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CB&I wins clean fuels project

Valero Energy Corporation (San Antonio, Texas, USA) has awarded Howe-Baker Engineers Ltd (a subsidiary of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV) a contract to design and build a 25,000 barrel per day CCR (Continuous Catalytic Regeneration) Platformer(TM) and associated facilities at Valero's 195,000 BPD refinery in Paulsboro, NJ, USA.

Steam trap testing

Tyco Valves and Controls offers steam trap users an evaluation service based on a standard ANSI/ASME test, enabling users to ensure that they have the correct product for a specific task and ensuring that the efficiency of steam traps can be effectively monitored.

One fits all

Netherlocks Safety systems BV has developed a “one-fits-all” lockout device for handwheel- and lever-operated valves.

Balanced globe valve

The Masoneilan 41000 Series control valve is a cage-guided globe valve design with balanced trim configurations.

Diverter valve switches high flows

New from Sterling Hydraulics is the R04G3, a normally open two-way three-port vent-to-close diverter valve.

Ticona expands capacity

Ticona, the technical polymers unit of Celanese AG, has expanded its North American compounding capability by adding 20% more capacity at its plant in Shelby, NC, and 30% more capacity at its plant in Florence, Kentucky, USA.

New valve company

A resource is now available for end-users who require quick delivery of corrosion-resistant nickel-based valves.

Sealed with a kiss

The 2200-245 Series of Tip-Seal Kiss valves are engineered to provide high-performance automated application of beads or drops of adhesive and sealant materials such as silicone, urethane or other moisture-sensitive materials.

Iran signs South Pars deals

Iran will shortly sign the agreements to implement phases 9 and 10 of the giant South Pars gas development projects, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh has said.

Valve has integrated cooling system

CCI Sweden (formerly BTG Valves) has further modified its VLB steam-conditioning valve for use in high- and/or low-pressure systems in the process industry.