EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE/LITERATURE

April 24, 2000
Caesar II Version 4.20 is an update of this company's Windows (95/98/ NT) software for pipe stress analysis and design, which provides new applications for offshore plus several new and updated codes.

Pipe stress analysis and design software

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Caesar II Version 4.20 is an update of this company's Windows (95/98/ NT) software for pipe stress analysis and design, which provides new applications for offshore plus several new and updated codes.

New offshore features include hydrodynamic load analysis; the Airy, Stokes 5th, and Stream Function wave theories; Linear and Power Law current profiles; and a wave scratchpad to see the recommended theory graphically or plot the specified wave's particle data.

New piping codes include B31.4, Chapter IX (offshore liquids transportation); B31.8, Chapter VIII (offshore gas transportation) and Det Norske Veritas (Norwegian allowable stress design).

Updated codes include B31.1 (power), B31.3 (process piping), B31.3 (refining and petrochemical), and B31.4 (liquids transportation). Other en- hancements in Version 4.20 include a hydraexpansion joint data base, a new 3D graphics library, a new materials library, an on-line applications guide, and a local coordinate system for individual element specification.

Caesar II is a ready to use, comprehensive package that includes pipe stress analysis; API, NEMA, WRC, and AISC component evaluation; component data bases; automatic spring sizing; structural steel modeling; automatic underground pipe modeling; extensive material data base with allowable stress data; comprehensive fiber glass piping capabilities; and API, WRC, and BS5500 nozzle flexibilities.

Source: Coade Inc., 12777 Jones Rd., Suite 480, Houston, TX 77070.

New accelerometer

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Here's the new Model SM-5 single-axis amplified accelerometer, a general purpose, low cost unit suited for a variety of vibration monitoring uses.

It performs equally well in piezoelectric and piezoresistive applications and is available in

Source: Sensotec Inc., 2080 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228.

Log data software

Log Data Toolbox, a suite of PC-based software applications, provides maximum flexibility for wire line and logging-while-drilling data and graphics.

The seven Log Data Toolbox applications help simplify manipulation of log data and graphics. Log data files can be viewed, filtered, and converted before integration into client interpretation software or data management systems. Data files can be output as DLIS, LIS, LAS, or ASCII formats.

For more information or a copy of Log Data Toolbox applications, visit www.connect.slb.com or e-mail [email protected].

Source: Schlumberger Oilfield Services, 225 Schlumberger Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

Automated cleaning concept for mud tanks

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A new automated tank cleaning concept is designed primarily for offshore mud tanks.

The elements include a fixed installed tank cleaning machine turbine/water driven rotary jet head (one in each tank) and the use of an environmentally approved cleaning chemical: mud cleaner 947.

Mud cleaner 947 is a water-based, nontoxic solvent-free and fully biodegradable degreasing liquid. The addition of this chemical (5-10%) to the cleaning water significantly reduces cleaning time as well as improves results, the firm says.

A typical manual cleaning time of 2-8 hr by the personnel, often working under poor conditions, can be carried out in minutes using this new automated tank-cleaning concept, without the need for personnel to enter the tank, the company notes.

CAD analyses and this firm'[s computerized simulation process are available for detailed shadow studies, deck plan layouts, and comparative analogies before installation. Also available is proprietary tank cleaning stimulation software-TRAX-which helps ensure accurate evaluation of the cleaning performance.

Source: Toftejorg AS, Box 1149, DK-2635 Ishöj, Denmark.