Technical News

VTTI has awarded a client support programme contract to Rotork for the maintenance of critical valve actuation assets at its VTTV facility in Cyprus.Approximately 400 Rotork IQ3 actuators controlled by Rotork's Pakscan 2-wire digital networks that manage the flow of media throughout the terminal have been covered on the 'tailor-made' CSP contract. The programme exploits the functionality of…
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Emerson Process Management has introduced the Enardo 850/950 series of wirelessly-monitored pressure vacuum relief valves (PVRVs) to the tank storage market.The valves provide safety and emissions control by managing the pressure in storage tanks in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.The pressure in storage tanks fluctuates due to changes in temperature or…
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Emco Wheaton has announced the launch of two new products for the transfer of bulk fluids – the EW selector and the combi-cabinet. The products have been designed to make the process of delivering bulk liquids safer, quicker and more effective.   The selector and cabinet means that operators will no longer have to travel along the API envelope of the vehicle in order to operate the…
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Emco Wheaton's marine loading arms installed at NuStar's Corpus Christi terminal were used to transfer the first US export of crude to an ocean tanker.The first shipment of crude oil in 40 years was transferred and loaded on Greek oil tanker Theo T on December 31, 2015 at NuStar Energy's North Beach terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi using three Emco Wheaton marine loading arms.In 2014, the…
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The Hoerbiger Group has acquired Newson Gale.The acquisition of Newson Gale, which provides solutions to disable uncontrolled discharge of static electricity and eliminating ignition sources, will strengthen Hoerbiger's business model further.The company offers a range of safety-related products and services for explosion protection and check valves used in oil, gas, carbon and dust…
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PPG Industries' protective and marine coatings business has launched the PPG one series – a collection of three individual coasting products developed to provide industrial-level protection in a one-component package.The three products include:- AMERCOAT ONE coating – a truly single-component epoxy with the corrosion resistance of a two-component epoxy- PSX ONE coating – a…
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An enhanced lease automatic custody transfer control system has been launched for liquid hydrocarbon transporting and storage companies, including truck and ship loading facilities and pipelines.The Thermo Scientific AutoLACT system is designed to facilitate the transfer of liquid hydrocarbons from storage tanks or trucks to refineries or centralising processing facilities while accurately…
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Systems Navigator has been selected by Euro Tank Terminal (ETT) to analyse and find solutions for various bottlenecks that exist in current terminal logistics.Analysis of the bottlenecks focuses not only on landslide infrastructure, such as pumps, pipeline availability and routing for specific product groups, but also on berth and marine loading arm availability.To decrease vessel waiting and…
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Europe-based Symex is one of the most innovative suppliers of activated carbon adsorption vapour recovery systems and the inventor of the revolutionary dry screw vacuum regeneration technology.Many companies have copied the Symex technology, but unfortunately not always with the highest levels of success. Symex aims to support the end users of the technology to make these systems function…
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A new smart flash infrared radar gauge with stilling well and an average temperature probe has been launched by L&J Engineering.The increasing trend to install floating roof tanks has created the potential need for non-contact level measurement. On existing internal or external floating roof tanks that do not have a dedicated stilling well for mounting a level gauge, the typical level gauging…
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Fort Vale has launched a new high-pressure version of its Safeload API coupler to complement its existing range. It is aimed at applications that demand up to 16 bar internal pressure on the rack and 10 bar when coupled.Safeload was the first, and remains the only coupler with extended 'wrap around' latches that follow the profile of the API adaptor, covering over 50% of the circumference. This…
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Emco Wheaton's upgraded Dataplus II M353 Series cabinet is set to revolutionise the process of loading and unloading road tankers.The new metering system consolidates multiple pieces of equipment traditionally mounted around a road tanker into a single cabinet allowing for more efficient installation and operator use.The Electronic Pump Metering System (EPMS) is designed so that operators spend…
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Two large petroleum storage tanks are being constructed in Gda?sk, Poland by Belgian company Gedolf.The company is providing a significant portion of the country's first port terminal's total storage capacity with the construction of two new double-walled tanks – each with a capacity of 62,500 m3 out of a total capacity of 700,000 m3.PERN 'Przyja??' Group is investing €200 million into…
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Ergil has conducted a comprehensive engineering, design, material supply and fabrication project.Awarded by Rafidain Oil Services Co – Jurmat Group of Companies, the new flow tanks EPC project involved the construction of dome roof flow tanks and three ASME U stamped flow tank degasser units to Zubair Degassing Station, Hamar Degassing Station and Rafidiya Degassing Station.Thought to be…
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