Petrobras platforms collide in high winds
According to Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, two oil and gas production platforms under construction at a southern Brazilian shipyard collided on Saturday after high winds dislodged their moorings.
The P-58 and P-63 platforms broke free of their moorings at the Honorio Bicalho shipyard at the port of Rio Grande.
Dixon Group offers customised packages
The Dixon Group have recently opened their valve actuation shop at its Preston headquarters which offers custom automated valve packages.
Most packages can be despatched within 24 hours, which hopes to reduce the process downtime for the company’s clients.
Wi-Fi Controllers add internet connectivity
Murata has announced the SN8200 series of compact low power certified Wi-Fi controller modules capable of providing 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n internet connectivity to industrial automation machines.
Linear Actuators suit large pressure control appli
PL Series actuators which are designed for use on rising stem globe control valves, provide up to 4400 lbs. They have (19,600N ) of force and up to 3.9” (100 mm) travel - much greater than other competitive electric linear actuators.
Panama canal expansion moving forward
The Panama Canal Expansion is moving forward to reach its goal of bolstering the waterway’s capacity in order to provide a better service to customers.