Self-contained reflux sampler
New dynamic reflux sampler DRS2170 developed for the Analyze IT suite helps solve complex sampling problems such as hot, particulate laden, corrosive, and otherwise nasty samples in a process for application engineering. The main sample conditioning occurs in an in situ fashion.
Condensable components are removed and are used to support particulate removal before they can present problems in the sample transport system's downstream components and the analyzer. The unit is a self-contained sampling device suited for mounting at or near the process pipeline tap.
Whether the solution is used for ga chromatographs (GCs), mass spectrometers (MSs), continuous gas analyzers (CGAs), photometers, or other analyzers with difficult sample conditions, the Analyze IT DRS2170 provides these features:
- High sample throughput.
- Clean sample provided to the analyzer.
- Self-cleaning.
- Temperature control precision.
- Optimum control with set-point tuning.
- Hazardous area certification.
The maker says the DRS2170 promises the solution for complex sampling conditions for the following processes, stream components, and analyzers:
- Fluidized cat crackers (O2, GC, MS, photometer, CGA).
- Naphtha cracker furnace gas (GC, MS, photometer, CGA).
- Ethylene furnace measurements (GC, MS, photometer, CGA).
- Coal gasification process (CO, CO2, O2, photometer, CGA).
- Acetylene (O2, GC).
- Reformers (O2).
- Ammonia production (MS).
Source: ABB Ltd., Affolternstrasse 54, Box 8131, CH-8050 Zurich, Switzerland.
New program helps manage drilling, well data
Newly released OpenWells is next-generation technology for wellsite operations reporting and analysis, this firm says.
It is a fully integrated, comprehensive operations reporting and engineering data management solution that offers drilling and well services reporting. This new technology is designed to integrate with the firm's COMPASS, WELLPLAN, CasingSeat, and StressCheck, as well as earth model visualization system AssetView and 3D DrillView KM.
The user-configurable operations data management tool integrates directly with well engineering and earth model visualization applications. It has been engineered and integrated to support rapidly expanding real-time drilling environments from shallow, onshore fields to deepwater frontier areas.
Configurable for any type of drilling or well services operation across a range of drilling environments, OpenWells is flexible, providing a customizable data management tool.
It can be configured to meet the specific reporting needs of any operator, increasing data integrity and reducing cycle time through tight integration with drilling engineering applications. Drilling, completions, and well servicing information are provided within a single application.
Whether exploring, developing, or managing asset portfolios, OpenWells provides comprehensive drilling and well services data and knowledge management capabilities, the firm says.
Source: Landmark Graphics Corp., Box 42806, Houston, TX 77242.
Accuracy promised by new insertion flowmeters
New HP insertion turbine flowmeters promise typical accuracies of 1%, and they can approach ±0.25% depending on the type of transmitter specified with the unit.
Features include low cost, negligible pressure drop, low installation costs, minimal potential points of leakage, and avoidance of high pumping costs, the company says.
Units can be specified for use in velocities of as much as 50 fps, allowing pipeline companies to move a maximum volume of product in the shortest time possible, the firm points out.
Several versions of the insertion meter are available for measuring liquid and gas flow including fixed, bidirectional, and adjustable for low and high pressures. This series has a 10:1 flow turndown range.
In addition, a number of process fittings may be supplied to suit the demands of various applications.
Designed for use in medium to large diameter pipe, the insertion meter may be installed or removed from an active line without interrupting service.
Applications range from 4 in. to 72 in. pipe diameters with special sizes available upon request.
Source: Hoffer Flow Controls Inc., Box 2145, Elizabeth City, NC 27906.
