Apr 26, 2019
Shell, BASF and ExxonMobil to present at Downstream 2019
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Apr 25, 2019
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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... [Read More]
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Apr 24, 2019
Flowmeters
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... [Read More]
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Apr 24, 2019
Pumps
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... [Read More]
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Apr 24, 2019
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... [Read More]
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Apr 24, 2019
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... [Read More]
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Apr 23, 2019
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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... [Read More]
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Apr 17, 2019
Pumps
Centrifugal pump manufacturer Amarinth has announced an investment of over £1 million (€1.15 million) into designing a low-maintenance range of API 610 VS4 vertical sulphur pumps for the oil and gas industry.
The company’s API 610 VS4 pump meets the requirements for pumping molten sulphur. It was designed following detailed study of existing sulphur pumps... [Read More]
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Apr 16, 2019
Flowmeters
AFT Fathom, one of the leading pipe flow modelling software tools from Applied Flow Technology (AFT), is celebrating 25 years of operations.
Developed as a hobby by AFT president and founder Trey Walters, the software product was originally intended to carry out both steady-state and waterhammer calculations. The waterhammer modelling was later dropped, and the final product... [Read More]
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Apr 16, 2019
Pumps
Japanese pump manufacturer Ebara has invested 100 million yen (€789,676) in Ridge-i and will form an alliance to plan, research and develop technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Under the terms of the agreement, Ebara will work across three main areas to leverage Ridge-i’s capabilities and improve production processes,... [Read More]
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Apr 15, 2019
Valves
Flow control equipment manufacturer Rotork has announced that its intelligent electric actuators are being used to improve wireless functionality at a liquid storage hub in the UK.
The IQ3 multi-turn actuators will be used by Navigator Terminals in two of its road fuel and crude storage tanks in Middlesbrough, according to Rotork.
The North Tees site supplies crude to... [Read More]
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Apr 12, 2019
Pumps
US-based Patterson Pump Company, a member of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), has received approval for its pump test laboratory through the HI Pump Test Lab Approval Program.
The approval programme helps pump OEMs and other pump test laboratories to improve procedures and policies by working with a third-party auditor to develop accurate protocols for pump testing, according... [Read More]
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Apr 11, 2019
Pipelines
Kent-based utility company South East Water announced that it has become the first utility firm in England to have a full Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT) commercial agreement with Vodafone UK.
“In total, this trial has brought together nine specialist companies in their respective fields to test the latest cutting edge digital water meters, sensors, advanced... [Read More]
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Apr 9, 2019
Pumps
Danish company Alfa Laval announced the launch of its new Twin Screw pump, which it describes as ‘ideal’ for use in hygienic applications in the dairy, food, beverage and personal care industries.
“The Twin Screw Pump is the ideal choice for both high and low viscosity liquids, all pumped perfectly with complete reliability,” said John Walker, pump... [Read More]
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Apr 8, 2019
Pipelines
An Engie-led association has won a bid for Brazilian fuel producer Petrobras’ pipeline division TAG in a $8.6 billion (€7.63 billion) deal, Reuters reports.
The association consists of French utility firm Engie and Canadian company Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ).
Petrobras will be keeping a 10% stake in TAG according to the... [Read More]
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Apr 5, 2019
Flowmeters
Flow measurement R&D specialist TUV SUD NEL has announced an investment of £1.45 million (almost €1.7 million) in a large capacity test separator for its new Advanced Multiphase Facility (AMF).
The separator will test multiphase and oil, water and gas flows and will ensure sufficient retention times even at high flow rates, according to the company.
At a... [Read More]
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Apr 4, 2019
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Seal manufacturer AESSEAL is celebrating its 40th anniversary, with a series of events and a promise to ‘continue investing and innovating’.
Each AESSEAL branch will be organising and holding regional events to celebrate the occasion.
“We are very proud of what has been achieved over the last 40 years, from humble beginnings to what is today recognised... [Read More]
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