Sealless diaphragm metering pump handles liquid CO2 at high pressures
A full line of sealless diaphragm metering pumps can be integrated into a range of transfer, process, and recirculation systems for handling volatile fluids such as supercritical CO2 at high pressures.
The LEWAtriplex monoblock metering pumps feature leak-free, sealless diaphragm technology with positive displacement and low pump head volume.
Capable of handling liquid CO2 at as high as 10,000 psi, these heavy-duty pumps use a multi-layer PTFE or metal diaphragm, one crankshaft precision machined, roller bearings on both ends for full support, and shock-resistant sleeve bearings on the connecting rods.
Inherently cool-running because of the efficiency of the diaphragm, which keeps CO2 in the liquid state, pumps for CO2 uses can be equipped with cooling jackets and special materials, if required, to meet user requirements. Providing smooth output, the triple-throw crankshaft drives all three pump heads and is fully immersed in oil.
Source: American Lewa Inc., 132 Hopping Brook Rd., Holliston, MA 01746.
Gas chromatography training offered online
Online training for gas chromatography is available to the industry. It's the first in a series of web-based training modules that will provide instruction in the use of this firm's analytical instruments.
Training modules focus on the maintenance and operation of specific instrument components, with interactive animations that dynamically demonstrate how components work. The modules cover information immediately applicable to the work environment, including instrument theory, operation, routine maintenance, common problems, and solutions. As a laboratory adds new components, these online training modules provide a means quickly to expand or refresh operator skills.
Training modules are available in two forms: e-Learning on Demand and e-Learning Live. e-Learning on Demand modules are self-paced courses that laboratory professionals can take at any time. e-Learning Live modules offer 60-90 min courses taught by a live instructor at scheduled times. Users interact with the instructor by telephone or through an online chat feature.
Training records are retained automatically for completed modules. Additional training courses can be added to a personal training profile to create a single, downloadable document of record.
Laboratory professionals can view module descriptions, register, and purchase modules at www.agilent.com/chem/ elearning. A 3 min online demonstration shows how the learning environment works and the type of content included.
Source: Agilent Technologies Inc., Box 10395, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
New logging tool
The new Ultrawire compensated neutron logging (CNL) tool, with a diameter of just 111/16 in., can log through pipe sizes of 23/8 in. to more than 7 in. in diameter.
The CNL provides information that may not have been recorded when the well was originally drilled and helps identify movements in gas concentrations. The data will be of particular value in helping optimize recovery from older wells, which might otherwise be abandoned with resources still in place, the company points out.
Data can be acquired rapidly through a surface readout tool or via memory, thus eliminating the need for electric wireline and wireline units.
The Ultrawire CNL is the latest in the company's family of Ultrawire tools that are compatible with the high specification Ultralink telemetry. Any number of any type of Ultrawire tools can be combined in a tool string to operate simultaneously.
This company's suite of specialized tools includes wireline logging equipment for increasing production from known reserves, well inspection systems for economically extending the life of wells, data-acquisition systems, and an electric tractor for use in horizontal wells.
Source: Sondex, Ford Lane, Bramshill, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0RH, UK.
3D tool offered on new work station
AGM, Austin, in collaboration with IBM Corp., White Plains, NY, is offering the Recon 3D geological interpretation tool on the 64-bit IBM Opteron-based IntelliStation work station.
AGM's Recon tool is designed for geologists, geophysicists, and engineers. Its OpenGL interpretation environment combines 3D views of well log and seismic data with base map and 2D cross-section views. Interpretation changes in any window are immediately reflected in the other two views.
Recon supports complex models with massive datasets because the software scales to these models by leveraging all of the available computing system resources, AGM notes.
Source: AGM, 10713 FM 620 North, E-522, Austin, TX 78726.
