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7th February 2012

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Wellhead outlet for use in hotter wells

Outlet re-engineered to operate safely in the higher temperatures typically generated by the majority of high pressure, high temperature wells
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ROV puts the bite into Bollywood

Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV was strapped beneath a giant 4.2 metre long latex and polyurethane replica of a tiger shark
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Economical gas adsorption analyser

The compact BELSORP-Mini II from Merrow Scientific provides precise measurement of surface area and porosity MORE »

Reduce plant downtime and improve machine availability

Schaeffler showcases products and services for the inspection and maintenance of plant and machinery, including torque measurement products and oil analysis services MORE »

// - Detection device for toxic and oxygen gases

// - Cryogenic seal for radar level sensors

// - Co-ordinate control of multiple offshore platforms

// - Energy improvement: look at the big picture for real savings

// - HVDC cable sets standard for transmission projects

// - Flexible meter technology for a fast changing energy market

// - Flat Stations increase comfort and save heating energy

// - Design advances extend the scope of heat exchangers into new areas

// - Parameters for hermetically sealed connectors

// - Finding new ways to squeeze more energy from mature fields

// - Robust multi-core technology for more accurate and faster mapping

// - CSEM companies cut fleet sizes as market conditions deteriorate

// - Measuring ocean currents for efficient seismic surveys

// - Time lapse seismic proves worth as a tool to boost field output

// - Seismic package has 'extreme' channel count point-receiver

// - The quest for better ways of imaging oil and gas reservoirs

// - Extracting more from seismic data to get better subsurface models

// - Eyes on the Arctic as race to find undiscovered energy intensifies

// - Simplification of maintenance for bolts and fasteners

// - Accelerometers cope with higher temperatures

// - Future success: co-operation and collaboration is imperative

// - New heavy-lift offshore crane

// - North American large-diameter pipe orders under pressure

// - Composite technology: repairs and maintenance wrapped up

// - System enables monitoring and control at multiple platforms

// - Bitumen companies go wireless to monitor production facilities

// - Next-generation nozzle check valve reduce operating costs

// - Meeting the challenge of deep-water in-line inspection

// - Dectecting pipeline wall thickness with ultrasound

// - How lagging impacts on temperature measurement

// - StatoilHydro publishes report into Norwegian rig's oil spill

// - Containerised and skid-mounted tanks for well-head operation

// - Gas turbines for liquefied natural gas

// - Reciprocating diaphragm pumps for sour gas re-injection

// - Simplification of maintenance for boltings and fasteners

// - Precision microwave radar-based wave and sea level sensor

// - Manufacturters’ electricity costs 51 per cent higher than last year

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Crane operates in potentially explosive atmospheres

// - Demand increases for clean fire suppression agent

// - Modbus functionality added to guided wave radar transmitter family

// - Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production reliant on Sheffield engineering

// - Safe calibration of fieldbus transmitters

// - Preventing localised hydrogen cyanide gas emissions

// - Flowmeter for biomass fermentation and biogas processes

// - ROV investigates 2,000 year-old Roman wreck

// - Mig brazing shows its advantages over conventional welding process

// - Sewerage sludge materials handling package

// - Digital automation for coal gasification plant

// - UPS protection for oil and gas platform off the South African coast

// - Burner for high temperature applications

// - Improving pH control and compliance in water effluents

// - Fibre filtration solutions

// - Multi-purpose gaskets certified as fire safe

// - Affordability, portability and precision key to thermal imaging

// - New method monitors critical bacteria in wastewater treatment

// - South American power producers invest for a mixed fuel future

// - CFB offers potential solution to carbon emissions problem

// - Co-ordinated control ensures quality assured energy supply

// - Filter class recommendations for healthier air quality

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Pocket conveyor belts are flexible and environmentally friendly

// - Development of specialist quality materials will dominate in 2009

// - Corrosion solutions conference

// - Regulatory enforcement drives continuous emission monitors

// - Valve positioners suitable for SIL 2 applications

// - Wireless access points give 40km coverage

// - Egypt announces results of gas licensing in Mediterranean

// - Digital automation of coal gasification plant

// - Bespoke solution for Qatar offshore platform

// - Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

// - Pipeline inspection: quantitative wall thickness measurement for gas pipelines

// - Corzan® - PVC-C for Critical Applications in the Chemical Industry

// - Fuel for thought: how to meet the growing demands of industry

// - Heaters have ATEX approval and IECEx certification

// - Memory metal: miniature proportional valve uses technology

// - Power grid: modelling and simulation key to security, reliability and efficiency

// - Gas meters provide smart two-way communication of accurate data

// - Self-checking flow meter

// - Safety system protects personnel and operations

// - Field-mountable RTU controller offers high availability

// - Hybrid robot vehicle undertakes record-breaking dive

// - AUV supports environmental monitoring, wide area surveys

// - Survey data vital to selecting routes for subsea pipelines

// - Seismic fleet targets 3D and 4D high-end surveys

// - Sensor upgrades for deepwater survey AUVs

// - 3D seismic data: taking a smarter approach to interpretation

// - Locating the ultra-deep water edges of the Arctic with satellites

// - Dual-purpose gas detection cameras

// - Direct liquid injection (DLI) vaporisers offer improved performance

// - Rugged mobile computers gain ATEX explosion-safe certification

// - Fresh frontiers demand applied knowledge and new techniques

// - More UK gas storage needed to ensure integrity of supply

// - Better mapping and knowledge of minerals key to oil extraction

// - Exploring pulse arc welding

// - Monitoring structures for safe and efficient operation

// - A lot more in the tank

// - Gas pipeline monitoring: moving from analogue to wireless

// - Better reservoir management techniques will boost output

// - Actuation design evolves for potentially explosive areas

// - Tool monitors shallow internal corrosion in pipes

// - Phase separation: meeting the technical challenges

// - Monitor surface deformation with Earth-orbiting satellites

// - Independent selection and test of corrosion inhibitors

// - High tech solutions to recycling drilling process by-products

// - Oil characterisation is key to preventing hydrate formation

// - Micro wash-down nozzles are gentle yet effective

// - Navigational warning systems for oil platform

// - Vibration sensor offers extended operating temperature range

// - Sheathed thermocouple is 'smallest in the world'

// - Landfill gas set to generate green income

// - Maintenance free, passive sonar locator system

// - Tube skin thermocouples offer high accuracy and reliability in process heaters

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Alternatives to four-stroke engines promise an increase in efficiency

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Teflon diaphragm seals offer advantages over alternatives

// - Non-contact temperature sensor is loop-powered

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - Magnetically driven gear pumps give edge on costs

// - Top five dominate process level measurement device supplies

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Overcoming clogging problems during the pumping of sewage

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Advanced automation needed to achieve smart grid success

// - The electrical grid of tomorrow will be flexible and self-healing

// - Security of supply: meeting the operational challenge of maintaining

// - Motors help minimising impact of sulphur dioxide on environment

// - Lab and online analytics for power generation plants

// - Largest circulating fluidised bed boiler begins production

// - Automating functions at a Peruvian hydropower plant

// - Submerged tidal turbine goes with the flow on green energy

// - Organic Rankine cycle technology boosts onsite power projects

// - Stockpiling electrons: key to take-up of renewable energy?

// - Anti-wear and corrosion solutions boost boiler life

// - Instrumentation needle valve with half-inch bore

// - Renewable energy experts from Parker form focused team

// - Centum VP integrated production control system now at R4.02

// - Electro-deionisation modules remove common contaminants

// - Higher loads and better wear key to success of enhanced sealing

// - Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

// - Key safety lessons outlined following leak investigation

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

// - Electro-deionisation modules help remove contaminants

// - Top five dominate process level measurement devices

// - Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines

// - Hose lines cut pollution to meet emissions standards

// - Pressure sensors on short lead times

// - Romanian cogeneration plant meets EU energy efficiency goals

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

// - Specialist lighting solutions reap economic rewards for industry

// - Hydrogen fuel cells: from automotive power to distributed generation

// - The global heat is on: preparing for a carbon-constrained world

// - Risk analysis for low carbon systems

// - Photovoltaic process specification helps cut solar cell production costs

// - Eastern European market for automation and control solutions

// - Sub-bottom survey of geological boundaries in the Arctic Circle

// - Reservoir characterisation: microseismics now a key tool

// - Oil supply set to grow to 2030 with no peak evident

// - Increasing array of 4D kit as the market shows steady growth

// - Wave equation migration imaging gives clearer sub-salt definition

// - Double naming ceremony for 3D seismic survey vessels

// - Accelerating 3D seismic data analysis on desktop workstations

// - Improving profitability and performance

// - Think small and make the most of associated gas developments

// - Corrosion and fatigue: new ways of warding off old enemies

// - Moving platforms from shore to their offshore locations

// - 3D digital versatility enhances design of subsea control systems

// - Maintain radio communications in remote environments

// - Modular actuation solutions for major refineries

// - Cutting the cost of flaring with dynamic simulation

// - US refineries commitment to safety called into question

// - Self-contained water-atomising fire suppression for offshore installations

// - A life aquatic: ensuring marine diversity

// - Coal bed methane production: success depends on location

// - AUMA - modular actuators from engineering experts

// - Throttle valve bearings are airtight

// - WEG - An expanding global success story in power supply, distribution, transmission, control and automation systems

// - Fault diagnostics in gas turbines

// - More safety in the oilfield with ATEX drive heads

// - Plant controlled by automation system with integrated telecoms

// - Global offshore drilling will be 'fully recovered by 2011'

// - Simplify hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting

// - Increased demand for supportive suppliers in difficult economic climate

// - Energy trends: what lies ahead for 2012

 
 

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