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Scada systems set for Chinese pipeline

Invensys process systems has been selected to provide advanced Scada systems for the Yanjiang oil pipeline in China.

High flow valves for bore actuators

SMC Corp. has announced the release of its new high flow valve Series VQ5000 for use in automotive, brickwork, forestry, mineral processing, machine tool and metal casting industry to drive large bore actuators.

New 2551 display magmeter flow sensor

The new Signet 2551 Display Magmeter by GF Signet is an insertion style magnetic flow sensor without any moving parts.

New pinch valve

Larox has introduced its PVEG valve, considered ideal for water and wastewater treatment, light slurry and waste handling in industrial plants and soft chemical applications.

Kazakhstan: Capsian venture

Fluor Corporation has announced that a Fluor-led joint venture known as North Caspian Constructors (NCC) has been awarded the onshore construction of Kashagan Experimental Program facilities by Agip KCO.

Mixing valve prevents scalding

Honeywell has added the TM300 to its range of thermostatic mixing valves.

Germany: BASF boosts polyisobutene

BASF is to increase its production of medium molecular weight polyisobutene (MM PIB), which is marketed worldwide under the Oppanol® trademark.

USA: clean coal

Cleco Corp.’s electric utility subsidiary, Cleco Power, has announced the construction of a new generating unit incorporating Clean-Coal Technology.

Type 6000 high flow volume booster

ControlAir has introduced the Type 6000 high flow volume booster to deliver high air flow capacity and fast action throttling control. It is available in aluminium or 316 stainless steel construction.

Bellows sealed valves

Transmark Heaton Valves Ltd has released their new bellows sealed valves.