Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from October 2006

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from October 2006

Advanced maintenance actuators.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... A powerful data logging feature on IQ Pro electric valve actuators lets you monitor oil and gas valve performance, forecast when valve maintenance might be required and scheduled, plus manage assets for maximum productivity. [ILLUSTRATION...

Security locking system designed for remote wellheads, pipelines.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... KEY-REX high security locking system prevents unauthorized disassembly at remote wellhead, production, and storage facilities, as well as petrochemical complexes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its keyed fasteners may be used for compressors,...

Pipeline security system unveiled.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... "ThreatScan" security systems monitor gas and liquid pipelines threatened by third-party damage. Their technology monitors continuously--notifying operators immediately when and where a line has been struck. "ThreatScan" also offers monthly...

Integrated fire and gas detection.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... HazardWatch Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Systems deliver intelligent safety monitoring--onshore and offshore on rigs or platforms, and at pipelines, LNG or LPG plants, and refineries. They're engineered to protect operations, equipment, and...

110/115-v manual plasma cutters.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... HandyPlasma 250 manual plasma cutting machines operate on standard 110/115-v input (where there's no 230-v outlet). They cut up to 1/4-in. (6.35 mm) carbon or stainless steel. These 16-lb units are made to travel to job sites. As single-phase...

Transducer delivers valve feedback.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... Continuous feedback on hydraulically and pneumatically-actuated oil and gas refining, storage, transport, and handling valves--is delivered by this new Micropulse TA12 linear position transducer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a noncontact...

Spray-applied coatings, sealants technology.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... Spray-applied coatings and sealants are "not a system or a specification, but a technology." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among numerous applications are linings, corrosion protection, abrasion resistance, secondary containment systems,...

New technology to help refiners control delayed coker heater fouling.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... MILESTONE heater fouling control technology is newly announced to help refiners control delayed coker heater fouling. It is a multicomponent fouling control solution to effectively interrupt key fouling mechanisms identified for specific...

Vibration meters aids maintenance.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... HHVB82 vibration meters are now on the market to monitor machinery to determine maintenance needs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new instruments measure acceleration up to 200 m/sec and velocity up to 200 mm/sec. They feature...

Coolant-heated diesel fuel filter/water separators unveiled.(Maintenance special report)
October 1, 2006... 300RC Series coolant-heated diesel fuel filter/water separators are biodiesel compatible. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 45, 60, and 90-gpm flow-rated models help heat biodiesel blends and summer diesel for use in cold weather. They...

Alignment products and services.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... Alignment Systems: Products and Services highlight this free eight page brochure. Some sixteen alignment specialties from this company are showcased, illustrated, and described. These include Optalign Plus laser alignment equipment as well...

Socket drive tools "lock solid" at every connection.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... LINK Socket Drive Tools, subject of this six-page brochure, provide a "lock solid" at every connection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among tools offered: slide-button locking ratchet wrench, multipurpose locking UniDriver, multipurpose...

Oil sludge treatment.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... Decanters and TRICANTERS are presented in this brochure for oil sludge treatment. The TRICANTER, which is at the core of this firm's slop oil separation system, separates slop oil into three components--consisting of oil, water, and...

Replacement parts catalog.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... A new catalog for replacement parts for Cummins KT/KTA/KTTA engines is now available from this firm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The catalog lists replacement parts for: accessory drive, cam follower, camshaft, cooling system, crankshaft...

108 free pages: metals, wire cloth, safety grating.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... 2007 "The Hole Catalog" presents perforated and expanded metals, wire cloth, all types of safety gratings, and handrail components. It's yours free. The publication's 108 pages have been completely updated with new products,...

Infrared camera for leak detection and repair.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... ThermaCAM GasFindIR infrared camera for leak detection and repair is highlighted in this free brochure. The camera allows you to spot methane and other volatile organic compound (VOC) gas leaks quickly and easily. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

208-page tool product catalog.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... This company has recently introduced its new, full-line product catalog--which includes new products and additional reader-friendly features to help guide customers in choosing product. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The catalog includes a...

Turbine oil conditioning for rotating equipment.(Special report: Free literature)
October 1, 2006... KA-XP line of turbine oil conditioners--designed specifically for turbine oil filtration in the refinery and petrochemical industry--are presented in this new brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The explosion-proof, fully-automated...

Communicators use new Class-T technology, meet UL1480 regs.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... SelecTone communications systems utilize Class-T technology for start and dismissal, emergency evacuations, process control signaling, voice messages, and public address applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With new and improved design...

Oil patch applications offered copper alloy components.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Pfinodal copper alloy technology is now available to produce corrosion-resistant drilling or other critical components for pump shafts, gauge and valve control mechanisms, well casing and housing components, electrical and electronic...

Inlet safety screens.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... New Hi-Bar Inlet Safety Screens are announced as an alternative for inlet filter screens. They incorporate their screen directly into the fitting to minimize space and weight. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hi-Bar's design also offers greater...

Tool connects chainwheel chain.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Masterlink is on the market to eliminate the hassle of connecting chainwheel chain. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's designed to help you easily accomplish chainwheel installation--by eliminating the painstaking task of connecting the ends...

Capacity alert for planetary winch.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Intelliguard capacity-alert technology is now standard for all Rufnek planetary winches in 45,000 to 130,000-lb pulling capacities--and for retrofit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Specially designed for oilfield and heavy haul uses,...

Testers for rotary vane positive displacement meters.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... 350R rotary vane positive displacement meter testers are specially programmed to measure differential pressure, then display the true average of those measurements. You control the amount of time over which averaging occurs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Process fluid circulation heaters.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... An expanded line of process fluid circulation heaters are designed for hydraulic cylinder and actuator compatibility. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard models come with screw-plug or flanged to 18-in. terminal housings, or a standoff...

Pump replacement parts offered to lower ownership cost.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Genuine Moyno pump replacement parts are offered to ensure models continue to provide original, high-quality performance and service life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The parts "precisely and consistently meet all product design parameters,...

Ratchet tool sets.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... New Blackhawk by Proto Quick Ratchet Tool Sets offer assembly, maintenance, and repair technicians a "precision torque wrench" benefits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The tool system revolves around a ratchet handle. It accepts...

Catalyst support media made for hydrotreaters.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Rest-O-Cat 55 catalyst support media is offered to help refineries meet current fuel quality standards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The inert ceramic balls, in diameters from 3 to 25-mm, are catalyst supports in hydrotreater beds. They are...

AII-SS valve/actuator packages.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... No-wait solutions to harsh environments and corrosion-resistant requirements are provided by all-stainless valve/actuator packages. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They combine 316 SS ball valves with 316 SS rack-and-pinion actuators for...

New metals analyzer is portable.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... SPECTRO iSORT metal analyzers are mobile, battery-powered, hand held spectrometers--for on-site analysis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With arc excitation they quickly and accurately examine iron, nickel, titanium, aluminum, copper and...

Fuel filters deliver 99% filtering efficiencies.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... TotalTec Fuel Filters are newly introduced for transportation, marine, and related applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The filter's exterior casing is constructed with an all-metal housing to withstand higher pulse fatigue. Inside the...

Pipeline pig launcher introduced.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Pipeline construction or testing projects are accommodated by this new Model 2400 pipeline pig launcher system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The rugged, portable skid-mounted unit fits 24-in. pipelines. It can be modified for use as a...

Industrial ethernet product added to data cables.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Downtime associated with control and instrumentation equipment is said to be eliminated with DataMax Extreme industrial ethernet products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Added to this manufacturer's group of high grade data cables--DataMax...

CUI prevented by new anti-corrosion system.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Intertherm Cold Spray Aluminum (CSA) anti-corrosion system prevents Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in petrochemical and chemical plant environments. The new polymer technology is formulated "for achieving superior corrosion protection,...

Salt-in-crude testers measure automatically.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Herzog's SC 960 salt-in-crude testers help protect against corrosion of refining heavy crude. They automatically measures salt content of crude oil as specified in ASTM D 3230. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The testers deliver repeatable...

RoHS compliance offered via proximity measuring.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... KD-2446 proximity measuring systems have been developed to offer lead-free RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) compliance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Delivered in a compact DIN package that's easy to install, the...

Decanters serve petro applications.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Refinery effluent, drilling mud, polymers, polystyrene, and chemical intermediates are among products separated into liquid or solid phases by Pennwalt Super-D-Canters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They serve such typical applications as...

Hard surfacing alloys.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Colmonoy No.63HV hard surfacing alloys are for gate valves, pump sleeves, pump shafts, bushings, wear rings, or compressor rods. The nickel-base alloy resists abrasion, erosion, corrosion, heat, and galling. Hardness of 63HV ranges to 58-61...

Engine retrofit kits.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... ESM (engine system manager) retrofit kits are now available for select models of older Waukesha VHP engines. They help maximize engine uptime and improve protection. ESM control unit has multiple functions: individual cylinder knock...

Precast buildings meet petrochem blast levels.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Easi-Set buildings are transportable, precast concrete designs announced to meet petrochemical blast level requirements. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The adaptable structures meet specified response level within a range of dynamic pressure...

Mist, dust, fume control equipment.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Mist collectors, air scrubbers, and dry dust collectors are available. Wastewater clarifiers for oil / water separation, solid removal, and chemical treatment are also offered. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom API separators are available...

Oil cleanliness indicators offered.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... EZ-OilClean oil cleanliness indicators help avoid hydraulic system, bearing, gear, and engine failure due to particulate contamination. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The portable instrument detects any fluid cleanliness changes. It is small,...

RTUs deliver remote equipment monitor, control.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Sitewatch MIDI remote terminal units monitor and control equipment at remote sites. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The intelligent microprocessor-based devices use IP65-rated moulded enclosure with compact surface mount technology and RoSH...

High performance sealing gaskets.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Patented and high performing LineBacker Sealing Gaskets work in all ANSI class flanges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The sealing element design is a "Quad" ring placed within a groove design, offering very good recovery values in accordance...

Pulsation dampeners introduced.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Newly introduced Hydra-Cell Pulsation Dampeners are cited to virtually eliminate hydraulic shock to protect and enhance pumping system performance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four different sizes are available to support all Hydra-Cell...

Oil and gas field nozzles, pipes, tubes, symmetrical components.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... BoreClad is a system for ID cladding of oil and gas field nozzles, pipes, tubes, and symmetrical components. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BoreClad system uses the MIG process in conjunction with the firm's patented step method to...

Small ball valve lockout.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... This new and smaller Iso-Lok ball valve lockout is designed for use with ball valves of up to 1 in. in diameter--ensuring maintenance shut downs can be implemented to the highest possible standard of personnel safety. [ILLUSTRATION...

Remote I/O system enhances safety.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... The compact excom remote I/O system is for hazardous areas. Incorporating redundant power supplies and gateways, field devices may now be connected directly in Class 1, Div. 1 area. System and line redundancy ensure reliable power and data...

Anti-surge flowmeter regulator.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Optimizer Anti-Surge Flowmeter Regulator eliminates costly gas flow surges that normally occur when a welding operator activates a MIG gun or TIG torch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Optimizer can lower end-user's gas costs by up to 50%...

Visible light and infrared image merging and analysis.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Newly introduced IR-Fusion technology facilitates real time pixel-for-pixel merging of infrared and visible light images together on a single display. Providing five viewing modes--each designed to add greater clarity, accuracy, and a valuable...

High speed weld purging of petroleum pipelines.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Quick Purge Systems are on the market to speed up the weld purge process for large pipes. Based on the company's successful Argweld Inflatable weld purge system, the new Quick Purge devices restrict the purge volume to about 75 mm either side...

Abrasion-resistant work boots.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... New PowerWelt work boots are introduced with abrasion-resistant Ever-Guard leather. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The boots not only resist abrasion but such intense work place conditions as heat, oil, and water. Ever-Guard leather is...

High-temp insulating refractories.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Some thirteen major categories of high-temperature insulating refractories highlight this free 24-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It describes and specifies insulating firebrick and mortar, fired refractory shapes, as well as...

Electronic component protecting enclosures.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... MNX enclosures deliver corrosion resistance in harsh environments to safeguard electronic components. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The polycarbonate and ABS models feature three body and five cover depths to offer 240+ variations. All models...

New explosionproof mini connectors unveiled.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Amphe-EX miniature explosionproof connectors allow signals to pass through Zone-related areas using coax and fibreoptic cables as well as standard copper. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new instruments are for oil and gas exploration,...

Newly patented OD cleaning cutter.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Outside Diameter Cleaning Cutters are newly patented. When used on a single tool, they remove scale, corrosion, and wear-resistant cladding. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On panel tubes the OD cutters clean the outside diameter of the tube...

Offshore GRE, phenolic pipe systems.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... BONDSTRAND glassfiber reinforced epoxy and phenolic pipe systems for offshore are the subject of this free six-page brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It describes and illustrates BONDSTRAND corrosion resistance, service life, light...

Dual-segmented barrier seals.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Dual-segmented carbon ring Type 83 Barrier seals prevent migration of bearing oil to the dry gas seal cartridge on turbocompressor equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The dual-segmented design features a special joint between the carbon...

Enclosures allow safe computer usage in hazards.(Special report)
October 1, 2006... Safely implement computers in hazardous manufacturing and production environments with new TECStation Xtreme enclosures. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For use where flammable gases and vapors are present, the new stainless steel models meet...

BTX analyzer developed for petrochemical.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... An advanced BTX analyzer for petrochemical analyses measures benzene, toluene, and xylene. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is based on this manufacturer's EP-IR MultiComponent 5000 analyzer to provide less expensive and more rugged...

Fluid flow process, tool improve oil recovery from low/nonproducers.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Wavefront fluid flow process and Dragonfly tool combine to improve oil recovery from low or nonproducing oilfields. The patented process is said to be especially applicable to increase oil production in mature assets. Wavefront fluid...

Hydraulic valves for offshore.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Severe offshore environments are handled by new and specially designed DN5 hydraulic solenoid valves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 316 stainless steel models are for actuator and wellhead control. They are engineered to deliver leaktight...

Software eases project engineering and document handling.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... SiteBase manages information and creates a structured and cost effective environment to control all aspects of a project, plant, or site--reports the manufacturer. The main functions in SiteBase are project engineering and document...

500 to 11,000 kW-rated induction motors announced.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... AMI series induction motors are on the market in a range from 500 to 11,000 kW for harsh oil and gas exploration or chemical manufacturing duties. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With modular construction for tailoring to specific applications,...

Modular platform.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Swagelok modular platform components, together with configurator software, make it easy to develop and assemble complete process analyzer and sample-handling systems using an ANSI/ISA 76.00.02-compliant miniature modular design. ...

Analog linear sensor.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Tempsonics R-Series analog linear sensor provides enhanced sensing performance along with extended functionality and programmability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The R-Series includes fully programmable dual channel outputs for simultaneous...

On-off control valve.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Design D3 FloPro high-pressure on-off control valve is now available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact globe style valve is very useful as a dump valve on gas separators and scrubbers. It's also well suited for other high pressure...

Flow meter is accurate.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... This accurate Marsh Multi-Mag Flow Meter is for water and wastewater solutions: potable water, chilled water, raw water, water containing sand and grit, and other debris-free water monitoring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is cited to...

Deepwater differential pressure transmitter.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... SST3000 DP deepwater differential pressure transmitter operates subsea to depths of 10,000 ft (3,000 meters) and pressures to 10,000 psi (689 bar). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It is accurate to [+ or -]0.075% of span and stable to [+ or...

NEMA 4 differential pressure control.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... New Series DHII Digihelic II Differential Pressure Controller in NEMA 4 enclosure provides a 4-20 mA process output, two SPDT relays with adjustable dead bands, and a large backlight LCD display that can be programmed to read in pressure,...

Temperature controller is accurate.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... New Series 16C Temperature Controller offers accurate temperature measurement and control in a compact 1/16 DIN package. The controller accepts a variety of thermocouple and RTD inputs and a selection of voltage, relay, or current output. You...

Checkerwall technology improved.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... With more sulfur recovery units using oxygen instead of air and pushing for longer operating cycles and higher temperature, this company has responded with improvements to its patented HexWall checkerwall technology. A new, high-alumina...

Rotary-shouldered connections.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... TurboTorque rotary-shouldered connections feature proprietary double-start thread form to save time and cut costs in extreme drilling environments. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed specifically to deliver high performance in deep water,...

Multi-directional ball valves.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... This 7G Multi-Directional Ball Valve offers high flow capacity and operating pressure capability to 3,000 psi. It's for higher flow chemical solvent, hydraulic, and water and gas compression applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Network-based control system.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Functional enhancements have been made to the STARDOM network-based control system. The upgraded STARDOM version offers an improved communication function for controlling widely distributed production facilities and the capability to enhance...

Line blind valves provide absolute shut-off of flow.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Hamer Line Blind Valves offer absolute shut-off integrity in pipelines where line blinding is a frequent requirement and safety is a primary concern. Their tough, simple design provides long service life with minimal maintenance requirements....

Explosion-protected motors on the market.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Motor EEx e explosion-protected motors like this are available for oil, gas, and chemical applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In sizes 63 to 355, the KPER/K11R/K12R, KPR/K10R motors output 0.12 to 335 kW with "Increased safety" II 2G...

Recorder displays, charts, logs processes.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... New CTXL SUPERCORDER circular chart recorders display, chart, and log two processes on a one, seven, or 32-day basis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The microprocessor-based, portable, universal instruments come in three temperature/relative...

Flue gas analyzers are continuous for combined [O.sub.2], CO, C[O.sub.2], N[O.sub.x], combustibles.(Products and services)
October 1, 2006... Nova Model 7200 series analyzers are designed to provide continuous analysis of flue gas for any combination of [O.sub.2], CO, C[O.sub.2], N[O.sub.x], or combustibles. Alternatively, Model 7200s can measure gases from oil or coal-fired...

Gas detecting and monitoring.(Free literature)
October 1, 2006... This catalog's 74 pages illustrate and describe gas detecting and monitoring equipment. The company has a varied product line that includes: small clip-on personal monitors, versatile single and multi portable gas detection instruments,...

Flow meter, flow switch, level switch product lines.(Free literature)
October 1, 2006... Equipment designers, instrumentation, process control and plant engineers with challenging flow measurement applications in air, gas or liquids will find this new Short Form Catalog provides a complete overview of the company's flow meter, flow...

Electrical solutions for oil and gas processes.(Free literature)
October 1, 2006... This free, six-page brochure presents solutions for oil and gas processes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company's fields of expertise include: AIS/GIS switchgear [greater than or equal to]60kV; MV/LV switchboards including motor control...

Flow control products for alternative fuel processes.(Free literature)
October 1, 2006... Jamesbury and Neles brand valves, sealing and automation technologies--offering all the capabilities manufacturers need to meet specific alternative fuel process requirements--are the subject of this free brochure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Separation system introduced.(Free literature)
October 1, 2006... The Eclipse Separation System's capabilities are presented in a new 12-page brochure, "The Eclipse, the ultimate system for separating macromolecules, proteins, colloids, and nanoparticles." The brochure is of particular interest to...