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Oct 30, 2014
Valves
Valve and gauge application specialist Total Valve Systems has introduced patented technology in new non-reclosing pressure relief valve. The model 6820 TRV can be reset in seconds from the field or remotely, the first of its kind to do this. Related product model 6220 is a shutdown version that shuts off when the valve reaches the set pressure or is triggered remotely. Total Valve's engineering…
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Oct 13, 2014
Other
According to Janhein van der Eijnden, Managing Director of Vopak Germany, there are three main factors influencing the bulk liquid storage sector in the country. Firstly, the closure of local refineries in Germany has increased demand for imports of gas oil and diesel. Secondly, the Energie-Wende (the shift in direction from nuclear and fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy) could change…
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Oct 30, 2014
Pipelines
Save The World Air (STWA), a developer of integrated viscosity reduction and joule heat solutions for the energy industry, has entered into a joint development agreement with Haven Technology Solutions, a research firm specialising in flow regime management technologies for the global energy industry. Testing to be conducted at the Haven flow-loop research facility in Magnolia, Texas, will…
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Oct 14, 2014
Other
At last month's Pump & Turbomachinery Symposia, held in Houston, Texas, Waukesha Bearings featured its new thrust bearing for high-temperature electric submersible pumps (ESPs). The Hidrax HT tilt pad thrust bearing can sustain unit loads of 8 MPa (1160 psi) at oil bath temperatures up to 300°C. Technological advances in steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) are increasing ESP operating…
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Oct 30, 2014
Pumps
The addition of super duplex stainless steel to the range of liquid head materials available now enables pump manufacturer Wanner's Hydra-Cell G15 pumps to manage the tough-to-handle waste waters processed in 'zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems. As water becomes an ever more expensive commodity, industrial, oil, chemical and petrochemical companies are increasingly turning to ZLD systems,…
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Oct 14, 2014
Other
Global manufacturer Dover has announced its acquisition of Accelerated Companies, a supplier of artificial lift and fluid handling solutions to oil and gas production markets, for a purchase price of $430 million (€338.6 million), subject to a customary adjustment for working capital. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Accelerated's core offerings include electric submersible pumps…
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Oct 14, 2014
Pipelines
Invista, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, has introduced a new nylon polymer pipe designed to withstand harsh oilfield conditions. Raptor nylon pipe, the industry's first nylon 6-6 homogenous single wall line pipe that withstands temperatures up to 93.3⁰C and pressures up to 500 PSI. During the development of the new line pipe, the company's technical team kept corrosive liquids, impacts,…
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Jun 8, 2015
Flowmeters
Materials engineering company Morgan Advanced Materials has teamed up with a leading research university to investigate the use of alumina blocks in new generation ultrasonic flow meters. Together, Morgan and Loughborough University's Advanced Ceramics Research Group are exploring the potential use of reflective alumina blocks in place of the stainless steel blocks which are currently widely used…
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Oct 20, 2014
Other
Australian company Oz Seals has developed its latest elastomer for chemical resistance. Based on Aflas by Asahi Glass Company, Aflas Extreme TFE Elastomer is a unique type of fluorinated rubber that combines strength with extreme chemical, temperature and electrical resistance. It is formulated with an additional PTFE backbone into the structure, making it stronger than standard Aflas. These…
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Oct 20, 2014
Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced a coriolis flow transmitter designed to translate measurement data into meaningful insight and instruction. The Micro Motion Model 5700 Transmitter is applicable for a range of applications, from liquid and gas custody transfer to simple process control. 'The Model 5700 transmitter was developed using Emerson's Human Centred Design approach to technology…
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Oct 20, 2014
Pipelines
Canadian company C-FER Technologies has opened a new $14 million (€10.9 million) research and testing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, for the development of new oil and gas pipeline technologies. C-FER's new facility features: • A full-scale underground leak simulator for liquid pipelines• One of the world's largest deep water pressure vessels, capable of pressures up to 8,000…
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Oct 21, 2014
Other
Wiese Europe specialises in loading arms for the (petro-)chemical and food industry to transfer liquids and gasses to trucks, trains and ships and today supplies its products and services worldwide. Sixty per cent of Wiese Europe's annual turnover is realised through export. The company already works with agents and distributors in France, China, India, Indonesia, Spain, Singapore the UAE and…
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Jun 8, 2015
Other
As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services throughout the state of Western Australia, Water Corp. manages more than 100 wastewater treatment plants and over 1,100 pump stations across an area more than a quarter of the size of the US. After trials and extensive experience with a wide variety of both contacting and non-contacting alternatives, Water Corp. has chosen UK…
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Oct 24, 2014
Pumps
Verderflex recently provided a solution to a Swiss airport that had been experiencing significant problems with their water softening treatment. The local water supply required treatment to prevent scaling in the pipework. The existing treatment system required a salt solution to be dosed from a storage tank close to the pumps over a 350m pipe-run to the water supply. The piping system had a…
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Oct 24, 2014
Valves
Crane ChemPharma & Energy has announced the expansion of the Pacific Valves Wedgeplug line for low steam consumption within severe service applications. Wedgeplug valves are specifically engineered to address the challenges in severe service applications. Now available in ½" to 36" sizes, the range has been expanded to increase the breadth of solutions for customers in the refining,…
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Oct 24, 2014
Valves
Bonomi North America has introduced a new series of grooved-end butterfly valves for use in commercial and light industrial applications. The new valves are built with an ISO mounting pad and stem for simple automation with electric or pneumatic actuators. Standard features of the new Bonomi Series L700E Series include an epoxy-coated ductile iron body, EDPM-coated ductile iron disc, and a 410…
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Oct 24, 2014
Flowmeters
Krohne has introduced a new vortex flowmeter for the measurement of conducting and non-conducting liquids, gases and steam. The Optiswirl 4200 is targeted at auxiliary and supply applications in various industries, such as internal monitoring of energy flows for saturated and superheated steam or hot water, and heat metering applications. Areas of usage also cover steam boiler monitoring, burner…
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Sep 25, 2014
Pumps
Michael Smith Engineers has introduced a new range of ARBO thermoplastic mechanically sealed centrifugal pumps. The pumps are available in a choice of polypropylene, polyethylene, PVDF and PTFE in order to resist the effects of aggressive chemicals, which can cause corrosion problems for metallic pumps. By manufacturing all wetted parts out of solid block without the need for injection moulding…
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