Emerson Process Management

Emerson Process Management has introduced the Wireless SmartPack™ Starter Kit, described as a configurable suite of wireless technologies and services giving users a risk free way to practical experience with wireless technologies in their own facilities. It comes pre-configured to form what is described as a secure, robust self-organizing wireless network which customers can apply to gain experience with wireless without committing their infrastructure. It comes standard with 1420 Wireless Gateway. A 25-tag license for AMS Device Manager Software. Emerson supplied SmartStart™ installation services and five wireless instruments which operate as a self organizing network. Users may select any combination of Rosemount temperature. Pressure, level and flow devices, and can choose to increase the number of devices in their Wireless SmartPack up to 100 total.

T.D. Williamson, Inc.

T.D. Williamson. Inc. has introduced the Xpig™ multi-purpose and disposable pipeline utility pigging tool. Features include three basic configurations (4 to 12 inches), one cup and five discs, two cups and four discs, five discs/bi-directional option, durable TDW Formula ST(TM) urethane, RealSeal® cup options for superior sealing designed to seal around 1.5 DR bends, three durometer choices (75, 80, standard 85), undersized front disc or cup for easier launch, hollow body can carry transmitter or trip magnets. Stainless steel or polybrush options, gauging option, bypass option keeps solids in suspension, optional solid core, and optional offshore design.

Daubert Cromwell

Daubert Cromwell, a leader in cutting-edge corrosion prevention, has introduced Versil-Pak for pipeline protection. Versil-Pak is said to lock out soil, grease, dust and contaminants from buried metal, even in acidic soil. Its protective wrap is an impregnated and coated fabric, laminated to a non-fibrous plastic membrane. Lamination is said to improve tensile strength and permit a tighter wrap on hard –to-reach welds, threads straps, yokes, joints and valves. Besides protecting pipelines, Versil-Pak is said to be able to protect oil field machinery, large electric motors or any irregularly-shaped equipment that needs strong barrier and dielectric protection. Five types of Versil-Pak are said to meet the requirements of MIL-B 121.

Duoline Technologies

Duoline Technologies, a provider of products and services to help solve oil field corrosion problems, has gone live on its enhanced website, with the increased use of the internet for data and information. Duoline says it set out to provide internet users with an easy to use interactive site for oil field personnel looking for corrosion-fighting products. The result, says Duoline, is a new functional website with useful features such as PDF product files, quotation request forms and product specific literature, all in electronic form. The website also includes technical information plus detailed support sections on lining materials, installation and product handling and specification. Duoline Technologies has more than 80 million feet of DUOLINE 20 successfully installed worldwide.

Fiber Optic Systems Technology, Inc.

FOX-TEK, a developer of patented fiber optic sensing products to monitor wall thickness, has rolled out a system for CenterPoint Energy. Inc. that will evaluate a new technology for monitoring internal corrosion in natural gas pipelines. The project demonstrates the using of fiber optic sensors to monitor very low internal corrosion rates that may occur in pipelines. CenterPoint Energy is evaluating FOX-TEK’s fiber optic monitoring system over he course of 12 months on a gas pipeline in northwest Louisiana. The project will involve he comparison of FOX-TEK’s measurements to conventional corrosion coupon data. Ultrasonic wall thickness data taken over the FOX-TEK sensors area and on the wall area close to the coupons will be used as a reference.

U.S Department of Homeland Security

New training is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protection. A web based course Introduction to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) IS-860) was developed jointly by the DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute. DHS says it provides an orientation regarding key concepts of the NIPP and is designed to meet training needs of a wide range of government and private sector security partners involved in implementing infrastructure protection programs. The course addresses the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and key resources and provides an overview of key concepts of the NIPP, including the risk-management framework, he partnership model designed to facilitate coordination and cooperation between infrastructure owners and operators and the government, the networked approach to information sharing, and the new risk-based approach to resource allocation. Course number IS-860.

GE Inspection Technologies

GE Inspection Technologies says its new Everest XLG3™ VideoProbe offers the capability and versatility to allow fast and reliable internal visual inspection. Features include QuickChange™ probes that are said to quickly reconfigure probe length and diameter. It allows inspection information to be stored in real time on an on-board DVD/CD drive, to be downloaded by means of flash drives or to be transferred to remote sites by means of the Internet for collaboration and confirmation during live inspections. It is described as being easy to operate, using a hand held controller with an integrated joystick and high-resolution display, or a wireless remote control. Intuitive software control buttons and drop-down menus guide operators through the control functions and give step-by-step instruction for each component.

R&M Energy Systems

R&M Energy Systems, a unit of Robbins & Myers, Inc. offers what is described as a technically advanced solution for pipeline and vessel closures. Marketed under the SENTRY® brand name, this non-threaded, internal door closure is said to provide many features and benefits than are not available in other types of closures. Some of these benefits include greater security (due to heavier, more rugged locking components that retain pressure in both shear and compression modes), greater safety (all locking components fully engaged until vessel depressurization is complete) and quicker, easier operation (requires little effort from a single operator to close the largest closure with minimal time).

Atrion International Inc.

Atrion International announced the launch of “Compliance Suite for EH&S.” a pre-packaged solution to enable organizations to integrate Atrion’s regulatory expertise, knowledge and content in to their existing SAP® environmental health and safety environments. Atrion’s regulatory content is built into the new suite, which combines analysis software, an extensive compliance library and regulatory data tools. It is supported by Linx/AS. An experienced SAP implementation service provider, for seamless, low-risk integration Companies with FH&S departments can now have access to current regulatory content and integrate this data in to their SAP EH&S environments SAP(R) EH&S users are no longer required to track, interpret or translate legislation into authoring rules to generate up-to-date (M)SDS, or other documentation.

Gas Operations Innovation Alliance

The Gas Operations Innovation Monitor, a subscription service launched in 2005, now has 13 subscribers representing 18 gas distribution utilities on three continents and is available for additional subscribers. The objective of the subscription service is to provide information to help gas utility personnel maintain an increased awareness of new and innovative products and services, with the focus on those that could be implemented in the near future. The Gas Operations Innovation Monitor Subscription Service says its captures useful information on new products and techniques from sources as varied as university laboratories and technology transfer centers to venture capital firms and innovative businesses in the U.S. and beyond. The alliance says it has established relationships with many in the traditional gas industry community and has made an extra effort to reach outside of familiar channels. In this way, insights are offered that are not available from the existing gas utility avenues. Subscribers rely on the service to identify promising technologies and provide critical analysis of both technical and market potential.

Telescada

Telescada has announced its agreement with Bates & Associates which will serve as the exclusive manufacturer’s representative for Telescada’s Gas Utility, Gas Pipeline and Pipeline Cathodic Protection. Water and Wastewater Utility product lines in Indiana. Michigan and Kentucky. Telescada designs and manufactures wireless remote monitoring and control equipment for anti-corrosion cathodic protection and custom-engineered hardware for SCADA applications.

Vetter GmbH

Vetter offers protection against corrosion resulting from leaking flanges with a Flange Drainage Bag. Vetter says in cases of defects or leaks on flanges or pipe joints, the defects cannot always be sealed with normal leak sealing bags. Therefore, flange drainage bags are positioned over the leak area so that the pneumatic sleeve fully encloses the flange and the pipe on both sides. The Flange Drainage Bag can be quickly closed using the gas-proof and liquid-proof zip fastener. The drainage space is created by inflating the sleeve. The hazardous material can be drained away via a stainless steel ball valve and the scid outlet hose after the hag has been inflated.

Envirosight, LLC

Envirosight offers a corrosion-inspection crawler for pipelines. The SuperVision 140 video inspection crawler is said to travel as far as 1.6-10 feet through pipelines 6 inches and larger. It evaluates condition and identifies maintenance needs. As with other Envirosight crawlers, the SuperVision 140 emphasizes maneuverability with attributes such as short wheelbase, steerable six-wheel drive and an array of traction options. New features include a remote-operated camera lift that adjusts view height to center the camera in a variety of line sizes; a monochrome rear-viewing camera with infrared illumination: PipeBus network control architecture, which allows concurrent control of multiple functions, supports the use of auxiliary sensors and end effectors: performs onboard diagnostics; and allows using lighter-weight cable.

Geospatial Corporation

Geospatial Corporation has introduced “Smart Probe” technology that allows you to insert a small probe into a pipeline which is said to accurately and economically create a 3-D map of the centerline of the pipeline. At the end of each run the Smart Probe is plugged into a laptop and proprietary software extracts the data which it integrates into any of the available GIS software packages, producing what Geospatial says is an accurate map of the underground pipe for corrosion control and other activities. With the information, viewers are said to be able to zoom under the ground to see a detailed 3-D layout of the water, sewer, telecom, gas or transmission pipe systems Geospatial says its service technicians also provide “non-destructive excavation” technologies to allow the excavation and exposure of underground utilities of all types without the potential danger of damaging the pipeline or surrounding utilities.

Covalence Corrosion Protection Group

Covalence Adhesives Corrosion Protection Group has announced Powercrete F-1, described as a new, rapid-cure, 100% solids (no VOCs), liquid epoxy developed for girth welds and new and rehabilitation applications for the corrosion protection of buried pipelines. Powercrete F-1 is said to offer user friendly application, simple mix ratios and fast cure times without compromising performance on both girth welds and rehabilitation pipe. Three key benefits said to be available for applicators are rapid cure times that will yield more joints per day and quick rehabilitation of mainline pipe with backfill sooner than currently available, the product is a traditional two-part formulation with a standard 2:1 mix ratio: and the properties of the liquid coating allow for hand application in a single pass with out sagging or dripping. Independent laboratory testing of Powercrete F-1 by Body cote (formerly ITI) validates the properties and performance of this advanced coating formulation.