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Stainless steel valve from FCx

Global flow control specialist FCx has launched a new stainless-steel product to complement its existing range of cast iron valves.

TransAlta awards contract for scrubber additions

TransAlta Corporation (Calgary, Alberta) has awarded a consortium of Stone & Webster, a division of the Shaw Group, and Alstom Power the engineering and construction contract for a USD 200 million project to instal two flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units on two 730mw coal-fired units. Civil construction began in 2000.

Rotork valve actuators for ancient mill pond

Tidal sluice gates and an ancient mill pond on the picturesque Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire, UK, are benefitting from a restoration project involving Rotork electric valve actuators.

Nynas chooses Foundation(TM) fieldbus protocol

Nynas, a Sweden-based specialised oil producer, has selected PlantWeb® field-based architecture with Foundation(TM) fieldbus digital communications from Emerson Process Management to automate critical control loops at its bitumen refinery in Sweden.

FCx wins petrochemical order

FCx Ubel & Ventil is celebrating its 80th anniversary in style following the announcement of a major multi-million Euro order for flow control solutions and products for Lyondell's new USD1 billion petrochemical plant.

Fisher’s Fieldvue system benefits Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco is expanding its use of Fisher Fieldvue instruments. A recent project at the Yanbu Refinery included more than 40 DVC-based ESD valves, which were applied to a fired-heater upgrade.

Conoco awards contract to Honeywell

The Industrial Control business of Honeywell has signed a USD 5.3 million contract with Conoco Inc. to provide general automation contract services for the energy company’s gas-to-liquids semi-works facility currently under construction in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Remote valve operation with Flexi-Drive

New from Smith Flow Control is the Flexi-Drive, a versatile device for the remote operation of valves in hard to reach or hazardous locations.

Score wins ISO quality approval

Score Group PLC has announced the award to Score Al-Balagh of the new Lloyds ISO 9001-2000 quality approval.

Connecting system for actuators and valves

Asco/Joucomatic is introducing a connection system for actuators and solenoid valves.