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Valves
Metso is to supply its valve technology to the Abu Dhabi Oil Refinery Co. (TAKREER) for installation in a carbon black and coker plant at the company's chemical refining complex in the UAE.
The delayed plant is now under construction and will be ready in December 2015 if everything goes to plan. Once completed, the plant will process 30,000 bpd of crude oil and have an annual production capacity…
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Hoses
Hydrasun, a specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the global energy market, has invested more than £600,000 (€727, 430) in new specialist equipment and inventory for the completion of high-pressure, long length specialist hose assemblies for subsea intervention operations.
The investment equips Hydrasun with the technology and capabilities to…
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Flowmeters
US company Badger Meter has introduced a new electromagnetic flowmeter for industrial applications.
The M1000 is the latest addition to company's high-performance ModMAG M-Series and combines a general purpose detector with an amplifier in what the company calls 'the next generation of electromagnetic flowmeter signal processing'.'
The flowmeter achieves an accuracy rate of + 0.3% and features a…
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Flowmeters
Sierra Instruments, a global mass flowmeter manufacturer, has announced that two of its flowmeters are now available with additional technology, making them ideal for industrial applications like oil and gas.
The QuadraTherm 640i and 780i are now available with full device description Foundation Fieldbus digital communication protocol, a proven, systemic technology comprised of a bi-directional…
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Valves
Specialist pipe fitting and valve manufacturer Philmac has announced an exclusive range of non-return valves to prevent backflow in a water transfer system.
The Australian-manufactured valves are designed to work in vertical and horizontal position, aiding flexible installation, and have BSP inlet threads to ensure compatibility with other threaded fittings. The body of each valve has been arrow…
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Other
Illinois-based company Midland Manufacturing, a supplier of valves and level-measurement devices for the rail tank car market, has completed development of a new pressure relief valve as part of a long-term solution for crude by rail (CBR) tank cars.
The company is one of the equipment manufacturers on a CBR tank car safety task force convened by the Railway Supply Institute Committee on Tank…
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Pumps
CDR Pumps has launched the new UCL and UCL-B (close coupled version) range of pumps.
The range supersedes the UCN-L and UCN-BL range, which has been utilised for years in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
The unit is an ISO5199 pump available in material including polypropylene-lined, PVDF-lined or PFA-lined for the harshest of duties. The unit offers impeller options such as closed for…
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Other
Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a manufacturer of advanced elastomer O-rings and components, has announced that it will open a new manufacturing site in Brenham, Texas, US, later this year.
The ground breaking ceremony, held on 2 April, initiated the build of a 30,000ft2 facility which will be up and running by October. The new factory will specialise in the manufacture of custom O-rings…
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Valves
British-based actuator manufacturer and flow control company Rotork has expanded its product range with the acquisition of Young Tech (YTC).
YTC is a Korean-based, ISO9001-certified manufacturer of positioners and accessories mainly associated with pneumatic valve actuation. YTC products, including electro-pneumatic, pneumatic and smart positioners, solenoid valves and I to P converters, are…
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Pumps
Cat Pumps has introduced a new positive displacement triplex plunger pump to meet the demands of Very High Pressure (VHP) systems.
Delivering pressures up to 690 bar (10,000psi), the compact Model 6810 is a 68-frame, block style 10K stainless steel plunger pump producing up to 38l/min of consistent flow. Unlike air-driven pumps, Cat Pumps triplex PD pumps provide predictable, high flow rates…
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Other
Global sensor designer and manufacturer Measurement Specialties have released a miniature pressure sensor that can accurately measure both static and dynamic pressures across an operating temperature range of -40°C to +220°C.
The XPC10 is a compact, rugged system housed in stainless steel to protect it from corrosive liquids, chemicals, gases. This makes it ideal for use in harsh…
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Flowmeters
Indiana-based Dwyer Instruments, a specialist manufacturer in the controls and instrumentation industry, has announced the addition of a new flow sensor to its product range.
The Series MFS2 Magnetic Inductive Flow Sensor is a compact, low cost, PVDF electromagnetic flowmeter. Unlike sensors with moving parts, the MFS2 can be used in applications dealing with contaminated media in ½",…
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Pipelines
Hilong Holding, a China-based integrated oilfield equipment and services provider, has announced that the Group has successfully acquired all the equity shares of Texas Internal Pipe Coating (TIPC) with the purchase agreement signed on 14 February 2014 and the closing completed on 26 March this year.
Located in Texas, US, Texas Internal Pipe Coating is a company with the main business of OCTG…
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Other
Metallized Carbon Corporation, a manufacturer of oil-free, self-lubricating, carbon-graphite materials for severe service lubrication applications, has announced the availability of custom vanes, rotors, and end plates for use in rotary vane pumps pumping both liquids and gases.
The carbon-graphite components provide lubrication in most environments and are designed for pumping liquids with poor…
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Valves
Valvestock, Pipe Center's specialist valve and actuator business, has supplied high specification components for installation in a new 140-person accommodation module being built by Sembmarine SLP for a major oil company.
The module, shortly to be deployed in the North Sea off Scotland, includes living accommodation, canteens, a gym, hospital facilities and a helicopter landing pad. The completed…
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Other
Honeywell has announced that PetroChina Company will expand its use of Honeywell advanced information management and process modelling software tools to 17 additional refining and petrochemical sites across China, to help meet the country's growing demand for chemicals and transportation fuels.
PetroChina currently uses Honeywell's information solutions at 13 locations.
Honeywell's Refining and…
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Valves
Vortex has announced the newest addition to its Titan Series line of valves.
The RBG (rounded blade gate) is designed for handling abrasive materials and for applications that may require metering. The rapid actuation of the blade can quickly start and stop the flow of material, which makes it ideal for controlling flow rates. The RBG can be equipped with a variety of actuation choices including…
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Pipelines
Metinvest Group, a Ukraine-based holding company of mining and steel assets, has been given permission to supply large diameter pipes made from internally-produced pipe making plate for oil and gas pipelines in Iraq.
The company has been added to the Oil Ministry of Iraq's list of certified suppliers of large diameter pipes manufactured from internally produced pipe making plate, meaning it can…
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