Return to main news page
If you would like to use our search facility - please log in or register above.
The results below show our latest news.
The results below show our latest news.
Jun 26, 2017
Weir Flow Control announces new safety valve for steam boiler applications
Archive News
Jun 26, 2017
Other
France is set to stop issuing licences for oil and gas exploration as part of a planned transition towards environmentally-friendly energy, according to the Independent.
Nicolas Hulot, France’s ecological transition minister, said a new law would be passed in the autumn. “There will be no new exploration licences for hydrocarbons,” he told BFMTV.
A famed... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 27, 2017
Other
Marine couplings specialist Gall Thomson has introduced a new, neutral buoyancy float for marine breakaway couplings (MBC).
Named UltraFloat, the new float has been specifically designed to fit around the external profile of the MBC. When two are fitted to an MBC they provide neutral buoyancy, eliminating any reduction in buoyancy on the adjacent hoses.
The float has been... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 27, 2017
Other
A major refinery in Germany has successfully replaced field equipment without interrupting operations.
Software and consulting company Implico has announced the completion of the major modernisation project at the Gunvor refinery in Ingolstadt. Field equipment for tank truck filling was replaced at all twelve loading bays at the refinery.
Implico’s OpenTAS terminal... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 28, 2017
Valves
Weir BDK has received API6D certification across its range of valves.
API6D is a qualification standard awarded by The American Petroleum Institution and recognised by oil and gas companies as a key requirement for ensuring the quality and performance of equipment integral to production, refining and distribution duties. It is awarded to manufacturers who are operating... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 28, 2017
Flowmeters
A research commercialisation project into an ‘innovative’ calibration method has delivered key end-user insights and generated enquiries from a number of leading meter manufacturers, according to NEL, a provider of independent consultancy, on-site measurement, and testing and calibration to the global oil and gas industry.
The new calibration method aims to... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 29, 2017
Other
Atlas Copco has appointed Vagner Rego president of its Compressor Technique business area, effective from 1st August 2017.
“Vagner is a solid leader with international experience from several different roles,” said Mats Rahmström, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group.
Rego has been with Atlas Copco for over 20 years, first joining the... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 29, 2017
Valves
At the Valve World Expo in Houston, Texas, Canadian company Velan unveiled its new Securaseal R-series cast metal-seated ball valve. Incorporating Velan’s severe service technology, the R-series valves are designed to be a package suitable for most processes with fluid slurries and high temperatures.
Speaking at the expo in Houston, Yves Ludec, Velan’s... [Read More]
Archive News
Jun 30, 2017
Other
A new method of measuring extremely tiny objects could lead to cheaper more accurate sensors for use in gas detection, as well as medical research.
The technology could prove a significant breakthrough when it comes to creating leak detection and measurement sensors in a range of fluid handling applications.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo found that nanoscale... [Read More]
Archive News
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]
Archive News
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]
Archive News
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]
Archive News
Jun 5, 2017
Other
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]
Archive News
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]
Archive News
Jun 6, 2017
Flowmeters
NEL, a company specialising in flow measurement research and development, has announced a new method to improve the accuracy of differential pressure meters for high viscosity oil. The company claims its new technique will help the oil and gas industry reduce financial risks on investments while addressing challenges around flow measurement.
With approximately 70% of the... [Read More]
CONNECT WITH US
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (#ONGC) and @bp have signed a contract where bp will serve as the Technical Services Provider (TSP) for the #Mumbai High field - #India’s largest and most prolific #offshore #oil #field.
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/ongc-and-bp-sign-contract-to-enhance-oil-and-gas-production/
#fluidhandling #oilandgas
