Sep 6, 2017
New multiphase flow facility will have world’s largest test range
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Sep 5, 2017
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Nikkiso has closed its acquisition of Cryogenic Industries of Temecula, California, USA, and Cryogenic Industries of Basel, Switzerland. The deal includes all of Cryogenic Industries’ operations.
Cryogenic Industries consists of original technology brands ACD, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip. The group has over 40 years’ experience in the engineering and production... [Read More]
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Sep 5, 2017
Pumps
As concerns over the health effects of particulate matter grow, it’s possible that in the future smartphones with an inbuilt gas sensor could be used to warn of heavy exposure. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT in Munich have now developed a ‘powerful’ micro diaphragm pump which could... [Read More]
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Sep 4, 2017
Pipelines
Following the devastation of hurricane Harvey, several key pipelines in Texas are starting to come back into service.
Colonial Pipeline, which runs the US’ biggest fuel system, said in a press release that it was working “expeditiously” to complete final repairs on facilities damaged by Harvey, and ensure the integrity of its system between Houston and... [Read More]
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Sep 1, 2017
Level Monitors
Foresight Group has invested £500,000 into Southampton based Utonomy, an intelligent gas grid solutions provider. The investment has been made on behalf of the Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund.
Utonomy has developed an innovative technology for reducing leakage in gas distribution networks. The unique ‘internet of things’ solution automatically... [Read More]
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Sep 1, 2017
Pumps
Atlas Copco Portable Energy has ‘vastly expanded’ its dewatering pumps range with the launch of over thirty heavy-duty, high-capacity pumps. Among the new additions are three high-flow models to the PAS range of centrifugal dry prime pumps, capable of accommodating flows of up to 1400 cubic metres an hour.
“Since acquiring Varisco we’ve established... [Read More]
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Aug 31, 2017
Pipelines
MMI Engineering has carried out comprehensive pipe integrity checks at the Port of Tyne and Lynemouth power station in the UK, after BOC supplied a nitrogen deluge fire suppression system to help facilitate the plant’s coal to biomass fuel conversion.
After winning the contract to supply the nitrogen fire suppression system for the three biomass silos at the Port... [Read More]
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Aug 31, 2017
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Two explosions have taken place at an Arkema chemical plant in Texas, as the state continues to be battered by tropical storm Harvey.
According to the Guardian, a sheriff’s deputy was taken to hospital after inhaling chemical fumes, and nine others attended hospitals as a precaution.
“At approximately 2 a.m. CDT, we were notified by the Harris County Emergency... [Read More]
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Aug 30, 2017
Level Monitors
ABB has bolstered its level measurement portfolio with the addition of the LLT100 laser level transmitter. According to a statement from the Swedish-Swiss corporation, the LLT100 can “measure the level of any material, solid or liquid, in any condition”.
The new product has been specifically designed for industrial applications and harsh environments. It can... [Read More]
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Aug 30, 2017
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The Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS) in Houston, Texas has been rescheduled in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
A regular and popular event on the pump industry calendar, TPS 2017 had been set to take place over 11 – 14 September at the George R. Brown Convention Centre in the Avenida entertainment district, Houston. Disruption, damage and displacement caused... [Read More]
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Aug 29, 2017
Hoses
Trelleborg has supplied a suite of products from its marine systems operation to Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility, the largest offshore facility ever constructed.
488 metres long, 74 metres wide and constructed with more than 260,000 tons of steel, Shell’s Prelude will extract and liquefy natural gas from a site in North-West Australia. Trelleborg is supplying... [Read More]
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Aug 29, 2017
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Houston, Texas based natural gas exporter Cheniere Energy has reported only minor damage from Hurricane Harvey to its LNG facilities on the Gulf of Mexico coast, reports Reuters.
According to the company, its Corpus Christi Texas LNG facility reported only “minor cosmetic impacts” from the tropical storm which has been devastating the state. Meanwhile,... [Read More]
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Aug 24, 2017
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The second annual survey from the Global Energy Talent Index is now taking responses, aiming to “take a deep dive into the rise of automated technology and its potential impact on the future of energy workplaces.”
Carried out by Airswift and Energy Jobline, the new survey is designed to uncover new insights into the changing nature of the energy workforce in... [Read More]
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Aug 24, 2017
Pipelines
Baumer has expanded its range of FlexFlow process sensors, with the aim of delivering highly efficient and flexible solutions.
The sensors are designed to enable the monitoring of both flow and velocity in addition to media temperature in a single instrument. According to Baumer, the combination of two measuring functions in a single sensor reduces the number of measuring... [Read More]
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Aug 24, 2017
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Technology giants Microsoft and Halliburton have announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the oil and gas industry.
“Halliburton is focused on delivering intelligent cloud solutions to drive the next generation of efficient oil and gas exploration and production,” said Jason Zander, corporate vice president of... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2017
Pipelines
Demand for steel pipes in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow, according to new market research, as polished steel pipes are increasingly used in a range of applications.
Published by Ken Research, the new market outlook report focuses on the overall market size for steel pipes and rebars sold in Saudi Arabia, as well as specific demand by sector.
Substantial investment in... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2017
Flowmeters
UK based Titan Enterprises has announced the launch of its Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter for use in demanding process and control environments.
The process Atrato has been designed to IP65 standards. Its signal processing system permits flow measurement across the whole Reynolds number range, meaning both viscous and non-viscous products can be metered.
Titan’s... [Read More]
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