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A life aquatic: ensuring marine diversity
Richard Foote investigates the role of marine biologists in offshore energy developmentsSelf-contained water-atomising fire suppression for offshore installations
Alan Elder reports on a low-pressure system that is specifically engineered to deliver total flooding fire protectionExplosion isolation pinch valve
Solution to prevent deflagration propagation through interconnecting pipes or conveying lines
Production/Processing
Centralising in the under-ream for a good cement job
Under-reamed wells are among the toughest challenges any casing centraliser has to face. Cliff Berry reportsCentralising in the under-ream for a good cement job
Modular actuation solutions for major refineries
Michael Herbstritt reports on the use of 'plug-and play' actuation technology as part of a modular design ethos to ensure rapid connectionNeed for powerful cranes drives development technologies
One of the biggest offshore slewing cranes in the world has just come into operation, driving developments in broader crane technology. Sean Ottewell reportsSafety
New standard in competency for Ex protection
The development of the IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competency has created a new standard by which all plant owners can judge if they have competent staff looking after Ex equipmentNew standard in competency for Ex protection
Self-contained water-atomising fire suppression for offshore installations
Alan Elder reports on a low-pressure system that is specifically engineered to deliver total flooding fire protectionMore safety in the oilfield with ATEX drive heads
Joerg Eitler looks at a higher safety standard in the oilfield, using progressing cavity downhole pumps including the new ATEX drive head
Exploration / Drilling
Offshore deck weighs in at 11,000-tons
Largest offshore deck built in The Netherlands reaches milestoneOffshore deck weighs in at 11,000-tons
3D digital versatility enhances design of subsea control systems
3D digital prototyping cuts time-to-market for subsea control systemsState of the arc: magnetism in pipes can stop welding progress
Magnetic arc blow can be a serious issue with some pipe welding jobs. John Anderson looks at its causes and how you can overcome the problemInstrumentation
Three-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis
Vision Engineering's compact Falcon three-axis video measuring microscope benefits from higher accuracy and repeatability of the Z-axis resultsThree-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis
Reducing indexer set-up from hours to minutes
Proprietary software offers drag and drop I/O mapping with built-in oscilloscope for tuning and diagnosticsDigital event recorder with four voltage or volt-free inputs
Audon's new S7841 four-channel digital event recorder can be used with voltage signals or volt-free contactsCommunications
High-performance, ultra-low-power DSP
Target’s IP Designer tool suite enables development and programming of audio-specific DSP for SiTel’s VoIP processorsHigh-performance, ultra-low-power DSP
Gigabit Ethernet switch can support Power over Ethernet
Belden's MACH1040 gigabit Ethernet switch offers high operational safety and network availability, plus optional support for Power over EthernetPlant controlled by automation system with integrated telecoms
Plant will be controlled by ABB Extended Automation System 800xA and integrated with the telecoms systemsEnvironment
Coal bed methane production: success depends on location
While coal bed methane has a promising future in the Far East, things look far less certain in other locations. Sean Ottewell reportsCoal bed methane production: success depends on location