Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment articles from September 2008

Oil, Gas, & Petrochem Equipment archives from September 2008

Gas monitors managed.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... iTrans[TM] DS2 Docking Station maintains and manages fixed-point gas monitor fleets. It automates calibration, record-keeping, and instrument diagnostics to give you hands-off maintenance and a snapshot view of your entire gas monitor fleet....

Wireless oil, gas production & site communications.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... WellTell Wireless Systems help automate your well site, get more data, and run operations efficiently. The system integrates just like wire into Totalflow software (PCCU, WinCCu, etc), has configurable poll rates for lower power consumption and...

Microhydraulics produce high force.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... FastFlow annular flow control and microhydraulic technology can be used where compact, self-contained high-force remotely controlled linear actuators are needed. This is based on the discovery that O-rings can be engineered to double as valves....

Flow computer, smart multi-variable transmitter unveiled for natural gas transmission, production.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... Natural-gas-applicable AutoPILOT PRO[R] flow computer and AutoMITTER PRO smart multi-variable transmitter are newly unveiled. Next generation AutoPILOT PRO combines flexibility, durability, and superior measurement accuracy, while AutoMITTER...

Electric, nonintrusive control-valve actuators.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... New CVA control-valve actuators are introduced to "provide a major technological advance in precise operation, HMI capabilities, and fail-to-position protection, as well as significant energy savings." On the market in linear and...

Magnetostrictive tank system has Multi-Modbus.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... DM231 Magnetostrictive Level System with new Multi-Modbus offers reliable oil and condensate storage tank level and temperature measurement. It is explosionproof for Class 1, Div. 1 with Modbus RTU digital output of total level, interface...

Oil, gas, petrochem IR flammable gas detector.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... New IREX infrared flammable gas detectors replace pellistor (catalytic bead) types to deliver faster response times and greatly reduced zero drift, it's announced. They are specifically designed for oil, gas, and petrochemical applications...

New portable meters spot-check vibration.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... VIBRA-CHECK VM2800 & VM3800 portable meters are newly introduced for vibration spot-checking. Both enable vibration analysis in velocity, displacement, and acceleration modes. The sensors are internally protected against thermal shock. ...

Hydrocarbon dew point, moisture told by system.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... HYGROPHIL HCDT measurement systems are developed to measure hydrocarbon dew point and moisture in natural gas. They monitor gas quality and simultaneously protect the plant, says the maker. The system comprises a HYGROPHIL F 5673 display...

SIL 2 magnetostrictive level transmitters.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... AccuTrak AT100 & AT200 magnetostrictive liquid level transmitters have been certified for operation in SIL2 environments. Their range is up to 3,000 psi/207 bar and 800[degrees]F/427[degrees]C. Certified to IEC 61508 safety standard, the...

Oil well transmitters.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... Cementing, fracturing, and acidizing are served by Model 510 pressure transmitters. The high shock and vibration-resistant sensors are equipped with 1502 hammer union fittings as standard connection. They feature a nonclogging port with...

ISO/IEC hydrocarbon calibration flow lab.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... This company's Pittsburgh Pennsylvania hydrocarbon calibration laboratory has received formal NIST certification of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025/2005. The facility is the centerpiece of the Caldon Ultrasonics Technology Center which...

Gas/liquid relief valves.(SPECIAL REPORT: Instrumentation & Controls For The Oil Industry)
September 1, 2008... System protection from overpressure damage and failure is delivered by a line of gas and liquid relief valves. Factory set models offer 1,500 through 60,000 psi ranges and 17-4PH stainless steel removable seats and piston. They are not...

Process burner troubleshooter.(Special report & Profile)
September 1, 2008... FireSight Diagnostic Systems are newly introduced and portable. They deliver effective and safe visual inspection of burners on process heaters/furnaces in hydrocarbon and petrochemical locations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They diagnose...

Reusable software components serve oil and gas applications.(Special report & Profile)
September 1, 2008... Business software for mobile computers used in oil and gas operations is this company's specialty. They develop and deploy solutions across multiple hardware and operating system platforms in a large array of reusable software components....

Temp transmitter assembly with.(Special report & Profile)
September 1, 2008... Explosionproof Temperature Transmitter Assembly with window display has been brought out as a heavy-duty, high-accuracy alternative to "smart" configurations. Its sensor features an easy-to-read digital display for local indication along...

Conducting a TVA with telemetry.(Product & Business Profile: Binsfeld Engineering Inc.)
September 1, 2008... Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) is a valuable tool in the maintenance and troubleshooting of rotating equipment commonly used in the oil and gas industry. To conduct a TVA, the shaft is instrumented with a strain gage sensor that measures...

Petroleum wholesaler realizes significant cost savings with magnetostrictive technology: MTS sensors' monitor petroleum shipments for superior accuracy.(Product & Business Profile: MTS Systems, Sensors Division.)
September 1, 2008... MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division is providing its MG Level Plus liquid-level transmitters to Truman Arnold Companies (TAC) of Caddo Mills, Texas, to measure and monitor its daily shipments of more than one million gallons of petroleum. ...

Non-contact ultrasonic level transmitter/switch.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Newly introduced Model LVU30 Series low-cost ultrasonic sensors produce detection ranges from as close as 100 mm to 4.5 m. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Incorporating the newest technology, the LVU30 provides precision non-contact distance...

Fast and accurate hand-held inspection tool for oil and gas facilities.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... The rugged Feritscope MP30E, now available in an "R" version, provides a fast and accurate hand-held solution for measuring ferrite content in constructional steels, welding claddings, austenitic stainless steels, and duplex steels. ...

Wireless sensor system provides web-based monitoring.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... The wiSeries wireless sensors provide web-based monitoring of temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure in demanding industrial applications and harsh outdoor environments. The radio is a high power IEEE 802.15.4 compliant transmitter,...

Mass flow meter for biofuel, biomethane applications.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... New Model ST51 Mass Flow Meter is for owners, operators and manufacturers of biogas production and methane capture and recovery systems. Users will find the Model ST51 provides the high performance and features required of these...

Metering pumps.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Moyno Metering Pumps provide economical and efficient performance when metering low-flow liquids in a wide range of processing applications--including dosing, sampling, and metering. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The progressing cavity design...

Ultrasonic flow meter introduced.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Innova-Sonic In-Line ultrasonic flow meter is targeted to customers as an alternative choice for typical liquid Mag-Meter applications where high performance and affordable pricing are important. The [+ or -]0.5% of reading accuracy is cited to...

Hazardous location metal clad cable connectors.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... The new Per Fit line of hazardous location metal clad cable connections is internally machined to securely fit on a cable without the use of springs, retaining rings, or any other separate internal holding device. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Subsea measurement technology increases flow assurance.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Two new products for subsea measurement are now available: Roxar subsea Singlephase meter and Roxar subsea Singlephase sensor. They measure the mass flow rates of fluids or gas in subsea production and injection wells. [ILLUSTRATION...

Computer-aided measurement hardware, software.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... This company has enhanced its Quantum, Platinum, and Fusion FaroArm 3-D coordinate machines in order to meet the needs of a wider range of applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Quantum FaroArm is now available in 6-, 8-, 10-, and...

Personal air sampling pump.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Gilian 5000 programmable personal air sampling pump has the highest back pressure capability of the Gilian range and is easy to use. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The programming feature increases functionality--it adds a four-stage program...

Variable area flow meter.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Swagelok variable area flowmeters (VAFs) are the latest addition to this firm's broad line of fluid system components. Used to measure liquid and gas flow rates by means of a tapered tube and float, they provide highly accurate measurement with...

High-speed refinery gas analyzers.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... New Models 1117 and 1317 High-Speed Refinery Gas Analyzers are based on the firm's Clarus 600 Gas Chromatograph and incorporate column sets to accommodate the use of hydrogen carrier gas to optimize throughput. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Push rod camera systems.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... VIS 320/330 Series push rod camera systems now feature 1.5-in. pan/tilt cameras. The VIS 320 and 330 are designed as a simple, easy-to-use, and affordable video inspection push rod camera. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The VIS 320 offers a...

Safety automation system improves process plant safety.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... HIMax Safety Automation System is designed to provide uninterrupted system operation throughout the entire life of a processing facility--by maximizing plant availability, productivity, and safety. It's based on the firm's Nonstop XMR...

Jofra Ultra Cooler--literally the coolest dry block in the world.
September 1, 2008... The new AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments-Americas JOFRA ATC-125 Ultra Cooler is the world's first dry-block calibrator capable of reaching -90[degrees]C with a temperature range spanning 215[degrees]C (-90 to +125[degrees]C). Featuring...

Automated on-line analysis of hydrocarbon dew point.
September 1, 2008... The Model 241 CE II provides accurate, reliable, and 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...

Cut monitor handles up to 1500 psi, 450[degrees]F with rugged in-line sensing element.
September 1, 2008... The CM6 is the next-generation water cut sensor from AMETEK Drexelbrook. Using Drexelbrook's patented RF admittance technology, the CM6 measures the percentage of water in oil, within ranges of 0-80% water in heavy oil and 0-50% in light oil....

Multi-function advanced signal calibrator can replace many handheld instruments.
September 1, 2008... Our ASC 300 calibrator offers an easy-to-use graphical user interface with full numeric keypad, three function keys, %-of-range keys, and a large backlit display. It allows computer interface using ASCII commands, and provides an amazing list...

All-welded process gauge--seal combination offers economy, reliability.
September 1, 2008... New U.S. Gauge all-welded process gauge plus integrated seal offers lower cost than gauge and seal purchased separately. In addition, the combination unit reduces the number of potential leak paths, increasing field reliability. The rugged...

Electro-pneumatic transducer.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Series EPTA Electro-Pneumatic Transducer converts an analog input signal to a linearly proportionate pneumatic output by modulating its control valves to regulate branch pressure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All models incorporate two low...

Combustible gas detector with HART for easy field communication.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... With its highly intelligent design, this company's S4000CH Combustible Gas Detector is now available with HART. The new Model S4000CH detector is suitable for a wide range of demanding industrial applications where the potential presence of...

New oil dispense valves and meters provide high performance, reliability.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Series SD electronic meters have been engineered to higher levels of performance and reliability, declares the manufacturer. The new SDM15 and SDP15 meters feature high flow rates (14.0 gpm) for faster dispense times. In addition, the SD series...

Test benches.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Upgrade your instrument shop with this company's test benches. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Standard functions include: transmitter calibration--press/DP, temperature transmitters--T/C and RTD, frequency ranges available, solenoid test...

Standard, custom power supplies for wide operating temperature range.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... This new catalog presents standard and custom power supplies for industrial applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The rugged, compact power supplies feature long life and reliable operation over a wide temperature range--making them...

Stainless steel electrical enclosure line expanded.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... This company's line of electrical enclosures and accessories has been expanded with the addition of single- and double-door stainless steel enclosures from Adalet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The enclosures are suitable for environments...

Precision machined valves, fittings, fluid control devices.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... A new guide to precision machined valves, fittings, and fluid control devices is now available. The free literature details the firm's line of ball valves, needle valves, double block and bleed valves, check valves, manifold valves, fittings...

High-voltage power supplies.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... "CP" Series constant power high-voltage power supply is now on the market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The "CP" Series of power supplies has the capability of operating in constant-voltage, constant-current, or constant-power modes....

Stainless steel shells introduced.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... This company has developed a corrosion resistant variation of its versatile D-subminiature connectors. The stainless steel D-sub shells meet stringent requirements for corrosion resistance under MIL-Spec "P" grade stainless steel, while also...

General purpose AC motors.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... OMT Series general purpose AC motors are single-phase and 115/208-230 volt motors. They are available in fractional and integral horsepower. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These totally enclosed fan-cooled 56C frame motors are constructed of...

High-performance accelerometer.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... The 780A full-performance, 100 mV/g general purpose vibration sensor features a tight [+ or -]5% tolerance and a broad 3dB frequency response from 0.4 Hz to 14 kHz. For petrochemical refinery, and oil and gas applications, it's designed with a...

Splicing connectors are compact.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... The 222 Series LEVER-NUTS compact splicing connector line has been expanded with three components for multiple mounting and strain relief configurations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The mounting carrier (222-500), strain relief plate...

Pressure switches certified for hazardous areas.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... A range of compact, low-cost pressure switches--the new 901-is ATEX-certified for use in Zones 0, 1, and 2 gaseous atmospheres. These explosion-proof pressure switches are available for a range of explosive atmosphere environments--including...

Indicating differential pressure switch.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... New Model 121 Indicating Differential Pressure Switch is a heavy-duty version of this firm's Model 120 and features the same rugged, field-proven piston/housing design. In addition, the Model 121 has a heavy-duty industrial type terminal strip...

HART communicator for instrumentation and controls.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... DevCom2000 PDA (Smart Device Communicator) is this new and full-featured HART device configuration and instrumentation software package for the PDA platform. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "This instrumentation and control software allows...

Single gas detector brochure.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... New XD Single Gas Detector is highlighted in this free brochure. The rugged, portable single gas detector features IP66/67 rating, data logging and docking with an automatic test and calibration system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Tomography system measures, visualizes multiphase flows.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... This m3000 tomography instrument is cited by the manufacturer to be the only commercial tomography system that provides dual capacitance and resistance modality. This allows users to visualize multi-component systems such as air / oil / water...

Electric actuators for precise positioning applications.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... Valvcon electric actuators are available from this company for precise positioning applications. Featuring battery back-up for power loss situations, the new motor control technology provides position accuracy with better than 0.5% resolution...

Crew overboard alert monitor is simple to use.(Special report)
September 1, 2008... ARX-50 crew overboard alert monitoring system is simple to use. Designed to monitor 121.5 MHz homing signals transmitted by all crew overboard beacons--such as the [MiniB.sub.300] ILS and [MiniB.sub.300] ILS [H.sub.2] ON--the ARX-50 is for...

FWKO sand removed by products.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Solids removal for produced water applications is achieved with LAKOS EPP desanders. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Models employ centrifugal action to remove sand or other solids from water, oil, and other liquids. One use is for Free...

Bolt tensioners get new seals.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... New advanced seal technology is announced for this manufacturer's hydraulic bolt tensioners. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Taking advantage of the latest composite materials, the new seals allow the tensioning piston to be retracted more...

Valve interlocks cut errors.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Human error in oil and gas process equipment operation is said to be eliminated by valve interlock systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They are designed to ensure routine process equipment procedures are executed correctly to avoid unsafe...

Flare ignition system marketed.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Model 70 flare ignition systems are rugged for up to 50-ft-high portable and permanent flares. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They come complete with ground-based naturally aspirated flame front generator and P4 flare pilot. All electrical...

Wide-opening, adjustable wrench.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... A newly designed wide-opening adjustable wrench with improved features is now on the market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its extra-wide jaw opening is standard on 6 to 12-in. models to accommodate bigger nuts and bolts. The new jaw design...

Sand removal systems automated to prevent process disruptions.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... ProClean Sand Removal Systems are automated solids removal designs to prevent disruption to steady-state processes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shown here is a typical sand jet dump station: multiple sand jet/dump stations provide for...

Multipurpose remote intervention pumps offered.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... With a 3:8:1 ratio to deliver fluids at 10,000 psi, are newly developed multipurpose remote intervention pumps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Models are engineered to accommodate "a multitude of fluids and most importantly can be used for...

Portable hacksaws cut pipe, steel diameters up to 24 in. at 90[degrees].(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Model 5 1212 0050 portable pneumatic hacksaws offer a blade stroke of 2 3/8-in. They're made to cut 24-in.-diameter pipe at 90[degrees]--in one pass. The 16-lb hacksaws handle pipes, tanks, structural steel and many other materials. They...

Drilling-mud-handling PC pumps.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Moyno 2000 progressing cavity pumps handle highly viscous, abrasive, solids-laden drilling mud. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for heavy-duty pumping, they manage abrasive materials in excess of 80% solids with an operating range of...

Series TTE Explosion-Proof RTD Temperature Transmitter.
September 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.
September 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. 503 [ILLUSTRATION...

Hi-Flow[TM] control valves.
September 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.
September 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. 505 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Industrial gage line.
September 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.
September 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.
September 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.
September 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...

Work platform introduced.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... A large work platform is now available from this company for use in loading flatbed trailers. Added to the company's line of specialty lifts and aerial work platforms, the new platform increases safety and efficiency by providing both a fall...

Portable access ladder with safety enclosures.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Model PAL100 is this portable access ladder with a stationary base section 9 ft high by 5 ft long and with a top landing 1 ft, 6 in. long by 2 ft wide. The lower stationary section has a "ships" ladder with nine 12-in. rises and eight 4-in....

New erosion control blanket.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Newly introduced Curlex CL erosion control blanket is targeted for those projects where performance is needed, but the project operating budget allows only for the use of low-end type ECBs such as straw matting. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Zero leak check valve.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... The 250 Zero Leak Chek is the newest addition to this company's line of miniature, zero leak check valves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in forward and reverse flow configurations, the Chek valve uses an elastomeric seat to achieve...

Add-on universal lock for all handwheel valves.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Smart Handwheel Lock (SHL) is this new key transfer lock that can be fitted easily like a simple lock-out device to any size or type of hand-wheel-operated valve. No valve details, extra parts, or customized adaptors are needed. It locks the...

Close-coupled, direct-drive, high-pressure plunger pump unit.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... New 7CP6110 close coupled plunger pump features both high performance and a space saving footprint. Typical applications include coolant flushing system, dual gun prep unit, and multi-gun truck wash system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This...

Valve actuation technology for today's and tomorrow's professionals.(OIL & GAS SOLUTIONS)
September 1, 2008... What's new from Rotork The new Rotork IQ Pro nonintrusive electric actuator features a large, clear display with multilingual text capability, datalogger valve torque signature profiling, and enhanced status and monitoring diagnostics....

Centrifuge filter, dewater device.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Liquid sample process analyzer conditioning is accomplished with this centrifuge filter and dewatering device. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The patented unit is an alternative to conventional filters and coalescers not effective on black or...

Field management software adds employee safety feature.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... HeavyJob Field Management Software has introduced a new, easy-to-use safety capability. It is for companies whose crew-based employees perform dangerous work. The new feature enables you to plan safety goals by employee then quickly,...

VOC-compliant coating unveiled.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... Enviroline 375UHS coating is introduced for oil, gas, and chemical storage tanks, process vessels, pipelines, and concrete containment structures. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With VOCs of 95 g/l, it meets South Coast Air Quality Management...

Noise-absorptive barriers are effective.(Products and services)
September 1, 2008... LSE Absorptive Noise Barriers are for peripheral placement around gas compression and production equipment. Recently employed by a company in the Barnett Shale, LSE yielded an average overall noise reduction of 23-dBA at 6-ft outside the...