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// - Aluminium connector targets motorsport and military systems

// - 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

// - Self-lubricating bearings are corrosion-resistant

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

// - New heavy-lift offshore crane

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

// - Microbe has potential use in recovery from oil sands

// - Composite technology: repairs and maintenance wrapped up

// - System enables monitoring and control at multiple platforms

// - Repairing and strengthening of ageing offshore structures

// - Bitumen companies go wireless to monitor production facilities

// - Coriolis metering solution to measurement of bunker fuel

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

// - How to drive a modern coke cutting system

// - Tank farm operators show new confidence in fieldbus

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// - Sulphur in auto oils and fuels: monitoring to global standards

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

// - Spot oil spills and leaks with the help of colour coded bacteria

// - Metallic magnet driven pumps

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

// - Gas turbines for liquefied natural gas

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

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

// - Submersible hydrostatic level transmitters

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

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Torque sensor helps to reduce engine friction

// - ROVs sold to China’s largest off-shore engineering company

// - Streamer steering now crucial as market conditions tighten

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

// - Ultrasonic flowmeter is now available with a stainless steel sensor

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

// - Safe calibration of fieldbus transmitters

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

// - Bearings combine benefits of stainless steel and solid lubricant

// - A multitude of means to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions

// - Encoders can replace glass scales

// - Magnet-equipped motors on the starting grid

// - Mobile emergency shower unit

// - Filters improve diesel cleanliness by 500 per cent in mine

// - Metal adhesive achieves superior bonding strength

// - Metal adhesive is versatile and effective

// - Troubleshooting digital insulation meter

// - AC drives deliver improved efficiency

// - Environmental applications for steel belt innovations

// - Multi-purpose gaskets certified as fire safe

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

// - 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

// - Lubricating the wheels of innovation to reduce friction

// - Filter and separator of oil vapours and oil mists

// - Actuators must withstand high humidity, salt, wind and rain

// - Air preparation equipment saves weight and cost

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

// - Gas-tight gauges reduce VOC emissions

// - Planetary gearboxes: a solution for driving peristaltic pumps

// - Materials focus on insulation, energy, emissions and quality

// - 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

// - Improve fuel efficiency and cut automotive emissions

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

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

// - Rugged notebook/tablet PC Atex-certified

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

// - Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners

// - Record-breaking wind-powered car gives a glimpse of the future

// - Fire protection system does not generate any corrosive gases

// - 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

// - Challenging times as doubts raised over CSEM technique

// - Adapt and innovate to survive impact of the financial crisis

// - 'Coil shooting' method improves imaging of complex geology

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

// - Understanding the importance of cable cleats in offshore industries

// - Sensor upgrades for deepwater survey AUVs

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

// - Managing data for compliance and a competitive advantage

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

// - 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

// - Encoder features replaceable shaft

// - Rubber 'barges' key to helping contain oil spillage accidents

// - ROV utilisation for varied subsea grouting operations

// - Monitoring structures for safe and efficient operation

// - A lot more in the tank

// - Putting the brakes on subsea oil platforms for secure mooring

// - Better reservoir management techniques will boost output

// - Actuation design evolves for potentially explosive areas

// - Tool monitors shallow internal corrosion in pipes

// - Bearing design reduces performance variability

// - Phase separation: meeting the technical challenges

// - Monitor surface deformation with Earth-orbiting satellites

// - The IEC 61511 revision: functional safety comes of age

// - Independent selection and test of corrosion inhibitors

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

// - Oil characterisation is key to preventing hydrate formation

// - Pre-lay mooring systems

// - Pigging and SPL development

// - Navigational warning systems for oil platform

// - Seismic survey commences in eastern Gulf of Mexico

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

// - Maintenance free, passive sonar locator system

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

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

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Condition monitoring units provide sensing solution

// - Variable speed ac drives to change compressor industry

// - Compact reciprocating pumpskid

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

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - Top five dominate process level measurement device supplies

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Optically clear epoxy offers superior dimensional stability

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

// - 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

// - Compact screw jack delivers high performance

// - Instrumentation needle valve with half-inch bore

// - Load cell measures up to 1000 tons

// - Renewable energy experts from Parker form focused team

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

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

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

// - Measuring process humidity for optimal product quality

// - Modular high speed separator makes maintenance simple

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

// - Top five dominate process level measurement devices

// - Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines

// - Pressure sensing, switching and display in one unit

// - Pressure sensors on short lead times

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

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

// - Risk analysis for low carbon systems

// - Combined connector for power and signal, including industrial Ethernet

// - Eastern European market for automation and control solutions

// - Accuracy diagnostics of liquid ultrasonic flow meters

// - 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

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

// - Throttle valve bearings are airtight

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

// - Moduflex Lite air preparation unit are compact and affordable

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

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

// - Simplify hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting

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

 
 

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