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Duke/Fluor Daniel to build four power plants

Duke/Fluor Daniel has won contracts by Duke Energy North America (DENA) to perform engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for four natural gas-fuelled, combined-cycle power generation facilities with a combined capacity of 3050mw.

Polish contract for Tyco

Anderson Greenwood Crosby, part of Tyco Engineered Products, will supply Polish fertiliser producer Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy Spolka Akcynja (ZAP) with duplex safety valves for the treatment of off-gas in its urea plant.

Bolted seat design in titanium

FCx Orton, the maker of triple eccentric metal seated valves, has unveiled a bolted body using stainless steel.

Raytheon picks Duke/Fluor Daniel for plant constru

Raytheon Company has awarded Duke/Fluor Daniel a contract to provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) services for two power generation facilities currently under construction near Boston, Massachusetts.

Effluent diffuser system

Red Valve now provides a complete effluent diffuser system for wastewater treatment, including flexible Redflex® Rubber Risers and Elbows and Tideflex® Diffuser Valves.

New from Fike

Fike Corporation announced that its range of bursting disc devices is now available with CE marking demonstrating compliance with the PED.

New emission control for Kentucky plant

American Electric Power (AEP) has filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission for authority to instal a new emission control system on Unit 2 of its Big Sandy generating plant near Louisa, Kentucky.

FCx IMF in pole position

FCx IMF, part of the global flow control specialist FCx, is expanding its involvement in Formula One in 2001 as more and more manufacturers opt to use its valves in the quest for speed and reliability.

New President named for Mogas

Mogas Industries Inc., the manufacturer of severe service ball valves, has announced that Matt Mogas will assume responsibilities for President & COO on 10 May 2001.

Major gas expansion in Qatar

A major gas expansion is under way in Qatar.