Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from November 2006

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from November 2006

New petro products custody transfer meter.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... Newly introduced AutoFLOW inline multi-path transit time flow meter is an ultrasonic liquid flow measurement system--primarily for custody transfer of petroleum products. Onshore and offshore-applicable, it comprises a patented,...

High-gas-capacity filter separators offered.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... Horizontal double barrel and/or vertical filter separators are for gas plants, transmission stations, gathering systems, turbine fuel gas, and gas inlets to petrochemical and chemical plants. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact...

Dual-seal ball valves.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... You can replace bulky, outdated, expensive slab gate valves and double-block-and-bleed plug valves for liquid and gas hydrocarbon transportation--with Dual-Seal Ball Valves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 2 to 30-in. bore sizes, 150 to 1500...

Pipeline, refinery DC power supply/chargers.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... EnerGenius IQ DC power supply/charger on-board battery check systems monitor back-up battery health. They alert pipeline, refinery, and offshore operators of potential battery failure, while averting costly application outages. ...

New hardened switches, converters for oil, gas.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... Magnum OGP (oil, gas, petrochemicals) hardened Ethernet Switches and Serial Media Converters are newly announced for hazardous environment exploration, energy field development, production, or transportation facilities. They meet UL 1604 Class...

Production chemicals mixer.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... ProMix mixer systems reduce chemical consumption, require minimal maintenance, offer high turndown ratio, and deliver unobstructed flow conditions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ProMix handles production chemicals that must be injected into...

Dockable single gas monitors.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... GasBadge Pro single gas monitors are "dockable" and now introduced with a low hydrogen ([H.sub.2]) interference carbon monoxide (CO) sensor option. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The option provides a personal monitor for applications where...

Software, predictive analytics help increase FCC availability.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... EPI* Center software is engineered to help refineries increase FCC availability. It provides early warning of tough, unpredictable equipment and process problems. EPI* Center's predictive analytics redefine how early refineries can expect...

Controllers monitor combustible, toxic gases.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... Now on the market for Class I, Div. 2 applications in hazardous environment: MC600 Multi-Channel Controller. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Microprocessor-based, these modular instruments are six-channel configurations. They deliver continuous...

320x240-resolution IR thermal imagers have large display.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... Ti50 & Ti55 IR FlexCam thermal imagers feature 320x240-pixel resolution, exceptional thermal sensitivity, and large 5-in.-high., bright LCD display. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They're constructed for use in demanding infrared...

Flowmeters handle chemicals added to crude oil.(Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2006... VFF positive displacement flow-meters measure fluids with very high particle contamination like chemicals added to crude oil. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Originally developed specifically for offshore to measure low-flow, high-pressure...

Impact meters "fine tune" transmitters for machines.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Model 6850-001 hand-held Impact Meter provides quick interrogation of the this company's impact transmitters. This water-resistant meter has three modes: Pulse/Time, Peak Detect and 4-20 mA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pulse/Time and...

Sensor offers three-wire option to seal out wet environments.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... This company has enhanced its C-Series Core Sensor by adding a three-wire option that provides manufacturers with additional design alternatives in wet environments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard C-Series sensors include a connector...

Direct drives keep up the pressure.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Hyper Compressor is declared to belong to one of the world's largest two-stage reciprocating compressor drives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufactured for a polyethylene plant, it features: main compressor motor, synchronous motor DTKVY...

Controls and gages catalog.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... The new 2007 Dwyer Catalog presents a full line of controls and gages. Featuring thousands of value added products, the catalog offers a convenient and easy-to-use format. Product ordering information is complete and includes schedules for...

Hydrocarbon flow computer.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... PTQ-AFC Hydrocarbon Flow Computer is for Schneider Electric's Quantum and Unity Processors--allowing integrated process control and flow computer capabilities in a single-slot, in-rack solution. The full function flow computer measures...

Refinery process analyzer kit.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... A newly introduced refinery Process Analyzer Kit is available from this company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company's years of experience providing the world's refining and petrochemical plants with a wide variety of process analyzer...

Flow meter maximizes accuracy.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Marsh Single-Mag Flow Meter maximizes accuracy and ease-of-use, plus reduces costs. Accurately measuring liquid flows in closed conduits, the flow meter is very useful for wastewater and industrial flow processes such as conductive fluids,...

Mass flow meter is accurate, economical.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... ST Series Mass Flow Meters combine precision accuracy and economy for air/gas measurement in oil, gas, and chemical processing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed with an innovative thermal dispersion mass flow sensing element and...

On-demand compliance management system.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Version 5.0 compliance management service is now available. Customer-driven enhancements include new editing, calculation and task management features, and a streamlined user interface. Targeting the energy, chemical, and utility...

Full bridge thin beam load cells.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... LCL Series thin beam load cells are especially well suited for small load measurements. They measure force or weight. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The series is designed to measure in many different applications found in process control,...

Safety wheel provides added protection.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... The Babbitt Safety Wheel eliminates the potential hazard of a falling handwheel to which a chain-wheel is attached. It provides the added security of a secondary attachment process for the company's chainwheel valve operators. The safety wheel...

K and RTD thermometers.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... This company's K and RTD Thermometer Models CA861, CA863, and CA865 are portable, compact meters designed to use either an external K-type thermocouple or a RTD Pt385/100 as the temperature sensor for precise measurements in a variety of...

Non-intrusive ultrasonic temperature compensated mass flowmeter.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... System FUH1010 non-intrusive ultrasonic temperature compensated mass flowmeter is especially suited for pipelines carrying crude oil, refined petroleum or liquefied gas. It is easily installed in the field, using WideBeam transit-time...

Sliding vane pumps upgraded for use in ethanol, biodiesel applications.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... The elastomer seals in several of this firm's sliding vane pump series have been upgraded to allow for compatibility with ultra-low sulfur diesel and all ethanol and biodiesel blends. The fluorocarbon elastomers have been upgraded to a...

Full line of green fuels transfer products introduced.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... A complete line of environmentally friendly biodiesel and ethanol based fuel compatible hoses is now available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Green fuels, which are derived from renewable resources such as soybean and corn oils, are created...

New recip compressor materials.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Resilon-T X515 material is announced for reciprocating compressors operating in dry environments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The proprietary blend of polymers are for piston rings, rider bands, and pressure packing in nonlubricated gaseous...

High-gas-pressure controller/calibrator/tester offered.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... PPCH-G pressure controller/calibrator is for 150 to 15,000-psi (1 to 100 MPa) gas pressure operation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's announced as an advancement in automated high gas pressure calibration and test applications. PPCH-G...

Pressure transducers with amplified outputs on market.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... PXM209/219 Series pressure transducers with amplified outputs are for harsh equipment applications in refineries, extruders, and fuel or hydraulic systems. They comprise full bridge construction which uses a micro-machined diffused silicon...

Heavy-duty diesel, gas engines for on/offshore.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Prime movers: heavy-duty diesel and gas engines are this manufacturer's specialty for onshore or offshore applications. The true baseload reciprocating engines are designed for continuous duty in severe power generation and mechanical drive...

Intelligent coiled piping inspector pigs.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... You can gather quality, accurate electronic data on the physical condition of 4 to 8-in. serpentine coiled piping (in fired heaters and pipelines) via new FTIS (Furnace Tube Inspection System) intelligent pigs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Process, pipeline, fiber optic monitoring system.(Special report)
November 1, 2006... Patented fiber optic monitoring systems are now available to monitor thinning of pipelines and refinery vessels due to corrosion/erosion, strain due to bending/buckling, and process changes. The nonintrusive fiber optic sensors are very...

Gas detector gets new IR sensor.(Literature review, report)
November 1, 2006... A new infrared replaceable sensor has been added to the proven Neotronics Impact multi-gas detector. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The replaceable sensor cartridge houses the IR sensor alongside three other toxic and oxygen deficiency...

No-maintenance pulsation dampeners out.(Literature review, report)
November 1, 2006... ZM-Zero Maintenance pulsation dampeners have been added to the SurgeTek line. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new series comes in a range of sizes (and 5, 10, or 15-gal capacities) for different media processing and flow rates. In...

Ultrasonic fatigue testing system for titanium alloys, duralumin, steel.(Literature review, report)
November 1, 2006... USF-2000 ultrasonic fatigue testing systems are launched to test 1000MPa grade steel, titanium alloys, and duralumin. They achieve maximum stress while using minimal power via resonance. The instrument doesn't require immobilization of the...

Full port flanged ball valves offered.(Literature review, report)
November 1, 2006... Flanged ball valves are on the market in stainless steel or carbon steel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1/2 to 6-in. designs comprise investment cast body and end along with self adjusting stem packing. They also feature blowoutproof...

Bolting tools info.(Literature review, report)
November 1, 2006... Forty free pages of industrial bolting tools and accessories comprise this free catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A variety of super, heavy, and maintenance-duty impactools are thoroughly presented. The catalog is divided by tool...

Notebooks now certified to deliver Cingular 3G BroadbandConnect.(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 semi-rugged notebooks now feature built-in support for Cingular 3G UMTS/HSDPA BroadbandConnect Service. This is accomplished using Novatel Wireless' embedded module. The Cingular-enabled semi-rugged CF-74 joins...

Distributed graphic recorders.(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... This 6000XIO distributed graphic recorder serves a wide range of processes including 21CFR Part II applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the instruments, processes are viewed at numerous locations with similar or custom displays:...

Hazardous location status indicators.(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... Model USIX UniStat status indicators are LED-based, multi-color, single-high status designs. The quad-color "QC" version has been reinstated. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "TC" indicators are still available in tri-color with both models...

Plasma unit cuts 5/8", severs 3/4".(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... You can manually cut 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) and sever 3/4 in. (19 mm) with PowerCut 650 plasma cutting package. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's offered to "combine reliability, durability, and low operating costs associated with larger PowerCut...

On-demand EHS compliance management system is enhanced.(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... Enhancements are announced in Version 5.0 environmental, health, safety compliance management system--targeting energy, utility, and chemical operations. The Internet-based service allows facilities to centrally manage, in real-time, all...

Pressure gauge line is expanded for panel builders.(Products and services)
November 1, 2006... New PBG series pressure gauges have been added to this manufacturer's line. They are especially applicable for panel builders. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PBG pressure gauges monitor vacuum and positive system pressure up to 15,000 psi,...

Product & service followup.
November 1, 2006... Companies featured below prominently advertised their equipment or services in the previous month's OG & PE. These summaries offer you an opportunity to obtain FREE INFORMATION on them and their specialties. Circle the item number under each...

Actuator fireproofing solutions.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Actuator fireproofing solutions in excess of 1,832[degrees]F. are cited in this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A range of Rotork actuator fireproofing options are presented--from fixed passive protection through full fire...

Sunlight powers patented remote natural gas leak detection system.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... GasTutamen remote natural gas leak detection systems utilize sunlight during daytime to detect methane within 840 to 940 nm wavelength range. They are designed to overcome expense and passive, less reliable detection of conventional...

Ultrasonic custody transfer flow meters.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Caldon LEFM Ultrasonic Meters are illustrated and described in this free eight-page brochure to deliver durable, stable measurement. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are specifically designed for custody transfer, check or allocation...

Digital pressure transducers now come with LabView.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Heise DXD digital pressure transducers are now available with new LabVIEW-based utility software and LabVIEW driver. These features allow you to address, configure, and monitor one or more DXDs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The instruments...

New pressure generation, pressure controlling systems.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Two new pressure-oriented designs are on the market. Pressure Generation Systems generate precise pressures with gas from atmosphere to 2,000 psi as well as precise generation of low pressures for various calibration ranges. They feature a...

165-page industrial wireless handbook.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Yours free is this Industrial Wireless Handbook with concise, detailed information plus answers to many related questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its 165 pages present a variety of current wireless products. Handbook chapters offer...

Noncontact ultrasonic sensors for tanks, open channel flow.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... SmartScan Multi-Sensor has been newly added to this manufacturer's line of noncontact, continuous ultrasonic level measurement devices. It is for various types of tanks and open channel flow and measures up to 39 ft/12 m in petrochemical,...

Free pressure, flow, liquid level products catalog.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... This free 30-page catalog highlights a complete line of differential pressure, liquid and gas flowmeter, plus liquid level float switch instruments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The differential pressure products line includes gauges,...

Fire, gas alarm and suppression.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... FGS 1400 Fire & Gas System is for fire and gas alarm plus suppression. It is developed around Siemens SIMATIC S7-400FH safety system platform for fire and gas systems. The pre-engineered, preconfigured, prepackaged system is FM approved...

Electrical wire and cable data.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... A free eight-page brochure highlights this company as "your complete electrical wire and cable supplier." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More than 12,000 varieties are stocked in 10 warehouses for petrochemical, gas transmission, and...

Intrinsically safe instrumentation.(ISA 2006 Followup)
November 1, 2006... Hazardous-area-applicable intrinsically safe instrumentation is illustrated, described, and specified in this free 12-page short form catalog. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Besides a SIL Safety Integrity level table for demand and continuous...