Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from March 2009

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from March 2009

Garments comprise advanced flame-resistant chemical--deliver 0% body burn benefits.(What's New for Maintenance, Retrofit, Plant Operations and "Product & Business Profiles" Special Reports)
March 1, 2009... Firewall FR garments are on the market. They are treated with "technically advanced flame-resistant chemical," permanently bonded to the fiber which does not wash out over time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When exposed to a flame, the...

Pig pumps revamped for descaling, decoking.(What's New for Maintenance, Retrofit, Plant Operations and "Product & Business Profiles" Special Reports)
March 1, 2009... Industrial-pig-propelling CMU fire pumps have been revamped to help clean, via descaling and decoking, refinery furnace tubing and coiling. Specially engineered CMU is rated to 2,250 gpm/8,550 L/min. It propels an oblong metallic pig with...

Interface level devices serve delayed coking.(What's New for Maintenance, Retrofit, Plant Operations and "Product & Business Profiles" Special Reports)
March 1, 2009... KRILPRO nuclear interface level devices are specifically designed to improve refinery delayed coking process efficiency and stability. They use a reduced source size as basis of their neutron backscatter technology. This provides accurate...

Stand-alone antisurge compressor controllers.(What's New for Maintenance, Retrofit, Plant Operations and "Product & Business Profiles" Special Reports)
March 1, 2009... EM-400 HMI stand-alone multi-body antisurge compressor controllers are unveiled with a built-in color human machine interface display. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They display a live (dynamic) compressor surge map for easy compressor...

Silica management for SAGD produced water treatment.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... Silica Sorption Process utilizes evaporation to overcome silica management issues in existing systems for produced water treatment from SAGD oilfield extraction. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It uses commercially available sorption chemicals...

Snap-action switch eliminates throttling bands problems.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... BETA Air Relay pilot-operated, snap action pneumatic switch from BETA N.V. is announced. It's designed to do away with problems associated with throttling bands. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlike other pilot-operated vent valves, this...

Speed switches monitor, protect rotating, reciprocating machines.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... SWT speed switches are newly announced to monitor and protect rotating and reciprocating machinery. They are DIN rail mountable for easy installation and fully isolated for compatibility with existing systems, declares their manufacturer. ...

Engine exhaust systems provider forms emission technologies unit.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... A new Universal Emission Technologies division has been formed by this 50-year-old exhaust treatment systems provider. It's announced to meet demand for more effective ways to serve emissions treatment--clean air markets. As an...

Equipment predictive analysis services brochure.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... "Equipment-performance intelligence" is delivered by SmartSignal software and services to predict, diagnose, and prioritize failure according to this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The oil, gas, and power-applicable services are...

Boots/socks reduce floating roof support leg emissions.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... You can reduce emissions from floating roof support legs with Mesa Leg Boots (socks). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They function to reduce emissions and product loss caused by vapors escaping from floating roof support legs. The leg...

Safe fieldbus instrument calibration.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... Beamex MC5-IS intrinsically safe field-bus calibrators are introduced for safe fieldbus transmitter calibration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are designed for calibrators used in refineries, processing plants, petrochemical and chemical...

Companies partner, deliver real-time EHS information management solutions.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... Enviance, Carlsbad-based provider of Internet-based, on-demand systems for the management and automation of environmental, health, and safety compliance activities and greenhouse gas tracking and emissions reduction, and Denver-based CH2M HILL,...

Compact "all-in-one" controller.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... XL OCS is this all-in-one controller with a best-of-class graphics display for better process visualization and machine control. Measuring 3.75 in. square, the XL fits in the palm of your hand and is more compact and affordable than separate...

New solid carbide thread mills.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... A new series of thread mills and insert mills are designed to solve problems with leaking pipe joints in the petroleum and natural gas industries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the firm, the advanced thread mills produce threads...

Gas sampling products.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... An entire line of Inertial Gas Sampling (IGS) filters and systems is provided in this firm's industrial filtration product line. The IGS filters collect particle-free gas samples in extreme conditions--such as very high temperatures or heavily...

Intrinsically safe Positive Closure.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... This new Positive Closure, for the oil and gas industry, is intrinsically safe because it uses the fluid pressure in the pipeline or vessel to secure the door of the hub. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The sealing force increases with the...

New multi-capable tensioners.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... TensionMax is this newly introduced and complete range of multi-capable tensioners. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TensionMax range, which consists of the AquaMax subsea tensioner and its parallel topside tensioner, HydraMax, is cited to...

Enhanced watermaking technology.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... Universal Reverse Osmosis Controller UROC-3G enhanced watermaking technology offers expanded system control and monitoring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UROC-3G advancements include: motor overload protection, voltage and amperage...

Pneumatic Magnetic Drill.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... This AIRBOR AB-4300-2R Magnetic Drill is ATEX certified (Ex II 2 GeT6) for use in hazardous environments--making it especially useful in oil and gas refineries, offshore oil, marine, and other process industries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Harsh environment controllers.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... HEC-4000 Series Harsh Environment Controllers feature pulse width modulated (PWM) outputs with current sensing. Typical use includes control for engine driven pumps and compressors, field monitoring and control of processes, and oil field...

Turboexpander upgrades.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... Turboexpander upgrades are available from this company for your process plant. They help you get the most from your turboexpander--high efficiencies, un-interrupted service, and trouble-free operation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new...

Equipment Maintenance and Inventory Management System.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... This company's Equipment Maintenance and Inventory Management System is comprised of: Web-Based Equipment Maintenance System, Comprehensive Maintenance Workflow, and Real-Time Inventory and Management Reports. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Explosion-proof control stations.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... CXJ Series explosion-proof control stations are now available for use in petroleum/oil refineries, petroleum operations, and areas with harsh gases, chemicals, or vapors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the manufacturer, the...

Oil centrifuge removes dirt and wear particles.(MRO special report)
March 1, 2009... OC-25 Centrifuge removes dirt and wear particles from the oil flow all together. Engines are cited to last two to five times longer with no filters to change. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the manufacturer, filters take out...

Liquid flow transmitter, switch.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... FSW-9000 liquid flow transmitter and switch measures flow velocity. It has no moving parts. This instrument features a chain of eight LEDs to provide visual flow rate indication as well as setpoint status. One dichromatic LED indicates...

New oil well pump motors for hostile conditions.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Elektrimax Design "D" oil well pump motors have been brought out to handle and withstand hostile oilfield conditions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These TEFC AC designs are for beam pumping units. As high-slip and high-torque motors they...

New emissions control technology unveiled to reduce NOx, PM, HC, CO.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... E-POD emissions control technology is newly announced to enable compliance with EPA Tier 4 regulations (for most diesel stationary engines) and New Source Performance Standards (for lean-burn natural gas engines). It "dramatically reduces NOx,...

New battery-powered digital pressure gauges added to line.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Twenty-five MGF16BN battery-powered digital pressure gauges have been added to this manufacturer's instrumentation lineup. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are on the market in ranges to 5,000-psig. Standard [+ or -]0.25% gauge accuracy of...

240,000 MRO product, supplies offered in new 2009 free catalog.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Nearly 240,000 maintenance, repair, and operating products and supplies comprise a new and free 2009 catalog. Some 64,000 new items have been added to include 8,000 electrical specialties, 15,000 metalworking products, and 41,000 additional...

Free downhole gas separator brochure offered.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... High-efficiency Stanley Downhole Gas Separators are highlighted in this free datasheet, yours for the asking. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The no-moving-parts-designed separators comprise "Eccentric-Vein" outer case. Veins in the outer case...

Analyzers help blend marine bunker, other fuels.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... SPECTRO 682T-HP on-line high-pressure sulfur analyzers are designed to measure crude and other highly viscous hydrocarbons including bunker fuels, residual fuel oils, and heavy hydrocarbons. The instruments serve refineries, pipelines,...

Gas detection alarm, control.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Model 880-N4X gas detection alarm and control systems are PLC-based designs. They monitor and control multiple gas detection sensors and other field devices. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The main system is programmed as a Modbus master with...

System delivers ID overlay welds.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Inside-diameter weld overlays for nozzles, pipes, tubes, and symmetrical components are delivered by this BoreClad System. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It uses the MIG process in conjunction with the company's proven, patented step method to...

Pump, compressor protecting check valves.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Newly developed Non-slam nozzle check valves protect pumps, compressors, as well as plant components. They guard against destructive return flow and hammer as they offer maintenance-free operation with a low life-cycle cost. [ILLUSTRATION...

Small, new dewpoint analyzers.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Small, lightweight, hand-held PPMa and PPBa portable dewpoint analyzers have been developed. They are nanopore, metal oxide ceramic sensor-based designs. The new instruments offer larger signal response small change of low water vapor...

Natural-gas-driven diaphragm pumps released.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Fluid handling in remote locations where compressed natural gas is an available energy source--is accomplished by three new natural-gas-powered diaphragm pumps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are designed for prelube start-up and postlube...

Gas detection explosion-proof controller.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... New TA-2016MB-XP gas detection digital Modbus RTU explosion-proof controller features a 16-channel system (8 channels available) utilizing RS-485 Modbus RTU Network. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Multi-drop Network eliminates separate wiring...

All-welded Process Seal Gauge.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... This new all-welded Process Seal Gauge combines a high accuracy diaphragm seal with a process gauge, creating one all-welded unit. It's well suited for a variety of markets: oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, water, wastewater, power...

AC motors introduced.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... High specification rotor nl range of "standard" AC motors is introduced for use in demanding offshore and marine applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The robust design includes cast iron construction (from frame sizes 100 upwards),...

Expanded product catalog adds connectors.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Catalog 60 features new products, expanded product lines, plus additions to the technical reference and cross reference sections. New to the literature is a line of stainless steel liquidtight connectors. Rated IP 68 and NEMA 4X, the UL Listed...

Flow/level measurement and application solutions.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Featuring helpful case studies, applications notes, and best practices information, this new Air, Gas, Liquid Flow Meters/Flow Switches and Level Switches catalog CD provides a wide range of instrument solutions that increase process...

Near-infrared spectroscopic transmission probe.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Fiber-optic coupled FPT-750 Near-IR Transmission Probe is now on the market for laboratory applications. The new probe shares many of the characteristics of the firm's FPT-850 on-line process analytical probes, including the extreme...

Industrial wireless monitoring.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... An extensive product line of industrial-focused wireless monitoring solutions is available from this manufacturer. The wireless radio monitoring technology eliminates the need for costly hardwired installations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Thermal imaging camera.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... MikroSHOT is this new, affordable, and very portable thermal imaging camera. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The fully radiometric thermal imager allows for affordable, pocket-sized portability with capabilities normally found in larger, more...

Combined vortex flowmeter for steam, gas, liquids.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... New Sitrans FX300 vortex flowmeter series is equipped with a temperature sensor and an optional pressure sensor. Through the combination of these sensors into one unit, the vortex principle is used to measure the temperature, pressure, and flow...

Electronic temperature indicator.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... E-Stik electronic contact temperature indicator provides an instantaneous digital readout of surface temperature at the point of contact. Unlike infrared technology, it is not necessary to know the emissivity of the surface material to obtain...

Operator interfaces introduced.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Compact Eagle Series Operator Interfaces can communicate in various industrial Ethernet environments and are available with support for a variety of leading protocols. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In addition to Profinet and Ethernet/IP,...

Arc-flash detection relay.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... SEL-751A Feeder Protection Relay now features arc-flash detection (AFD) capability. It provides fully automatic protection against dangerous arc-flash events. Without AFD, the arc flash can cause severe personal injury, extensive equipment...

Thermal dispersion flow, level, interface, temperature switches.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Pump protection is a primary application for this Classic 800 thermal dispersion flow switch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Besides early warning of flow loss to avoid pump replacement and service, this instrument aids in seal oil leak...

Field-mounted flow instruments get new explosionproof housing option.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... A new Exd explosionproof housing option is introduced which can be specified on this company's range of field-mounted flow instruments. It comprises robust polyurethane-coated aluminum and meets NEMA 4X for ingress protection to IP65 and NEMA...

Connectors deliver 1500 A in signal, control, power duties.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Star-Line EX electrical connectors are new to deliver up to 1500 A in signal, control, and power applications. The instruments provide fast, safe interconnection to modular equipment. They are RoHS-compliant and rugged for use in such harsh...

High-pressure slurry relief valves.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... With set pressures to 6,000 psi, Model I-A slurry relief valves can be changed in-the-field by changing pins. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These high-pressure slurry relief designs are available in 13 standard settings. They have been...

Explosionproof smoke detectors cover large areas.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Fireray F2000 EExd smoke detectors are beam types certified ATEX 94/9EC for use in Group 2 hazardous areas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They deliver wide-area smoke detection to such environments with explosion risk as refineries,...

Radiator coolant & heater hoses.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... New Super Silicone Radiator Coolant and Heater Hoses are specifically engineered for heavy-duty equipment applications--such as Class 7 and Class 8 trucks and off-road equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1/4 through 4 1/2-in. hoses...

Embedded high performance industrial PCs.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... The ePC-Plus Series embedded high performance ultra-thin 15 to 19 in. TFT industrial PCs feature PCI/serial expansion (two 3/4 in. length cards), two easily removable hard drives, and a hot swappable and easily removable DVD-R/W drive. All this...

Long-range scanning--even in darkness offered.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... This company has expanded their long-range scanning capabilities to meet the growing needs of onshore and offshore oil, gas, and petrochemical operations. The 3D laser scanner can take accurate measurements even in the dark. Laser scanning...

Air- and water-cooled MIG guns.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... Semi-automatic TOUGH GUN air- and water-cooled MIG guns are built to order and feature durable, easy-to-maintain components that lower the total cost of ownership. TOUGH GUN air-cooled MIG guns are available in 350- and 650-amp models; the...

Restore computer system in seconds.(Products and services)
March 1, 2009... EAZ-FIX Enterprise is this patent-pending technology that allows petrochemical industry users or support engineers to restore a computer system in seconds--protecting valuable data. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EAZ-FIX instantly restores all...

Flow computers and remote controllers.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... ABB Total flow's XSeries line of flow computers and remote controllers are capable of doing more, faster, than several of their Gen 3 predecessors combined. "These highly evolved powerhouses deliver the big-picture information you need to...

Over 100,000 process control and measurement products.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... OMEGA offers over 100,000 process control and measurement products online--giving you more petrochemical equipment options. Among the many products offered: TX31 isolated miniature transmitter; F2020 Series OMEGAFILM with RTD elements, flat...

Gas treatment, primary separation, crude dehydration and desalting, produced water treatment systems.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... As maturing oil wells produce higher water volumes, it becomes increasingly important to find reliable process solutions suppliers. ProSep Technologies provides a full conventional produced water treatment line. The company offers gas...

Sulfur removal solutions.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... Operating without unscheduled interruptions, your customized LO-CAT process will not be affected by decreased sulfur capacity, variable gas flow, or [H.sub.2]S load changes. You'll get the sulfur removal capacity you need--at reduced capital...

Coke drum monitoring.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... The advanced Thermo Scientific KRILPRO coke drum monitoring system provides a way to get a clear picture of the process changes inside your coke drums--so you can optimize capacity and squeeze every last drop out of a barrel of oil. The...

Flow computers.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... Dynamic Flow Computers offers the E-CHART line of products. Product features include: built-in SMS/GSM GPRS; satellite, short range ZIGBEE; multiple meter runs; plunger lift controller; and liquid and gas applications. Among other features...

Let your business profit from [H.sub.2]S removal process.(Product & service followup)
March 1, 2009... For more than 18 years, SulfaTreat has provided exceptional value to its customers needing effective, environmentally responsible [H.sub.2]S-removal technology. During that time, the company provided the right product at the lowest price with...