Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from May 2005

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from May 2005

Petrochem pumps that pig, flush and transfer.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... New Dri-Prime high head pumps are announced for a variety of applications including pipeline pigging or flushing, product transfer, as well as tank/pipeline hydrotesting. HL160M 8 X 6-in. single-stage pumpsets are capable of heads to 600...

Multi-applicable hand-held ultrasonic flaw detectors.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... EPOCH LT Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors are newly announced. The hand-held 1.5-in. (38 mm), 2.35-lb (1 kg) instruments are designed for weld inspection, bond detection, thickness gauging, and general flaw detection. EPOCH LT features...

Impedance pipeline heating systems.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... Safe electric pipeline heating is delivered by Impedance Heating Systems. The pipe actually becomes the heating element when low alternating current voltage is applied to it by a special, custom-designed transformer. These systems are...

Bidirectional Pig Valves for launching, receiving.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... Model PV3 Pig Valves are launching and receiving designs with standard bi-directional flow operation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They feature compact body style for bolting between line flanges and also offer space savings. During pig...

Ergonomic portable holiday detectors.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... SPY 780 and 790 portable holiday detectors are now on the market with new topside handles and more ergonomic pistol grips for comfortable, easy maneuvering down a pipeline. A built-in jeep meter on both instruments minimizes set-up and...

Ultrasonic flaw detector.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... Upgraded Krautkramer USM 32 is this easy-to-operate ultrasonic flaw detector. The compact instrument features a minimum of operating keys, while incorporating the functionality to handle a broad spectrum of inspection tools. [ILLUSTRATION...

Coupled Multielectrode Sensor instruments are compact.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... The nanoCorr CMS Analyzers are cited by the manufacturer to be the world's first compact, commercial Coupled Multielectrode Sensor (CMS) instruments for online and real-time pitting-, crevice-, and general-corrosion monitoring. The...

Pipe coating solutions for full spectrum of pipeline construction requirements.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... This company offers pipe coating solutions, with more than 75 years of experience and over 27 pipe coating facilities on 6 continents. The firm provides technologically advanced solutions for anti-corrosion coating, concrete weight coating,...

Multiwall Pipeline Systems.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... IT3 Multiwall Pipeline Systems incorporate an economical technique: sliding one piping system into another and then filling the annular space with a suitable material to create a multiwall pipe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The techniques...

Rectifier readings via satellite.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... Affordable Rectifier Buddy provides rectifier readings via satellite. The "one piece" total solution performs in harsh industrial applications with uninterrupted global coverage. User programmable features include scheduled rectifier health...

Ultra high solids thick film epoxy coating is user friendly.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... Enviroline 380 epoxy coating is very user friendly. The ultra high solids thick film epoxy coating is cited to have all the performance properties found in the company's other products--such as single coat application, wide range of chemical...

Dry disconnect couplings.(pipeline+storage Special report)
May 1, 2005... This company's dry disconnect couplings promote clean, efficient transfer of chemicals, solvents, fuels, and hazardous materials. The couplings are available in stainless steel, aluminum, or brass. They allow for the easy connection and...

2.4 GHz radios solve oilfield interference.(Case history)
May 1, 2005... THE WALNUT BEND OIL FIELD IN GAINESVILLE produces approximately 750 barrels of oil per day from 104 wells. Managed by Gruy Petroleum Management Company, Walnut Bend began experiencing interference in its 150 MHz licensed-frequency radio...

Gas dryer desiccant offers improved moisture removal, temperature resistance.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... This firm offers absorbent desiccants for dry desiccant dehydrators. A full product offering is available for a wide range of pipeline moisture requirements at various pressure and temperature conditions. The recent addition of Ultra desiccant...

Friction bumping post prevents damage when trains overrun their stopping point.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The Rawie Friction Bumping Posts are designed to safely bring an overrunning train to a gentle stop without damage to the track, the bumping post, or the train itself. For each location an analysis of the train weight, speed, and distance...

Fast, portable distillation analyzer.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... New ISL PMD 110 MicroDist distillation analyzer provides reliable distillation characteristics under atmospheric pressure in correlation to ASTM D86 in minutes--significantly increasing test productivity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Pipeline design software speeds design, improves data analysis, decreases simulation time.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... PipelineStudio 2.7 pipeline design software contains features that speed pipeline design, improve data analysis, and decrease simulation time--allowing the integration of technical and financial aspects of pipeline design and operation. The...

Process optimization.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Created in 1989, Chemtech is the Brazilian leader in the supply of optimization solutions to process industries. "The company combines a deep knowledge of processes with mastery of the most modern solutions in information technology for...

Band and buckle line expanded.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... This company has expanded its current SmartBand band and buckle range to include the new SmartBand 1 inch. Made from a choice of polymers, this product is suited to highly corrosive environments--especially offshore where its high strength...

Software speeds machine vision.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... NI Vision 7.1 Development Module features hundreds of vision tools for engineers and scientists using NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C/C++ or Visual Basic to create powerful vision applications that inspect, align, identify, and measure objects....

Ignition System offers quick, reliable ignition for burners, flares and flare pilots.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The Catalite Ignition System--which is patent pending--offers quick and reliable ignition for burners, flares, and flare pilots. Due to its design, electrical wiring or flame front tubes are not required. Among Catalite's many applications:...

GPS current interrupter is reliable and easy to operate.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Cronos Model GPS current interrupter is rugged, highly reliable, easy to operate, and competitively priced. The Cronos offers: precision clock-timing even with an intermittent view of the GPS satellites, two years of continuous...

Paraffin buildup solution for pipelines, wells and tankers.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... No Heat, a surfactant hydrocarbon blended gel, is a solution to paraffin buildup in pipelines, wells and tankers. It is cited to provide an effective, cost-saving alternative to current methods of paraffin removal from crude oil such as "hot...

UV / IR Flame Detector for hydrocarbon-based fires.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... FlameGuard UV / IR Flame Detector is specifically designed to continuously monitor for hydrocarbon-based fires. The system detects the ultraviolet and infrared radiation that is emitted by hydrocarbon-fueled fires and flames, and responds...

Digital gauge features 4-20 mA output.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The new Ashcroft industrial digital gauge offers 4-20 mA output and a switching option of one or two SPDT switches to combine indication, transmission and switching capability into one durable and economical package. To provide the user...

Digital automation technology improves plant operations and maintenance.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... This company now offers a new line of digital automation technology to improve plant operations and maintenance, including the prevention of unplanned shutdowns. Smart Machinery Health Management extends the firm's PlantWeb digital plant...

Pressure Transmitter in compact stainless steel housing.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Series 628 Industrial Pressure Transmitter is now available. The Series 628 is especially useful for OEM's, with its piezo-resistive sensor contained in a compact, rugged, NEMA 4x stainless steel housing. With 316 L stainless steel wetted...

Flow Switch provides precision mass flow measurement.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Model 600-9 Flow Switch provides precision mass flow measurements of liquids, gases, slurries, and powdered solids. The 600-9 is cited by the manufacturer to provide a true mass flow switch in an unobstructed straight through flow path. ...

Lightweight spherical additives for subsea applications.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The newest addition to this firm's line of lightweight spherical additives for subsea applications is the 30 micron hollow glass microsphere--the SPHERICEL 34P30. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These hollow glass microspheres are used in the...

Fall protection Elevating Platforms.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... G-RAFF Elevating Platforms provide very good fall protection. The Elevating Platforms with fall protection are self-supporting and feature a level access platform that raises and lowers to the exact height of the vehicle. Other features...

Analyzer rapidly and accurately measures Total Sulfur.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... TS 3000 analyzer measures Total Sulfur rapidly and accurately in a wide range of solid, high viscous, liquid and gaseous samples. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In addition, the firm's SOLA II is a very good analyzer for measuring and...

Thermal imaging cameras.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Portable and fixed HEAT SPY IMAGER (HSI) thermal imaging cameras are now on the market. The cameras have the ability to locate a hot spot with ease and tell you the temperature and delta T at the same time. Just aim at target, place...

Nut and thread protector.(Products and services)
May 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. "The secret is a built-in membrane for temperature variations from -50[degrees]F to...

Cable glands and conduit hubs.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Designing for a harsh environment such as offshore drilling, or a booster on a pipeline is, at best, difficult. Rose+Bopla carries a selection of cable glands and conduit fittings approved for increased safety and intrinsically safe designs,...

Fiberglass Ex cabinets and enclosures.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Are harsh environments and hazardous locations a problem? Are you unsure about which materials will resist chemicals in these environments? Among these materials is R+B's Polyglas[TM]. This composite is a fiberglass/ polyester mat with 40%...

Fiberglass Ex cabinets and enclosures.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Ex Cabinets, made of the same material, are fitted in the same manner. They feature stainless steel lid screws, hinges and mounting inserts. We even offer a hinged cabinet with a carry handle molded into the enclosure, which is ideal for use as...

Stainless steel Ex cabinets and enclosures.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... To meet rigid requirements for durability, and corrosion and chemical resistance, Rose+Bopla offers a complete range of Ex cabinets and enclosures in stainless steel... all with UL, CSA and ATEX certifications. Made of 316L stainless steel,...

Aluminum Ex enclosures.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... When reclassifying Division 1 and 2 locations to Zones 0, 1 and 2, consider aluminum Ex enclosures to replace an existing explosion-proof box. Not only will the new box save you nearly 90% in initial cost, but also future maintenance costs will...

Battery Powered Heat Gun Kit.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... This MCH-100C Battery Powered Heat Gun Kit is now available for making a wide range of on-site maintenance and cable repairs or testing heat sensors in remote locations. It features a lightweight, hand-held tool that reaches...

Monitoring program helps refineries reduce crude oil costs.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The Predator monitoring program is available to help refineries reduce crude oil costs. Predator allows refineries to profitably process and market high acid (discounted) crudes while reducing risks to equipment, production, and product...

Computer Maintenance Management software for facilities maintenance.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... ProTeus Alarm Interface (PAI) is now on the market. PAI is the heart of ProTeus IV, the firm's most recent Computer Maintenance Management software (CMMS) for facilities maintenance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PAI facilitates instantaneous...

Intrinsically safe ultrasonic transit time clamp-on transducers.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Series DTTN ultrasonic transducer set is now available in a configuration certified for use in Class 1, Division 1, Groups C and D hazardous environments. The Intrinsically Safe (IS) transducer is designed specifically for use in hazardous...

Benchtop spectrometers.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... ZSXmini II is this full range, easy to use, air-cooled, benchtop Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer--offered at an affordable price. Its small footprint makes it a very good choice for mobile laboratories to measure metals in...

Digital Coriolis Mass Flow Meter certified internationally for custody transfer applications.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... The Foxboro CFT50 Digital Coriolis Mass Flow Meter has been certified by the Norwegian Metrology Service (NMS) for indoor, outdoor, and mobile measurement of mass flow, volume, and density. It is approved for flow measurement accuracy of 0.3 or...

New Oil and Gas Business formed, offers more than 10,000 products.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Offering more than 10,000 products, 3M announces formation of its new Oil and Gas Business. 3M calls it "essentially a 'company within a company,' designed to cut across organizational lines in 3M to help customers more easily access the full...

Liquid, gas pumps available.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Special pumps for a large variety of applications are available from this company. Vacuum and metering pump designs are offered in compliance with HI and API standards. Positive displacement blowers and centrifugal pumps are also available...

3D Laser scanning models offer as-built Laser Documentation.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Quantapoint 3D Laser models deliver as-built Laser Documentation for processing plant revamp or modification. They rapidly collect, integrate, and verify billions of highly accurate measurements to deliver a consistent and up-to-date...

Portable band saws for quick and clean cutting.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Pneumatic and hydraulic, as well as electric power portable band saws are on the market to deliver quick, clean cutting. Full-size band saw models have 4 3/4-in. OD cutting capacity while Deep Throat band saws offer 7-in. OD cutting...

Pressure, temp sensors unveiled.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Storm Series Sensors are introduced for accurate pressure and combined pressure/temperature applications. Rugged design withstands high levels of shock, vibration, and EMC. TCAS and Thermotec technologies are employed in the sensors for...

Fusion bonding systems.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Portable fusion bonding systems are for underwater and surface attachment of studs, bosses, and anodes to ship hulls, decks, mooring chain, buoys, and docks--to facilitate emergency repairs, maintenance, or equipment modification. Recently Mil...

Scalable IEC 61508, IEC 61511-compliant Safety Instrumented System.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Industrial[IT] System 800xA High Integrity is a complete, scalable IEC 61508 and IEC 61511-compliant Safety Instrumented System (SiS). It spans the entire safety loop including SIL-rated AC 800M controllers, field devices, I/O modules, and...

Analytical instrumentation.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... Analytical instrumentation and environmental monitoring equipment are illustrated and described in this brochure's 20 free pages. Covered in the literature are: liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, proteomics and...

Non-intrusive liquid level gage.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... MagneStar magnetic liquid level gage is the subject of this free brochure. The new instrument utilizes a highly accurate non-intrusive design to ensure operator safety, virtually eliminate catastrophic failure, and minimize downtime due to...

Energy saving electric motors, drives, generators.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... This company's vastly improved Version 10.0 interactive Electronic Catalog on CD-ROM presents energy saving industrial electric motors, drives, and generators. Users are able to instantly access a wide variety of technical information on...

Perforated & expanded metals, wire cloth, safety gratings.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... This new, 52-page catalog illustrates and describes perforated and expanded metals, wire cloth, all types of safety gratings, handrail components, and more. McNICHOLS Embeded Angles and Embeded Frames are products that create strong,...

Industrial connectivity products.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... Convenient and user-friendly industrial connectivity products are introduced in this free catalog. The connectivity catalog was expanded to include hundreds of new products in the company's extensive line of molded cordsets, receptacles,...

Oil-shear clutch and brake catalog.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... Drive, cycling and motion solutions are covered in this new oil-shear clutch and brake catalog. The comprehensive range of oil-shear clutch/brakes and brakes meet today's needs for higher line/cycling speeds and 24/7 up-time reliability....

Wastewater industry solutions.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... This newly revised, full color brochure discusses the common treatment process in municipal wastewater plants, with a focus on liquid analytical measurements. Sanitary wastewater consists of 99% water and about 0.3% dissolved and suspended...

Air pressure regulators and relays.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... A line of precision air pressure regulators and relays are presented in this new Short Form Catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Devices provide a high level of regulation accuracy and repeatability. A stainless steel capsule is used as a...

Battery-powered data loggers and weather stations.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... Detailed descriptions, specifications, and prices for the full line of HOBO/Stowaway data loggers, weather stations, and Tattletale logger-controller products are provided in this new product catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Highlighted...

Pipe, tube and hose clamps.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... A quick, convenient reference guide is available from this company for ordering pipe, tube, and hose clamps. The guide provides ordering information on: Standard Series Complete Clamps; Heavy Series Complete Clamps; Twin Series Complete Clamps;...

Pneumatic tools catalog.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... This 150-page pneumatic tools catalog illustrates and describes one manufacturer's wide selection of industrial air tools. Among products offered is the MP-6100TA torque controlled impact wrench with the "Auto-Stop" feature to tighten bolts...

Tensioners solve petrochemical problems.(Free literature)
May 1, 2005... Superbolt Tensioners solve a variety of petrochemical problems according to this brochure's 12 free pages. The tensioners are presented in a problems/solutions format for: reactor covers, ammonia reactors, heat exchangers, turbine control...

Oilfield instruments.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... M3500 Automatic Viscometer, M5500 HTHP Viscometer, M7500 Ultra-HTHP Rheometer, and M6500 Spinning Drop Tensionmeter are illustrated and described in this free, six-page brochure. The M3500 low shear, automatic digital viscometer is cited to...

Tube testing and plugging.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Test plugs, hydrostatic test pumps, test guns, heat exchanger plugging systems, installation and removal tools, and plumber's tools are presented in this brochure's eight free pages. Among the test plugs are: Economy Test Plugs--non-ported...

Automation, connection systems.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... This brochure highlights one company's automation and connections systems, which enhance the design and implementation of instrumentation and control equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Engineered to optimize the interface between...

Positive displacement pumps.(Products and services)
May 1, 2005... Positive displacement pumps are the subject of this free, 10-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The hollow oscillating disc 3P pumps offer reversibility, high suction capacity, self-priming, pumping disc elasticity, low rotation...

Instrument management system.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... The DS2 Docking Station from Industrial Scientific lets you remotely monitor and manage your entire organization's fleet of portable gas detection equipment. It automatically calibrates and charges your instruments--but more than that, it...

Handheld infrared thermometers and non-contact sensors.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... OMEGA Engineering offers a full line of handheld infrared thermometers and non-contact sensors. Among the many products offered: OS136 and OS137 non-contact IR sensors/transmitters--connect them to the firm's Model CNi8DH precision...

Failsafe warning systems.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... Federal Signal's failsafe warning systems offer powerful and clear communication. No matter where your operation earns its pay, the line of communications and signaling products can help make it safe. Federal Signal offers many ways to...

Gas, liquid measurement solutions.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... FMC Measurement Solutions offers gas measurement solutions, liquid measurement solutions, and integrated systems. According to the company, customers are assured of having access to the broadest range of technology solutions for liquid and gas...

Pressure regulators.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... Swagelok offers everything you need in a pressure regulator. Because you need reliability in every aspect of your fluid systems, Swagelok offers a complete line of regulators that include pressure reducing, back-pressure, and vaporizing. ...

Above NEMA frame motors.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... Baldor offers fast delivery on above NEMA frame motors. The frame motors are for the toughest applications: chemical processing, oil refining, wastewater, and more. Available for low or medium voltage applications, every Baldor large motor...

Fire extinguishers are rugged, take rough treatment.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... Ansul's rugged RED LINE fire extinguishers can take rough treatment and still perform reliable--day after day and year after year. The hand portable products save lives, protect property, and ensure business continuity. In addition, authorized...

Accumulators, coolers, accessories.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... OilAir Hydraulics offers accumulators, coolers, accessories, and more. The wide variety of accumulator products fit almost any requirement imaginable, it's reported. The company's focus is to provide clients with the total solution, and goes...

Gas detectors.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... BW Technologies' GasAlertMicro 5 gas detector simultaneously displays up to five different gases: [H.sub.2]S, CO, [O.sub.2], S[O.sub.2], P[H.sub.3], N[H.sub.3], N[O.sub.2], HCN, C[l.sub.2], Cl[O.sub.2], [O.sub.3], combustible gases and VOCs...

[H.sub.2]S removal process.(Product & service followup)
May 1, 2005... SulfaTreat's dependable [H.sub.2]S removal process offers a solution to fit your gas stream. Products offered include: the original SULFATREAT product, rated "the best [H.sub.2]S scavenger" by the Gas Technology Institute; SulfaTreat High...