Custom designed control panels for petchem plant use
This firm manufactures control panels that are custom designed for systems used in petrochemical plants.
Panels in more than 200 configurations with capacities of 6-2,100 kw have been designed by the company. Most configurations are available in NEMA 12, 4, and 7.
Control panels may be remotely mounted in a nonhazardous area or can be designed for Class I, Division I, Group B, C, and D environments.
Source: Gaumer Process Heaters, 13616 Hempstead Rd., Houston, TX 77040.
Positive displacement flowmeter
The new H.O.G. flowmeter series is constructed of 316 stainless steel with other materials of construction optional.
Available with a variety of end connections including the standard NPT, this product has a temperature range of up to 850° F., is pressure rated up to 3,000 psi standard, and has been independently tested at
The flowmeter allows the user to obtain high flow rates on high viscosity liquids. The design provides a higher k-factor than other gear type flowmeters, the maker says. This provides better flowmeter resolution, particularly at lower flow rates, the firm notes. The company offers a line of signal conditioners and converters along with indicators, totalizers, and flow computers to augment the H.O.G. toothless oval gear series.
Source: Hoffer Flow Controls Inc., Box 2145, Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2145.
New sulfur analyzer works at ppb levels
This new Model 9000LLS low level sulfur analyzer provides UVF sensitivity through patented Pyro-fluorescence technology. The maker says its unit is suited for ppb laboratories.
Proven, patented technology performs total sulfur analyses in LPGs and syringeable liquids, including light viscous materials. The system utilizes ASTM D5453 technology, which is accepted by the California Air Resources Board for low level sulfur analysis in Phase 2 reformulated gasoline and, with D-2622 equivalency, is recognized by EPA under its proposed performance-based testing guidelines.
The 9000 Series analyzers include a data handling system with Windows-based, custom-designed software. This provides data acquisition, analysis, and storage, as well as programming and control of the analyzer and all accessory instrumentation. Remote instrument operation and real-time analysis support are available via preconfigured modem.
Source: Antek Instruments, 300 Bammel Westfield Rd., Houston, TX 77090-3533.
Pump helps eliminate fugitive emission
A full line of high pressure, zero-leakage diaphragm process pumps has no dynamic seals or bearings in contact with the process fluid, provides double containment, high reliability, and meets API 675 standards.
Pumps feature two PTFE diaphragms that are sandwiched and hydraulically
balanced to operate as a backup for each other; providing double containment with zero-leakage, run-dry tolerance, and overload protection. Eliminating fugitive emissions, these hermetically sealed pumps have no sliding plunger seals to adjust or maintain, offer long up times, and low life-cycle costs, the company says.
Pumps are offered in a monoblock drive arrangement with elements for three identical pump heads in-line and a modular design incorporating one to 12 heads. Seven sizes of 25-47,500 gph against pressures of 250-17,000 psig with a flow adjustment range of 100:1 are available.
Source: American Lewa Inc., 132 Hopping Brook Rd., Holliston, MA 01746.
