Equipment/Software/Literature

Oct. 9, 2006

New frequency converter for oil field operations

The new SSG Series 500VA frequency converter is suited for use in process control and drilling operations.

The new 500VA unit is a high performance single-phase on-line frequency converter, voltage regulator, and line conditioner that provides flexible and reliable AC power. Utilizing field-proved double-conversion design, the new 14 lb converter offers power quality including galvanic isolation without sacrificing efficiency, size, or weight, the firm says.

Accepting a 45-440 hz input and yielding a fixed crystal controlled 50 or 60 hz output, the compact converter promises precise voltage regulation and line conditioning, the firm notes.

The unit operates in temperatures of 0-40º C., which helps suit it for oil field environments.

Source: Falcon Electric Inc., 5106 Azusa Vanyon Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706.

New unit delivers moisture analysis to 2 ppb

Here’s the new DF-745 nano trace moisture analyzer. It offers a low detection limit of 2 ppb for applications that don’t require the most demanding detection limits. It provides an economic alternative to higher detection analyzers like the firm’s flagship DF-750 product that has a lower detection limit of 200 ppt.

The DF-745 uses tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy technology to achieve high sensitivity, drift free operation, high accuracy, performance, and low maintenance with no recalibration.

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It features:

  • Accuracy: greater of ±3% of reading or ±1 ppb.
  • Speed of response (typically) 10 min.
  • Upset recovery time of <5 min.
  • Range 0-20 ppm.
  • The analyzer is suited for rack mount configuration or use on a mobile cart. Also it is suited for applications that include checking gas distribution system integrity, process troubleshooting, monitoring bulk gas supplies to LCD plants or fabs, gas plant control, and QA.

    The DF-745 is covered by assistance for a broad array of application problems including measurement of semiconductor high purity gases. The unit can be configured for a range of outputs for data collection and process control systems. An optional safety system is available for hydrogen use.

    Source: Delta F Corp., 4 Constitution Way, Woburn, MA 01801-1087.