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DATUM Centrifugal Compressor Line Sees Continuing Improvement

Energy conversion technology has played a major role in the oil and gas industry for more than a century, and Dresser-Rand is an industry leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas and steam turbines, expanders, rotating separators and control systems.

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Provider Calls Pictometry® A Revolutionary Technology For The Pipeline Industry

Pictometry®, according to its provider, is the innovative technology that changed the face of public safety less than 10 years ago and is today becoming the new and “disruptive” technology for the pipeline industry.

January 2010 Vol. 237 No. 1

High Performance Plastic Revolutionizes Natural Gas Distribution, Transmission Lines

Gas distribution companies in need of a durable high-pressure non-metallic pipe now have another option. A new high-performance thermoplastic polyamide pipe, known as PA 12, is less expensive to install and easier to maintain than traditional steel pipe.

Authored by: Peter Rieck | December 2009 Vol. 236 No. 12

Automation Helps Field Compression Firm Manage Assets Spread From Texas To Alaska

A manufacturer and provider of production field enhancement compressors has increased efficiency by implementing remote work order automation, real-time inventory management, equipment monitoring and GPS positioning.

Authored by: Chris Anderson, Compressco and Roy Lund, Skymira, LLC | September 2009 Vol. 236 No. 9

Helicopter-borne Leak Detection Instrument Undergoes Field Testing In Windy Conditions

A new instrument called realSens™ has been designed by Synodon Inc. for the remote sensing detection of leaked natural gas.

September 2009 Vol. 236 No. 9

Automating Compression Key Part Of Rockies Express Pipeline Project

In a continued effort to develop state of the art automation standards, River Consulting is working on a variety of pipeline expansion projects for Kinder Morgan.

Authored by: Jim Nelson, River Consulting, Technical Project Manager | September 2009 Vol. 236 No. 9

Affordable Automated Orifice Meter Tube Honing Process Now Available

A new meter tube honing technology that uses existing tools while increasing worker safety and accuracy of results is available.

Authored by: Dennis Westhoff, Sunnen Products Company | August 2009 Vol. 236 No. 8

Arc Energy Creates Specialist Site For Weld Overlay Cladding

A Center of Excellence for weld overlay cladding technology has been established by Arc Energy Resources at its Gloucestershire facility in the United Kingdom.

Authored by: Alan Robinson, Arc Energy Resources | August 2009 Vol. 236 No. 8

Compact Vacuum Pipe Lifter Claims 6,600-Lb Capacity

Vacuworx International has announced the new MC3 “mini” lifter vacuum system with a dry tool weight of 900 lbs.

August 2009 Vol. 236 No. 8

New Vented Service Riser Designed For Natural Gas Delivery

Energy Control Systems, Inc. (ECSI) says it has developed and has applied for a patent for a new service riser designed to identify and vent leaking fuel gas.

July 2009 Vol. 236 No. 7