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May 21, 2018
Singer: ‘water is finally getting the respect it deserves’
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May 21, 2018
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Orbinox has launched a new line of heavy duty slurry knife gate valves designed for high pressure applications.
The HG series knife gate valve has been specifically designed to offer excellent performance and low downtime for heavy-duty, high pressure, high solid concentration, erosive-abrasive and corrosive slurry applications, such as those of tailing lines in mineral... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
Level Monitors
ECD says the analyser-process controller simplifies liquid measurement and control
The new LQ800 Multi Channel Controller from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) combines internet-of-things liquid analytical measurement with precision process control of flow and level for a range of water-based industrial applications.
The LQ800 is designed to operate with up to eight digital... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
Flowmeters
The new MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises incorporates a chemically resistant Perfluoralkoxy Alkane (PFA) tube onto which are mounted high sensitivity ultrasonic sensors. The company says there are no dead areas or changes in fluid direction or obstructions, just a tube. As a result, MetraFlow can make non-intrusive flow measurements.
Drawing on... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
Pumps
KSB Pumps and Valves has assisted the University of Pretoria in the construction of a large controlled-temperature test unit, which will form the backbone of ongoing research into heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
The unit will allow students to plug directly into hot, moderate or chilled liquids to use on research projects and will cut off approximately... [Read More]
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May 23, 2018
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Hydranautics has announced the launch of the CPA7 series of RO membranes for municipal and industrial fluid treatment: the CPA7-LD-4040, CPA7-LD and CPA7 MAX.
The CPA7 membranes offer a combination of high rejection and high flow capability in a brackish water RO element. These membranes are suited to industries where high-purity water is imperative.
The variants using... [Read More]
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May 23, 2018
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Cheniere Energy’s has committed to the development of a third LNG liquefaction train at its Corpus Christi liquefaction project (CCL project). It was announced on 22 May that the company’s board of directors has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on the facility. Cheniere now plans to issue a full notice to proceed to Bechtel... [Read More]
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May 24, 2018
Flowmeters
TUV SUD NEL, a specialist in flow measurement research and development, has completed the base building that will house its £16 million (€18 million) Advanced Multiphase Facility (AMF). Construction began in September 2017.
The company says that once the AMF is completed its test range capability of operating pressures, temperatures, flowrates and metrology... [Read More]
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May 24, 2018
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ExxonMobil is introducing greenhouse gas reduction measures designed to improve emissions performance by 2020. Targets include a 15% decrease in methane emissions and a 25% reduction in flaring compared to 2016 levels. The company is also looking to up energy efficiency at its refining and chemical manufacturing facilities.
Flaring has been found to waste up to 3.5% of... [Read More]
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May 24, 2018
Level Monitors
The UK’s Environment Agency has urged government to take action to increase the water supply and urged consumers to use less water in the face of shortages caused by climate change and demand from a growing population. If action is not taken to increase supply, reduce demand and cut wastage, the agency says that areas in England may suffer supply deficits by 2050.
A... [Read More]
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May 25, 2018
Pumps
The Estigia type series extends the KSB portfolio for the chemical and petrochemical industries and other applications, and will be showcased at this year’s ACHEMA trade fair in Frankfurt. The pumps are built for high efficiency and low operating costs.
The low-pressure suspended pumps are designed for vertical wet installation in a closed tank under atmospheric... [Read More]
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May 29, 2018
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The collaboration will focus on the development of four small-scale liquefaction plants for natural gas and biomethane to make LNG and renewable bio-LNG more available for transport in Italy.
Snam and Baker Hughes have signed an agreement to develop micro-liquefaction infrastructure to boost sustainable mobility in heavy duty trucks and to promote sustainability in maritime... [Read More]
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May 29, 2018
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Serimax, a Vallourec subsidiary specialising in welding and coating, has developed a new joint coating solution designed to save time and manpower.
Onshore line pipe operations involve welding pipes together to form a pipeline. The field joint coating (FJC) covers the area where two coated line pipe sections meet and are welded together. Serimax’s new Orbiter is... [Read More]
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May 30, 2018
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The Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) is partnering with the University of Aberdeen and industry on a ‘multi-million pound venture’ to tackle challenges in decommissioning. For the project, the group is building a 'Decommissioning Centre of Excellence' at the University of Aberdeen's Oceanlab facility.
According to the Oil & Gas Authority, there are... [Read More]
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May 31, 2018
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TechnipFMC has won a subsea contract from The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the Liuhua 16-2, 20-2 and 21-2 Oilfield Joint Development Project in the South China Sea, at water depths ranging from 380 to 430 meters.
The contract covers the engineering, procurement and construction of subsea equipment, including 26 enhanced horizontal Christmas trees... [Read More]