New flowmeter
The Brooks BiRotor Plus meter is a volumetric positive displacement flow measuring device designed to measure petroleum liquids. It transmits an electronic output signal that is compatible with many electronic totalization devices, batch processors, and accessories used in petroleum operations.
It is used for high performance custody transfer measurement of products in load rack, pipeline, and general measurement applications. Primary uses include truck loading/marketing terminals where grades of gasoline and additives are blended for distribution to retail stations, or where clean liquids are processed or transported for custody transfer.
The BiRotor Plus features improved linearity (?0.10%) and repeatability (?0.01%), wide rangeability (50-900 gpm on 4 in. model), single exproof enclosure for dual pulse output per API Level B pulse output security, smaller, compact design, and a 3 year warranty.
Source: Fisher-Rosemount Petroleum, 4910 Wright Rd., Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477. Circle 1 on Reader Service Card
New logging platform for hostile environments
A new suite of logging tools is designed specifically for hostile environments. The Xtreme high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) well logging platform provides state of the art measurements comparable with quality data provided by conventional logging tools in non-HPHT conditions, the company says.
The Xtreme platform integrates advanced technologies into one logging string rated to 500° F. (260° C.) and 25,000 psi. Its modular design enables the tool string to be assembled according to the requirements of an individual job, but the string typically includes array induction, digital sonic, lithology density, epithermal array porosity, and spectral gamma ray sensors.
The Xtreme array induction tool gives HPHT formation resistivity reading with 1 ft vertical resolution.
The logging system provides downhole data that are comparable with the best data available in nonhostile environments, the firm says. This enables more accurate evaluation of potentially productive zones within a HPHT regime, which in turn means the customer can make more accurate decisions with improved safety while working under these difficult conditions, the company notes.
Source: Schlumberger Oilfield Services, 225 Schlumberger Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3136. Circle 2 on Reader Service Card
Production packer
A hydraulically actuated hydrostatic set interventionless retainer production packer, the new Model SB-3H, is designed to simplify operations, reduce rig time, and lower risk associated with deepwater, extended reach, and other high overhead wells.
The dspacker eliminates the need for wire line, slick line, or coiled tubing intervention during setting operations.
Combining hydrostatic and hydraulic design features gives the SB-3H packer the features of both technologies, yet precludes the requirement for any additional specialized surface or intervention equipment. The primary, hydrostatic setting mechanism is actuated by absolute well pressure without running a plug or packer setting tool.
The secondary, fully independent setting mechanism uses standard hydraulic methods. Critical components are the same as the firm's field proved SB-3 type packers.
Source: Baker Hughes, 654 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Suite 400, Houston, TX 77060-5919. Circle 3 on Reader Service Card
Marine sewage system
This new, ultracompact Omnipure 15MX process module for marine sewage treatment utilizes existing shipboard tanks. It treats the black water effluent of 500 people from a skid that measures 30 in. (762 mm) wide and 64 in. (1,626 mm) long.
Among the space saving features in the new process module is an electrolytic cell. This single cell replaces the dual cell arrangement of the existing Omnipure process module, while continuing to meet all U.S. Coast Guard and IMO requirements for the discharge of waste water. The new cell also has an automatic flow reversal feature that minimizes seawater deposits on the electrodes and decreases cell maintenance requirements.
To further reduce space requirements, the unit's macerator pump is vertically mounted. The pump also includes enhancements that help reduce pump maintenance and increase pump life, such as O-ring sealed, suction and discharge connections, a mechanical seal flush, and a more corrosion resistant, stainless steel impeller.
Source: Exceltec International Corp., 1110 Industrial Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478. Circle 4 on Reader Service Card
