Published:  02 December, 2014

An international coatings company needed to find a way of improving the turnaround times for painting and blasting of major offshore fabrications inside an existing Rubb storage shelter, dating back to the 1980s.

Published:  06 October, 2014

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports it has shipped six LF05 VFF positive displacement flowmeters to China via a distributor for use in chemical injection applications on an offshore platform.

Published:  06 October, 2014

Niplast reports it has supplied two storage tanks to Suretank Ltd, a leading manufacturer of CCUs (Cargo Carrying Units) for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. The tanks, to be used to store sodium bromide and hydrochloric acid in the Caribbean, were commissioned by the customer in polypropylene rather than their usual steel construction, due to the highly corrosive nature of these chemicals. An unusual, but key, design request from the customer was that the Niplast tanks would be able to be transported horizontally within a purpose built mild steel frame based on an ISO container specification. To facilitate shipping from location to location, the empty tanks will be held in the horizontal position via a flanged bolted base and a polypropylene lined cradle. When configuring how to best locate and support the empty tank within the frame, Niplast and Suretank designers had to take into account transportation loads and acceleration factors.

Published:  13 August, 2014

Wave energy company Aquamarine Power reports it has successfully removed both cylinder modules from its Oyster 800 wave machine as part of a comprehensive summer refit – with the firm aiming to recommence Oyster power generation in the autumn.

Published:  13 August, 2014

E2S designs and manufactures high performance audible and visible signalling devices for use in industrial, marine and hazardous area applications. To assist system integrators and specifiers to choose an effective signal for their specific application E2S reports it has launched a technical bulletins library offering product information in a concise format.

Published:  01 August, 2014

James Walker RotaBolt says one of the major benefits of RotaBolt measurement technology is its ease of use. In maintenance, it only requires a finger and thumb 'instant' check to see if the RotaCap is still locked on the head of the bolt indicating that the correct tension is being maintained across the joint. However matters become slightly more complex if the maintenance check is underwater involve a diver’s suit and gloves.

Published:  16 July, 2014

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter has launched the second in a series of oil & gas industry safety surveys that will be introduced throughout 2014.

Published:  09 July, 2014

Terex Material Handling has installed two Demag overhead travelling cranes at Dril-Quip Europe’s production facility in Aberdeen. A division of the multinational operator, Dril-Quip Inc of Houston, Texas, the company designs, manufactures and services a wide variety of hardware for the oil and gas industry.

Published:  09 July, 2014

James Walker says extending the life of offshore oil and gas platforms beyond their original design philosophy has resulted in RotaBolt measurement technology being adopted across a number of major projects. A combination of 'permanent' repair work, upgrading existing infrastructure and the development of new and complex strengthening systems is reported to have resulted in new contracts and a significant area of business for the company.

Published:  08 July, 2014

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports that a survey it has undertaken has found that concerns over risks to personnel and the environment are key drivers for the implementation of international safety standards for instrumentation in the oil and gas industry.

Published:  02 July, 2014

Lee Spring has announced a partnership with a world-leading distributor, Arnold Industries, in Ireland.Based in Cork, Arnold Industries is an expert in the distribution of electro-mechanical components and fasteners and from November 2013 Lee Spring’s range of over 19,000 springs and fasteners has been added to the Arnold Industries portfolio.

Published:  01 July, 2014

Challenging fluids handling applications, such as those in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries where systems are required to operate under severe operating conditions, are said to be ideal situations for Samson Controls’ Type 3291 valve, Type 3730-6 valve positioners.

Published:  01 July, 2014

Barrett Offshore Tubes, part of the Barrett Steel Group, reports it has recently invested over £1m at its Scunthorpe site as part of the company's commitment to the renewable energy market, particularly the offshore wind turbine industry.

Published:  01 July, 2014

Power management company Eaton reports it is now offering its multi-functional electronic motor starter (EMS) with ratings from 0.06 to 3 kW with integrated control via its innovative SmartWire-DT communication and connection technology.

Published:  01 July, 2014

ABB has moved its UK variable-speed drive training activities to its Bristol site where a new training and conference centre will combine drives training for UK customers with motion control courses for global customers. ABB staff will also be trained at the site.

Published:  01 July, 2014

Smith Flow Control says its EasiDrive portable valve actuator is quite possibly the most versatile valve operation tool available. Carried in a rucksack, it is specially designed for use with valves requiring a large number of turns or which are otherwise difficult to operate because of high torque or harsh climate conditions.

Published:  01 July, 2014

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports it has introduced a new electronic documentation system which uses a combination of QR codes and mobile technology to deliver quick access to flowmeter information on the fly.

Published:  03 June, 2014

Supporting offshore oil and gas companies in exploration of untapped deep-water supplies of crude oil and gas, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions reports it offers two new variations of Turcon Variseal spring-energised seals, the 600 and 700 series.