

Bellow Seal Valves. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... 2000 SERIES BELLOW SEAL VALVES have been approved by the ABS Group Ltd. for PED compliance in their respective categories. The 2000 Series has a bar stock body with a bellow seal, reliable self-centering seat plug seal design, and an...

Rising & non-rising stem portable valve operator. (Oil Industry Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... LIGHT WEIGHT, portability, and versatility make the all new Rising Stem Valve Operator (RS-II) especially useful in the petrochemical, wastewater, and water distribution markets. This multifunctional hand-held machine will operate all rising...

On/off diaphragm valves offered. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... GO DV-1 Series on/off diaphragm valves are offered to deliver leak-free service and "the smallest footprint." Declared to have achieved a cycle life in excess of 5-million cycles at 250 psig, the valves' design is totally free of springs,...

Direct-mount ball valve W/actuator. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... VALVE AUTOMATION is said to be made easy with new TRIAC Series 139 direct-mount 150# and 300# ANSI class flanged ball valves from this company. Available in pre-assembled valve/actuator packages, the nine valve sizes (1/2 to 6 in.) feature...

Fail safe lact three-way divert valves. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... A "DIVERT VALVE" is available as a fail safe act three-way design. It's noted: "actuator electro hydraulic has been used for years is now available mounted to valve bodies with failure to flow out bottom port to recirculate through heater...

AST overfill prevention valves. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... FIGURE 9095A AST overfill prevention valves install at the fill port of an aboveground storage tank. Used in a tight fill application, the valve terminates product flow when liquid level reaches a preset warning level (90-95% full). ...

Key-Exchange Interlocks aid safe actuation. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... SFC Key-Exchange Interlocks are easily integrated into pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric actuator operation. They're designed to ensure safe operation. By allowing complete manual control of the actuators, the interlocks allow actuated...

New Pressure Reducing Valve for steam requirements. (Special Report: Valves & Actuators).
June 1, 2003... DR20 Pressure Reducing Valves are new for use with small-to-moderate steam requirement. Flow-up design plus flat valve and plug arrangement are said to promote secondary pressure stability via DR2O. The stability augments pressure...

Miniature differential pressure instruments. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... For direct mounting on filters, pumps, tanks, hydraulic systems, or fluids lines--these miniature differential pressure instruments are alternatives to full-size gauges. They're offered in several styles including standard dial-pointer gauges,...

New filter elements & housings. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... NEWLY INTRODUCED and patented DuoFLO Filter systems are designed for new and retrofit bag filter systems. The filter media features a true graded-porosity structure combined with a 62% increase in filter surface area. This is said to ensure...

New in-line process viscometer unveiled. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... EXPLOSIONPROOF model AST-100 process viscometers are introduced to deliver direct in-line measurement. FM approved for Class 1, Div. 1, Groups C&D service, the no-moving-parts instruments can operate in up to 250[degrees]F. and 200 psi....

New group of pH sensors offered. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... NEW DolpHin pH sensors are designed to improve operation in traditional problem areas within harsh petrochemical process applications. They incorporate patent pending measurement and reference technology proven to perform more than twice...

New high head (600 FT) pumps. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... HL160M Dri-Prime Pumps are on the market for a variety of uses including pipeline pigging. The single-stage pumpset is capable of 600 ft heads; 2,000-gpm maximum flows; 1 3/8-in, diameter solids handling. HL160M measures 8 x 6 in. Complete...

Mini panel-mount pH controllers. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... PHCN-201 pH controllers are simple to operate in applications where space or cost are a major factor. The 3x2-in. (8x5 cm) instruments mount in confined spaces and are especially suited for high packing densities. They're designed to...

In-Tank Level Transmitters. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... MEASURE PROCESS FLUIDS with a group of single and dual-loop-powered In Tank Level Transmitters. The petroleum, petrochemical, solvent, and general-processing-applicable instruments feature sensors built for extended service. "T" Series...

Hydraulic Pack-Off unveiled for workovers using capillary tubing. (New Oil Industry Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... CAP KING HYDRAULIC PACK-OFF is introduced as specifically designed for workover applications utilizing capillary tubing. It offers reliable control of well pressure and provides long, trouble-free service to the emerging capillary tubing...

[H.sub.2]S pipeline analyzers. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... SERIES 1000 PROCESS ANALYZERS deliver continuous, real-time hydrogen sulfide measurement in natural gas pipelines, tail gas lines, or SRU overhead gas lines. Models are available in ranges from 0 to 20 up to 0 to 10,000 ppm (1%) with...

Portable gas detectors. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... TRIPLE PLUS+ portable gas detectors are designed to protect oil/gas shipping personnel against a range of hazardous gases - as they can now be used to monitor container purging on board oil and gas carriers. Besides user-selected sensors...

New temp transmitters. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... NEW iTemp TMT 162 HART field transmitters are designed to withstand oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical demands. They offer EMC immunity to NAMUR NE 21, signal on alarm functions to NAMUR NE 43, and meet basic requirements to NAMUR NE 89....

New Gas Monitors Series. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... ULTIMA X GAS MONITOR SERIES features the latest mechanical and electrical technologies for practically any gas detection application. XA (in all-purpose plastic enclosures for NEMA 4X) and XE (explosionproof with 316 stainless steel...

Pressure Transducers. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... MODEL 528 PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS are newly introduced for such extreme environments as natural gas equipment or HVAC. CVD strain gauge design resists aging and is said to be practically insensitive to thermal transients and pressure cycling....

Fast, safe ram changeout with new BOP's design. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... NEWLY DESIGNED "Quick-Loq" blowout preventers are announced to provide safe, easy, and fast ram and ram operator changeout with greatly reduced personnel and environment risks. Total changeout time is said to be cut about 10 to 15% - so workers...

New diaphragm gauges. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... AN EXPANDED LINE of BK73 and BK74 Weksler brand low-pressure diaphragm gauges is now on the market. The accurate-measurement instruments feature a precision-geared European movement and are assembled in the U.S. Weksler diaphragm...

Data Acquisition, Monitor. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... SV180 SmartView Data Acquisition & Monitoring Systems are on the market to fill the void between low-cost paperless products and more expensive SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems. They are designed with up to 80 direct universal inputs including an...

Technology gives gas turbine fire protection. (New Equipment, Products, Systems, Services).
June 1, 2003... HI-FOG SYSTEM is pre-engineered to deliver gas turbine fire protection. Water mist technology of the high-pressure FM-approved systems offers a number of benefits. HI-FOG comprises power unit, nozzles, interconnecting tubing, and necessary...

Internet-based remote monitor, SCADA package for groundwater remediation jobs. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... AIM: Advanced Internet-based Monitoring packages have been developed for groundwater remediation. They eliminate travel expense and reduce system downtime for customers with high-end groundwater and soil remediation, wastewater pre-treatment,...

New "Rapid Deployment Kit" remotely detects hazardous environmental threats. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... THE NEWLY INTRODUCED RAPID DEPLOYMENT KIT remotely and quickly assesses hazardous environmental threats. The kit includes four wireless AreaRAE gas detection monitors with in-case charging as well as a host controller for monitoring from a...

Vacuum Excavation System. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... THE DITCH WITCH FX60 Vacuum Excavation System combines enhanced "soft" excavation capabilities and increased vacuum power in a compact, trailer- or skid-mounted unit. It is the quietest vacuum excavator in its class, declares the firm. For...

Plugs and stoppers introduced. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... FOR LEAK TESTING and debris stopping in petrochemical pipework, a comprehensive range of quality plugs and stoppers is available from this firm. The range includes plugs and stoppers which seal apertures from 12 mm up to 2,000 mm in diameter....

Tank gauge, transmitter manufacturer offers programs: preventive maintenance, factory certified maintenance training. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... THIS VAREC MECHANICAL TANK GAUGES, spare parts, transmitters, and accessories manufacturer offers preventive maintenance programs and factory certified maintenance training. The Preventive Maintenance Program is available to provide...

Pneumatic Reciprocating Saw. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... THE 1.3 HP Pneumatic Reciprocating Saw is designed for fast, hand-held cutting. It features the capability to mount on an optional pipe clamp to make 90 degree cuts. Its durability makes the tool especially suited to rugged use in refineries,...

Stuffing Boxes offer reliable sealing. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... HERCULES BIG STUFF DPSB Stuffing Boxes provide reliable sealing under a variety of operating conditions. Cited to be exceptionally rugged and built for performance, they provide an easy-to-adjust threaded cap with no bolts to tighten and...

Fast, simple pig tracking. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... FOR GATHERING LINES, municipal gas, water and waste, mainline transmission, refineries and all sorts of industrial piping, this company's pig tracking system simplifies the pigging process. All that is required is a transmitter, a tracking...

Instantly restore data, applications, and operating systems on personal computers and laptops. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... RESTORE DATA, APPLICATIONS, and operating systems on personal computers and laptops--within seconds--with Inasoft's InaQuick Rescue (IQR) Enterprise Suite. It is a set of software products that instantly restore without having to rely on...

Enhanced leak detector. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... NEW AND ENHANCED TVA-1000B Data Manager leak detector is designed to provide an orderly and concise method of monitoring and tracking fugitive emissions within a facility. It is a handheld keyboard and display unit that interfaces to the...

Hydrocarbon Layer Thickness Monitoring System. (OG & PE Showcase: Maintenance).
June 1, 2003... NEWLY INTRODUCED LEAKWISE ID-225/2011 Hydrocarbon Layer Thickness Monitor is capable of measuring oil thickness in the 1 to 200 mm range. The new product extends the capabilities of the current Leakwise ID-225/100, which enables oil thickness...

Intrinsically safe, active hi-vis garment. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... PULSARNEON "INTRINSICALLY SAFE" active hi-vis garment is now available for industries where flammable substances within the environment prevent the use of anything that may create a spark. Suitable for the petrochemical, gas, refueling, and...

Connectors end corroded cabling. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... NEW RJ-45 CONNECTORS put an end to corroded cabling in harsh environments, declares the manufacturer. Developed for locations where dust, chemicals, vibration, or water are prevalent, the plug and outlet design has a protective bayonet...

Cordless Impact Drivers and Impact Wrenches. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... THE DeWALT Cordless Impact Drivers and Impact Wrenches are now on the market. The line of 9.6-, 12-, and 14.4-volt cordless impact drivers and impact wrenches are cited to deliver nearly three times more torque than traditional cordless drills...

Chemical - and acid-resistant lining. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... ARL 6000 IS A 100% SOLIDS, epoxy novolac coating that provides protection against severe chemical attack. Easily applied by brush, roller, or squeegee, its low-viscosity formulation helps ensure 100% surface contact and very good adhesion to...

Screened gaskets keep meters clean. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... KEEP METERS CLEAN up to 600# ANSI with the LineBacker sealing gasket. The patented sealing gaskets feature a rectangular sealing element. A groove design provides very good memory for the elastomers. "The LineBacker has incorporated a...

Interior corrosion protection for tanks, piping, HVAC equipment. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... CORROSION PROTECTION is provided with VpCI-609 corrosion protectant. It offers environmentally acceptable and biodegradable corrosion protection for the interior of HRSG and HVAC equipment, piping, and tanks. The product features 100%...

Portable UV inspection kit. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... PORTABLE SPECTROLINE AP-400 UltraWand ultraviolet inspection kit features a super-slim UV probe that lights up areas where larger lamps cannot reach. It is designed for detecting critical indications in field locations, and is especially useful...

Spotting fluid frees differentially stuck pipe. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... A NEW SPOTTING FLUID, QUIK-FREE, is designed to free differentially stuck pipe. QUIK-FREE spotting fluid can be mixed and placed rapidly because it requires none of the additives typically associated with an invert emulsion spotting fluid, it's...

Leak detector is efficient, easy to use, and low cost. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... DETECTION OF LEAKS FROM PIPELINES, subsea installations, blowout prevention stacks, etc. is cited to be more efficient, much easier, and significantly lower in cost when using the new SNIFFIT leak detection system. At the heart of SNIFFIT...

Tube pullers include version for hostile environments. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... AUTOMATIC TUBE PULLERS -- designed for fast and effective refurbishment of heat exchangers, air conditioning and refrigeration plant systems--are available from this company. The equipment is suitable for the withdrawal of tubes up to 1.75...

Multi-purpose lubricants are chemically inert. (Maintenance Showcase).
June 1, 2003... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and Oils comprise a line of synthetic, multi-purpose lubricants that are chemically inert and insoluble in both hydrocarbons and petroleum distillates. These lubricants have a wide operating range, from...

Tank gauge provides accurate net volume in real-time. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... GAUGING SYSTEMS' MULTI-FUNCTION TANK GAUGE (MTG) offers accurate NET volume in real-time; density and temperature stratification; free and entrained water; vapor pressure and temperature; and hardwired, radio, or ethernet (fiber) topology. ...

Process measurement & control. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... EVERYTHING YOU NEED for process measurement and control is found in OMEGA's 1,200-page Pressure, Strain and Force Products Handbook. Including TRANSACTIONS Volume 3, the literature covers: industrial pressure, high accuracy transducers,...

Terminal enclosures. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... WHEN YOU EXAMINE the 1999 NEC, Article 505, you'll find that Rose+Bopla's Ex terminal enclosures may be a very good alternative to explosion-proof boxes for your increased safety and intrinsically safe applications. The selection is...

Mass transfer products. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... SULZER CHEMTECH USA is a leading provider of proven, reliable mass transfer products--including structured packing, trays, random packing and advanced products such as MellapakPlus, Mellagrid, and both Shell HiFi and MVGT high performance...

Modular intercom systems. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... ATKINSON DYNAMICS' INDUSTRIAL INTERCOMS are for use in the most punishing environments--from offshore drilling platforms and construction sites to the hottest, coldest, noisiest, dirtiest, and most abusive plant conditions. The rugged,...

Pressure & temperature solutions. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... DRESSER INSTRUMENTS' ASHCROFT Digigauge digital pressure gauges meet a multitude of pressure requirements. If the firm doesn't have exactly what you need, they will customize a solution for you. Among the many gauges offered are the digital...

Integrate radar into existing tank gauging systems. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... ENDRESS+HAUSER WILL HELP YOU SEE the whole picture when integrating radar into existing tank gauging systems. When you are ready to upgrade your existing tank gauging equipment, this company can provide a single piece or a whole inventory...

Measurement Solutions. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... FMC MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS' Smith Meter AccuLoad III terminals offer options, control, and flexibility. With the latest configuration additions including the Split Architecture System, the Rack Mountable General Purpose Enclosure, and the...

Self Monitoring analysis response technology. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... L&J ENGINEERING OFFERS SELF MONITORING analysis response technology. Products offered include: MCG 1600SFI radar gauge, MCG 3900 inventory management, MCG 1500SFI servo gauge, and MCG 2000SFI transmitter. Among instrument features:...

[H.sub.2]S scavenger introduced. (Product/Service Followup).
June 1, 2003... THE NEW SULFATREAT XLP (Extended-Life Product) long-lasting [H.sub.2]S scavenger offers a useful life span longer than any other scavenger on the market--declares SulfaTreat. The SULFATREAT XLP is cited to have all the benefits you have...