Free pipe support catalog
A new, free catalog features a range of specialist pipe support for power generation, petrochemical, and processing operations.
The catalog, which is also available on CD, describes Comet pipe support systems, including constant and variable effort supports, clamps, dynamic restraints, and standard ancillary supports.
The new catalog, along with another new specialist cryogenic supports catalog, helps form an easy to use single source of information for pipework designers.
The cryogenic catalog, also available on CD, details high density polyurethane, densified wood, and resin based Isocast supports. With the growth in LNG and LPG applications worldwide, the catalog contains thermal and mechanical properties data for easy calculation and identification of designers' requirements.
Source: Pipe Supports Ltd., Salwarpe Rd., Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 9BH England.
Remote liquid level monitoring system
The new Livello wireless transmonitor, a wireless liquid level monitoring system, allows for the monitoring of chemical inventories via the internet.
Using either an ultrasonic or a submersible differential pressure sensor to measure levels, the transmonitor digitizes the sensor signal and transmits the output, via a cellular microburst signal, to the nearest cellular telephone tower. A secure web site is established before installation that provides authorized personnel (such as plant personnel, water treaters, or chemical suppliers) ready access to "snapshots" of current chemical inventories.
Two series are available: the 2000 Series and 3000 Series. The 2300 transmonitor and 2350 uplink module are suited for bulk tanks, totes, and small aboveground tanks. Installation involves threading the unit into the top of the tank, pressing one button and within minutes tank data can be received on a private web site specifically established for that unit.
The 3000 Series, which includes the 3000 and 3800 inventory control modules, transmits data from multiple devices. The 3800 transmits data from two 4-20 ma devices and provides a local display, suiting it for monitoring levels of hazardous materials stored in lined concrete tanks. The 3000 is suited for use for monitoring inventory of large tank farms and has the ability to transmit data from as many as 16 sensors plus eight 4-20 ma devices.
Source: USFilter, Stranco Products, 595 Industrial Drive, Bradley, IL 60915.
Luminescent footprints indicate escape route
These new Yfestos luminescent footprints act as escape route indicators in the event of emergencies. The footprints are able to absorb, store, and in darkness continuously emit light, without any loss of quality or intensity over time.
In darkness, the Yfestos footprints emit a clear blue-green light for more than 12 hr. Pigments on which Yfestos is based recharge at an ambient light level as low as 9 lux. This means that the products can also be used in very dimly lit environments without sacrificing any of their performance, the firm says.
The footprints are made of plastic material.
In addition to the footprints, the Yfestos product range also includes luminescent shapes, sheeting and strip, tape, paint, disks, fluorescent lamps, and putty, as well as alphanumeric symbols and pictograms, silk-screen painted on transparent plastic material (acrylate).
The light absorption and emission properties of Yfestos products are retained for more than 20 years.
The evacuation route guidance system and pictograms are silk-screen printed on aluminium, which is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 600° C., the company notes. Yfestos products have been approved by American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, and Registro Italiano Navale.
Source: Beele Engineering, Beunkdijk 11, 7122 NZ Aalten, the Netherlands.
Firms offer ballast control systems
MIL Systems, Ottawa, Ont., and Marine Interface Corp., Deer Park, NY, have formed a working alliance to provide semisubmersible drilling rig ballast control systems.
Utilizing engineering, design, naval architecture, and project management of MIL Systems combined with the ABS type approved tank level indication and valve control systems fabrication and production capabilities of Marine Interface, the new alliance will offer ballast control systems for semis for new construction and retrofit/modernization applications.
Using MIL System's naval architecture and engineering capabilities and Marine Interface's software design, component fabrication and production capability allow for the providing of fully integrated ballast and stability monitoring and control systems.
Source: MIL Systems, 200-1150 Morrison Drive, Ottawa, Ont. K2H 8S9.
Program advises action on stuck pipe downhole
The correct action of the driller at the onset of stuck pipe can make the difference between a simple operation or an expensive remedial action.
Stuck Pipe is a simple program that asks the user for information regarding movement of the drillstring immediately before becoming stuck, such as motion, rotation, and circulation. Based on this, the program determines the most likely sticking mechanism and the best course of action.
The program describes the actions that the driller should take to avoid a lengthy stuck pipe incident.
Source: Datalog, 3030 - 9 St. SE, Calgary, Alta. T2G 3B9.
