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Gas detectors

Easy control of gas detectors with Savcor’s GDS Combi Controller

Weldability of pipeline steels

There are three important elements to address when using welding as a construction technique: the steel’s ability to be welded, the fabrication conditions under which it will be welded, and achieving satisfactory performance in service. This article discusses these points and gives a broad appreciation of weldability in the context of pipeline steels as the core component of pipeline construction.

All States Truck and Commercial Rentals: understanding operator needs

All States Truck and Commercial Rental specialises in the hire of project-specific and off-road trucks. The company’s in-house design and manufacturing facility enables it to provide a wide range of trucks with specifications to suit any project.

Precision torque wrenches

Pipeline joints, valves, pumps and machinery present access challenges for controlled bolting. Enerpac’s low profile torque wrenches and new generation bolting technology range provide the solution to these challenges.

Tinker & Rasor - quality holiday testers now available from Anode Engineering

Major USA based instrument supplier Tinker & Rasor, an ISO 9001:2000 registered company, recently signed a Master Distributors agreement with Brisbane-headquartered Anode Engineering Pty Ltd.

No destruction necessary with Olympus’ new thickness gage

Mon, 30 August 2010 Olympus Corporation has commenced sales of the 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gage, which allows pipe inspection without the need for destruction or disassembly.

Access petrochemical and energy standards, online

Start your year with full compliance with access to the latest standards covering aspects of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production, fire protection and safety, marine transportation, petroleum measurement and refining. These documents reference drilling, health and environmental issues, offshore production platforms, pipeline, pumps, storage tanks, structural pipe, valves, welding, etc.

Geographic Information System (GIS) & Land Management System

In simple terms, a Geographic Information System (GIS) records asset attributes, network connectivity and the spatial relationship of assets on geographical cadastre. But for infrastructure management services companies like Agility, GIS now plays a critical role in the day-to-day management of important infrastructure assets.

FCX launches new range

Leading Australian valve distributor FCX Australia launches its range of API 6A and 6D trunnion-mounted ball valves for pipelines and offshore platforms in partnership with Velan Srl.

Flow control products from FCX

FCX offers a comprehensive range of flow control products in Australasia and represents many of the world’s best known valve and instrument manufacturers. The company’s ‘off-the-shelf’ range, technical capability, branch network and commitment to service gives it a leading edge in today’s competitive market.

Aerial surveys: saving time & money

Rapidly delivered digital terrain models (DTMs) and geo-referenced imagery are prerequisites for pipeline design and infrastructure management projects. AAMHatch is meeting this demand through substantial, multi-million dollar investments in leading edge survey and mapping technologies.

Onesteel Piping Systems delivers hydraulic actuated valve to Santos

Onesteel Piping Systems was awarded the supply contract for manual and actuated valves by Santos earlier this year. Onesteel has recently supplied a large, specialised mainline actuated valve for the Casino Gas Development.

The Supply Line launches Australian Pipeline Valve

Valve stockist The Supply Line Australia has tripled the size of its Adelaide distribution centre to launch Australian Pipeline Valve (APV), increasing its inventory to $A20 million.

Control Microsystems launches new SCADA software

Control Microsystems is challenging bigger global players in the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software marketplace with the launch of ClearSCADA automation software platform for gathering, processing and relaying information in real-time.

The smallest of the biggest flowmeters

The new Proline Promass DN 250 Coriolis flowmeter from Endress+Hauser provides accurate inline direct mass measurement of flow rates up to 2,200 tonnes/hour – a rate almost two-and-a-half times greater than any previous Coriolis flowmeter.

Measuring technology solutions from tecsis

German-based tecsis is a supplier of measuring technology to the oil and gas industries worldwide. Through four divisions - pressure, temperature, force and switch - tecsis provides a combination of quality, performance, capability, innovation and consistent customer service.

NewSat provides sky high benefits for pipeline industry

Satellite broadband is often the only communication option available for pipeline companies located in remote and regional parts of Australia due to poor terrestrial infrastructure.

The complete solution: combined crack and metal loss detection tool

Sophisticated equipment and methodologies have been developed to help counter threats to pipeline integrity. However, until recently, operators have had to use individual inspection tools to detect and measure defects such as corrosion or cracks, forcing them to invest significant efforts to perform multiple inspections and correlate independent sets of data.

New Metrotech product from Savcor

Savcor Products, with support from Metrotech Corporation, has introduced the 810 Dx Pipe and Cable Locator, a single frequency, high productivity instrument designed for locating all types of buried utilities.

Weighing up the benefits

The introduction of compact pipe connection and sealing technology in Australia offers some significant and valuable advantages offshore. Vector International Vice President Marketing and Sales Ian Robinson explains.

Total turnkey solutions from Energen

Energen Solutions provide total turnkey solutions ranging from gas extraction equipment through to power generation.

New plugging and purging solutions from Huntingdon

It has been a busy time for Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, as the company’s new range of pipe plugs and purge systems is introduced to the market.

Warren King & Co: Ready for any pipeline project

Warren King & Co is an Australian based company at the forefront of the pipeline industry. With 80 years of combined experience and a team of dedicated professionals providing surveying, drafting and GIS services, they offer a complete solution for pipeline projects.

New laser-based analyser speeds moisture sensing in natural gas

Pryde Measurement has announced the launch of a new range of laser-based moisture analysers from US company SpectraSensors. The non-contact measurement of moisture and other corrosives in natural gas pipelines provides asset owners and bulk gas buyers with instant information about corrosive and corruptive elements in delivered gas.

Boddingtons continues to expand

Boddingtons manufactures and distributes plastic warning tapes detection and extruded meshes for both protection of underground cable and pipelines for gas, electricity, water and optic fibre communication lines.