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Instrumentation manifold

Parker Instrumentation, Barnstaple, UK, has developed an instrumentation manifold for BP’s Grangemouth oil and gas complex.

Valves for salt separation

A recent order for 150 3" butterfly valves from Advanced Valve Technology (AVT) based in the UK, will be used for Salt Separation Services (SSS).

Actuators for boats

New linear actuators are available that provide boat and other marine equipment manufacturers with an alternative source of push-pull power.

Four-way valves

The new GS04 57 four way valve is a high flow version of Sterling Hydraulics’ G04 57 valve.

UK: LNG import terminal

South Hook LNG Terminal Co., The Woodlands, Texas, USA, has awarded CB&I a lump-sum turnkey contract for Phase II of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal to be built near Milford Haven, Wales, UK.

LVQ valves

SMC introduces its new HP valves - Series LVQ. As part of the current SMC high purity range, the new LVQ valves minimize both particulate and chemical contamination.

Non-spill couplings

Colder Products Company’s new NS4 Series couplings are now available in an ABS version.

Valves to reduce toxic emissions

Camcon is developing a prototype valve to reduce toxic emissions and improve the efficiency of jet aircraft.

Control of differing valves

B and R’s XV new connection system allows users to integrate pneumatic valves from most well-known manufacturers directly into the same control system.

Azores: geothermal power plant

Ormat Technologies has announced that two of its subsidiaries have entered into Supply and Engineering Procurement contracts for a new geothermal power plant in the Azores.