New manifold for high-pressure instrumentation
The new Hi-Pro 3/8 in. bore double block and bleed manifold operates at as high as 15,000 psi cold working pressure.
The company says its unit is suited for deepwater drilling, methanol injection equipment, and laboratories where products are developed and tested under extreme conditions.
The manifold comes standard with 15,000 psi-rated MPI tubing ends that operate using the compression sealing technique. Units assemble in seconds by simply tightening a nut, and they are inherently vibration resistant. MPI tube end sizes of 3/8-¾ in. may be specified.
End connections are secured via the proprietary Tru-Loc mechanism, which helps guard against any connector movement when disconnecting connectors or instrument. Optionally, NPT-compatible male or female ends are available.
The manifold integrates two ball valves for isolation and one needle valve for venting, providing a standard double block and bleed configuration for interfacing instruments such as pressure or temperature transmitters. The valves are integrated within a 316 stainless steel one-piece body measuring 9.31 in. in length for the version with MPI tube ends.
Source: Parker Instrumentation Products Div., 1005 A Cleaner Way, Huntsville, AL 35805-6708.
Process controller achieves new security certification
The Experion process knowledge system C300 process controller has achieved the new Mu Security Industrial Control Certification.
The certification is designed specifically for IP-based controllers and is closely aligned with the emerging ISA-SP99 security standards. It enables firms that rely on critical infrastructure or process control to ensure their network equipment and applications meet industry-defined benchmarks for safety, robustness, resiliency, and conformance, the company points out.
Experion is suited for use in oil and gas work, refining, chemicals, and power generation operations. The system integrates with safety measures dispersed throughout a manufacturing facility to reduce risk to employees and plant assets, increase process availability, and help improve regulatory compliance.
Source: Honeywell International Inc., 101 Columbia Rd., Morristown, NJ 07962.
New interior coating for oil field equipment
A new interior coating has been developed for surface and downhole applications.
New InnerArmor coating technology promises an ultrahard, pinhole-free, chemically inert protective coating to the interiors of line pipe used to transport hydrocarbons, chemicals and alternative fuels; drill pipe, risers, and tubulars; downhole tools; subsea equipment; and surface piping, pumps, valves, chokes, and heat exchangers.
Source: Sub-One Technology, 4464 Willow Rd., Bldg. 103, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
