Fluid Engineering Product Update – for Oil & Gas Midstream Service!

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(courtesy of Fluid Engineering Filtration News, Spring/Summer 2014 Volume 3, Issue 4)

It has been brought to our attention that there is a growing need for inline duplex strainers for the

mid-stream pipeline market, that is being forecasted to be installed across the USA and Canada.

Construction is scheduled to start in 2014 and continue through 2020, at least.

Fluid EngineeringðÌð•s Model 534 and 545 have been very popular for this application.

We always pay attention to the feedback we get from customers and representatives: when we got

feedback that the Model 534 would be easier to pipe if it was inline (particularly on models larger than

four (4ðÌð“) inch), Fluid Engineering added the model 545 inline duplex strainer to its product offering

(2ðÌð“ thru 12ðÌð“ sizes, ANSI 150# ratings and higher pressures on application) to improve liquid flow and save

money in the piping process.

But weðÌð•re not done yet! ItðÌð•s so new we donðÌð•t even have a drawing for it!

The applications for the new Model 547 will be:

1. Meter and Pump protection and 2. Loading and unloading applications.

Preliminary information indicates a need for pipelines sizes of; 4ðÌð“, 6ðÌð“, 8ðÌð“, 10ðÌð“ and 12ðÌð“ and will be in

the 300# ANSI Flange Ratings, therefore the Model 547 will be designed for 500 psig @ 150 degrees

F, all in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII Division 1. This model will be designed using the

Posi-Sealoc IIðåð¬ closure (Same as the model 120 Simplex) and using the new inline pipeline

configuration used on the Model 545 (Patent Pending). The baskets for the new model will all be

designed using a Stainless Steel Encapsulated Magnets to remove any iron particles found in the

liquid stream. Fluid Engineering will have the ability to build larger units and higher ratings as

specified. Contact us for more information!

New ND50 Model and ECO-AXS Released by GEA PHE Systems!

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About the ND50-

Double wall heat exchangers are an excellent solution for ensuring critical medias do not cross leak inside the exchanger. The double wall exchanger adds a physical lead path between the media to remove the potential for mixing. While a similar effect can be achieved by controlling the pressure in individual lines, differential pressure can only control which media leaks into the other. Select an ND series for applications demanding higher levels of safety against cross contamination. Some example applications are potable water systems, engine cooling systems and critical machinery cooling.

GEA Heat Exchangers is proud to release the ND50 series to complement the existing ND100. A large portion of the double wall market is residential potable water systems and small engine lubricant cooling. The ND50 can give you a double wall solution with a lower initial investment cost that is better suited for smaller applications. The ND50 boasts all the benefits of the NT series and gives significant advantages over other technologies.

About the ECO-AXS-

GEA Heat Exchangers recently introduced the new ECO-AXS, easy close frame at the Pack Expo in Chicago, IL. The introduction of this frame now allows GEA to meet the needs of customers who require a quicker and easier method of opening and closing their frames with the ability to move the loose plate at up to 7 inches per minute at the touch of a button.

The ECO-AXS frame is comprised of 4 tie rods that rotate in an ACME follower nut to pull the moveable end plate to the proper position. Three frame types ðÌð Automatic, Internally Powered and Externally Powered are available to meet all levels of required automation.

ECO-AXS ðÌð Your access to convenience, reliability, efficiency and profitability. Contact us for more information.

Zeeco Launches Integrated Flame Scanner ProFlame

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Zeeco announced December 18th that it has unveiled its ProFlame industrial grade flame scanner, an optical safety device that provides reliable flame detection and instant flame status for burner applications. ProFlame scanners are primarily used in power, wastewater treatment and industrial plants, as well as refineries, pulp and paper, steel, or other furnaces that fire oil, gas, biomass, chemicals and other waste products. These scanners are designed to be used on single burner applications, duct burners, and smaller, multiple burner applications (four burner boilers or heaters) that fire gaseous and liquid fuels.

The ProFlame uses state-of-the-art dual signal channel, fully analog design for use in SIL3 applications, and provides easy flame analysis. The LED display illuminates the flame-on and flame-off status, as well as the flame intensity. Easily configurable tuning controls, such as gain and flicker frequency selection, enable fast, reliable scanner commissioning. Adjustable flame relay pull in time, service dipswitch, adjust dipswitch, and raw flame signal measuring pins allow for advanced troubleshooting and signal analysis.

Zeeco’s ProFlameintegrated scanner is designed in three models: ZPF-110 (Zone 1 hazardous), ZPF-120 (Zone 2 hazardous), and ZPF-130 (non-hazardous areas). The ProFlame utility grade scanner is expected to launch after the first of the year.

ProFlame scanners have been successfully tested on a variety of burners at Zeeco’•s Combustion Research and Test Facility, near Tulsa, Okla. For more information please give us a call!

GEA PHE Sends Newsletter Welcoming 2015!

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The Newsletter starts with a letter to GEA PHE’s friends and bussiness partners, then overviews the first US order for the GEAFlex. After that, GEA gives credit to Thermoflo for selling nine NW350 Fermenter Coolers! Next, GEA tells about new Double Wall Units installed in Texas! Lastly, the newsletter gives the names and dates of upcoming tradeshows that they will be attending!

For a copy of the newletter, send us an email!

IDEA’•s Campus Energy Conference is less than two weeks away!

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GEA Heat Exchangers will have a table at this Conference. Stop by to say hello to Karl Johnson of Pentad, and meet Shane Bixby of GEA.

Dresser-Rand Steam Turbine Division will also have a display, as well as Miura Boilers and Rentech Boiler Systems.

The Conference runs February 10th ðÌð 13th, 2015 and is being held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. Visit www.districtenergy.org for conference details.

We have an exhibit hall pass if you are interested in visiting the exhibit hall only. The pass does not include technical sessions or meal functions during the conference. Please call and request that we email this to you.

If you would like to use this pass, please fill it out and submit for pre-approval by February 5th. No passes will be approved at the onsite registration desk.

We look forward to seeing you there!

FilterBoxx Packaged Water Solutions

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Pentad Associates has recently partnered with FilterBoxx Packaged Water Solutions.

We are excited to represent their modular packaged water and wastewater treatment solutions to the Power, Oil & Gas, Mining and Food & Beverage industries.

FilterBoxx has been building the highest quality packaged water treatment solutions for power plants, refineries, mines and industrial facilities for over a decade.

Among the many benefits of working with FilterBoxx :

Skid mounting and containerization to the furthest extent possible reducing installation time, cost and site risk.

Rugged design and ease of operation & maintenance – invaluable where environmental conditions are extreme as well as remote.

Complete Turn-Key Services, including experienced field technicians to commission, startup and train operators.

Proven track record of remote plant monitoring & control with capability to upload control program modifications.

We’•d like the opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of FilterBoxx contact us for your next project and we will be happy to assist with your design and budget.

National Safety Council Recognizes Dresser-Rand – 2014 Industry Leader Award Winner!

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The National Safety Council announced on July 7, 2014 that Dresser-Rand has been honored with a 2014 Industry Leader Award for its safety performance.

The award is a component of the Council’•s member-exclusive Safety Motivation and Recognition Awards Program which benchmarks outstanding safety achievements among member companies based on self-reported data.

Dresser-Rand is one of 47 companies honored with the 2014 Industry Leader Award. The award recognizes the top 5 percent of member companies, units and facilities that have met the criteria and qualified for the 2014 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award (based on 2013 calendar year data) from NSC. Winners are selected based on NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code, lowest incidence rate and employee work hours.

Additionally, the D-R Enginuity facility in Fort Collins, CO also earned an award for their facility.

Pentad Associates is proud of our 8 year association with Dresser-Rand and their Steam Turbine Division. This is the 2nd year in a row that Dresser-Rand has been among the industry leaders in safety performance.

Pentad Associates Welcomes Speaker Bruce Darling of Thermal Economy!

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September 25th and 26th.

Pentad Associates is pleased to have a speaker at this year’•s AFEC Conference!

Mr. Bruce Darling of Thermal Economy, Inc. will be making a presentation on ’Finding Real Savings for Boiler Efficiency“.

He will discuss how to improve efficiency of existing boilers through improved maintenance and retrofits.

A complimentary pass is available on our site. Please call if you need help downloading.

NEW – GEA’s NW350 Wide Gap Plate!

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Up to 300 PSI ASME Design Ð GEA’•S NEW NW350 WIDE GAP PLATE features wider channels and fewer metal-to-metal contact points than standard gap plates allowing for easy passage of media containing solids and fibers with the ability to handle high pressures. Ideally suited for fibrous media or any liquids with a large amount of particulate.

This new plate design features the highest pressure rating for all Wide Gap or Free Flow plate heat exchangers on the market today. The NW350 Wide Gap Plate offers a large port size and the embossing pattern allows for higher turbulence, enhancing efficiency and run time. This plate is perfectly suited for Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Sugar, Pulp and Paper applications.