Understanding vibration
Neil Parkinson explains the six phases in understanding, correcting and preventing vibration-induced pipework failure.Vibration induced fatigue of process piping systems is an important and fundamental...
View ArticleIntelligent valve actuation
M H Tang explains how a smarter approach to actuators is assisting Malaysia's economic transformation.With a storage capacity of five million cubic metres, the Pengerang Terminal near the city of Johor...
View ArticleIf it should be tailor-made, it will be!
Andreas Voss looks at the benefits of customised piping solutions.Better operating performance, streamlined design for tight access areas, delivery times as short as possible - hydraulic equipment...
View ArticleBringing BIM offshore
Richard Fletcher outlines the advantages of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the offshore industry.Today industry experts tend to agree that Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the ability...
View ArticleRotary lobe technology is space-saver
Erwin Weber explores the latest advances in pumps that are designed for high volumes in a limited space.Demand for crude oil and natural gas is increasing, even in the face of efforts to promote...
View ArticleNew ball valves improved via coating
Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has played a key role in the development of new ball valves manufactured by Heap & Partners.The valve manufacturer has developed...
View ArticleKeeping pumps running in extreme environments
Formulated specifically for dry or vacuum conditions, the new MAT-240 material developed by Morgan Advanced Materials is helping to keep pumps and seals running in challenging operating environments...
View ArticleTick-tock feedstock - time to drive profitability
Ron Beck, Caleigh Holden and Vince Ye look at how to characterise and analyse crude assay data with breakthrough technology.The global refining and petrochemical industry has become more complex. With...
View ArticleFrost & Sullivan award goes to cavity pump expert
Netzsch has announced that for the second time since 2011, it will be presented with a highly appreciated best practices award by Frost & Sullivan. In its motivation statement, Frost & Sullivan...
View ArticleNew contract for well completion firm
Independent well completion and intervention technology developer and manufacturer Omega Completion Technology has secured a completions framework contract with Statoil. The contract awards Omega the...
View ArticleTractor services contract for Malaysian offshore assets
International specialists well intervention technology company Qinterra Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to US$20miliion to support Petronas Carigali operations in Malaysia.The three...
View ArticleNew compressor technology
ATR Group is set to introduce new compressor technology to the Norwegian market following a £7million GBP investment in its rental fleet.The company’s Power Solutions division is one of the only...
View ArticleVortex induced vibration system
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has launched an innovative new vortex induced vibration (VIV) system. The high performance T-Strake features a modular design, enabling more efficient transportation and...
View ArticleHazardous area conduit solutions
Flexicon has extended its range of hazardous area conduit systems with the launch of an Increased Safety EX e and Dust Ignition Proof EX t fitting for use with liquid tight conduits. Ian Gibson,...
View ArticleNew hydraulic fracturing system
Tendeka has announced the launch of FracRight, a complete heel-to-toe hydraulic fracturing system. Integrated with the company’s real-time DTS monitoring and Quest software suite, the system enables...
View ArticleSingle phase 50/60Hz step/control transformers
Step up/down control transformers reduce electrical voltage, with their primary voltage being greater than their secondary voltage. The transformer ‘steps down’ the voltage that is applied to it. Using...
View ArticleNew experimental data released to enhance CO2 pipeline design
With energy security and climate change high on the international agenda, Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is again gaining momentum. The DNV GL-led CO2PIPETRANS joint industry project...
View ArticleNew tool for slickline operations
Specialist downhole tool provider, Peak Well Systems has developed a new multi-action pulling (MAP) tool that will further simplify offshore slickline operations and reduce inventory. The MAP Tool is...
View ArticleRole reversal
Most pipelines only flow in one direction, usually from an oil or gas source to a market hub. But what happens if contingencies change, with source and hub effectively switching places? Changing the...
View ArticleSafe detection of toxic gases
Able to remotely scan large areas rapidly and pinpoint gas leaks in real time, the FLIR GF346 optical gas imaging (OGI) camera is suitable for safely monitoring for toxic gas leaks in difficult to...
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