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Oct 11, 2017
Valve pioneer and Velan founder passes away
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Oct 11, 2017
Pipelines
Emerson has completed the acquisition of GeoFields, a major global supplier of software and implementation services for pipeline integrity data collection, management and risk analysis for the oil and gas industry.
GeoFields’ software is designed to enable pipeline operators to collect critical integrity data, perform risk modelling and high consequence area (HCA)... [Read More]
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Oct 12, 2017
Flowmeters
Flow measurement R&D specialist NEL has invested £200,000 into additional development of its Glasgow-based wet gas flow testing facility.
The upgrade forms part of NEL’s strategic direction to make it the facility of choice for both vendors and operators, supporting the development and verification of instruments for multiphase and wet gas flows.
According... [Read More]
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Oct 12, 2017
Pipelines
Concerns remain over the safety of rail to transport energy liquids and gases, according to a newly published report.
The research from the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine argues that both pipeline and maritime transportation have a more comprehensive safety system in place than rail road transportation.
Long-distance transportation of domestically... [Read More]
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Oct 13, 2017
Pipelines
Husky Energy has been given permission by the Saskatchewan government to restart the pipeline responsible for a major oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River in July 2016.
According to the National Observer, the government said in an email to media on Thursday that testing, inspection and evaluation of repairs to the pipeline had been successfully completed.
In July... [Read More]
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Oct 16, 2017
Pipelines
A new study has analysed the air pollution and greenhouse gas emission costs of various methods of crude oil transportation.
In a statement announcing the study, it’s argued that the policy debate surrounding crude oil transportation costs has emphasised accidents and spills while overlooking the environmental costs of transportation by rail and pipelines. The research... [Read More]
Features
Oct 16, 2017
Ryan O’Loan from CDEnviro looks at the how the resources in excavated material can be maximised, with pollutants removed and disposal costs reduced.
We live increasingly urbanised lives, with a resulting pressure on space and infrastructure. Add to this our growing technological demands, requiring miles of cabling, and ‘digging up a road’ or around a building’s... [Read More]
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Oct 17, 2017
Pumps
Elliott Company has integrated the operation of Ebara International’s Nevada based Cryodynamics Division (EIC Cryo) with its operations in Jeannette, PA, according to an announcement.
The strategic, inter-divisional realignment combines operations under Elliot Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation.
EIC Cryo is a manufacturer of custom-engineered cryogenic... [Read More]
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Oct 17, 2017
Other
Emerson has acquired Paradigm, a software solutions provider for the oil and gas industry, for $510 million (€434 million). The acquisition is expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to various regulatory approvals.
Combined with Emerson’s existing Roxar software business, Paradigm will allow Emerson to offer an ‘end-to-end’ exploration... [Read More]
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Oct 19, 2017
Other
From 31 October to 3 November 2017, Aquatech, Amsterdam will take place in the city’s RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre. The ‘world’s oldest and largest’ trade show on water technology, the event attracts companies from around the globe, including a host of major pump and valve manufacturers.
In a sign of just how popular the show has become... [Read More]
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Oct 20, 2017
Pumps
Positive displacement pumps are used in a variety of applications in a range of fluid handling industries.
They are deployed in situations where a specific amount of liquid is required to be moved into a system. Due to their ability to handle highly viscous liquid, they are also commonly used in heavier duty services.
Positive displacement pumps are a popular choice for... [Read More]
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Oct 20, 2017
Pipelines
Microfluidic devices have been used to study commercial chemical dispersants which prevent the build-up of asphaltene in oil and gas wells and pipelines.
Asphaltene is a complex of hydrocarbon molecules found in crude oil. Highly valuable, it is the source of asphalt and can also be used to make waterproofing and roofing materials, corrosion inhibitors and other products.... [Read More]
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Oct 23, 2017
Pumps
How do peristaltic pumps work?
Peristaltic pumps can be used for pumping a variety of different fluids in a range of different applications. They work based on an alternating compression and relaxation of the pump’s flexible hose or tube, which is achieved by running the flexible tubing through a rotating shoe or roller. This process draws content in and then... [Read More]
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Sep 19, 2017
Other
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 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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