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Exploration-Drilling-Production

New compensated-geometry propagation resistivity tools introduced

Logging-while-drilling and measurements-after-drilling services in all well types are handled by newly released WPR wave propagation resistivity tools.

Free 50-page drill pipe, collars catalog

This free 50-page catalog illustrates, describes, and specifies a complete line of drill pipes, heavy-weight drill pipes, and drill collars.

Free field-installed sucker rod guides/paraffin scrapers data

ULTRA-FLOW sucker rod guides / paraffin scrapers are illustrated and described in this free datasheet. The patented, field-installed tools deliver full-circle wiping of tubing inside diameter with no rod-rotating required. They are emphasized to long life and more gripping force on rods and more fluid flow by volume than other types.

Tool allows safe abandoning of service tees

TM Tap Removal Tools are designed to enable safer way abandoning of service tees, it’s announced.

Transducers verify rotational torque applied by power tools

RTM 2208 & 2209 square drive reaction torque transducers verify the amount of rotational torque applied by heavy power tools.

New dry break couplings assist subsea disconnect

New Hot Make Hot Break dry break coupling system accomplishes subsea emergency disconnections.

Power connectors help join ESP downhole cables

Field-attachable Power Cable Connectors are developed to easily joining of electric submersible pump downhole power cables.

Vapor recovery alternative ROI, environmental benefits cited

Quick operator investment return can be made with vapor recovery system alternative (VRSA) according to this new and free brochure. It’s eight pages also cite VRSA to address environmental concerns.

Refining

Desalter systems handle downstream refining jobs

Tight specifications for the treatment of heavy crude are said to be no problem for Desalter Systems like this — whether upstream or downstream.

Free liquid H2S removal data

LO-CAT® Total Custom Systems are presented in this free brochure to deliver liquid hydrogen sulfide removal solutions for H2S loads less than 20-long tons per day.

New division provides refining, petrochem corrosion inhibitor programs, engineering services

Refining and petrochemical operations are offered chemical treatment programs and engineering services by this newly formed chemical division.

Gas-Processing

How to get more gas flow with low regulator outlet velocity

This new and free flyer tells you how Dresser 2-in. AC Port Flowgrid Regulator “helps natural gas engineers get more gas flow with low regulator outlet velocity.”

Pipeline-Storage

Hydrogen in-line flame arrester newly introduced

DFC hydrogen in-line flame arresters are newly developed as an expansion of this manufacturer’s in-line deflagration arrester range.

New business for pipe fabricators formed

Weldwide Solutions Limited is newly formed to provide the pipe fabrication industry with a wide range of products and technical support.

Heat shrinkables make for fast, reliable weld coating install

Covalence Heat Shrinkable Products are a broad range based on irradiated cross-liked polyethylene carrier combined with a hot melt or mastic coating.

Pipe fusion process parameters recorded, documented by units

Wired DataLoggers are newly announced to record and document key pipe fusion process parameters.

Pumps handle compressor station waste-oil transfer

Original Series Metal PX8 air-operated double-diaphragm pumps are specifically designed for harsh environments: waste-oil transfer at oilfield compressor stations.

Auto chemical injection designs aid fuel recirculating systems

You can avoid the dangers and mess of testing stored fuels with this new automatic chemical injection system. It’s announced as an option on the manufacturer’s FRS fuel recirculating systems.

Flow-Measurement

New flow rate totalizer unveiled

With this new RT20 Rate Totaliser you can compute and display flow rates and totals from flowmeters with pulse, sine wave, or frequency inputs.

Variable area flowmeters offered

Flow measurement for most process gases and liquids is delivered by a range of Series 630, 1000, 1200, 1750, and 3000 variable area flowmeters.

In-line vortex gas flow sensors, transmitters introduced

TX5926 & TX5927 in-line vortex gas flow sensors/transmitters are new.

HSSE

Multi-applicable flame detectors

New SharpEye 40/40 Flame Detectors function in harsh petrochemical, drilling, production, FPSO vessel, fuel loading, storage, LNG, or LPG applications.

Intelligent, connected gas detection systems

MeshGuard gas detection system has been enhanced to deliver a fast, flexible intelligent safety network for hazardous gas detection in stationary applications.

Anti-terrorism-made prefab structures out

An expanded line of prefabricated structures are now out in response to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and House Bill HR 2868. These mandate sensitive facilities, including chemical and water facilities, upgrade security to protect from terrorist threats.

New safety switch key station is ATEX explosion protected

CPS4STOPXP safety switch key stations are introduced as ATEX-certified and explosion protected.

Diver detection systems give automatic underwater security

AquaShield Diver Detection Sonar (DDS) systems are long-range fully automatic underwater security systems.

New push-in ear plugs deliver occupational hearing protection

“Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time,” declares this manufacturer as it unveils new Pilot push-in ear plugs.

Bureau Veritas approves marine, offshore sanitation system

OMNIPURE Series 55 marine sanitation system has received Bureau Veritas Process Type Approval for IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55).

Instrumentation

New pressure transmitters for demanding, hazardous tasks

Deltabar M PMD55 differential pressure transmitters are newly introduced to deliver cost-effective operation in arduous environments.

Standalone SIS backs-up current process control trip logic

DIAMOND-SIS automated backup (AIB) is new. It is a standalone safety instrumented system (SIS) that backs-up current process control trip logic. It also meets IEC 61511 requirements, declares the manufacturer.

Ramp/soak temperature/process controllers out

CN6201 1/16 DIN ramp/soak temperature/process controllers are on the market.

Motor starters are explosionproof combo

A new explosionproof combination motor starter with modular trip blocks is announced with a decreased footprint.

Harsh environment controllers

HEC-1000-E-R harsh environment controller has an extended -40° to +80°C. range and is lead-free RoHS compliant. It is based on patented PLC on a ChipT technology. This allows for programmable intelligence under less than ideal conditions due to a sealed, watertight enclosure with pluggable connectors.

All-in-one signal / read / control

In one small, rugged design, this GC35 digital pressure sensor delivers remote signaling, local reading, and pressure control.

New pressure data loggers out

With large, backlit LCD display, new OM-CP-PR2000 pressure data loggers are now on the market.

Test, measurement, calibration 2010 catalog

This new, free Davis Instruments Fluke / Tektronix catalog offers 64 pages of test, measurement, and calibration equipment information.

High-accuracy IR temp sensors

Up to 0.25%-of-reading measurement accuracy is delivered by Gold Series single-wavelength infrared temperature sensors.

Inductive high-temp sensors

You can sense applications exposed to -25° to +180°C. with new IFRH inductive high temperature sensors.

Nano-based ion batteries offer rapid charging

New SCiB Super Charge Ion Battery delivers rapid charging capability: 90% in less than 5 min as well as long life of more than 10 years, even in rapid charge rates.

New boots seal, protect miniature toggle switches

New silicone rubber sealing boots have been developed for this company’s 7000 miniature, 9000 power, and military-qualified toggle switches.

Nonmagnetic connectors made for harsh environment function

New nonmagnetic Micro-D connectors help engineers design electronic components for use in applications where nonmagnetic characteristics are required. This includes LWD and MWD components. The firm typically builds packaging and integrates the connectors per user design. The oil industry customer then populates the packages with electronics.

Software-Solutions

Latest version of hydrocarbon, production reporting tool unveiled

ENERGYSYS 4.3 is a newly launched, latest hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting tool.

Software functionality upped for alarm, notice, remote monitoring

Major enhancements for increased functionality of TopView (v6.7) software suite are announced to accomplish alarm management, notification, and remote monitoring in operations including oil, gas, and chemical.

Maintenance

Kits monitor, collect overall machine performance data

Essential measurement to assess overall machine performance is delivered by CMAK 400-ML basic condition monitoring kits like this.

New all-in-one torque testers and accurate transducers out

Regularly scheduled torque wrench calibration checks are accommodated by this new stand-alone Torque Tester and high-accuracy transducers.

Walkdown helps check valves

Systematically check valve conditions to improve plant efficiency and safety with a new Walkdown inspection program.

Troubleshooting vibration testers

Fluke 810 vibration testers are announced to deliver advanced troubleshooting. They enable maintenance teams to quickly collect data, diagnose, and solve mechanical problems.

Liquid alarm helps stop overfills

Use this liquid alarm anywhere you need to detect overfilling drums, tanks, flasks, or beakers.

Motor-protecting bearing isolator shaft grounding rings unveiled

Protect severe-duty motor bearings from harmful VFD-induced shaft currents and contaminants with AEGIS 841 SGR bearing isolator shaft grounding rings.

Calibrators have electric pumps

New JOFRA HPC 6000 handheld pressure calibrator offers electrical pressure or vacuum generation with the touch of a key. It features a built-in electrical pump system. Of true multifunction design, it’s for a wide range of high-accuracy pressure calibration tasks from simple tool-type jobs to complex custody transfer systems. It’s designed to work as a pressure indicator, pressure calibrator, complete mA loop calibrator (including 24-v supply) voltmeter, thermometer, and pressure vacuum generator. More data are free.

Two-for-one corrosion gages

Until May 30, you can order two Danatronics hand-held corrosion gages for the price of one.

Arc starting technology added to company’s TIG welders

Blue Lightning high frequency, noncontact arc starting technology is now incorporated in this manufacturer’s 200 350, and 700-amp Dynasty AC/DC and Maxstar DC TIG welders. It positively and consistently initiates a TIG arc at a machine’s lowest output. Besides increased weld quality, the technology enables welders in critical applications to eliminate the root cause of many rejected welds. To do away with guesswork, Blue Lightning sets optimal starting parameters based on tungsten size (0.02 to 0.25-in. diameter).

New redeveloped pancake motors on market

A “radical redevelopment” of pancake motors is announced as a newly available GSR range.

Water jet units now convertible to 40,000 psi

Operating range of NLB 325 water jet pump units is now extendable to 40,000 psi (2,800 bar).

Pressure relief valve improves bolt tensioning safety

Boltight pressure relief safety valves fitted to air pumps minimize risk of equipment failure during bolt tensioning, it’s announced.

Vessel light, sight glass LED luminaires data

This new and free product bulletin presents USL15-LED and USL35-LED luminaires. They are highlighted for use with light/sight port combinations or separate sight glasses and light ports.

1/2 to 64-in.-diameter pipe caps come in many styles, materials

A full range of pipe caps are available in a variety of styles, materials, and 1/2 to 64-in. diameters.

Tough new absorbent mats soak up liquids, minimize slips

PIG RHINO Absorbent Mats soak up liquids to minimize slips. Designed to stand up to heavy foot traffic, the mats comprise a thermally bonded, spunbound polypropylene top layer with zig-zag stitching. This enhances mat strength plus resists wear-and-tear. Eight layers of highly absorbent fine-fiber polypropylene form the mat’s base. Dimple pattern speeds wicking of liquids throughout the mat.

Current Magazine

Volume 56
Issue 4
February 2010
 

Table of Contents

Exploration-Drilling-Production

New compensated-geometry propagation resistivity tools introduced

Logging-while-drilling and measurements-after-drilling services in all well types are handled by newly released WPR wave propagation resistivity tools.

Free 50-page drill pipe, collars catalog

This free 50-page catalog illustrates, describes, and specifies a complete line of drill pipes, heavy-weight drill pipes, and drill collars.

Free field-installed sucker rod guides/paraffin scrapers data

ULTRA-FLOW sucker rod guides / paraffin scrapers are illustrated and described in this free datasheet. The patented, field-installed tools deliver full-circle wiping of tubing inside diameter with no rod-rotating required. They are emphasized to long life and more gripping force on rods and more fluid flow by volume than other types.

Tool allows safe abandoning of service tees

TM Tap Removal Tools are designed to enable safer way abandoning of service tees, it’s announced.

Transducers verify rotational torque applied by power tools

RTM 2208 & 2209 square drive reaction torque transducers verify the amount of rotational torque applied by heavy power tools.

New dry break couplings assist subsea disconnect

New Hot Make Hot Break dry break coupling system accomplishes subsea emergency disconnections.

Power connectors help join ESP downhole cables

Field-attachable Power Cable Connectors are developed to easily joining of electric submersible pump downhole power cables.

Vapor recovery alternative ROI, environmental benefits cited

Quick operator investment return can be made with vapor recovery system alternative (VRSA) according to this new and free brochure. It’s eight pages also cite VRSA to address environmental concerns.

Refining

Desalter systems handle downstream refining jobs

Tight specifications for the treatment of heavy crude are said to be no problem for Desalter Systems like this — whether upstream or downstream.

Free liquid H2S removal data

LO-CAT® Total Custom Systems are presented in this free brochure to deliver liquid hydrogen sulfide removal solutions for H2S loads less than 20-long tons per day.

New division provides refining, petrochem corrosion inhibitor programs, engineering services

Refining and petrochemical operations are offered chemical treatment programs and engineering services by this newly formed chemical division.

Gas-Processing

How to get more gas flow with low regulator outlet velocity

This new and free flyer tells you how Dresser 2-in. AC Port Flowgrid Regulator “helps natural gas engineers get more gas flow with low regulator outlet velocity.”

Pipeline-Storage

Hydrogen in-line flame arrester newly introduced

DFC hydrogen in-line flame arresters are newly developed as an expansion of this manufacturer’s in-line deflagration arrester range.

New business for pipe fabricators formed

Weldwide Solutions Limited is newly formed to provide the pipe fabrication industry with a wide range of products and technical support.

Heat shrinkables make for fast, reliable weld coating install

Covalence Heat Shrinkable Products are a broad range based on irradiated cross-liked polyethylene carrier combined with a hot melt or mastic coating.

Pipe fusion process parameters recorded, documented by units

Wired DataLoggers are newly announced to record and document key pipe fusion process parameters.

Pumps handle compressor station waste-oil transfer

Original Series Metal PX8 air-operated double-diaphragm pumps are specifically designed for harsh environments: waste-oil transfer at oilfield compressor stations.

Auto chemical injection designs aid fuel recirculating systems

You can avoid the dangers and mess of testing stored fuels with this new automatic chemical injection system. It’s announced as an option on the manufacturer’s FRS fuel recirculating systems.

Flow-Measurement

New flow rate totalizer unveiled

With this new RT20 Rate Totaliser you can compute and display flow rates and totals from flowmeters with pulse, sine wave, or frequency inputs.

Variable area flowmeters offered

Flow measurement for most process gases and liquids is delivered by a range of Series 630, 1000, 1200, 1750, and 3000 variable area flowmeters.

In-line vortex gas flow sensors, transmitters introduced

TX5926 & TX5927 in-line vortex gas flow sensors/transmitters are new.

HSSE

Multi-applicable flame detectors

New SharpEye 40/40 Flame Detectors function in harsh petrochemical, drilling, production, FPSO vessel, fuel loading, storage, LNG, or LPG applications.

Intelligent, connected gas detection systems

MeshGuard gas detection system has been enhanced to deliver a fast, flexible intelligent safety network for hazardous gas detection in stationary applications.

Anti-terrorism-made prefab structures out

An expanded line of prefabricated structures are now out in response to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and House Bill HR 2868. These mandate sensitive facilities, including chemical and water facilities, upgrade security to protect from terrorist threats.

New safety switch key station is ATEX explosion protected

CPS4STOPXP safety switch key stations are introduced as ATEX-certified and explosion protected.

Diver detection systems give automatic underwater security

AquaShield Diver Detection Sonar (DDS) systems are long-range fully automatic underwater security systems.

New push-in ear plugs deliver occupational hearing protection

“Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time,” declares this manufacturer as it unveils new Pilot push-in ear plugs.

Bureau Veritas approves marine, offshore sanitation system

OMNIPURE Series 55 marine sanitation system has received Bureau Veritas Process Type Approval for IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55).

Instrumentation

New pressure transmitters for demanding, hazardous tasks

Deltabar M PMD55 differential pressure transmitters are newly introduced to deliver cost-effective operation in arduous environments.

Standalone SIS backs-up current process control trip logic

DIAMOND-SIS automated backup (AIB) is new. It is a standalone safety instrumented system (SIS) that backs-up current process control trip logic. It also meets IEC 61511 requirements, declares the manufacturer.

Ramp/soak temperature/process controllers out

CN6201 1/16 DIN ramp/soak temperature/process controllers are on the market.

Motor starters are explosionproof combo

A new explosionproof combination motor starter with modular trip blocks is announced with a decreased footprint.

Harsh environment controllers

HEC-1000-E-R harsh environment controller has an extended -40° to +80°C. range and is lead-free RoHS compliant. It is based on patented PLC on a ChipT technology. This allows for programmable intelligence under less than ideal conditions due to a sealed, watertight enclosure with pluggable connectors.

All-in-one signal / read / control

In one small, rugged design, this GC35 digital pressure sensor delivers remote signaling, local reading, and pressure control.

New pressure data loggers out

With large, backlit LCD display, new OM-CP-PR2000 pressure data loggers are now on the market.

Test, measurement, calibration 2010 catalog

This new, free Davis Instruments Fluke / Tektronix catalog offers 64 pages of test, measurement, and calibration equipment information.

High-accuracy IR temp sensors

Up to 0.25%-of-reading measurement accuracy is delivered by Gold Series single-wavelength infrared temperature sensors.

Inductive high-temp sensors

You can sense applications exposed to -25° to +180°C. with new IFRH inductive high temperature sensors.

Nano-based ion batteries offer rapid charging

New SCiB Super Charge Ion Battery delivers rapid charging capability: 90% in less than 5 min as well as long life of more than 10 years, even in rapid charge rates.

New boots seal, protect miniature toggle switches

New silicone rubber sealing boots have been developed for this company’s 7000 miniature, 9000 power, and military-qualified toggle switches.

Nonmagnetic connectors made for harsh environment function

New nonmagnetic Micro-D connectors help engineers design electronic components for use in applications where nonmagnetic characteristics are required. This includes LWD and MWD components. The firm typically builds packaging and integrates the connectors per user design. The oil industry customer then populates the packages with electronics.

Software-Solutions

Latest version of hydrocarbon, production reporting tool unveiled

ENERGYSYS 4.3 is a newly launched, latest hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting tool.

Software functionality upped for alarm, notice, remote monitoring

Major enhancements for increased functionality of TopView (v6.7) software suite are announced to accomplish alarm management, notification, and remote monitoring in operations including oil, gas, and chemical.

Maintenance

Kits monitor, collect overall machine performance data

Essential measurement to assess overall machine performance is delivered by CMAK 400-ML basic condition monitoring kits like this.

New all-in-one torque testers and accurate transducers out

Regularly scheduled torque wrench calibration checks are accommodated by this new stand-alone Torque Tester and high-accuracy transducers.

Walkdown helps check valves

Systematically check valve conditions to improve plant efficiency and safety with a new Walkdown inspection program.

Troubleshooting vibration testers

Fluke 810 vibration testers are announced to deliver advanced troubleshooting. They enable maintenance teams to quickly collect data, diagnose, and solve mechanical problems.

Liquid alarm helps stop overfills

Use this liquid alarm anywhere you need to detect overfilling drums, tanks, flasks, or beakers.

Motor-protecting bearing isolator shaft grounding rings unveiled

Protect severe-duty motor bearings from harmful VFD-induced shaft currents and contaminants with AEGIS 841 SGR bearing isolator shaft grounding rings.

Calibrators have electric pumps

New JOFRA HPC 6000 handheld pressure calibrator offers electrical pressure or vacuum generation with the touch of a key. It features a built-in electrical pump system. Of true multifunction design, it’s for a wide range of high-accuracy pressure calibration tasks from simple tool-type jobs to complex custody transfer systems. It’s designed to work as a pressure indicator, pressure calibrator, complete mA loop calibrator (including 24-v supply) voltmeter, thermometer, and pressure vacuum generator. More data are free.

Two-for-one corrosion gages

Until May 30, you can order two Danatronics hand-held corrosion gages for the price of one.

Arc starting technology added to company’s TIG welders

Blue Lightning high frequency, noncontact arc starting technology is now incorporated in this manufacturer’s 200 350, and 700-amp Dynasty AC/DC and Maxstar DC TIG welders. It positively and consistently initiates a TIG arc at a machine’s lowest output. Besides increased weld quality, the technology enables welders in critical applications to eliminate the root cause of many rejected welds. To do away with guesswork, Blue Lightning sets optimal starting parameters based on tungsten size (0.02 to 0.25-in. diameter).

New redeveloped pancake motors on market

A “radical redevelopment” of pancake motors is announced as a newly available GSR range.

Water jet units now convertible to 40,000 psi

Operating range of NLB 325 water jet pump units is now extendable to 40,000 psi (2,800 bar).

Pressure relief valve improves bolt tensioning safety

Boltight pressure relief safety valves fitted to air pumps minimize risk of equipment failure during bolt tensioning, it’s announced.

Vessel light, sight glass LED luminaires data

This new and free product bulletin presents USL15-LED and USL35-LED luminaires. They are highlighted for use with light/sight port combinations or separate sight glasses and light ports.

1/2 to 64-in.-diameter pipe caps come in many styles, materials

A full range of pipe caps are available in a variety of styles, materials, and 1/2 to 64-in. diameters.

Tough new absorbent mats soak up liquids, minimize slips

PIG RHINO Absorbent Mats soak up liquids to minimize slips. Designed to stand up to heavy foot traffic, the mats comprise a thermally bonded, spunbound polypropylene top layer with zig-zag stitching. This enhances mat strength plus resists wear-and-tear. Eight layers of highly absorbent fine-fiber polypropylene form the mat’s base. Dimple pattern speeds wicking of liquids throughout the mat.

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Volume 56
Issue 4
February 2010
 

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