Ian Carr explains why reliable radio communications are essential in the remote operating environments of the oil and gas sector

One of the biggest offshore slewing cranes in the world has just come into operation, driving developments in broader crane technology. Sean Ottewell reports

Michael Herbstritt reports on the use of 'plug-and play' actuation technology as part of a modular design ethos to ensure rapid connection

Under-reamed wells are among the toughest challenges any casing centraliser has to face. Cliff Berry reports

A combination of dynamic simulation and safety instrumented systems can remove the need for the costly increases in flare capacity. Ian Willetts and Abhilash Nair explain

Condition monitoring of the gas path of gas turbines, whether it be in the airline, marine or stationary (electricity or mechanical drives) business, plays an important part in the plant operator's performance and profitability

A spate of serious accidents at US refineries has led to a renewed call for a commitment to safe operations from operators. Sean Ottewell reports

Joerg Eitler looks at a higher safety standard in the oilfield, using progressing cavity downhole pumps including the new ATEX drive head

Alan Elder reports on a low-pressure system that is specifically engineered to deliver total flooding fire 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 equipment

Richard Foote investigates the role of marine biologists in offshore energy developments

While coal bed methane has a promising future in the Far East, things look far less certain in other locations. Sean Ottewell reports

AUMA - a leading manufacturer and global supplier of modular electric actuators for automation of all industrial valves. The engineering organisation is skilled at management and connection of actuators for systems integration. Sectors supported include water, power and oil/gas industries.

Compact, sealed throttle valve bearings improve safety and fuel efficiency of Dakar Rally vehicles

Jaw position, whether opened or closed, can be sensed through the use of magnetic sensors

Designed for steam process lines connecting boilers with HVAC systems or co-generation energy systems

Power over cable solutions provides single cable solutions between cameras and frame grabbers to provide both data and power

Kistler's Type 4520A... Basic Line torque sensors uses strain gauges and non-contact transmission of power and signals for reliable, maintenance-free operation

WEG is a fast-growing, US$3-billion, global automation and control company, with expansion underpinned by 16 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants worldwide. WEG is a global manufacturer and supplier of LV MV and HV electric motors, in capacities up to 20MW, and also complete turnkey solutions including motors, drives, PLCs, switchgear, transformers and software.

Parker says its Moduflex Lite air preparation units can be mounted further from equipment, plus they are more compact than conventional alternatives