Hydraulic proportional valves debuted
Parker Hannifin debuted its new range of ATEX approved directly operated hydraulic proportional valves designed for use in Zone 1 areas at Offshore Europe in September. Featuring explosion proof solenoids, the D1FB*EE is available with the option of spool/sleeve design for precision or spool/body design for high nominal flow characteristics and has extremely low levels of hysteresis.
New economical electric actuators
The EPZ series of industrial electric actuators was recently released by Hayward Flow Control. The EPZ Series is an economical solution for small diameter ball valves and well suited for tight-space applications.
Initec to build gas-fired plant in Brazil
Initec Energia has secured a $364 million contract from MPX Energia to construct a 500MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant in Maranhao, Brazil. The project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2014, reports Bloomberg.
Tyco awarded enterprise framework agreement
The flow control unit of Tyco International Ltd. has been selected by Shell to provide butterfly valves to Shell globally.
Excelerate Energy awards VT3 contract
DSME has been selected by Excelerate Energy to build a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to be utilized by Petrobras, which has designated the ship VT3. Said to be the largest vessel of its kind, the vessel will deliver 20 million cum/day of natural gas to the Southeast Region of Brazil.