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Flowmeters
Fluidwell has launched the F018 flow monitor/totaliser with fully integrated HART 7 Communication. The robust F018 is equipped with a digital output and a galvanically isolated analogue output according to the linearised flow rate.
'HART communication is one of the most popular industrial protocols today, due to the wide installed base of 4 - 20mA systems throughout the world' says Eric Rath, GM…
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Pumps
When a reliable and economic pumping solution is required for applications involving low flows (130 lit/min) high pressures (up to 70 bar) and heads up to 600m, MTH regenerative turbine pumps are an ideal choice. A good example of this is the MTH M52 pumps recently supplied by Pump Engineering for a mechanical seal lubrication and pressurising application in oil production.
The MTH range of pumps…
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Pumps
Texas-based Progressive Pumps is a distributor for the newly introduced Husky high pressure air-operated diaphragm pump from Graco.
The Husky 1050HP is the first pump on the market that allows users to choose between low pressure and high pressure operating modes with Graco's low-high pressure mode valve. High pressure operation is not always required, so a switch to the low pressure mode can…
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Watson-Marlow Pumps Group announced today that it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group to better reflect the evolution of the company from its roots as a manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and tubing, to its current position as a global specialist in fluid path technology.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, which has a global network of operations including seven…
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Pipelines
Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the company's flagship field development vessel, the Ceona Amazon. This will be Ceona's first rigid pipelay project in the Gulf of Mexico for US independent oil & gas operator, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.
The Ceona Amazon will be deployed for the Coelacanth Export Pipelines…
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Hoses
The Yokohama Rubber Co.'s marine hoses employed for offshore crude oil transfer have been certified by the American Petroleum Institute as conforming to API Specification Q1 9th Edition (API Spec Q1). API Spec Q1 specifies the quality management system requirements for manufacturing organisations involved in the oil and gas industries.
In response to demands from some marine hose users for the…
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Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Micro Motion Heavy Fuel Viscosity Meter (HFVM) Viscomaster, the next generation of the Micro Motion 7829 Viscomaster direct insertion viscosity and density meter.
Making use of the same tuning fork design as its predecessors, the HFVM incorporates a new robust low friction Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coating that is ideal for tackling the most demanding…
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The cosmetics, food, beverage, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries use highly complex, sterile processes which necessitate compliance with stringent hygienic requirements. All wetted parts, i.e. materials coming into contact with the medium, must have been classified as hygienic and suitable for the appropriate processes. Under normal circumstances, chemical seals are used for measuring…
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Pumps
Clark Solutions recently introduced a new range of gear pumps designed for fresh water, diesel fuel and other compatible media.
The Series UP6 self-priming, electrical pumps provide flow rates to 6.9 GPM at pressures up to 29 PSI and are available in 12VDC or 24VDC versions. They are constructed with helical bronze gears, nickel-plated brass bodies, and stainless steel shafts.
An available model…
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Flowmeters
Primary Flow Signal (PFS), a designer and manufacturer of flow metering solutions, has successfully installed a rectangular Halmi Venturi flowmeter used to measure sewage discharge from the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant in Washington, DC, US.
According to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, the Blue Plains plant is the largest of its kind in the world, with a…
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Valves
Rotork has announced an extensive advancement of CMA electric actuation technology for the operation of process control valves, introducing new options to meet evolving customer and market requirements. With the latest developments, the CMA design can now be specified with increased functionality encompassing local controls, LCD positional display and programmable fail-to-position…
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Pumps
The drum emptying system Viscoflux Lite, from German company Flux, is now available as an Ex version.
It is designed for higher-viscosity media which are just capable of flowing. The new explosion-proof variant is now suitable for use in explosion hazard areas of zone 1 and for pumping the most varied flammable media (zone 0/1).
The Ex version of the system opens new opportunities across a…
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Flowmeters
UK-based Titan Enterprises has reported on its involvement in the development of a unique disposable flow sensor for CRISI Medical Systems (San Diego, USA), a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).
Titan Enterprises assisted CRISI in the early days of development of the unique flow sensor used in the BD Intelliport, a medication management system for manual intravenous (IV) bolus…
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Other
Koch Membrane Systems (KMS), a developer and manufacturer of membranes and membrane filtration systems, has released a new hollow fibre product line.
The Puron MP ultrafiltration cartridge is designed for high-solids water and wastewater applications, including surface water treatment, reverse osmosis (RO) pre-treatment, and tertiary wastewater treatment. Puron MP simplifies operation, eliminates…
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Pumps
Colfax Fluid Handling has introduced a new intelligent platform for condition and operation monitoring of pumps.
The IN-1000 smart platform was developed specifically for Allweiler pumps that are used in operationally-critical and environmentally-sensitive applications. IN-1000 improves safety while reducing operating costs. The core of the system is a software programme developed by…
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Pumps
German pump manufacturer Dickow Pumpen has introduced new GML/GMB seal-less magnetic coupled gear pumps for use across a range of industries.
The magnetic driven pumps are designed to improve plant and personnel safety, particularly when handling toxic, explosive, and dangerous liquids which react on contact with the atmosphere.
With a containment shell replacing single or double acting…
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Other
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has announced a five-year agreement to provide comprehensive services and support for the control systems of the world's largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) plant through its new Assurance 360 Services programme.
HPS will support Sasol's synthetic fuels and chemicals complex in Secunda, South Africa, providing diagnostic system monitoring, automated incident…
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Cortec Corporation, a specialist in corrosion protection solutions, has introduced a time-release, biodegradable corrosion inhibitor block for water treatment industries as well as being friendly to marine ecosystems.
The CorrBlock is formulated using renewable soybean-based wax and proven Vapour phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) technology. When immersed in water, the CorrBlock slowly dissolves…
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