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Steam-assisted gravity drainage article

Steam-assisted gravity drainage is the process for extracting oil from the Canadian Oil Sands. These oil sand formations are well below the surface, making the oil only accessible by an in-place extraction process.

Micromazza receives best suppliers award

In 2017 Petrobras resumed the annual award program of the best suppliers, aiming to publicly recognize its best partner in products and services.

Flow & treat acquisition choices shaped by MPM program

A new program available from McIlvaine Company will help acquirers make the best choices and then maximize the value of these acquisitions.

ZVI partners with Burckhardt Compression Services

Zahroof Valves, Inc. (ZVI) announced a partnership with Burckhardt Compression Services. The new agreement will allow Burckhardt the ability to offer ZVI products in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations, covering Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

Ball Valves for PDS of Unipol Polypropylene Unit

The requirement olefins are expected to grow by 4% or more in the next several years. The packaging and automobile industries are important users of polymers.

Schneider Electric External Sensor for Positioner

Schneider Electric developed an external sensor for the new positioner SRD998. This sensor allows for an ideal connection to the Badger Meter small control valves.

Primoris services awarded pipeline projects valued $81M

Primoris Services Corporation announced three new pipeline awards with a combined value of over USD 81M. The contracts were secured by Rockford Corporation and Primoris Pipeline, both a part of the Pipeline & Underground segment.

Tru-Tech Valve names Chetan Chothani as CEO

Tru-Tech Valve, a Pittsburgh based Diaphragm valve manufacturer, appointed Chetan Chothani as their Chief Executive Officer.

Control electronics for proportional valves

For the simple and inexpensive control of a proportional valve, Wandfluh has developed the digital amplifier electronics PD3.

Cook Compression adds authorized service partners

Cook Compression®, part of Dover Precision Components and Dover is proud to announce two new Authorized Service Partners certified to provide local compressor valve and packing case repairs: Fancraft (Pty) Ltd, serving South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana; and WoodServ, serving the Middle East and Pakistan.