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Jan 8, 2015
Rotork releases modular system for control and sequencing of process valve actuators
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Jan 9, 2015
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The industry’s leading conference in the bulk liquid storage sector, StocExpo, has just revealed its conference programme for 17-19th March 2015.
The event, now in its 11th year, will feature speakers from BP and terminals including Oiltanking, VTTI, CLH and Gate.
New to this year, the event will also host a special finance and investment section, featuring speakers... [Read More]
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Jan 9, 2015
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Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has updated its StrengThin piping system with the addition of the Series 466 plug valve and the redesigned Style D08 coupling.
The StrengThin system, a high-pressure piping system for balance-of-plant applications in desalination facilities, enables direct pipe-end preparation of schedule 10S and schedule 20... [Read More]
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Jan 13, 2015
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Actuator developer Centork recently launched its new range of modular electric valve actuators at the 2014 Valve World Expo.
Designed to deliver a solution for duties and applications of all descriptions across a range of industries, the CK range's modular, 'building block' construction presents a number of options and features, enabling each actuator to precisely match... [Read More]
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May 19, 2015
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After mechanical production systems were established worldwide, followed by mass production and process automation, the concept of 'Industry 4.0' stands for the consistent digital orientation of industrial processes. With the introduction of the new device platform EDIP (Efficient Device Integration Platform) Bürkert opens the door to intelligent networking of its... [Read More]
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Jan 15, 2015
Valves
Badger Meter HP-60 ultra-high pressure control valves are ideal for offshore, oil and gas control applications with up-stream pressures of up to 60,000 psi. Available in the UK through liquids handling specialists Pump Engineering, the Type HP-60 control valve utilises a 17-4 PH body along with a solid Stellite inner valve assembly.
The HP-60 valve is also ideal for use... [Read More]
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May 19, 2015
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Emco Wheaton will use an upcoming trade show to unveil its latest piece of software. The TODO configurator, which will be available for use on iPads, speeds up the process of specifying products and getting quotes and stores a full specification of product should clients wish to re-order in the future.
'We are very excited to show off our new piece of technology,' says... [Read More]
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Jan 16, 2015
Valves
DeZURIK has announced that four of its knife gate valve product lines have earned Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Certification per the requirements of the IEC 61508:2010 standard. The IEC 61508 international standard on Functional Safety assures that safety-related systems provide the necessary risk reduction required to achieve safety for the equipment.
The company's KGC... [Read More]
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Dec 2, 2014
Valves
India's valves industry is expected to grow by 25% per year and reach $5 billion (€4 billion) by 2020.
The country hopes that by building large power and petrochemical units, this will create a significant demand for valves.
'We expect country's valve industry may witness CAGR growth of 20-25%and we have set a target of $5 billion by 2020 from the present $2 billion,'... [Read More]
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Dec 2, 2014
Valves
Flowserve, a provider of flow control products and services, has launched the McCanna CryoSeal ball valve for cryogenic service. The CryoSeal represents the optimum design solution for cryogen flow isolation at temperatures as low as -196⁰C.
User benefits with this new product include increased uptime through the use of self-compensating, live-loaded stem seals which... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2014
Valves
Bestobell Marine has secured approval of its new DN350 and DN400 cryogenic globe valve designs, developed specifically for the marine sector. This means that the valves are now fully tested and certified for installation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
Duncan Gaskin, sales director for Bestobell Marine, says: 'Shipowners are increasingly requesting that shipyards... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2014
Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced new Daniel multi-path gas and liquid ultrasonic meters that feature a next-generation electronics platform.
The accuracy, line size breadth, and flexibility make the new JuniorSonic one-path (3411) or two-path (3412), and SeniorSonic four-path (3414) gas ultrasonic meters ideal for a number of flow measurement applications. In... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2014
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NOV Mono has reported that ten of its progressing cavity (PC) pumps have been ordered for a new fleet of offshore supply vessels that will be used to service drilling rigs worldwide.
The 2000 Series pumps will be fitted to ten new HOS MAX 320 supply vessels which Mississippi-based shipbuilder VT Halter Marine is building for Hornbeck Offshore. The pumps will transfer up... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2014
Valves
New Bonomi two-way full-port brass ball valves with spring return 'deadman' handles are now available in both lead-free, sizes ½" to 2", and regular brass alloy, sizes ¼" to 3". The valves low-torque design makes them easier to hold open during operation and ensures positive closure when released.
Typical uses include sampling, filling and draining tanks,... [Read More]
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Dec 4, 2014
Valves
As oil and gas production moves to even more challenging geographic areas, the standard -40°C to +85°C environment tolerance is no longer sufficient. In particular, more stringent regulations originating from North America, Russia and China have made it necessary for valve controllers to be certified for even more extreme temperatures. To meet these evolving needs,... [Read More]