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Designing Chemical-Injection Systems

Many CPI applications require the injection of chemicals, such as corrosion inhibitors, precipitation inhibitors, oxygen scavengers and countless others, into the process during operation. Follow these tips to design and operate a system that ensures accurate delivery of performance chemicals,…

A new valve series for control applications

The new V Series modulating ball valve is designed for controlling pressure, temperature flow and level. The valve body is available in carbon or stainless steel with NPT, Socket Weld, Tri-Clamp and 150# or 300# flanged end connections. Sizes are…

A boost in durability and UV protection for waterborne coatings

The new high-performance ultraviolet (UV) absorber Hostavin 3330 disp. XP enhances the durability and UV protection of waterborne coatings, enabling them to reach the performance of conventional solvent-borne systems, says the producer. Hostavin 3330 disp. XP has an active UV…

A new, larger drive size added to this modular valve series

By expanding the valve line to include drive sizes up to 130 mm, globe valves, angle seat and diaphragm valves of the Element Series can now be used to achieve fittings up to orifice dia. DN 50. The expanded area…

The next generation in dome design debuted at Weftec

This company has unveiled an innovative, flush-batten-aluminum geodesic dome design, which may be considered a new paradigm in engineered cover technology. OptiDome features a double web I-Beam for strength and stability, plus optimized patent-pending, batten seal technology that eliminates environmental…

This solenoid valve operator is removable under pressure

Manual operators are often included on solenoid valves to enable functional checking during startup and commissioning. These operators are then removed prior to the plant being handed over to operations personnel to prevent potential trips or unplanned shutdown. The new…

Barcodes track cylinders from this company

The Advanced Cylinder Management (ACM) system is an all-in-one solution for tracking and managing this gas supplier’s entire fleet of gas cylinders. Using specially designed tracking barcodes placed on each gas cylinder, the company is able to scan each asset…

Handle semi-dry or caked substances with this cavity pump

The Model G3 Progressing Cavity Pump is designed for handling material with high solids content, and those that are semi-dry or caked. The product features a series of finger mechanisms mounted on two counter-rotating shafts. Positioned above the pump’s auger…

Compressor book by Heinz Bloch reviewed by WorleyParsons’ Almasi

Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability. By Heinz P. Bloch and Fred K. Geitner. McGraw-Hill. 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. Web: mcgraw-hill.com. 2012. 268 pages. $50.00.   Reviewed by Amin Almasi, WorleyParsons Services Pty.…

Mix extreme-viscosity fluids with this mixer

The KMX-V Static Mixer is designed to generate superior mixing per unit length for laminar-flow and high- and low-viscosity applications. For extreme-viscosity fluids and extreme volume ratios, the most common limiting factor in static mixer design is allowable length, this…