Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from November 2008

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from November 2008

Inventory management design for large refineries, small tank farms.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Tankvision inventory management system is unveiled for applications from large refineries to small tank farms. It offers universal browser access via internal network and enables tanks visualization on a worldwide scale, declares the...

Remote visual inspection system: no cords, boxes.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... New XL Go[TM] VideoProbe remote visual inspection systems are rugged and portable packages--without cords or boxes. The portable video borescope designs deliver sharp, clear digital images on a system engineered to meet widely varying...

New wireless gauge readers.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... OneWireless wireless gauge readers are developed by this firm in partnership with Honeywell. The patent-pending technology enables the reading of pressure, temperature, flow or other parameters--until now, checked manually. The reader clips on...

Better visibility into gas monitoring effectiveness.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... iNet Instrument Network[TM] provides better visibility into the effectiveness of your gas monitoring program. It continuously checks condition of all equipment and sends regular e-mail reports on instrument fleet status to keep your gas...

Small, powerful new satellite phone unveiled.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Iridium "9555" satellite phones are on the market with new design, significantly reduced size, more hand-friendly form factor, intuitive user interface, and such new features as internally stowed antenna. With brighter screen and speaker...

Gas, steam, liquid flow meters serve many petrochem functions.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Deltaflow flow meters are recently introduced for petrochemical and chemical metering of products, exhaust, or flue gases in inert or aggressive media. The equipment is a differential pressure probe. It measures pipe and conduit flow and...

Midstream heat exchangers.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... SUPERMAX shell and plate heat exchangers serve a variety of midstream applications as they deliver lower upfront and maintenance costs, reduced fouling, lower weight, and higher heat transfer efficiency. Designed for up to 1,015 psig and...

Digital inspection cameras capture quality images, record video as new diagnostic tools.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Newly introduced microEXPLORER Digital Inspection Cameras examine hidden and unseen areas--but moreover capture digital quality images and record video to analyze problems for accurate diagnosis. As the "next generation" of SeeSnake micro...

Hazardous-area-applicable vibration analyzers introduced.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... This new intrinsically-safe VIBXPERT EX vibration analyzer is for refining and chemical environments with potential hazards that require explosionproof systems. The two-channel FFT data collector and signal analyzers monitor and diagnose...

New oil and gas applications for building system, shelter products.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... New oil, gas, and liquid pipeline applications are announced for this manufacturer's shelter products: sun shields, shade canopies, well pump covers, and metering facility shelters. Configuration flexibility of the pre-engineered steel...

Data cover new air winch lines.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... TA10 air winches are newly announced and presented in this free four-page brochure. Models are described and illustrated as ruggedly constructed with such new design features as new winch frame, rotary cable anchor, lifting eyes, and...

Automated online analysis of hydrocarbon dew point.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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...

Differential pressure transmitter offers continuous measurement of process pressure; years of service.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... The Model 831 TD differential pressure transmitter from AMETEK U.S. Gauge features all-stainless-steel construction, fixed pressure ranges from 6 psi to 500 psi, with an accuracy of [+ or -]0.5% of span (BFSL), including linearity.These rugged...

Rugged, portable dew point tester makes repeatable results easy at natural gas well heads or along the pipeline.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... The Chanscope II dew point tester is so easy to use, operator accuracy and repeatability far exceed other manual dew point testers. The Chanscope II provides a lighted, magnified viewing chamber and platinum RTD temperature measurement...

User-friendly industrial pressure indicators measure to 10,000 psi.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... New JOFRA[TM] IPI industrial pressure indicators combine the simplicity of an analog gauge with the display legibility and [+ or -]0.05% accuracy of a digital calibrator. With fast, menu-driven setup, long battery life, intuitive functions and...

Moisture analyzer provides superior technology capable of accurate measurements for moisture levels below 0.1 PPMV.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... The Model 3050-TE is specifically designed to provide accurate measurements at very low levels. The analyzer uses AMETEK's quartz-crystal sensor to measure moisture concentration directly in parts-per-million (volume). Quartz-crystal technology...

Field test data acquisition system.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... New Op-Torq Field Test Data Acquisition System is available for capturing and analyzing true me chanical torque, rpm and/or power data (kW or hp) transmitted from rotating drive shafts. The software is designed specifically to accept the...

Flow meter offers high accuracy measurement.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... This corrosion-resistant V-Cone Flow Meter is now on the market for high accuracy measurement with virtually no maintenance and long life under the most challenging conditions. It withstands corrosion in harsh industrial liquid, steam, or...

Flange protectors introduced.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Newly announced FAF, FAR, and FAN Series flange protectors are the most recent addition to this firm's line of flange protection products. These flat, die-cut flange protectors are especially useful for protecting the sealing surface of the...

New desalting technology increases treatment capacity.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Increasing treatment capacity with new ProSALT desalting technology is presented in this free datasheet. Outlined is conventional mixer versus ProSALT injector / mixer system. The system replaces the conventional static mixer and mixing valve...

Gas turbine marine filtration.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Gas Turbine Marine (GTM) AirInlet Filtration--for protecting critical gas turbine assets and optimizing offshore operations--is the subject of this free brochure. Engineered to meet specific application and integration requirements, it...

Viscometers, rheometers and texture analyzers.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... This 2009 catalog illustrates and describes viscometers, rheometers, and texture analyzers. The CT3 texture analyzer is declared to be "the most powerful, lowest cost, standalone texture analyzer ever produced." The new generation...

Series TTE explosion-proof RTD temperature transmitter.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... The Series TTE Explosion-Proof RTD Temperature Transmitter is the ideal product for hazardous temperature measurement applications. The TTE series has seven pre-programmed temperature ranges that are selectable via an internal dip switch. For...

Series BV2/BV3 automated ball valves.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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. 453 [ILLUSTRATION...

Hi-Flow[TM] control valves.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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, cast iron, or 316 SS and in 2-way...

Series 626/628 industrial pressure transmitter.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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 outputs and process connections available. 455 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Industrial gage line.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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...

Series DPG-100 digital pressure gage.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... 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 V4 Flotect[R] vane operated flow switch.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... The W. E. Anderson V4 flow switch is ideal for flow proving in large size pipes. Never worry about leaks since the V4 features a solid bar stock body with no linkage or wearing parts. The switch mechanism can even be replaced without taking the...

Temperature sensitive bellows assemblies.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... This "atherm" temperature sensitive bellows assembly is now on the market. These lightweight assemblies are thin-walled, electrodeposited nickel bellows soldered to custom end pieces filled with a working fluid (with a known coefficient of...

New low-pressure gas governors.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... A new line of CSA approved (spring loaded) regulators is designed for burner control installations and low-pressure gas distribution systems. They comply with the latest CSA standards for devices suitable for indoor and outdoor...

Multi-detector for [H.sub.2]S, CO, [O.sub.2], combustible gases.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... GasAlertMax XT multi-detector is now available for [H.sub.2]S, CO, [O.sub.2], and combustible gases. You can simplify remote sampling in confined spaces with its non-intrusive integrated sampling pump and SmartSample diaphragm pump technology....

Impact sockets, adaptors, punches, bars, chisels.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... This company has expanded its product line with 73 new items--including impact sockets, adapters, punches, bars and chisels. Among product features: both standard and deep 3/4-in. drive impact sockets are now available with up to 3-in....

Flame-resistant work pant.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Newly introduced PMU2 CoolTouch 2 Work Pant is inherently flame-resistant, NFPA 70E compliant, and NFPA 2112 compliant. The PMU2 is comfortable and durable, with high moisture management. It is cited by the manufacturer to be soft and...

Non-metallic enclosure line.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... NEMA rated plastic boxes, from Bud Industries, have been added to this firm's product line. The Bud enclosures offered through this company include over 200 enclosures and back panels--as small as 2.05 x 1.97 x 1.38 in., up to 32.05 x 24.18 x...

New EHS safety training program is web based.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... TrainingLive safety training program has been launched to deliver "end-to-end environmental, health, and safety training." The completely web-based program is offered to ensure compliance-based safety requirements are addressed. It is...

Software systems aid automation.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... SCADAvantage software systems provide oil and gas operations with automation solutions. They offer self-configuring maps, smart screen templates, on-screen analysis tools, real-time and historical graphic trends, plus reports to manage...

New IR combustible gas detectors.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Advanced point infrared combustible gas sensing elements on new IR400 Combustible Gas Detectors suit them for refineries, compressor stations, gas processing and storage, or drilling and production platforms. Models continuously monitor...

BGAN SCADA service released.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Connectivity for remote, unmanned SCADA applications is delivered by newly introduced BGAN SCADA service. The broadband global area network service offers SCADA solution to support upstream oil and gas operations. It is based on an...

Free software helps select best control valve package.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Nelprof 5.0 control valve selection software is free to help you select the right control valve package. It is quick and accurate for use prior to installation to predict valve performance as part of the system. Nelprof users avoid...

Diaphragm process pumps.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Type N0150 diaphragm pumps handle air and gas sampling, vapor recovery, and analytical instrumentation for hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, or chemical operations. They are introduced "to deliver the highest flow rate of any...

SVCs improve pumping station performance.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Distribution voltage Static VAR Compensators are designed to help improve pumping station performance on crude oil pipelines. They help avoid momentary voltage drops, sags, and flicker when large motors are started. The SVC systems are...

Progressing cavity pumps for multiphase pumping.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Tri-Phaze System is this patented progressing cavity pump for multiphase pumping applications in the oil and gas industry. The low total cost of ownership and high pumping efficiency have turned marginal wells profitable again in simply months,...

Reduce maintenance costs, eliminate outages associated with large turbine generators.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Free literature details EASYchange, this firm's comprehensive brush holders that significantly reduce maintenance costs and practically eliminate the unplanned brush gear/collector ring outages associated with large turbine generators. The...

High-flow, low-viscosity crude oil pump.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Colfax Imo DLH12D Series three-screw rotary positive displacement pumps are capable of pumping crude oil at flow rates to 40,000 bpd, at viscosities as low as 2 centistokes. Standard crude oil pumps can handle discharge pressures to 2,500...

Single board computers introduced.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... Helios (PC/104 Single Board Computer) and Pegasus (PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer) are newly introduced. The rugged Helios runs the Vortex86DX/SX CPU up to 800 MHz. Model HLV800-256AV comes with 256MB of RAM on-board, digital I/O, video and...

Expandable steel and aluminum based pipe plugs.(What's New For Processing Special Report)
November 1, 2008... New ranges of this company's expandable steel and aluminum based pipe plugs have been expanded to include Pipestoppers double length and double seal versions. Applications include: petrochemical, gas, water, LNG, semiconductor, and any other...

SIL 3 controllers for subsea uses.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... The latest newly introduced HIMatrix F35 controllers are engineered for subsea applications. They meet rigorous demands of such uses and are one of the first safety-related programmable logic controllers for use at up to SIL 3, notes the...

900-MHz, 2.4-GHz Ethernet radios.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... RLX-IFH Ethernet radios are 900-MHz and 2.4-GHz industrial frequency hopping types. They use a proprietary signal that hops from channel to channel to provide the wireless network an extra layer of security. These radios are especially...

Software automates, integrates major plant operations processes.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... eSOMS modular software application is for plant operations management and routine duties. It automates and integrates major processes including equipment data, configuration control, clearance/permitting/tagout/lockout, operator rounds,...

Oversized chambers assist magnetic level gauges.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Handle flashing and dirty fluids without float damage and erratic measurements via KM26 magnetic level gauge. This is accomplished with a wide assortment of oversized chamber options. The chamber options provide extra clearance between the...

Airless, chainless industrial grade utility bikes unveiled.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Getting around your plant efficiently--with health and safety benefits to personnel and zero environmental impact is accomplished with Rugged Cycles. The industrial-grade utility bicycles comprise a patented combination of technologies:...

Anti-terror chemical detectors.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... ChemSight multi-chemical detectors monitor long lines of sight to detect and identify within seconds, it's announced. These open-path, continous operating anti-terror-applicable units use infrared spectroscopy. They recognize most Toxic...

Liquid transmitters for sump uses.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... M-Series Level Plus liquid-level transmitters are now being used in petrochemical, oil, and gas sump applications. They provide accurate, continuous measurement for more efficient removal and transportation of waste-only when a tank is...

Refining, chemical process control services, products available.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Global refining and chemical operations are offered process control systems consulting services and product solutions by this organization. Its full range control system technology includes basic control, advanced control, dynamic...

New control valves.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... New SAMSON 3525 control valves are compact designs for on-off service including gas separators, scrubbers, compressors, or other high-pressure oil and gas uses. They comprise easily removed bonnet for access to environmentally friendly...

2.4 GHz & 900 MHz wide range/capacity area sensor networking.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Ultra-Link Processing wireless sensor network offers metro-scale, enterprise, and in-building sensor monitoring and location tracking. The 2.4-GHz and 900-MHz wide area sensor network is said to provide a greater than 25-time increase in range,...

Pressure relief valves literature.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Newly designed Enviro-Valve pressure relief valve is illustrated and described in this free brochure "to handle the stringent overpressure requirements of today's process systems." The valve's design enables it to remain in a state of...

Process calibrators data.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... MC4 Documenting Process Calibrators are presented in this free liteature as multifunction designs. They calibrate such varying process parameters as pressure, temperature, and electrical signals. Calibration results are automatically stored...

'Industrial grade' gas detection.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Four series of 'industrial grade' gas detection sensors along with electronic control systems are showcased in this free eight-page brochure. Illustrated and described are this manufacturer's "environmentally bulletproof" Series 700...

19 new Ethernet gateways out.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Nineteen new EtherCAT gateways have been added to this firm's X-gateway group. The new Anybus-based series are handy links. They allow EtherCAT connected devices to communicate with other fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks, and vice...

Heat tracing products, services.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... A wide variety of heat tracing products and services are described and illustrated in this free 20-page brochure. Among established heat-tracing brands presented are Raychem, Tracer, Pyrotenax, and DigiTrace products and turnkey services....

Solar power integrated systems.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Solar power integrated systems are presented in this free eight-page brochure to move oil operations from power supply to power integrator status. Systems are Class I, Div. 2-certified. They combine solar power with integrated engineered...

New universal gas transmitters.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... XNX universal gas transmitters are newly introduced using their maker's full range of toxic and flammable gas sensing technologies. These include catalytic bead, electrochemical, and infrared. Announced to protect personnel, property, and...

New gas, liquid steam flow meter.(ISA '08 Houston followup)
November 1, 2008... Accelabar flow meters are presented in this free brochure to combine two differential pressure technologies "to produce operating ranges never before attainable in a single flow meter." Accelabar is described and illustrated to comprise...

Absorptive sounds walls now offered mobile.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Mobile and portable LSE Absorptive Sounds Walls are now on the market. They can be arranged in any number of configurations for numerous applications in temporary or changing settings. Standard designs measure 18-ft x 14-ft high but are...

Industrial, petrochemical-applicable PCs newly introduced.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Enhanced data protection for critical, data-intensive petrochemical applications is delivered by newly introduced APL3000 Series industrial PCs. For uses including SCADA, motion control, and machine vision, the new instruments feature a...

Low [+ or -]0.1g measuring full-scale accelerometers brought out.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... A320 accelerometers are introduced for use in highly accurate low-g acceleration measurement. As fully self-contained linear acceleration sensors, A320 measures from an ultra-low [+ or -]0.1g up to [+ or -]2g. The sensors simply connect to...

Multipurpose FFKM compound seals in extreme conditions.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Mechanical seals, pumps, valves, couplings, and fittings will benefit from newly developed Perlast G75M multipurpose FFKM perfluoroelastomer compound's capabilities. It offers outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals and extremely...

New, free 128-page electronics catalog offered.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Industrial automation and device networking solutions are offered in this new and free 128-page electronics catalog. It also illustrates, describes, and specifies new industrial Ethernet-to-serial servers. They offer Modbus master/slave...

External pipeline corrosion rate determined by new monitor.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... You can quickly and easily measure corrosion rate in a wide range of soils with this new Soil Corrosion Rate Monitor. It enables pipeline operators to quantitatively determine soil corrosivity for External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA) at...

Oxygen gas analyzer introduced.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... SERVOTOUGH-Oxy oxygen gas analyzers are unveiled with enhanced functions to maximize configuration flexibility and applications. With fault and calibration histories, models offer NAMUR-compliant relay functions. This allows two...

New corrosion assessment technology introduced.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Broad potential in oil and chemical operations is announced for a new corrosion assessment technology. Based on proprietary nanoflow technology, it assesses corrosive properties of fluids on metal, then provides valuable insight to help...

Structural slip-on pipe fittings.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Speed-Rail structural slip-on pipe fittings are on the market to construct handrails, safety rails, and guardrails. They are used with aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and black iron pipe on a wide variety of modular pipe and...

Fluoropolymer hoses.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... A wide range of fluoropolymer hoses is available from this firm to address pressure, vibration, and thermal problems. Fluoropolymer hoses are inert to virtually all commercial chemicals, coolants, petroleum compounds, solvents, synthetic...

New 200-page lighting catalog.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... A broad line of lighting products for hazardous locations, harsh environments, as well as general plant and building management industries, is presented in this 200-page print or electronic catalog. The literature includes specification and...

Ball valves introduced.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... New API 3000 and API 6000 Class Ball Valves deliver cost-effective, high-performance operation. A floating ball design facilitates smooth, low-torque operation. It's especially useful in instrument air lines, high pressure instrument...

Temporary handrails.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... The Temporary Barricade System provides a temporary handrail solution to damaged handrails. It exceeds CFR 1910 and 1926 standards and is designed to temporarily replace damaged or missing handrails so work may continue on offshore platforms...

Medium voltage soft starter.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... HRVS-DN medium voltage soft starter is featured in this new catalog. The literature offers a technical description of the various soft starter technologies and how they work. It highlights the features and benefits of the HRVS-DN Series and the...

ANSI flange & circulation heaters meet global certifications.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... A new line of ANSI flange and circulation heaters have standardized design to meet all major global certifications, it's announced. This eliminates the need for global organizations to deploy different designs in different parts of the world,...

Spray nozzles aid processing.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Swirl Air spray nozzles help maintain process continuity, meet stringent environmental standards, plus increase plant productivity, quality, and product yields. They deliver 1 to 2,400 gph in 50[degrees] to 100[degrees] spray angles for...

Industrial keyboard w/Bluetooth.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... Fully sealed, wireless industrial BT-87-TP keyboards are on the market for onshore and offshore use. They feature Bluetooth technology and are sealed to be dustproof and submersible. BT-87-TP does not require a dongle or other external...

RFID system upgraded to manage fall protection equipment.(Products and services)
November 1, 2008... i-Safe Intelligent Safety System 2.0 is upgraded and now available to easily and cost effectively manage fall protection equipment tracking. The frequency identification (RFID) safety equipment tracking system is a wireless data collection...