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Power supplies are fit for fieldbus

MTL's 9122-IS and 9121-IS Fisco power supplies have passed rigorous testing by Emerson Process Management for integration into the DeltaV digital automation system that is part of the PlantWeb architecture.

Clariant automates with PlantWeb

Clariant has selected PlantWeb architecture to automate production of anti microbial preservatives, and to deliver operating efficiencies based on predictive maintenance information from Emerson Process at a plant in Pontypridd, South Wales, UK.

Saunders® customised designs

Crane Process Flow Technologies Ltd has announced the launch of a service package that it is now offering to its bio-pharmaceutical customers.

Halliburton wins pipeline award

Halliburton's Energy Services Group has won the 2003 Subsea Pipeline Technology Award from the Pipeline Industries Guild.

Short stroke actuator technology

NSF Controls is set to launch a breakthrough in short stroke actuator technology with the development of a Servo Linear Positioner (SLP) system.

Fast delivery for subsea valve gear operators

Rotork Gears has successfully completed a fast-track contract to design and supply 22 specialised subsea valve gear operators for the Shell Exploration Penguins (Phase 1) project in the North Sea.

Perfect process shut-off

For leakage shut-off in demanding environments, the Vanessa triple offset metal-seated series 30,000 valve from Tyco Valves and Control can claim to have an outstanding performance in oil, gas, offshore, chemical and petrochemical applications.

Eliminating fugitive emissions

Emissions from piping systems and associated equipment are a source of pollution and danger. Plant operators must take due care of the monitoring, reduction and possible elimination of such hazards

Hydrogen plant at Kentucky refinery

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. has agreed with Catlettsburg Refining LLC to build, own and operate a hydrogen facility adjacent to MAP's refinery in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.

Shell power consultancy service

Shell has launched its power consultancy group to help businesses with interests in power generation.