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Subsea LiDAR laser systems provider 3D at Depth has announced the expansion of its non-touch vibration and leak detection solution for underwater assets.
The company’s subsea laser LiDAR (SL3) technology has been used across a number of vibration projects globally in water depths of up to 2,300m.
It can also locate reflective fluids with a higher reflectivity than seawater to locate leaks…
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Equipment manufacturer Dover has completed the acquisition of All-Flo Pump Company, which will now operate as part of the Pump Solutions Group (PSG) unit within Dover’s Fluids business segment.
Ohio-headquartered All-Flo manufactures specialty air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps for use in a range of industry applications.
“We’re excited to add All-Flo to our…
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Tooling solutions provider Kennametal has signed a multi-million dollar distribution agreement for its KennaFlow valve seats with Gardner Denver.
Gardner Denver supplies industrial equipment and related parts and services to the oil and gas industry.
The agreement, which was announced at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, positions Gardner Denver as an authorised…
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Motion control products manufacturer Moog announced it has received certification according to NEC 505 from FM Approvals for its range of digital control servo valve products.
The valves can be used on both onshore and offshore oil and gas drill rigs and the range also holds ATEX and IECEx certifications.
According to Moog, the explosion-proof digital control servo and proportional valves can be…
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has expanded its BioPure gasket range with new materials to cover a wider range of applications.
The new range will help customers meet a higher level of demand for consistent quality in bioprocessing components.
The company’s PTFE and Viton® gaskets use polytetrafluoroethylene and a synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer, which offer…
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Flow measurement research and development specialist TUV SUD NEL has announced the launch of a joint industry project (JIP) to address the knowledge gap in the oil and gas industry’s use of online oil-in-water analysers.
According to the company, the JIP will create a set of regulatory requirements for subsea produced water dischargers, in addition to guidelines for the acceptance of using…
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Independent commodity trading company Trafigura Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement to create a commodity petrochemical trading business that will focus on bulk liquid chemicals.
The JV will include Trafigura and petrochemical trading industry senior executives, including current management at trading and logistics company Altis Group.
Trafigura’s head of gasoline trading…
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UK pump manufacturer CDR Pumps has developed a Mobile Pumping Station, specifically designed for hazardous and toxic fluid handling.
Many chemical facilities use industrial bulk containers (IBCs) to store and transport a range of fluid types, including those that are flammable, oxidising, toxic, corrosive or harmful to the environment.
The filling and discharging of IBCs is a high-risk activity,…
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Gasket and sealing solutions provider Flexitallic UK will showcase its range of industrial gaskets and sealing solutions, as well as accredited training courses designed for the chemical industry, at the CHEMUK supply chain expo in Harrogate, Yorkshire in May.
Flexitallic will display a collection of its sealing technology that has been proven in the chemical and process industries, including…
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Pump technology specialist SEEPEX has developed a new range of hygienic progressive cavity (PC) pumps to meet strict hygiene requirements.
The BCFH range is the first to be certified by the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) under its new testing standards.
EHEDG, which was founded by Unilever, is a global consortium that aims to ensure the hygienic design of process…
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Pipelines
The UK government has announced the creation of a digital map showing the location of underground pipes and cables, in an attempt to reduce disruption caused by accidental strikes.
According to a government release, the estimated cost of accidental strikes on pipes and cables located underground is £1.2 billion (€1.39 billion), with the additional risk of death or serious injury caused…
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The agenda for the Downstream 2019 conference and exhibition, taking place on 11-12 June 2019 at the GBR Convention Centre in Houston, Texas, has been announced.
A number of major executives, project decision makers and supply chain leaders from Chevron, Shell, Formosa, BASF and ExxonMobil and others will deliver thought leadership presentations at the event, discussing best practices and…
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Emerson has announced recent enhancements to its Mimic™ Simulation Software, which enable the simulation of new process reactions and enhanced safety checks for training plant personnel.
The new release of the software makes it easier for plants to develop a more accurate digital twin, according to a statement from the company.
New online stream flow views in the updated version of Mimic…
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UK flow measurement company Titan Enterprises has released new software functionality for its ultrasonic flowmeters to allow customers to take measurements at the optimal point of signal.
Ultrasonic flowmeters are able to measure fluids that transmit ultrasonic waves within a range (+/- 30%) around the speed of sound in water at 20°C. However, if a fluid has differing acoustic characteristics…
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Indian vacuum pumping solutions and services provider HHV Pumps has officially inaugurated a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India.
With an initial investment of Rs. 10 crore (€127,722), the 52,000 square foot facility was opened by HHV Group founder and chairman, Sri S. V. Narasaiah.
“HHV aims to be a global leader in vacuum pumping solutions, by ensuring the…
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Pipelines
HitecVision has announced the sale of its Norwegian oil and gas and midstream infrastructure company CapeOmega for approximately €1.2 billion.
The sale was made to Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager.
CapeOmega, which was established in 2015, holds stakes in key midstream infrastructure in Norway.
These include offshore gas transmission system Gassled; Nyhamna, which…
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Valves
Control valves manufacturer Clarke Valve has achieved initial certification of its Shutter Valve under ISO 15848-1:2015.
The ‘Industrial valves – Measurement, test and qualification procedures for fugitive emissions’ ISO standard covers isolation valves and control valves. It specifies the necessary testing procedures to evaluate external leakage of volatile air pollutants from…
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Energy corporation Chevron’s president of manufacturing Mike Coyle has been announced as the headline speaker at Downstream 2019 in Houston.
According to the release, he will be sharing lessons learned over the last five years in downstream safety, workforce development, productivity, project sustainability, logistics and digitalisation.
Coyle will also speak on the pending purchase of the…
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