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Mechanised coupling system

FCx Orton, one of the world leaders in the production of triple eccentric metal-seated valves, has invented a new mechanical coupling system between the shaft and the disc that the inventors believe is a major improvement over traditional locking system like keys or pins.

South Chinese petrochemical venture

CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals have appointed a consortium led by Bechtel Co. as project manager for a USD 4.05 billion petrochemical joint venture in southern China.

Valve World Seminar on CE Marking

Valve World will organise an international seminar on CE Marking of Valves as part of the European Legislation and the Pressure Equipment Directive.

ISA 2001

ISA 2001, the instrumentation, systems and automation conference and exhibition, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, USA, from 10-13 September 2001.

Severn Glocon expands into Japan

UK-based valve maker Severn Glocon has expanded its operations in Asia and the Far East with the opening of a regional sales office in Japan.

World’s largest steamcracker

The JAM Petrochemical Company has awarded Technip and its Iranian partner Nargan a contract worth about EUR 300 million for a 1,400,000tpy ethylene plant at Assaluyeh on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf.

Drehmo actuators for the Rand water filtration pla

Drehmo GmbH will supply all electric actuators, smart-range DREHMO MATIC C, for the upgrade of the filtration plant at Vereeniging pump station, Rand, South Africa.

Gearbox range for hand-operated valves

Rotork Gears has launched a new range of ruggedly designed bevel gearboxes that have been specifically developed for the manual operation of penstocks, gate valves, globe valves and other multi-turn valve designs.

Ball valve gives long leak-tight service

For service from –29oC up to +249oC, the Hoke 7188 ball valve, added to the Flomite 71 Series of two-way integral panel mount valves, features floating ball design, encapsulated seats and check seals to ensure extended leak-tight cycle life.

Ruwais refinery expansion

As part of its expansion plans, Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Co. (Takreer) is considering a revamp of the hydrocracking complex at its Ruwais refinery.