New four-gas detector
The GX-2009, which measures 2.75 in. high by 2.95 in. long by 0.98 in. deep, is a lightweight four-gas monitor that weighs 4.6 oz and fits in the palm of your hand.
It simultaneously monitors and displays combustibles, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Features include dual audible alarm ports and alarm LEDs on three sides of the instrument so that alarm conditions are obvious from multiple perspectives, especially in high noise environments. Other features include a waterproof and dustproof design with an IP 67 rating, an impact resistant rubber overmold body that is RFI resistant, and a large capacity data logging system included as standard.
Other standard items are vibration alarm, autocalibration, calibration lock out or reminder control, STEL/TWA readings, peak hold, and autobacklighting at alarm on a large LCD display. These controls and features are operated through two glowin-the dark, glove friendly buttons. The battery set will operate for 20 hr and will fully charge in 3 hr.
A large capacity data logging function is a standard feature on all GX-2009 instruments, and ubnits will store as many as eight alarm trend sessions where readings are recorded 30 min before and after an alarm event. The data logging has a 3,600 data point capacity with a log time range of 10-300 hr based on programmable interval times. The data logging software will also store up to 100 calibration records and is Windows XP and Vista compatible.
The GX-2009 is designed around this firm’s sensors utilizing catalytic combustion, electrochemical, and galvanic sensor technologies.
Source: RKI Instruments Inc., 33248 Central Ave., Union City, CA 94587.
Data sheet discusses new water frac service
A new data sheet, yours free for the asking, features new AquaStim UR water frac service.
The service uses a fracturing fluid package that contains no hydrocarbons. The system is designed to help reduce fracture face damage, improve load recovery, and boost production from coal formations and other unconventional formations such as shale and tight gas.
The service includes:
- New water-based friction reducer.
- Microemulsion additive to minimize phase trapping.
- Viscosity reducing agent to help return the viscosity of solutions containing treating agents, such as friction reducer, to that of water.
The system can be easily foamed.
A conductivity-enhancing proppant coating specially formulated for water frac treatments can be effective when used with AquaStim UR service to help maintain long-term conductivity and control formation fines production, the data sheet points out.
Source: Halliburton Co., Box 3, Houston, TX 77001.
