Equipment/Software/Literature

Oct. 8, 2007

Optical flowmeter provides accurate data

Here’s the Focus probe, an optical flowmeter that provides accurate data independently of gas composition or contamination of the sensing elements.

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Using laser beams to measure the velocity of naturally occurring particulates, the probe is specifically developed for flare and biogas applications with variable flow rates and a range of pipe diameters. Designed with no moving parts and featuring a high turndown ratio of 1,000:1, the tool is immune to pipe vibration and acoustic noise. It is intrinsically safe and compliant to ASME Code Section VIII, Division I.

Source: Photon Control Inc., 8363 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5A 1X3.

Mobile computers designed for oil field operations

Now available to the industry are two Panasonic Toughbook UL 1604, Class 1, Division 2-certified computers: The Toughbook 19 convertible tablet PC, and the Toughbook 30 clamshell notebook.

The company says the computers deliver a safe and reliable mobile computing solution for spark free use in upstream and downstream operations.

Designed and tested with severe conditions in mind, MIL-STD-810F tested Panasonic Toughbook notebooks are built to withstand drops, shocks, vibration, and extremes in temperature. They are also sealed and rated at IP54 level for water and dust resistance. They come equipped with Intel Core Duo processors, daylight-readable screens, and durable features-magnesium alloy cases, sealed keyboards and ports, flexible internal connectors, and shock-mounted hard drives and LCDs.

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With battery life of about 6 hr, the Toughbook 19 features a bright screen with a new low-reflection coating, and the Toughbook 30 offers screen brightness of a fixed mount display in a portable computer, critical for mobile workers required to use computers in direct sunlight. Both units also offer security features to protect critical data, including a cable lock slot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM v1.2) security chip, Computrace software, and optional fingerprint scanner. The CF-30 can also be configured with an optional SmartCard reader.

Source: Panasonic Computer Solutions Co., 50 Meadowlands Pkwy., Secaucus, NJ 07094.