Jun 6, 2017
New flow measurement technique for ‘heavy oil’ could save the industry ‘millions’
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Jun 6, 2017
Valves
Italian company Bonomi has added a new line to its range of electric actuators, dubbed Series 86. According to the company, the new product line aims to build on the success of its Series 85 range.
Included in the new series are models with output torques ranging from 30Nm to 350Nm. Each model comes with aluminium polyester powder coated housing and IP68 protection.
Series... [Read More]
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Jun 5, 2017
Flowmeters
Singer Valve has launched a new battery operated electromagnetic flowmeter. According to the company, it has been designed for measuring flow rates in remote locations where power is not readily available.
The Battery Operated Single Point Insertion Electromagnetic Flowmeter (SPI-MV) is intended to provide accurate measuring of flow rates in isolated valve chambers.
“It’s... [Read More]
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Jun 5, 2017
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Website Exclusive: A single source for wastewater handling technology
Applications for material handling and pumping technology in the wastewater industry tend to be complex, with a number of different people and organisations involved in installation and operation. The need to coordinate among officials from one or several municipalities, contractors and engineers means... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2017
Pumps
Tencarva Machinery has opened a new branch office in Columbus, Mississippi.
Trent Unruh will both sell and perform service-related activities on pumps and liquid processing systems at the facility, reporting to Collins Allen, branch manager in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Tencarva is a distributor specialising in pumps, liquid processing and custom-designed systems. Since... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2017
Other
Following the recent announcement from President Donald Trump that the US would withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, water technology company Xylem has issued a statement reiterating its support for the agreement.
“Addressing the realities of climate change is an opportunity to create shared value among all stakeholders, and Xylem remains committed to doing... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2017
Other
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published its monthly crude oil and natural gas production figures for March 2017.
Based on crude oil production data from state government agencies and the US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; the Domestic Crude Oil First Report; and first purchase data reported on the EIA-182... [Read More]
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Jun 1, 2017
Valves
Rotork has received multiple orders for its fluid power valve actuators at a new ‘grassroots’ refinery under construction in the Middle East.
The new facility will boast a capacity of up to 400,000 barrels a day, processing crude oils to manufacture petrol, ultra-low-sulphur diesel and fuel oil for both export and to satisfy local demand.
One of the orders... [Read More]
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May 31, 2017
Pumps
Framo has signed a contract agreeing to supply Höegh LNG with a pumping system for its new Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU). The contract is for one unit, but includes the option for three more units which are currently being built at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
FSRU is a floating processing and terminal facility used when it is not profitable... [Read More]
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May 31, 2017
Pipelines
The Zagorsk Pipe Plant has launched production of large diameter pipes for Russian natural gas company Gazprom.
A ceremony to celebrate the start of production took place recently at the Zagorsk plant in Russia’s Moscow region. The event was attended by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee; Andrey Vorobyov, Governor of the Moscow... [Read More]
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May 31, 2017
Valves
Valves Online has announced the appointment of Glynn Sanderson as the company’s new South West technical sales engineer.
Sanderson’s appointment is intended to strengthen Valves Online’s position as a national and local level supplier of valves, controls, tube and fittings. Specifically, he has been recruited with the goal of helping develop and support... [Read More]
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May 30, 2017
Other
Seal manufacturer C. Otto Gehrckens has unveiled a new product range for the premium segment, the COG VarioPur series.
Constructed from three ‘high-performance’ materials based on thermoplastic polyurethanes, the VarioPur series has abrasion and extrusion resistance at least five times higher than traditional material NBR, according to COG, and a Shore A value... [Read More]
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May 30, 2017
Flowmeters
Malema Sensors have introduced the ‘first’ single-use flowmeters for the bio-pharmaceutical industry: SumoFlo.
The new sensors are able to measure flow rates from 50gm/min up to 100kg/min with accuracies within 1% of reading. Created from polyether ether ketone (PEEK), flowmeters are certified to meet USP Class VI, USP 661, and USP 788 biocompatibility testing... [Read More]
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May 26, 2017
Pipelines
Spanish company Tubacex has signed a contract to supply Iran’s oil industry with corrosion resistant alloy pipes. The deal is worth over €550 million ($615 million), according to Reuters.
The agreement will ultimately result in the construction of 600km of pipe. Tubacex signed the contract with Iran’s Foolad Isfahan company which will take over production... [Read More]
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May 26, 2017
Level Monitors
Non-intrusive, ultrasonic level monitoring in tumultuous conditions.
There are many ultrasonic choices that are used for level monitoring in the universe of sewers, pipes and storm-water control.
Although many circumstances in this environment, such as turbulence and unwanted obstructions, pose a challenge for most ultrasonics used in the fluid handling industry, they... [Read More]
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May 25, 2017
Other
Hantemp Controls, a Westmont, Illinois based manufacturer of stainless steel controlled ball valves, float switches, solenoid valves, pressure regulators and flange unions for industrial refrigeration systems, has announced the appointment of a new engineering manager.
Mechanical engineer Jeff Mackowiack joins Hantemp with 25 years of experience in industrial refrigeration... [Read More]
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May 25, 2017
Valves
Emerson has published a new white paper on leveraging Industrial Internet of Things innovations to achieve operational efficiency in petrochemical plants.
The new white paper, available from Emerson’s website, is titled ‘4-Step Roadmap to Top Quartile Performance’. It claims that by moving from average to top quartile performance, petrochemical plants... [Read More]
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