Biofuels analytical solutions portfolio expanded
The EcoAnalytix biofuels analytical solutions portfolio has been expanded to include nine analyzers and systems, crossing six technologies: ICP-optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES), gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography, infrared, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and liquid scintillation counters (LSC).
The company’s biodiesel and bioethanol portfolio has been expanded to include 1) the fatty acid methyl esters system based on the Clarus GC for determining fuel composition, 2) oxidation stability system based on the DSC 8500 for determining the oxidation status of biofuel, and 3) the 14C LSC system for determining the fuel blend. This range represents a full suite of methods and technologies for biodiesel development and testing needs.
A full suite of systems for testing bioethanol, a sugar-based fuel made from such crops as sugarcane, corn, or wheat, is also available. This line consists of an EcoAnalytix trace metals analyzer based on the Optima 7000 ICP-OES for testing Group I and Group II metals and phosphorus, alcohol system for determining the right blend of ethanol in gasoline by GC, and bioethanol fermentation system for monitoring fermentation broth. The 14C determination by LSC system available for biodiesel can also be used in qualifying bioethanol.
Source: PerkinElmer Inc., 940 Winter St., Waltham, MA 02451.
New drill shoe product line
A new product line called the DragonBITE drill shoe marks this firm’s entry into the industry’s casing and liner segment.
The product complements the company’s existing well construction technologies—TD SOLUTIONS and SlimWELL. TD SOLUTIONS is a range of individual downhole products and services to reduce nonproductive time. SlimWELL slims down the well profile while maintaining well integrity and intervention ability without reducing the final hole size. SlimWELL has the potential to reduce well construction costs by as much as 50%, enhance safety, and reduce environmental impact.
Source: Caledus, 4 Rubishaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE, UK.
Gangway safely transfers offshore personnel
Designed to operate in 2.5 m wave height sea states, the offshore access system (OAS) is a hydraulically operated heave compensated telescopic gangway that enables the safe transfer of personnel from a vessel to an offshore installation.
The OAS connects to an offshore installation through the combination of smart electronics, measuring the vessel movements with a patented connection sequence.
Source: Offshore Solutions BV, Postbus 212, 1970 AE IJmuiden, the Netherlands.