Sep 21, 2017
Keeping it simple – German petroleum industry discusses standardised data communication
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Sep 20, 2017
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The UK’s oil and gas reserves may only last another decade, newly published research suggests. The findings are likely to be hugely significant for oil and gas handling industries operating in the UK.
After studying output from offshore oilfields, University of Edinburgh researchers estimate that about 10% of the UK’s recoverable oil and gas remains - about... [Read More]
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Sep 20, 2017
Pipelines
An innovative new pipeline monitoring and leak detection technology is set to be deployed and tested on Enbridge’s Norlite pipeline.
Alberta, Canada based Hifi engineering will use its High Fidelity Dynamic Sensing technology on the pipeline. The company claims that the fibre-optic based system has the ability to detect various events and leaks with greater sensitivity... [Read More]
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Sep 19, 2017
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Global water technology company Xylem has appointed Colin Sabol as senior vice president and president of Sensus and Analytics, effective from 1 October 2017. Sabol succeeds Randy Bays, who moves into an advisory role with a focus on Xylem’s global manufacturing operations.
Both Sabol and Bays will report to Patrick Decker, Xylem president and CEO.
The appointment... [Read More]
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Sep 19, 2017
Valves
Emerson has expanded the ASCO Numatics 580 Series electronics platform with the introduction of an IO-Link communication option.
Designed for use with the ASCO Numatics 500 Series valve islands, the new IO-Link module has been created to give machine automation designers a convenient, cost effective and reliable solution for solenoid valve control through direct digital... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2017
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Vincent Lagarrigue, Director, Trelleborg Oil and Marine explains how a rapidly diversifying LNG market requires transfer solutions to evolve to keep pace
While global demand for LNG (liquefied natural gas) shows little sign of slowing, demand patterns are changing, requiring increasing flexibility from those who transport and transfer this fuel. According to a recent study,... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2017
Flowmeters
Krohne has announced the introduction of new large line sizes as standard for its OPTIMASS series of flowmeters, including an addition which the company claims is the “highest capacity” Coriolis flowmeter on the market.
For the OPTIMASS 6400, diameters DN150/6” and DN200/8” have been added, while the OPTIMASS 2400 is now available up to DN400/16”.
According... [Read More]
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Sep 15, 2017
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Flowserve has announced the appointment of David Wilson as president of the company’s Industrial Products Division (IPD). Wilson succeeds Tom Pajonas, executive vice president, Global Operations and the interim president of IPD, who announced his retirement plans earlier in the year.
Wilson’s most recent position was president of the industrial segment for... [Read More]
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Sep 15, 2017
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Crevice and pitting corrosion is a constant challenge in a variety of fluid handling applications, one which costs trillions of dollars each year as well as carrying a host of potential safety, environmental and health hazards.
Close observation of this kind of corrosion has long been a challenge, but now scientists from the University of California Santa Barbara are able... [Read More]
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Sep 13, 2017
Flowmeters
Over the last 20 years flow measurement specialist Titan Enterprises has supplied over 600,000 flow measurement devices to the beer industry, the company reports.
These devices have all gone to the same beer maker, Vianet (formerly Brulines), and have been used for a different functions in the beer production process.
The relationship with Titan Enterprises started when... [Read More]
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Sep 11, 2017
Valves
Italian manufacturer Bonomi has announced the expansion of its Valpres ball valve range with the introduction of API 608 Floating Ball Valves.
API 608 is a standard which exceeds the requirements set by ASME B16.34, meaning the ball valves can comfortably handle the rigorous requirements of the petrochemical, power, oil and gas and water treatment markets.
The new Floating... [Read More]
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Sep 11, 2017
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Schubert & Salzer Control Systems has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art training centre, aimed at new customers and current users of their products. This new facility at the company’s premises in Ingolstadt, Germany, makes a striking impression thanks to its unique architecture.
At the heart of the building is a fully functional valve test bench.... [Read More]
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Sep 8, 2017
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Swedish company Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of C.H. Spencer & Company, a US distributor and service provider of industrial pumps, compressors and related products.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, C.H. Spencer also operates in the states of Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho. The company focuses on the distribution and service of compressors, industrial pumps... [Read More]
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Sep 8, 2017
Pumps
UK based Atlantic Pumps has announced plans to open a new office in Ireland.
The company, which specialises in pumping abrasive and aggressive fluids, will open their new premises at Newry in County Down. The new facility will house Audex and SlurryPro pumps and parts.
Through the expansion, Atlantic will be able to offer Irish-based clients the opportunity to take advantage... [Read More]
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Sep 7, 2017
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The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University has partnered with New Way Air Bearings to launch #TPSHelpsHouston, a fundraising campaign to provide relief to Houston area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Hosted by the Turbomachinery Laboratory, Houston’s annual Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS) recently had to be rescheduled to December... [Read More]
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Sep 7, 2017
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Finnish start-up LNGTainer is set to begin production of a new type of LNG container, with the intention of “opening up access to parts of the world where natural resources are scarce.”
LNGTainer will produce its new product in Finland. According to a statement, the company’s patented technology makes the storage and transportation of LNG more energy... [Read More]
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Sep 6, 2017
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Researchers have demonstrated that a unique system can cool flowing fluid to a temperature below that of the surrounding air, without using electricity.
Since 2013 Shanhui Fan, professor of electrical engineering, and his colleagues, have been using the roof of Stanford University’s Packard Building to test a high-tech mirror-like optical surface that they believe... [Read More]
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