New offshore pressure transmitters
New PTX 300 Series offshore pressure transmitters come with operating ranges of as much as 15,000 psi and are fully submersible with an ambient pressure rating of as much as 4,000 psi.
Units utilize micromachined piezo resistive silicon pressure measurement technology.
Transmitters are packaged to suit the specific requirements of subsea hydraulic control systems. The firm says its units offer high pressure containment rating, hydraulic transient protection, and integrity of cable-electrical connections that combine with precision measuring technology.
Features include ranges of 1,000-15,000 psi sealed gauge or absolute; external-ambient pressure up to 4,000 psi; better than 0.1% accuracy; reliability and long term stability; all welded construction, high containment; and accuracy combined nonlinearity, hysteresis, and repeatability: ±0.1% full scale.
Source: Druck Inc., 4 Dunham Drive, New Fairfield, CT 06812.
Sweep cleans up during drilling
Baroid's new BAROLIFT allows operators to clean downhole during drilling operations by increasing the carrying capacity of drilling fluids without increasing viscosity.
As part of its Lift While You Drill technologies, the product is a specially treated synthetic fiber developed from 100% virgin materials that are capable of performing well in any type of drilling fluid, the company says.
The product's interlocking fibers keep drill cuttings in suspension, optimizing downhole tool performance and improving the rate of penetration.
It is compatible with water, oil, and synthetic-based fluids. It is nontoxic and unaffected by subfreezing temperatures.
BAROLIFT sweeps cuttings from vertical and horizontal wells.
It reduces the formation of, as well as breaks up, cuttings beds and helps to avoid building high viscosities through the entire system.
Source: Halliburton Energy Services, Box 3, Houston, TX 77001.
Free catalog features electric motors, drives, controls
Here's a 2003 catalog, yours free for the asking, on the latest in UL recognized and certified electric motors, drives, and controls.
Featured items include:
NEMA premium efficient motors of 1 through 500 hp in totally enclosed fan-cooled and open dripproof designs; W21 severe duty motors; Tru-Metric IEC frame motors; petrochemical duty motors; oil well pumping motors; explosionproof motors; Shark all-stainless motors; Crusher Duty motors and soft starters; vertical hollow shaft and other pump motors; and innovative drive, soft start and motor control products, including the Vectrue drive.
Source: WEG Electric Motors Corp., 1327 Northbrook Pkwy., Suwanee, GA 30024.
Free brochure presents steam turbine selection
YR standardized steam turbines are highlighted in free Brochure YR3-2002/FLP.
Single-stage models described include the standard unit rated to as high as 3,500 hp, plus descriptions of the PYR for lower power requirements, and the V model for operating high pressure or high-speed equipment.
In addition to the single-stage turbines, the Multi-YR turbine product line is available with models rated to 10,000 hp.
This design combines the reliability and parts interchangeability of the firm's single-stage turbine with the power and efficiency of it multistage turbines.The multistage YR produces more horsepower without additional steam.
The Multi-YR can be mounted in areas where single-stage steam turbines are currently operating, the firm notes.
Among the standard features described and illustrated in the brochure are self-locating rotors, shaft seals, linear type bearings, and the mechanical-hydraulic governing system with separate overspeed trip valve.
Source: Elliott Turbomachinery Co. Inc., Ebara Group, 901 N. Fourth St., Jeannette, PA 15644-1473.
Deepwater well control guidelines
Deepwater well control guidelines are now available in an easy-to-reference, fully searchable CD-ROM.
They are designed to aid the drilling segment of the industry in conducting operations in deepwater areas of the world and focus on planning, control procedures, equipment, emergency response, and training.
Recent updates to the guidelines now include the supplement published in 2000, which covers unplanned disconnects in deepwater drilling, riser margin overview, external loading of BOP equipment, and volumetric rating of subsea accumulator bottles.
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, 15810 Park Ten Pl., Suite 242, Houston, TX 77084.