Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from May 2007

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from May 2007

Sensor handles multiple oil and gas product layers for level measurement.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Integral to a new high-accuracy level measurement system is this 7230 Series HT Digital Probe, a multi-variable level sensor. It delivers total level, interface level, and up to five temperature readings and a diagnostic function. The...

Early corrosion detection delivered by monitoring system.(special report)
May 1, 2007... EMS Enviroline Monitoring Systems provide early pipeline, tank farm, refinery, and petrochemical installation corrosion detection. EMS is based on hydrogen flux as corrosion occurs and metal dissolves on the inside wall of a tank or pipe,...

Full-color LCD display screen incorporated into new gas monitor.(special report)
May 1, 2007... New MX6 iBrid is introduced as "the first gas monitor to feature a full-color LCD display screen." Shown here full size, MX 6 detects one to six gases including oxygen, combustible gases, and up to four toxic gases. Its color display...

New fireproof / hurricane-resistant oil storage tanks.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Monolithic Oil Tanks are newly introduced as fireproof and hurricane resistant oil storage tanks--reportedly "more affordable than traditional steel structures." The new storage designs are one-piece, concrete structures reinforced with...

Filter, bulk media tank manufacturing.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Off-site filter and bulk media tank manufacturing capabilities are introduced by this company to fabricate large vessels locally. Vessel diameters as large as 10-ft are available with ratings to 2,500 psi. Off-site manufacturing...

Fluid storage tank level monitors.(special report)
May 1, 2007... iNodes Tank Level Monitor provides a cost-effective method for unattended low/high level alarming in fluid storage tanks. Its small design enables easy application integration and includes power supply, data storage, processing, and...

Line pipe company offers variety of offshore, onshore pipeline services.(special report)
May 1, 2007... A broad range of pipeline services are offered by this producer of high performance line pipe for offshore and onshore projects. Its seamless and welded pipe are for risers, export lines, and flowlines to withstand demanding installation...

Pipeline, vessel closures literature.(special report)
May 1, 2007... A free flyer highlights SENTRY pipeline and vessel closures. The nonthreaded, internal door designs are cited to improve security and safety as they deliver quick, easy operation. All SENTRY pressure retaining components are...

Pipeline operations, maintenance services offered.(special report)
May 1, 2007... "Work-Smart" is a new, free brochure presenting this provider of operations and maintenance services to pipeline operators, location distribution companies, and independent power, oil, and gas producers. It presents and summarizes...

High-capacity mist eliminator debottlenecking.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Up to a 30% gain in liquid loading capacity is announced for this new high-capacity mist eliminator. This is attributed to advanced liquid drainage with no loss in efficiency. These independent test results qualify the new mist eliminator...

Vane pumps transload biodiesel.(special report)
May 1, 2007... GX and X Series sliding vane pumps are engineered for the transload-ing of biodiesel. They come in eight different models to transfer product between truck and rail transportation to get goods as close to the point of final processing and...

Loading arms upgraded to transfer hazardous materials.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Endura Series loading arms have been upgraded for hazardous materials transfers of petrochemicals, acids, or solvents. Their Dual Split Flange swivel joints combine high load bearing capability, redundant sealing, leak detection, and easy...

Interrupter monitors cathodic protection systems.(special report)
May 1, 2007... You can monitor cathodic protection systems effectiveness with this newly introduced SI220 Smart Interrupter. With improved over-voltage and thermal protection, it enables interruption of CP current to allow pipeline coating integrity to be...

API dust cap with secondary seal.(special report)
May 1, 2007... New 875 API Dust Caps offer ruggedness and corrosion resistance to withstand petroleum, fuel oil, and lube oil transportation demands. They're specifically engineered to deliver liquid tight seal as a secondary sealing device to reduce...

Storage lightning tank protectors.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Protect floating roof storage tanks from dangerous effects of lightning and bound charge with RGA: Retractable Grounding Assembly. It creates a reliable, efficient bond between floating roof and tank shell to prevent arcing and sparking...

Laser-based optical analyzers measure [H.sub.2]S.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Laser-based [H.sub.2]S Optical Analyzers deliver fast, accurate pipeline and natural gas processing contaminants measurement. The new instruments employ NASA-based Tunable Laser Diode technology to measure hydrogen sulfide content in...

Corrosion mapping kits unveiled.(special report)
May 1, 2007... OmniScan 2-channel Ultrasound B-Scan Corrosion Mapping Kit is introduced to provide inspectors easily read cross-sectional images of material thinning due to internal pipe or tank wall corrosion. Made for fully encoded B-scan, thickness...

SIL-suited intelligent combustible gas detectors available.(special report)
May 1, 2007... S4000C and S4100C Combustible Gas Detectors are now suitable for use in Safety Integrity Level 3 applications, including pipeline, storage, oil/gas production, petrochemical, refining, and distribution. S4000C is FM, CSA, ATEX, CE marking...

High-Performance copper-alloy strip offers spinodal metallurgy.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Pfinodal[R] alloy from AMETEK Specialty Metal Products offers a unique combination of high strength, excellent formability, a lack of distortion during aging, and excellent high-temperature stress relaxation resistance. In addition, products...

Smart flue gas analyzers for high-particulate, corrosive applications.(special report)
May 1, 2007... AMETEK Themox close-coupled, convective-design analyzers can be specified for oxygen and combustibles measurements, oxygen and methane, or oxygen, methane and combustibles. All can operate in corrosive environments, at flue gas temperatures to...

Automated on-line analysis of hydrocarbon dew point.(special report)
May 1, 2007... The Model 241 CE II provides accurate, reliable, continuous online measurement of hydrocarbon dew points, using two-surface chilled mirror technology and proprietary 3-stage sample filter to protect the system from contaminants and lower...

Online sulfur analyzer--ideal for highly viscous hydrocarbons.(special report)
May 1, 2007... Highly sensitive unit easily handles sulfur analysis in processes where sample pressures are high and in situations where fouling of flowcell windows with paraffin or similar substances can occur. Designed to measure viscous hydrocarbon in...

Polarized x-ray fluorescence analyzer offers low cost, high performance, simplicity.(special report)
May 1, 2007... The SPECTRO iQ, the most sensitive polarized XRF analyzer available, performs multi-element analysis of solids, powders, and liquids--at a very attractive price. All new C-Force[TM] optics deliver levels of sensitivity for elements like Na, Mg,...

Corrosion quantitative-measured by new monitors.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... nanoCorr Corrosion Field Monitors are newly introduced to measure quantitatively, rate of localized pitting and crevice corrosion. The coupled multi-electrode devices serve a wide range of field applications. These include cathodic...

New tech-driven wellsite service analyzes, pictures wellbore conditions.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... VisuWell wellsite service is newly introduced and technology driven to scientifically and quantitatively analyze primary mechanical components of a sucker rod-pumped producing wellbore. Sucker rod string, tubing string, tubing deviation,...

Pressure gages have color-coded safety, media ID.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... CC Color Coded Pressure Gages are specially designed to identify various pressure applications. They come in rugged color-coded polyutylene terephthalate housing. Red and yellow identify safety conditions while blue and green identify...

Self-cleaning mass flow meters work in dirty gas.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... GF90 Mass Flow Meters comprise self-cleaning purge ports to function in dirt, grit, and grime--while maintaining flow measurement performance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The insertion style meters' purge ports can be connected to...

Flowmeters minimize production costs.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Accurate measurement of corrosion inhibitor flow added to crude oil helps minimize production costs when you employ VFF positive displacement flowmeters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These instruments measure inhibitor chemical flow to an...

"Probe Configurator" harnesses power-of-the-web.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... You can "build a custom probe" to meet all variables and requirements--via newly introduced "Configurator." Using the power of the web, it takes you through all decisions (type, calibration, length, diameter, sheath, connector type,...

New digital pressure gauges.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... This new M1 digital pressure gauge is on the market to replace several mechanical gauges. M1s are rated in percent-of-reading like deadweight testers--without being affected by ambient temperature or local gravity. They are fully...

Analyzers monitor wellhead [H.sub.2]S to prevent piping contamination.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... OMA-300 UV diode-array process analyzer plus an automated shutoff valve are cited for natural gas gathering systems as cost-effective and valuable to prevent piping contamination. At a small single-well site OMA-300 controls a shutoff valve...

Tough, compact multi-gas detector.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... GasAlertMicroClip multi-gas detectors are rugged, very compact, tough, small, and easy to use. They simultaneously display [H.sub.2]S, CO, [O.sub.2], and LEL gas concentration with simple one-button operation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

New Environmental, Health, Safety performance software introduced.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Essential Performance Manager software has been introduced to help achieve strategic governance, risk, and compliance goals. It enables measurement and communication of how Environmental, Health and Safety and crisis programs are operating--so...

Largest Dresser-Rand single-casing steam turbine.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... This manufacturer's largest ever single-casing steam turbine was recently produced. The double-controlled extraction/condensing model is a 24-ft-long, 69-mw turbine. When coupled to the generator, it is more than 49 ft long. Steam for the...

Sensor for industrial servo control.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New R-Series SSI encoder position sensors feature faster data processing and more accurate sensing for servo control applications in automation. The new design is based on this company's Temposonics magnetostrictive sensing technology. It...

Vibrating Liquid Level Switches.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Petrochemical and chemical high-viscosities to 20,000 cP are handled by Resonator RS80 and RS85 Multi-Option Vibrating Liquid Level Switches. They feature one-step, external calibration process to eliminate issues with equipment covers....

Extra-heavy-duty valves added.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Hippo Piston Air Operated valves are extra-heavy-duty additions to this manufacturer's line. They come with new 7/16, 9/16, and 11/16-in. orifice sizes; maximum 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000-psi operating pressures; and 45, 50, and 55-psi air...

New systems manage motors.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New low voltage MM300 Motor Management Systems are introduced to deliver protection, control automation, metering, communications, and advanced diagnostics--in a rugged compact design to fit common NEMA and IEC motor control centers in oil and...

New derrick/oil rig harnesses out.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Miller Derrick/Oil rig Harnesses and accessories are newly introduced. They offer mobility via patented PivotLink rotary connection. Modular, the attachment provides connection points for a complete line of tool belts and accessories for...

Series [BV.sub.2]/[BV.sub.3] automated ball valves.(Products and services)
May 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Hi-Flow[TM] Control Valves.(Products and services)
May 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 DPG-100 Digital Pressure Cage.(Products and services)
May 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)
May 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 cage line.(Products and services)
May 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 l" all the way up to 10" with several mounting and connection...

Series SAV-BT angle seat valve.(Products and services)
May 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 [CLS.sub.2] capacitance level switch.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... The CLS2 is a brand new and innovative capacitive level switch. Unit features automatic 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)
May 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...

Case-mounted vibration transmitter.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... ST6900 Series case-mounted vibration transmitters are proportional to acceleration and velocity designs. They are engineered to interface directly with PLC, DCS, and 4 to 20 mA input monitors. Compact size allows tight location...

New protective eyewear unveiled.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Twenty new KleenGuard eye protection products have been brought out. Designs feature impact-resistant and ANSI Z87.1+ compliance as they provide 99.9% protection from UVA and UVB rays. A variety of eye protectors are out including...

8-point gas detection systems.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... You can detect low-leveI toxic and corrosive gases with ChemLogic 8 continuous eight-point gas detection systems. They provide an optimized flow system which draws sample 250 ft at 2.6 Ipm. ChemLogic 8 offers a built-in touch screen plus CF...

Flow, level, pressure transmitters.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New 364 transmitters are launched for hazardous area and demanding flow, level, and pressure applications including offshore oil and gas production. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The pressure transmitters offer simple, compact installation....

Two new heat exchangers offered.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... ULTRAMAX welded plate and SUPERMAX shell and plate heat exchangers are introduced as the core of condenser solutions for steam turbine operators in refining, oil and gas processing, or power generation. Both provide responsive condensing...

Adjustable self-closing safety gate.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... FabEnCo self-closing safety gates are for fall protection as required by OSHA at openings for ladders, platforms, stairs, catwalks, and mezzanines. They can be clamped on either side of a handrail, at different levels,and mount on channel,...

Electronic digital display torque wrench.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... A line of Computorq III E-WRENCH electronic torque wrenches provide detailed, accurate information. They digitally display fastener torque specification settings, torque readings, and peak hold measurements on an LCD display. A keypad has...

New video surveillance system version uses SCADA.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Video Surveillance System version 3.0 has been released to enable SCADA system operators to visually monitor remote locations using existing communication networks. It utilizes existing low-bandwidth or broadband communication networks to...

Switch made for small air compressors.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New Mercoid CS Compressor Switches are on the market to regulate tank pressures on small air compressors. Designed for pump and motor control, it offers adjustable set point and dead band. With 20A electrical rating, CX can be used for...

Vibration monitoring.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Vibe Tracker vibration monitor is a small, low cost device that attaches to virtually any piece of equipment--from compressors, turbines, fans, and motors to trucks and boats to provide an alarm when a preset vibration level is exceeded and a...

Self-cleaning wastewater flow meter for effluent applications.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Ultra Mag Wastewater Flow Meter is declared to provide superior measurement accuracy in effluent applications. It operates in treated water or even sludge or slurries, requires minimal maintenance, and offers a long life of trouble-free service...

Wet-to-wet differential pressure transducer.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Model 231 Multi-Sense wet-to-wet, differential pressure transducer is for users who need to monitor control pump differential pressures, chiller or boiler differential pressure drops, and flow measurement of gases or liquids. The...

Intermediate bulk container.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New Cargo Valve Liquitote intermediate bulk container (IBC) complies with DOT'S Special Provision 12412. D0T-SP12412, commonly referred to as the pump-off special permit, allows for the discharge of combustible and flammable liquids from an...

Catalyst sulphiding agent introduced.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... ZulfrZol 54 catalyst sulphiding agent has a flash point of 100[degrees]C--making it much safer than traditional sulphiding agents, such as di-methyl di-sulphide (DMDS). ZulfrZol 54 helps overcome the catalyst sulfiding hazards and...

Alarm products.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... The Yodalex alarm product line now includes the Beacon, Sounder, and Call Point Range alarms. They are designed to be highly reliable and feature minimum power consumption with a range of light, sound, and call point options. [ILLUSTRATION...

Handheld infrared thermometer.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Convir Pyropen series of compact, hand held, infrared thermometers are designed to fit in the pocket, just like a pen. Despite their small size, the Pyropens are cited to offer cutting edge performance. They can measure temperatures from...

Lift truck attachments.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Texas Crusher II is the newest addition to this company's line of lift truck attachments. With the Texas Crusher II, the firm now offers more than one way to dispose of 55-gallon drums. "Several of our customers were asking for a larger...

Spill response solidifier.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... CI Agent powder spill response solidifier is now preautho-rized for use in South-eastern states. Pre-approved for the Regional Response Team IV area of I responsibility, CI Agent can be safely employed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,...

Purging system saves time and gas in large pipe and vessel welding.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Large pipes and vessels can be purged of air quickly and easily, with reported savings of up to 90% in purge gas requirements--with the Argweld Quick Purge weld purging system. It will typically purge a 914mm diameter pipe to below 0.1%...

Flameproof illumination for hazardous areas.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... New VL64 Equal Plus zone one floodlight is now available. Cited to offer the largest aperture of any front-entry floodlight on the market, it ensures very good photometric outputs and provides highly effective light distribution. ...

Gas analyzers.(Products and services)
May 1, 2007... Titan-OL Gas Analyzer systems provide real-time, multi-component extractive gas phase analysis for on-line and continuous multi-point analysis. The systems include a rugged industrial FTIR spectrometer system, gas cell(s), sample manifold,...

Automation handbook/encyclopedia.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... OMEGAMATION New Horizons Automation Handbook and Encyclopedia is now available free. Its 124 pages offer complete descriptions, illustrations, specifications, and technical references to new and complete lines of automation products. ...

Refrigerated air dryers datasheet.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... HTR High Inlet-Temperature Refrigerated Air Dryers are the subject of this new and free datasheet. HTRs are illustrated and described as "one complete package that cools, dries, and cleans compressed air." Units need no aftercooler and...

Density, viscosity, level products CD.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... Yours free, this 50th Anniversary Edition CD Catalog of Dynatrol onstream process analyzers, measurement and control instruments, level detectors, and accessories. It includes detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, and examples of...

Step-by-step grease selection guide.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... Maintenance, repair, and operations personnel are offered this new and free grease selection guide. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It offers application-specific information and step-by-step guidance to choose the right grease--critical to...

108 pages of free lockout/tagout safety solutions data.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... Catalog SA-IDCB33 Lockout/Tagout and Safety Solutions is yours free. Its 108 pages feature a comprehensive selection of products, safety and facility identification products, and training materials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Catalog...

Cooling filter, systems.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... Proper coolant flow information is provided in this new and free Cooling Systems Solutions brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Highlighted is LFW6500 extended service controlled release coolant filter. It delivers such advantages as...

[H.sub.2]S, mercaptan removal.(Free literature)
May 1, 2007... SULFUR-RITE hydrogen sulfide and mercaptan removal systems are presented in this free brochure as complete and packaged. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The process is shown and described to convert [H.sub.2]S into iron pyrite, a stable and...

Integrated oil, gas cabling data.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... TECHNERY integrated cabling is illustrated and described in this free literature--for a variety of petroleum applications including plant and petrochemical, down hole pumps, offshore, and umbilicals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These...

Wheeled rod guide couplings.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... Rolling wheels that centralize rod strings and reduce friction during stroking: Wheeled Rod Guide Couplings, are the subject of this free four-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Proven since 1982, the tools are illustrated and...

Small ultrasonic thickness gages.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... EHC-09 Wave ultrasonic thickness gages are presented in this free datasheet as "the world's smallest with high resolution color waveform display." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The instruments are shown and described to feature live color...

Subsea cutting tools, systems data.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... Subsea cutting tools and systems are shown and described in this free 12-page brochure. Models comprise stainless steel components, powder coating, offshore epoxy paints, and iridescent zinc chromatic coatings. Highlights include autofeed/...

"Smart" manometers datasheet.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... M2 Series Smart Manometers are showcased in this free datasheet to be handheld, NIST traceable accurate to [+ or -]0.025% of full scale, and independent of temperature effect. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in pressure ranges from...

Variety of oilfield/industrial valves, instrumentation, products offered.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... This company makes available a wide range of oilfield and industrial valves, instruments, and products. Ball, gate, needle, check, butterfly, and globe valves are among designs offered, along with a complete line of pressure gauges in black...

Shaft alignment in ATEX/EX areas.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... Shaft alignment work in explosive ATEX/EX environments is accomplished with Easy-Laser Extreme D550 alignment systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are shown and described in this free literature as constructed to be expIosion-protected...

Gas detection products.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... This guide's 28 pages illustrates and describes gas detection devices to protect personnel and facilities worldwide. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among the many gas detection products presented in the literature are: 2-, 3-, or 4-gas...

Absolute encoder.(OTC 2007 'followup')
May 1, 2007... New Acuro AX71 absolute encoder is a compact, high-resolution unit that is tough enough for use in the oil and gas industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Absolute encoders increase accuracy and reduce downtime compared to standard...