Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from June 2005

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from June 2005

Valves and actuators: electric actuators unveiled for broad oil, gas duties.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... A wide variety of oil and gas applications are handled by a new line of quarter-turn and linear Skilmatic Sl electric actuators. Designed to deliver both modulating and two-position control for fail-safe operation, models are compact,...

Valves and actuators: rotary velocity control valves serve gas applications.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... "CONTROL BALL" is a new rotary control valve design for gas regulation. It's engineered to provide tight shutoff to meet ANSI Class VI for soft-seated valves and ANSI Class V for metal-seated designs, plus multi-stage pressure reduction of...

Valves and actuators: control valves for boiler feed-pump recirculation.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Multi-Z Control Valves are unveiled for boiler feed-pump recirculation. The new severe service control valves handle high-pressure drop applications where entrained solids are a problem. They are emphasized as especially applicable for...

Valves and actuators: valves enhance safety in HF alkylation process.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Descote Bellows Sealed Globe Valves like the one shown here at Shell UK's Stanlow manufacturing complex--are designed to deliver maximized protection against risk of accidental emissions of hydrofluoric acid (HF) used as a catalyst in the...

Valves and actuators: hydraulic actuator system provides emergency wellhead valve shutdown.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Bettis WellGuard HWL hydraulic control fluid powered linear actuators are designed for reliable open/close control of API 6A through-conduit wellhead and flow line gate valves in onshore or offshore applications. They can also be used with API...

Valves and actuators: Coke Drum Unheading technology.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... The patented DeltaGuard Coke Drum Unheading Device, subject of this six-page brochure, is safe, easy to operate, reliable, and cost effective. DeltaGuard is cited to "enable refineries to continually push the envelope on coking cycle times."...

Valves and actuators: safety wheel offers added protection.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... The Babbitt Safety Wheel eliminates the potential hazard of a falling handwheel to which a chainwheel is attached. It provides the added security of a secondary attachment process for Babbitt chainwheel valve operators. The safety wheel is...

Valves and actuators: alternative fuel service ball valves.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... With working pressures to 6,000 psig (413 bar) at 250[degrees]F (121[degrees]C) and flow coefficients from 4.0 to 13.8, new Swagelok alternative fuel service 2-way ball valves meet the demands of hydrogen and compressed natural gas...

Valves and actuators: Valve and Control Solutions.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... An Overview of Valve and Control Solutions is this free, 12-page brochure. Illustrated and described in the literature are: liquid level controllers, liquid level switches, chambers and domes, control valves, pressure controllers, temperature...

Valves and actuators: low cost Flanged Ball Valve package.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... New Series BV2 Electric and Pneumatic Flanged Ball Valves offer ANSI 150# flanged ends for easy installation. The 1/2 through 4 in. sizes are standard for very good flow rates with minimal pressure drop. The valve features a blow-out-proof...

Valves and actuators: gate, globe, check, butterfly and ball valves for severe services.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... This brochure's 20 free pages illustrate and describe one company's gate, globe, check, butterfly, and ball valves. They are available for the most severe and demanding services in the oil, gas, refinery, chemical, marine, power and...

Valves and actuators: full range of chainwheel retaining cables introduced.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Additional protection for plant personnel working beneath overhead chain operation valves is now available with this firm's full line of chainwheel retaining cables. The cables, sized to hold the deadweight of the chainwheel/handwheel...

Valves and actuators: valve monitoring system helps boost oil and gas platform production.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Open-flow ValveWatch ESD valve monitoring system helps boost oil and gas platform production. ValveWatch's patented technology actually listens to the flow of oil/gas at the most critical location of offshore platforms--the ESD (emergency...

Valves and actuators: manifold valves and components.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... To meet a wide range of application requirements, this 12-page brochure presents one company's line of valves--the Model BV1 Floating Ball Valve, the proprietary Model BV2 Trunnion Mounted Ball Valve, and Model CV Check Valve. The valve...

Valves and actuators: protect your installations.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Fixed end stops have a limited capacity which, if exceeded, leads to damage to the track and derailment of the cars and the replacement of the bumping post. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rawie friction sliding bumping posts are designed to...

Valves and actuators: Manual Needle Flow Control Valve.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... NVM Series Manual Needle Flow Control Valve is now on the market. Featuring needle plug with PTFE diaphragm seal, this rugged valve allows for easy and precise linear flow control. Constructed from high purity PTFE, the NVM Series valve is...

Valves and actuators: right angle relief valves are highly accurate.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Hoke R6000 Series right angle relief valves are now available in low and high pressure models ranging from 5 to 6,000 psig. The new valve line is specifically designed to provide highly accurate and repeatable cracking and reseat pressure...

Valves and actuators: Flanged Ball Valves are dependable.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Hercules QT Series 37-400 Flanged Ball Valves are cited by the manufacturer to feature proven performance and rugged dependability. The carbon steel ball valves are engineered for a wide range of applications and operating environments...

Valves and actuators: four-brochure package covers compressor valves and services.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... A free package of information flyers is now available to present this company's valves and related services for lubricated and non-lubricated compressors. They cover Burckhardt Plate Valves, Poppet Valves, Manley Valves (licensed by the...

Valves and actuators: Severe Service Ball Valves.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... ABV Severe Service Ball Valves, providing valve solutions for hydrocarbon requirements, are presented in this free data sheet. The side entry and top entry ball valves are for the following services: high corrosive, high temperatures to...

Valves and actuators: Safety Shutoff Valve.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... This CNG/LPG Safety Shutoff Valve is a new two-way, normally closed solenoid valve for applications in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The valve is available integrated with a high-pressure gas filter assembly or as separate...

Valves and actuators: multi-turn electronic actuators.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Limitorque Accutronix MX-05 multi-turn electronic actuators are offered to make valve control easier and more flexible. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Models comprise a human interface in six languages with commissioning and diagnostic...

Valves and actuators: expanded line featured in new, free valve condensed catalog.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... A new and free 36-page valve condensed catalog and price list is now available for the asking. It includes this manufacturer's expanded valve line in new and larger sizes. Catalog categories include check valves (to 30 in.) and butterfly...

Valves and actuators: manifold valve line introduced.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Two, three, and five-valve variations comprise this newly introduced manifold valves product line. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Models come in hard seat or soft seat configurations. Materials include both carbon steel and 316 stainless steel...

Valves and actuators: remote, direct-operated on-off poppet valves brochure.(Special report)
June 1, 2005... Quick-acting two and three-way remote and direct-operated poppet-type on-off valves are illustrated and described in a free 16-page brochure. Models are cited to deliver high flow, positive shut-off operation in a variety of air, liquid,...

Valves and actuators: hydraulic training, troubleshooting.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... Hands-on hydraulic training and troubleshooting seminars are presented in this free brochure. The three-day events utilize Womack Machine Supply Industrial Fluid Power Textbooks as their foundation. Hydraulic trainers provide the ability...

Valves and actuators: third party fire watch personnel, services offered.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... This company and its "personnel have a singular vision--watching out for your safety--before, during, and after any hot work procedures," declares a free four-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As third party personnel, they present...

Valves and actuators: rupture disks, products CD.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... A free Compact Disc rupture disks, rupture panels, and pressure relief products Catalog is now available--in English, German, French, or Japanese. It offers detailed information, product data, illustrations, diagrams, and specification...

Valves and actuators: Variable Speed Drives bulletin.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... Guardian Variable Speed Drives (VSD) are described and illustrated in this free brochure as "an effective digital solution for production control." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The literature offers in-depth features data on how the VSDs...

Valves and actuators: flow measurement products, systems catalog come print/CD.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... Liquid, steam, and gas flow measurement products, systems, and technologies highlight this new and free print or CD catalog. It comprises problem solving approaches for multiple media flow measurement under rigorous operating conditions....

Valves and actuators: data say perfluoroelastomer seals reduce total system running costs.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... "Optimize Total System Cost," is a free brochure on switching to Kalrez perfluoroelastomer seals--to reportedly save from 10 to 200% in total system running costs (depending on equipment, chemical environment, and seal material previously...

Valves and actuators: On-Line Sulfur/Nitrogen Analyzers.(Free literature)
June 1, 2005... Antek 6000/6200 Series On-Line Sulfur / Nitrogen Analyzers are the subject of a free-on-request brochure. The instruments are designed for harsh-environment process applications in hazardous areas. They are cited as rugged, low-maintenance...

Valves and actuators: temperature transmitter offers display and RTD sensor.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... PRTXD Series two-wire transmitters provide a 4 to 20-mA signal representing temperature. They comprise 3 1/2-digit display and RTD sensor. Their NEMA 4X (IP66) housing protects transmitter electronics. PRTXD's controls are...

Valves and actuators: air / gas flowmeters now wireless.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... ST50 Flowmeters are now available with a wireless communication option. For air, compressed air, and nitrogen gas measuring--ST50 now utilizes a built-in wireless infrared technology and a standard, low-cost PDA. This enables field...

Valves and actuators: ATEX-approved Zone 0 lighting.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... Slam Zero 3X3 W portable luminaries are ATEX approved for Zone 0 areas. Engineered for work in confined spaces--the rugged, durable, simple lighting comprises improved encapsulation to ensure safety of the actual lamp unit together with...

Valves and actuators: new facility opens for mat systems.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... DURA-BASE and BRAVO Mat Systems are now available from their manufacturer's new headquarters. CMS established itself in oilfield and utility industries via DURA-BASE thermoplastic mat with interlocking feature. A primary benefit is...

Valves and actuators: multipurpose welding machine is part of new Jesse James Series.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... MultiMaster 260 multipurpose welding machines are announced as part of the newly launched Jesse James Signature Series equipment line. They're designed to offer outstanding MIG, DC TIG, and stick electrode welding. Models combine...

Valves and actuators: gas compression firm adds construction unit.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... SCFM Compression Constructors is a newly added unit developed to handle turnkey compression construction projects, including all equipment, site preparation, and related plant facilities. Unveiled as "a complete compression turnkey business...

Valves and actuators: friction bumping posts dissipate petrochem plant impacting train energy.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... You can protect petrochemical plants from impacting trains with friction bumping posts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The friction end stops dissipate the energy of an impacting train through clamps fitted to the head of the rail. There they...

Valves and actuators: UV-VIS spectrophotometer.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... Western Research Model IPS-4 integrated process spectrophotometer is engineered to perform UV-VIS spectroscopy of liquids and gases utilizing advanced electronic and diode array technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The IPS-4 represents...

Valves and actuators: Tubing Rotator System.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... This Tubing Rotator System can significantly reduce production costs on sucker pumped wells. The system includes a Rotating Tubing Hanger on the surface and a Rotating Tubing Anchor that works downhole. The system reduces oil and gas...

Valves and actuators: nut and thread protectors.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... NUT-SEAL nut and thread protector is a reusable assembly that actually seals exposed nuts and threads in pressurized grease to effectively prevent corrosion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The secret is a built-in membrane for -50[degrees]F....

Valves and actuators: Gas Chromatograph / Mass Spectrometer.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... The new GCMS-QP2010 Gas Chromatograph / Mass Spectrometer offers high throughput capability that results in high productivity--providing users with a very good performance-to-cost ratio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The QP2010 features...

Valves and actuators: pressure transducers are accurate.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... PX209 Series pressure transducers are accurate and highly reliable. Suitable for the harshest industrial environments, their small size and light weight makes them especially useful for tough vibration and shock environments. [ILLUSTRATION...

Valves and actuators: heavy duty compact magnetic drill.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... The MDM-35, part of this firm's full line of portable magnetic drills, is an affordable hole cutting solution for steel fabricators, contractors, and plant maintenance operations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a strong 9.5 Amp/110 Volt...

Valves and actuators: intelligent gas detection sensors.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... Model 700 intelligent gas detection sensors incorporate several new improvements. One improvement is pre-emptive fault diagnostics including input voltage range, operating temperature range, scheduled service recording, and output integrity. A...

Valves and actuators: software improves measurement stability.(Products and services)
June 1, 2005... Version 1.6 of Norbar USM-2 Software--for the USM-2 Ultrasonic Bolt Meter--improves measurement stability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The software release is the result of extended testing of USM-2 by NASA and NASA contractors for use on...

Valves and actuators: Programmable Automation Controllers.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Programmable Automation Controllers are showcased in this free 16-page brochure as rugged, industrial platforms that integrate industrial I/O, motion control, machine vision, and industrial communications--all under the authority of a single...

Valves and actuators: oil, gas tube fittings.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Swagelok Tube Fittings for oil and gas are cited in this free datasheet to provide instrumentation and control professionals with reliable connections. On offshore platforms or at onshore production facilities, the tube fittings are cited...

Valves and actuators: Liquid Filter Cartridges are 'drop-in' alternatives.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... 3M Sapphire Liquid Filter Cartridges are introduced as "drop-in" alternatives to conventional filter bags. They're engineered to reduce particles in various oil exploration, production, and refining fluids. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Valves and actuators: Oil, gas interface solutions data.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Interface solutions for oil and gas have been developed by this company and featured in its free 12-page brochure. It presents solutions to reduce system costs and give greater accessibility to data in oil and gas systems including custody...

Valves and actuators: scavenger system, mixer accomplish offshore H2S removal.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... C100 hydrogen sulfide scavenger mixers used in this system and technology, help accomplish offshore H2S removal. H2S scavenger is supplied in a controlled manner to an annular injection chamber. Due to this system's patented pipe geometry,...

Valves and actuators: downhole fiber optic flow meter systems introduced.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... BossFLO downhole fiber optic flow meter systems are announced to measure pressure, temperature, and flow--with data transmitted to the surface equipment for analysis, or transmitted back to company offices. BossFLO is run in conjunction...

Trust ESAB for exceptional performance in stainless steel.(Product of choice for professional welders.: ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... ESAB Offers Complete Package for Stainless Steel Welding and Cutting Stainless steel fabrication places high demands on welding and cutting products to meet exacting standards for corrosion resistance and impact toughness. With over 100...

Valves and actuators: Flexible Banding serves offshore.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... SmartBand Flexible Banding is presented in this free four-page brochure as especially suited for highly corrosive environments, including offshore. The strong, corrosion-resistant banding is applicable for pile protection, general...

Valves and actuators: top-drive casing alignment tools.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... T-CAT top-drive casing alignment tools are announced as a "simple, yet safer approach to running tubulars." The new tool is designed to make it possible to run tubulars without carrying out hazardous stabbing board operations. Using T-CAT,...

Valves and actuators: HiP adds to ball valve line.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... High Pressure Equipment Company designs, manufactures, and markets a complete line of products engineered for the unique demands of the oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries. These products include high pressure valves, fittings...

Valves and actuators: multi-phase flow meters measure oil and water fractions.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Haimo multi-phase flow meters combine a gas / liquid two-phase (inline) and a full-range three-phase water cut meter. Gas / liquid flow rate measurement and water cut determination are carried out independent of each other. The gas / liquid...

Valves and actuators: integrity assessment for corrosion mapping, flaw detection.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Automatic pipeline and critical structure integrity assessment is delivered by IAS 50, declares this free brochure. It illustrates and describes the field-deployable ultrasonic system to accomplish corrosion mapping and general flaw...

Valves and actuators: petrochem instrument isolators.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Ashcroft instrument isolators for petrochemical processing come in a wide variety of Ashcroft diaphragm seals. A selection of isolator configurations are also offered from capsule type, welded or bonded, as well as clamped designs with...

Valves and actuators: new reservoir characterization added to 6th generation technology.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... RockMod Services, a new reservoir characterization, is available and based on this company's recently released sixth generation reservoir characterization technology. It integrates two critical techniques into a single algorithm:...

Valves and actuators: pipeline, loadrack flow provers.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... SYNCROTRAK flow provers are presented in this free brochure for pipeline and loadrack proving. The flow provers feature a precision, smooth-bore cylinder and measurement piston. The latter contains an integral bypass valve which minimizes...

Valves and actuators: USCG IMO resolution MEPC.107(49) Oil in Water Monitor bilge alarm.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... TD-4100 Oil in Water Monitor bilge alarms from this manufacturer have received US Coast Guard certification for IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49). The continuous oil-in-water monitors are qualified for oily bilge water discharge monitoring in...

Valves and actuators: laser hard facing process presented.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... LASERCARB tungsten carbide hard facing process and method are presented in this free brochure--to overcome limitations of tungsten carbide hard facing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Patented LaserCarb employs a state-of-the-art diode laser...

Valves and actuators: Upstream Control capabilities data.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... "Meeting The Challenge of Upstream Control," is this free 10-page brochure. It illustrates and describes control systems for all major applications in the upstream oil and gas supply chain: exploration, pipeline, processing, shipping,...

Valves and actuators: upstream safety services information.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Smart safety programs, products, and services are offered by this firm for the safe well-being of workers worldwide, declares a free brochure. Described and illustrated are turnkey H2S safety services; safety training, consulting; crisis...

Valves and actuators: oil, gas separation technology, processes.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... A variety of specialized oil and gas separation technologies and processes are available from this company. Technology is offered in the areas of produced water treatment, sand management, de-bottlenecking, subsea separation, and downhole...

Valves and actuators: rechargeable cells for high-temp environments.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Rechargeable secondary cells have been developed for high-temperature environments. The lithium cells recharge on-site for such demanding applications as exploration since they can operate thousands of feet below the surface where...

Valves and actuators: top-drive drilling equipment system.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... Described, illustrated, and specified in this free eight-page brochure is a top-drive drilling equipment system--used instead of the traditional rotary table. It presents how the system allows and reduces make-up and break time. Major...

Valves and actuators: 'unpiggable' pipeline inspections.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... A fully equipped engineering and field service portfolio is offered for "unpiggable" pipelines, those with access and valve restrictions, multi-diameter designs, impassable fittings, or other configuration issues. This company...

Valves and actuators: PC tool aids cement choices.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... "SmartCement" PC-based electronic tool is offered to help choose the right lightweight cement system for downhole. It evaluates suitability of typical density reducing additives for oil well casing cement under various conditions. It comes...

Valves and actuators: three-beam ultrasonic flowmeters.(OTC Followup)
June 1, 2005... UFM 3030 ultrasonic flowmeters are three-beam designs with advanced digital signal processing. With an unobstructed flow path design, the instruments measure liquid hydrocarbons as well as heavy crude to liquefied gases including bitumen....

Valves and actuators: Coriolis solutions for oil and gas metering and measurement systems.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... One company's Coriolis solutions for oil and gas metering and measurement systems are outlined in this free, six-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Coriolis meters offer volume, mass, density, and temperature measurements--from...

Valves and actuators: stainless tubular products catalog.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... A new and free catalog presents stainless steel tubular products--welded tubes and pipes, butt weld fittings, flanges, and threaded fittings. Welded tubes and pipes include process pipes (ISO, Metric Tru-Bore, and ANSI), spiral welded...

Valves and actuators: leak and pressure testing.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... This 48-page catalog illustrates and describes products for leakage testing. Covered in the literature are: pressure testing, leak testing, criteria for flange integrity, seal areas on ring gasket types, ring gasket handling and inspection...

Valves and actuators: Pressure Washers.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... Sioux Pressure Washers are covered in this brochure as dependable cleaning equipment for oil and gas applications. The all-electric cleaners produce no flame, exhaust, emissions, or contamination into the surrounding air. In addition,...

Valves and actuators: peripheral magnetic drive pumps.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... TURBOMAG seal-less mag-drive peripheral pumps are the subject of this brochure's six pages. The "turbo-powered" pumps deliver high head in low flow requirements more reliably than traditional centrifugal pumps, it's reported. Extensive...

Valves and actuators: aerosol fire extinguishing system.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... Pyrogen aerosol fire extinguishing system is presented in this brochure as non-pressurized, non-conductive, and providing instantaneous extinguishing action. If the Pyrogen aerosol enters delicate equipment, engines, or electrical components,...

Valves and actuators: radio communications for adverse environments.(OTC followup)
June 1, 2005... HALO. Intrinsically Safe VOX/PTT Modular Headset System is illustrated and described in this free brochure. They are available for all popular brands of hand-held radios. Whatever the conditions, HALO is cited by the manufacturer to offer...

Valves and actuators: free degassing, chemical contamination info.(NPRA Followup)
June 1, 2005... Two free brochures are now available on vessel decontamination/degassing and chemical decontamination. Both are offered by a full-service chemical design and manufacturing, engineering, specialty cleaning, and industrial service company....

Valves and actuators: insulation sales, contracting data.(NPRA Followup)
June 1, 2005... Free insulation information is offered in this contracting and sales brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The safety (superior Workman's Compensation Experience Modification Rating) and wholly owned subsidiary Environmental Safety...

Valves and actuators: pigging specialists.(NPRA Followup)
June 1, 2005... Pigging is this company's specialty presented in a free brochure. Besides discussing operational economics and safety, the literature summarizes pigging capabilities for coker heaters, steam generators, cogens, boilers, reformers heaters,...

Valves and actuators: decommissioning, emergency maintenance, total resource management.(NPRA Followup)
June 1, 2005... A wide and diverse range of industrial services are offered by this firm and presented in a free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For refining, chemical, marine, and power applications, an array of services are presented to include...

Valves and actuators: refinery, petrochemical environmental management.(NPRA Followup)
June 1, 2005... Environmental management via this company's refinery and petrochemical services is emphasized in a free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ten major services are presented to include material processing, tank cleaning, waste management,...