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Crane to take part at the Coking Conference

Crane ChemPharma & Energy will participate in the Coking Conference and Exhibition to be held between September 30 and October 4, 2013, at New Delhi, India.

Quick exhaust valves for faster valve actuation

The Sitecna VSR range of 316L stainless steel quick exhaust valves, with their compact size, robust machined from solid construction, excellent flow rates and certification that includes ATEX 94/9/CE and GOST, are suitable for demanding valve instrumentation packages.  These units reduce pneumatic actuator stroking times by allowing the exhausted air to vent through a bypass rather than having to pass through the pilot directional control valve.

Mucon launches Series K2P Powered Iris Valve

The Mucon brand of Iris diaphragm valves has been associated with the control of powders, granules, capsules and pellets to the Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food processing sectors for over sixty years.  The second generation Series K2 Powered Iris Valves have been specifically designed for automatic and remote applications, complimenting the popular hand operated versions.

Gas compression system for Pemex

ICA Fluor, Fluor Corporation’s industrial engineering-construction joint venture with Empresas ICA, S.A.B.

CHARMs technology logs 1B operating hours

Emerson Process Management’s DeltaV digital automation system, featuring electronic marshalling with the characterisation modules (CHARMs) technology, has been widely adopted by oil and gas, refining, and chemical industry customers, strongly supporting business growth for the past two years.

JS330 high-pressure valve completes testing

Kelso’s new JS330 external constant-force spring pressure relief valve (EPRV) for Pressure Tank Cars was successfully pressure and flow tested and confirmed by an independent, AAR-approved engineering test facility in Nunn, Colorado, as required by the railroad industry.  The JS330 represents Kelso’s entry into the high-pressure and performance products strategy.

Eagle Ford joint venture pipeline to be expanded

Plains All American Pipeline and Enterprise Products Partners have decided to expand their Eagle Ford Joint Venture crude oil pipeline.

Ultra Miniature 2-Port, HDI Solenoid Valve

The Lee Company introduced a highly compact High Density Interface (HDI) solenoid valve. Featuring a 2-port normally closed design, this valve is exceptionally small in size and lightweight, and offers consistent performance throughout its life.

Emerson introduces lightweight relief valves

Emerson Process Management has introduced a new lightweight, corrosion-resistant version of its Fisher 98 Series backpressure regulators/relief valves.

Fluor wins gas-to-methanol contract

Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering and design services contract by South Louisiana Methanol L.P.