The TD-4100 XD is a low maintenance, nonfouling, continuous on-line oil in water monitor. It is designed for offshore oil production, refinery uses, and petrochemical operations. It continuously verifies the effectiveness of oil in water treatment systems.
Units can provide continuous feedback for process control and treatment verification for discharge and reinjection applications.
The XD does not have a glass flow cell. Rather, it features a proprietary nonfouling, noncontact flow cell. Hydrocarbons are detected in a stream of water, which falls through an open chamber; the water stream does not contact, dirty, or foul the optical windows used for monitoring hydrocarbons in water. A proprietary Air Curtain system keeps optical windows in the open chamber fog-free in humid environments or hot water applications.
Source: Turner Designs, 845 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
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Software models batch processes
Batch Plus, a new software system, models and simulates complex, recipe based batch chemical processes.
It supports modeling of recipe based processes across the entire manufacturing life cycle, from R&D, through engineering and into production. It is available for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms.
Source: Aspen Technology Inc., 10 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141.
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Quarterly for flow computer users
A free quarterly newsletter contains data on plunger lift applications, BTU quality control, and new sales/service facilities.
"Totalflow On-Line" features application specific information as well as product updates. Frequently detailed are new projects or techniques that could be useful or informative to field engineers, technicians, measurement accounting personnel, or system management personnel.
A measurement system from this company can help incorporate all phases of a production operation-from the field to the office.
Source: Applied Automation Inc., Box 9999, Bartlesville, OK 74005.
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Pump data manual
A new, free data manual provides information on pumping equipment.
The "Pumps and Pumping Data Manual" provides in a fully illustrated, easy to use format, complete technical information on all available major types of pumps, pressurization sets, and mechanical seals.
Featuring a definitive explanation of pump terminology as well as guidance on product performance and applications, the data manual is in a four ring binder format, which can be expanded with updated technical data sheets supplied by this company.
Source: Pumpserv Ltd., Severn Bridge Industrial Estate, Caldicot, Monmouthshire NP6 4YG, England.
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Drill-in fluid brochure
A free 12 page brochure discusses FLO-PRO drill-in fluid technology.
The literature highlights FLO-PRO's features and benefits designed to optimize completions and reservoir production during all phases of a pay zone's development. FLO-PRO is a water base, environmentally suitable formulation that has a high degree of low shear rate viscosity (LSRV), a low to no solids content, low friction factor for low pump pressures and high ROP, a high capacity for cuttings transport, and a nondamaging nature.
The drill-in system is best utilized in drilling applications that demand low solids and high LSRV such as coiled tubing drilling, milling, multilaterals, underreaming, reentries, and work- overs.
The brochure also discusses the two main components of the basic system-FLO-VIS, a clarified biopolymer that provides minimal plastic viscosity and high LSRV, and FLO-TROL, a starch derivative that assists with fluid-loss control. FLO-PRO is compatible with a full range of additives.
Source: M-I Drilling Fluids LLC, Box 42842, Houston, TX 77242-2842.
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Heat exchangers reviewed in brochure
A series of preengineered and custom engineered TEMA type heat exchangers is reviewed in free Bulletin 104-44. There are seven basic designs in the Century series, with options in design, materials, construction, and performance. Details on the various models, applications, features, design capabilities and options are discussed.
Source: ITT Standard, Box 1102, Buffalo, NY 14240.
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Geospatial analysis software
Version 4.0 of Earth Vision is geospatial analysis software used for enhanced petroleum reservoir characterization and 3D well placement planning.This release includes new analytical capabilities including time to depth model conversion, additional well positioning tools, and volume calculations supporting the most complex EarthVision geologic structure models.
A new 3D well path interpolation technique used during 3D well placement planning produces interpolated points defining a smooth well path between way-path points. Information useful during planning and tracking wells-the x, y, and z-offsets from KB, change in azimuth and inclination, radius of curvature, MD, and dogleg angle and severity-are calculated for each interpolated point.
Source: Dynamic Graphics Inc., 1015 Atlantic Ave., Alameda, CA 94501-1154.
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