Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from June 2007

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from June 2007

Process metering pumps withstand 3000 bar, accommodate multiple duties.(Valves & Actuators)
June 1, 2007... Fifteen models of ProMinent Process Metering Pumps are on the market in hydraulic and piston configurations to "reliably convey corrosive, toxic, and flammable media--at high delivery rates, high pressures, and within broad temperature ranges."...

New FM shutoff valves.(Valves & Actuators)
June 1, 2007... FM-approved (class 7400, 7420, 7422) oil/gas valves and valve assemblies ars now on the market for liquid and gas shutoff. Patented features and build-to-order application flexibility are offered by the products to protect fuel-burning...

Multi-use control valves.(Valves & Actuators)
June 1, 2007... Neles RotaryGlobe control valves are introduced for petrochemical, oil and gas, refining, and chemical process liquids, gases, and vapors. They combine best features of proven linear and rotary valve technologies in a small-bore control design...

Free valve control CD.(Valves & Actuators)
June 1, 2007... "Common-sense valve control... worldwide" is this new and free 2007 CD Resource Library. Its documentation, demos, and drawings highlight valve controls including Series 2000 electric actuators. The quarter and multi-turn designs come in...

Rotary temperature control valves enhanced.(Valves & Actuators)
June 1, 2007... AMOT G 3-way Rotary Temperature Control Valves are newly enhanced. They ease integration into applications by ensuring that when selected, G valve size is the same as pipe size on which it is employed. G valve combines compactness, light...

Asset management: fast, easy, and powerful.(Productivity enhancing technology for the oil and gas industry)
June 1, 2007... Rotork's IQ Pro electric valve actuators include powerful data logging capabilities that enable you to easily capture and analyze a wealth of important valve performance information. You can use the data to manage assets for maximum...

What's new from Rotork.(Valve actuation technology for today's and tomorrow's professionals)
June 1, 2007... The new Rotork IQ Pro nonintrusive electric actuator features a large, clear display with multilingual text capability, datalogger valve torque signature profiling, and enhanced status and monitoring diagnostics. Also, you can quickly download...

Complete line of rotork valve actuators for oil and gas applications.
June 1, 2007... IQ Pro electric actuators The new IQ Pro represents the latest advance in the evolution of intelligent, nonintrusive, user- friendly electric valve actuators. The IQ stores valuable valve data, which you can download quickly and safely...

Safe overhead valve actuation.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Babbitt Safety Hammer-Blow Chainwheels operate out-of-reach high-pressure valves from the floor. They offer a simple pull-of-a-chain function--without having to climb ladders. Ductile iron models fit 6 to 36-in.-diameter refinery, process,...

Turbine, engine gas fuel metering valves introduced.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... eXVG gas fuel metering valves are unveiled for large up to 10-MW turbines and up to 13,000-hp reciprocating engines. They combine a patented fuel-flow measurement technique with fast, accurate, re-peatable operation for better fuel/air...

Oil field actuators resist corrosion.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Valvcon Q6 actuators are redesigned electric, quarter-turn designs to resist corrosive oil field ambient moisture and hydrogen sulfide, compatible housing and bolt materials plus surface coatings are corrosion resistant with the actuators. ...

Fugitive-emission-compliant instrumentation manifolds are new.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... The new, stringent ISO 15848 fugitive emissions standard is met by a new range of instrumentation manifolds. Double-bloc k-and-bleed configurations in monoflange or low-profile flange-ended forms, provide process instrument interfaces of...

HiP Oil & Gas Valves and Fittings.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... High Pressure Equipment Company has developed a complete line of valves and related components to meet the unique requirements of the oil and gas industry. The company offers valves, fittings, and tubing for use with sour oil and gas...

Aluminum pneumatic actuators for petrochem.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Apollo aluminum pneumatic actuators have been added to this valve manufacturer's line. For wide ranging applications including petrochemicals, the models comprise an extruded aluminum body plus rugged twin rack and pinion design to deliver...

Heavy-duty transformer oil valves.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Cardinal transformer oil valves are heavy-duty, rugged designs for extreme operating conditions over -40[degrees] to +212[degrees]F. All valve parts are noncorrosive or or suitably protected material to withstand exposure on external...

Lined butterfly valves for process.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... LBV Lined Butterfly Valves come in a variety of liner and disc materials for applications including petrochemical and chlor alkali. On the market in sizes to 24-in., models may be used with such chemicals as chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid,...

PROFIBUS-PA valve positioners.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... PROFIBUS-PA communication is featured on this newly introduced Series 3730 electropneumatic control valve positioner. The new model is based upon a common model platform of this manufacturer's positioners: housing, travel pick-off system,...

Valve extension controls brochure.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Custom-designed valve extension controls are illustrated, described, and specified in this free brochure. The engineered designs deliver safe access to inaccessible or awkward-to-reach valves, especially where plant upgrades have left...

Electropneumatic valve positioners.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... SIPART PS2 valve positioners consume virtually no air in the balanced condition. They're marketed to reduce electricity costs by decreasing compressed air usage. The electropneumatic designs are used to control the final control element of...

Gas over oil actuators.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Thirty-six models of Gas Over Oil Actuators are presented with engineering schematics and specifications in this free 18-page brochure. Models are presented to comprise frames of carbon steel that are fully weatherproof, and to be complete...

Process control valves literature.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... [CV.sup.E] Series Process Control Valves are illustrated and described in this free 12-page brochure. Models with balanced or unbalanced trim are offered for oil, gas, chemical, refining, and power applications. They feature cage-guided...

Free CD offered: valves, products.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Yours free is this new pinch., check, and knife gate valves, pressure sensors, air diffuses, and rubber products CD catalog. The easy-to-use electronic product library lets you browse by application, industry, or product. It includes printable...

Rail tank car valve remanufacturing.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Midland rail tank car valves are declared "restored to like-new condition while also cost-effectively providing data needed to manage planned maintenance intervals" via a Valve Remanufacturing Program, subject of this free brochure. Each...

Oil, gas, petrochemical valves.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Twenty valve lines for oil, gas, and petrochem applications highlight this free four-page brochure. Models from 1/4 through 52-in. are presented in 150# to 2500# pressure ranges. These include a variety of bolted bonnet gate, pressure seal...

Manifold systems, valves, fittings.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... This free 20-page brochure presents a full line of manifold systems, valves, and fittings. Descriptions, specs, and illustrations with callouts highlight 1 to 3-in. floating ball valves, 1 to 12-in. check valves, 2 to 12-in. trunnion ball...

Regulators, control valves.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Oil industry applicable pressure regulators, control valves, and positioners are illustrated and described in this free eight-page brochure. Eight product lines are presented. Among regulators are low-pressure models for nitrogen tank...

Severe service ball valves data.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... VOLK metal-seated ball valves are presented in this 18-page brochure for high temperature, high pressure severe service. Zero-leakage designs serve numerous applications including main steam draining piping, steam and feedwater heater...

Manifolds, instrument valves.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Oil industry applicable manifolds and instrument valves are illustrated and described in this free four-page brochure to simplify and minimize piping associated with instrumentation and gauging installations. Six instrument valve and...

NAMUR valves assist actuators.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... High-Flow NAMUR valves direct-mount to pneumatic actuators in process applications to control larger process control valves in petrochemical operations. The solenoid series is compact to control all actuator sizes as NAMUR-compatible in...

Quarter-turn valves, automation.(Valves & Actuators Report)
June 1, 2007... Oil industry applicable quarter-turn valves, automation, accessories and specialty products highlight this free eight-page brochure. Two metal seat three-piece ball valves are emphasized for high-pressure/temperature uses with ANSI IV and...

New visual flame detectors for oil, gas.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... 3rd generation Model FDS-301 Visual Flame Detectors are unveiled for oil and gas operations. They're launched "with superior quality color video images and greater sensitivity. Sensitivity is achieved without affecting the detector's...

Displacement transmitters introduced.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Newly introduced LD630 output displacement transmitters have improved lP67-rated sealing coupled with polymer guides with rigid carriers. Recommended for industrial applications, these transmitters have a less than 0.2% linearity as well...

Clean air, fuel, water technologies.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... This company has combined their expertise with STRATCO and BELCO to create DuPont Clean Technologies. They are dedicated to clean air, clean fuel, and clean water. Whether you need to reduce particulate, SOx, NOx or sulfur emissions, formulate...

Pipe sander polishing solution for pipe, tubing, and hand rails.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... The LRP 1503VRA Boa Pipe Sander provides an all-around polishing solution for pipe constructions and hand rails. For hand rails, pipe and tubing, it has an 11 amp motor, variable-speed control of 12-40 ft/sec, and is lightweight. The...

High performance hydraulic filters.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Donaldson Triboguard hydraulic filters, for demanding applications, use the newest filtration technology to provide superior system protection. The service life of the filter is enabled by the advanced polymer pack design, engineered to provide...

Proximity probe transmitters.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Trendsetter TXA and TXR proximity probe transmitters measure axial and radial, respectively--via microprocessor-based technology. The two-wire loop-powered instruments combine an eddy current probe driver and signal conditioner in a single...

New, fast-response, flare ignition systems out.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Three levels of detection and relighting redundancies for uninterrupted performance are offered by this new rapid response WincPROOF InstaFire flare ignition system. The system's flame detection and ignition are instantaneous to provide...

Telecommunication voice, data communication services for remote environments offered.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... PetroCom LLC, Sola Communications, and Coastel Communications recently united to create Broadpoint telecommunications to deliver wide ranging voice and data communication services to remote onshore or offshore environments. The new...

Sensors measure linear movements.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... GT Temposonics sensors are new to measure critical variables--via two or three independent, functionally and identical systems in a single compact sensor housing. They measure linear movements in drives and fluid cylinders or in machine...

Safe catalyst sulphiding agent newly introduced with 100[degrees]C. flash point.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... SulfrZol 54 catalyst sulphiding agent is introduced with a flash point of 100[degrees]C.--making it much safer than traditional sulphiding agents, such as di-methyl di-sulphide (DMDS). SulfrZol 54 helps overcome catalyst sulphiding hazards...

Dual stage temperature switch.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Series TSS2 Dual Stage Digital Temperature Switch is now on the market. It offers a 3 digit red LED display for easy viewing at a distance. The unit accepts up to two PTC thermistor temperature sensors to accurately control...

Smart oilfield data acquisition controller.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... S.O.D.A.C.--Smart Oilfield Data Acquisition Controller--is one of the many solutions developed by this company to automate in the collection and control of data and equipment used in harsh and rugged environments. The S.O.D.A.C. is based on the...

Air handling units for offshore environments.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... The EUMM range of air handling units is made for offshore environments. A modular system, it offers flexibility of function, size and process, and features 50 mm thick double skin, flush-fitting stainless steel panels, corrosion resistant...

Mobile computers made for Ex areas.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Two ATEX zone 1-applicable MC9090 mobile computers are now on the market. They enable mobile employees to record and access important data in real time. Each computer is equipped with new Intel XScale PXA270 processor with 624 MHz, robust...

Epoxy pipeline coatings offer improved edge retention, faster cure.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Improved edge retention and faster cure time than conventional epoxies are delivered by Fast Clad ER Epoxy Pipeline Coatings. This allows pipeline coating repairs to be made quickly and easily to minimize downtime. The ultra high-solids...

New PID VOC detectors.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... MiniRAE 3000 & ppbRAE 3000 are introduced for volatile organic compounds detection. These photoionization detector-based instruments have intrinsic safety certifications for use in hazardous U.S. and Canada environments. They respond in...

Diesel biocide newly released as multi-functional petroleum additive.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Racor Diesel Biocide helps maintain color stability and clarity in diesel and biodiesel and to eliminate and/or prevent bacteria and fungi growth. The multi-functional petroleum additive controls bacteria, fungi, organic reactions, sludge...

Riserless intervention connectors.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... SLIC: Stackable Lightweight Intervention Connector is launched "that for the first time extends the lubrication section of a riserless intervention system." Extending the lubrication section enables the contingency operation of recovering...

High-capacity grid packing.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Low pressure drop and fouling resistant high-capacity Tex-Grid grid packing maintains structural integrity. Engineered for the most harsh process conditions, the packing promotes high heat transfer efficiency in numerous refining and...

Security device's voice and tone: hail, warn, notify, communicate.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Security at onshore/offshore rigs, refineries, and facilities is enhanced with LRAD 1000 and 1000-R Long Range Acoustic Devices. They deliver highly directional, clear, and intelligible voice communications at long distances with minimal...

Full range of ULSD standards offered.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... A full range of Ultra Low Sulfur in Diesel (ULSD) standards produced to facilitate compliance are now available. They help aid compliance with requirements stated under Federal Regulation 40CFR80, EPA regulations for diesel fuels low sulfur...

General use progressing cavity pumps offered.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Moyno 300 Progressing Cavity Pumps serve applications requiring a general utility design. They're made to handle a variety of clean, clear liquids to abrasive and corrosive fluids--in operations that include oily water, chemicals, water...

Switch, transmitter outputs offered on digital gauge.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Newly introduced DPG-200 Digital pressure gauge is offered with switch and transmitter outputs. It offers 0.25% full scale accuracy sensor then adds two SPDT switch outputs and a 4 to 20 mA process signal. The two form C SPDT outputs have...

Cut monitor handles up to 1500 PSI, 450[degrees]F with rugged in-line sensing element.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... The CM6 is the next-generation water cut sensor from AMETEK Drexelbrook. Using Drexelbrook's patented RF admittance technology, the CM6 measures the percentage of water in oil, within ranges of 0-80% water in heavy oil and 0-50% in light oil....

Rugged process analyzer measures [H.sub.2] and [H.sub.2]S simultaneously.(Products and services)
June 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...

On-line vapor pressure analyzer enables precise control of fuel blending operations.(Products and services)
June 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...

Multi-function advanced signal calibrator can replace many handheld instruments.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Our ASC 300 calibrator offers an easy-to-use graphical user interface with full numeric keypad, three function keys, %-of-range keys, and a large backlit display. It allows computer interface using ASCII commands, and provides an amazing list...

All-welded process gauge-seal combination offers economy, reliability.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... New U.S. Gauge all-welded process gauge plus integrated seal offers lower cost than gauge and seal purchased separately. In addition, the combination unit reduces the number of potential leak paths, increasing field reliability. The rugged...

Beltless wet sponge holiday detector.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... SPY Model 670 beltless wet sponge holiday detector does not require a belt and can be quickly modified by changing out the electrode. By simply grounding it and wetting the electrode, inspectors can inspect any paint, epoxy and coating. ...

Quick-opening closures offer safety, simplicity, accessibility.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Yale Figure 500 and 500R Closures offer safety, simplicity and accessibility. Designed for fast, easy and economical accessibility to pipelines and other vessel applications, Yale Figure 500 Closures are available in 2-14 in. sizes, while...

IR gas detectors now SIL 3 suitable.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Now rated SIL 3 suitable are IR2100 Infrared Point Gas Detectors for demanding oil/gas production or chemical processing--where combustible gases pose potential explosive threat to personnel, equipment, and facilities. The hydrocarbon gas...

Treatment for biodiesel, heavy oil, waste oil, other raw fuel feed stocks.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... PetroLuxusa 100 is a cost effective, time efficient solution for the upgrading of raw fuel feed stocks prior to entering the refining process or the treatment of finished product that has accumulated particulates and water during the storage...

Multi-tasking thermal camera.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... With Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 4o% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels, the ThermoProTP8 thermal imager is declared to set new standards for thermographic cameras used to inspect plants, buildings,...

Flux-cored wires introduced.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Dual Shield X-Series flux-cored wires offer advancements that make the new series much more forgiving than traditional flux cored wires, especially for less experienced welders. The wires give the welder a wider range of operating...

Series BV2/[BV.sub.3] automated ball valves.(Products and services)
June 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. 471 [ILLUSTRATION...

Hi-flow" control valves.(Products and services)
June 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, east iron, or 316 SS and in 2-way...

Series DPC-100 Digital Pressure Cage.(Products and services)
June 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.(Products and services)
June 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.(Products and services)
June 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)
June 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 CL52 capacitance level switch.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... The CLS2 is a brand new and innovative capacitive level switch. Unit features auto matic 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.(Products and services)
June 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...

Tunable diode laser gas analyzers.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Fast, accurate [0.sub.2], CO, [C0.sub.2], and moisture (near-infrared absorbing gas) measurements in harsh environments are made with this new TDL TruePeak tunable diode laser analyzer. For in situ analysis, TDL is especially for...

Vibration monitoring high-temp accelerometers for turbines, pumps.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Model 600A13 accelerometers monitor vibration on gas turbines, engines, petrochemical pumps or in applications up to 900[degrees]F. (at the sensor head) which prevents use of standard industrial accelerometers. It outputs standard 100 mV/g(10.2...

ASME grade 2A pressure gauges.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Ashcroft 1200 series pressure gauges are ASME grade 2A design for monitoring in nearly every type process. Type 1259 is for basic applications while Type 1279 Duragauge is for more rigorous installation in the presence of harsh pressure...

CMS emergency response kits.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Automatic hazardous gases measurement is provided by CMS emergency response kits for use in any emergency. The unit employs detector tube technology inside a small credit-card-size chip. It takes a precise air sample of chemical being...

Black oxide, process guard components.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Critical components used in petroleum operations are protected with TRU TEMP low temp black oxide. For valves, pumps, couplings, packer glands, etc, the low temperature finishing process offers break-in lubricity, anti-galling protection....

Platform systems easily customized.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... INSTA-RACK Platform Systems--easily customized to meet your needs--provides sate access to the tops of railroad tank cars, hopper cars, and tank trucks. The unit features: single pedestal platform with access stairway and access equipment,...

Nickel covered electrode provides corrosion resistance.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Arcos IN 12 is this nickel covered electrode, which is used for welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys to themselves and to steel. It's also suitable for welding 5% and 9% nickel steels for low temperature service to themselves as well as to...

Portable spectrometers.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... Mobility Series Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometers are now available. Developed for use in the field, these portable, rugged spectrometers are purpose-built to move FT-IR spectroscopy out of the conventional analytical laboratory...

Process monitoring systems receive ATEX Class I, Zone 2 certification.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... This company's SONARtrac process monitoring systems have received ATEX Class I, Zone 2 certification. The certification by UL International Demko A/S is ATEX II 3 G EEx nL[nL] IIC T4 IP55. The ATEX directive was adopted by the European...

Stainless steel marker system.(Products and services)
June 1, 2007... M-BOSS stainless steel marker system is for the identification of cables, wiring, pumps, pipes, and valves in aggressive environments. In past applications where plastic identification products were not suitable, the company offered stainless...

Radar tank gauging systems.(Product & service followup)
June 1, 2007... On March 1st 2007, Emerson dropped the word "Saab" from their brand name of high-precision radar tank gauging systems. The former Saab Rosemount product range is now simply called Rosemount. This is not just a matter of "label branding."...

Process control and measurement products.(Product & service followup)
June 1, 2007... OMEGA Engineering's The Pressure Strain and Force Handbook, 8th Edition offers over 100,000 process control and measurement products (and counting). Included in the product line are: LCMAD platform load cell; LCM307 miniature high-capacity "Top...