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Surging demand for valves and actuators
Rising demand from diverse process industries supports steady growth in global valves and actuators market
UK subsea oil and gas sector grows by almost 30 per cent
Some 800 companies, providing direct employment for around 30,000, are involved in the UK subsea sector
Oil price hike ups demand for CNG/LPG cars
The recent hike in oil prices in India has led to a sudden increase in demand for CNG/LPG cars, says Datamonitor
Energy skills shortage: a boardroom issue
Sector has registered steady decline in recruits, especially those with science, engineering and technicalskills, says Energy Institute
Oil lease auction ‘threatens polar bears’
Oil companies and the US government are effectively seeking to make a profit from the potential demise of a species, says WWF
First major Kuwaiti gas project delayed again
Need for production from non-associated gas field is becoming acute as the country suffers severe electricity shortages 
Thermal imaging camera stations ‘see’ through fog or in darkness

Thermal imaging cameras offer solutions to some difficult problems. With the ability to ‘see’ in total darkness, through mist or fog and with excellent contrast and sensitivity, thermal imaging camera stations can be used for a variety of duties; security, surveillance, navigation and process monitoring. Thermal imaging camera stations differ from traditional illuminated infrared cameras, as they operate solely from radiated target heat. This results in systems with far greater sensitivity and much better contrast meaning better image quality.
The Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Directive 94/9/EC came into force on 1st July 2003. Developments have allowed cameras to be made and certified to the latest ATEX Equipment Directive and deployed in applications, including oil spillage detection and imaging in total darkness.

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