Innovations and solutions

Aker Solutions will split into two companies to speed up a streamlining process that will reduce costs and position all parts of the group better to deal with an increasingly competitive global energy industry.

Plaintree Systems is a diverse company with proprietary technology and manufacturing capabilities in structural design, aerospace and telecommunications. The company’s product line of specialty structures includes the former Triodetic Group, a designer and builder of aluminum and stainless steel structures.

KROHNE introduces OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flow meter as dedicated flow meter for biogas applications. The device is a specialised version of the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic gas flow meter for process gas applications.Biogas presents a number of challenges to flow measurement, such as low pressure and low flow rates, changes in gas composition and high water content.

HAM-LET's metering ball valve (MBV) incorporates both metering and shut-off functions in one unit, has been patented in the US and won HAM-LET recognition for its innovative technology.The MBV series valve combines an accurate micrometer control mechanism for gases and liquids with a sealing mechanism in a single unit.

Smith Flow Control launched FlexiDrive II, a dependable, versatile and cost-effective remote valve operator. FlexiDrive II is a unique solution to remote valve operation and removes issues associated with valve access in potentially hazardous areas.

NTN Corporation developed seal rings for automotive transmissions that deliver low torque, low wear and fewer oil leaks by optimising the plastic composite material composition, as well as incorporating a specially shaped lubrication groove on the surface of the seal rings.

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, launched the new ValveMate 9000 precision valve controller. The intricate microprocessor circuitry ensures the dispensing of precise, accurate and repeatable amounts of the adhesives, lubricants, and other assembly fluids used in many advanced products such as medical devices, automotive components and portable electronics.

WAGO Corporation’s new proportional valve module significantly simplifies the connection of hydraulic or pneumatic valves to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750.

Smith Flow Control launches TorkDrive, a device that can be mounted either to the valve input handwheel or directly to the valve input shaft to safeguard the valve from excessive torque.TorkDrive has two distinct benefits.

Ryan Lance, CEO and chairman of ConocoPhillips, has stated that today’s technology innovations have expanded the world’s energy resource base and the oil and gas industry will in turn continue to supply that growth.