The Coriolis RCT1000 line of mass flowmeters (photo) was recently enhanced with the addition of an explosion-proof transmitter with intrinsically safe sensors. The hazardous-location certification opens up an array of new applications for RCT1000 flowmeters, including chemical and petrochemical processing,…
KBR, Inc. (Houston; www.kbr.com) has been awarded the Concept and FEED (front-end engineering design) contract by Statoil for their ground-breaking Northern Lights Project, to develop an onshore carbon dioxide storage terminal in Norway. The terminal is a key component of…
This company has added to its hydrogenation portfolio with the launch of a new pilot plant in Schopfheim, Germany, called the Hydrogenation Test Center. The new facility enables testing and realistic simulation of industrial hydrogenation processes, from catalyst handling to…
This company has launched its Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) module as an addition to its waterhammer-analysis software AFS Impulse. The PFA module extends the Impulse software so that engineers can more readily analyze and model pulsation in piping systems to…
This company's patented ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) coatings for seals, bearings and other high-wear surfaces in rotating equipment have demonstrated the ability to greatly expand equipment performance capabilities in many field applications. UNCD, a form of nanocrystalline diamond, captures many of…
Maxima-C bare-shaft double-acting liquid-ring compressors are suitable for compressing contaminated and corrosive process gases because of their ability to handle saturated gas mixtures and large amounts of liquid carried over from the process. Designed for heavy-duty applications, with low operating…
MasterEmaco T 5000 repair mortar and grout is resistant to a wide range of industrial chemicals. MasterEmaco T5000 is a multi-functional solution used to repair damaged concrete or to grout smaller equipment that will experience varying levels of chemical exposure.…
The FSA’s recently launched website feature, KnowledgeBase (www.fsaknowledgebase.org), provides content and informational videos as a service for manufacturers and users of mechanical seals. This digital knowledge base provides easy navigation to key information to educate and inform users of best…
Bently Bearings are pressurized air bearings that provide non-contact support for rotors during balancing operations. Specifically, the device produces a consistent signal that is exactly the same for each revolution, allowing for finer resolution during balancing operations, says the company.…
The VECO-Drive (photo) is an electric superimposing gear that combines a mechanical planetary gear with frequency-controlled servo motors. The electrical superimposing gear is said to be the most efficient way to make speed variable. The servo motors used to drive…