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MSS publishes revised ANS for steel pipeline flanges

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that ANSI/MSS SP-44-2019, Steel Pipeline Flanges, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a revised American National Standard (ANS) and published by MSS.

NOSHOK announces 3- and 5-valve compact manifolds

NOSHOK announces the addition of 3- and 5-valve compact manifolds to its instrument valve portfolio. These manifolds provide instrument port spacing that is compatible with either standard SP-99 or the Rosemount™ Coplanar™ platform.

Piezo proportional flow control valve from Festo

The new VEMD proportional flow control valve from Festo uses the latest piezo technology to deliver highly dynamic control for numerous medical and other industrial control applications.The VEMD is designed to control flows of up to 20 l/m at a maximum pressure of 2.5 bar.

Lift plug valves interchangeability in refinery plants

Ampo lift plug and switch plug valves have been designed specifically for the most severe conditions containing heavy crude feedstocks subject to high temperature and coke formation, but to offer maximum interchangeability of valves in refineries and petrochemical plants, Ampo has implemented a continuous improvement plan which includes complying with ASME B.16.10 face to face dimensions.

Saipem JV awarded EPC contract in Nigeria

Saipem, in a joint venture with Daewoo E&C Co. Ltd and Chiyoda Corporation (SCD JV), has been awarded by Nigeria LNG Limited the contracts for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction of the Nigeria LNG Train 7 Project to be executed at Bonny Island LNG complex in Nigeria.

Axens awarded Paramax Technology Suite for CNOOC CHPCL

CNOOC Huizhou Petrochemical Company Limited (CHPCL) has selected Axens’ ParamaX® Technology Suite for its petrochemical complex expansion in Daya Bay, China.

New Range of Valve Actuators from Cowan Dynamics

The new E2HR Series Electro-Hydraulic Rotary valve actuators feature a very small installation envelope for ¼-turn valve-actuating applications.

Maire Tecnimont led consortium signs EPSS contract

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary Tecnimont S.p.A., as majority leader of the consortium including MT Russia LLC, Sinopec Engineering Inc., and Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd Russian Branch, has signed an EPSS contract (Engineering, Procurement and Site Services) with Amur GCC LLC, a subsidiary of PJSC Sibur Holding.

The new VAV-Universal product range

The modular design of the VAV-Universal controller product range with integrated Δp sensor D3 dynamic or M1 diaphragm enables the ideal combination of controller and damper motorisation for VAV, duct pressure, and room pressure applications.

WRAS approved non-return valves

The whole range of Mondeo Valves Idrja and Small non-return valves has obtained WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certification, required in the United Kingdom for all materials and components used to transport drinking water.