Oil & Gas Journal - September 7, 2015

September 2015 OGPE.com P12 New Products & Services

Free Thermal Management Solutions white paper

Rittal’s Thermal Management Solutions white paper outlines the impact of increasing temperatures on the lifespan of electronics housed in enclosures.

The average lifespan of semiconductors is reduced by roughly 50% every time the operating temperature rises 20°F. / 10°C.

over its maximum operating temperature. The failure of a single electronic component may lead to the complete shutdown of an entire production line. Resulting costs add up quickly.

Unfortunately high temperatures in enclosures can be diffcult to control because electronic equipment such as transformers, power distribution components, drives, PLCs, and PCs all generate heat.

Air conditioners currently are the only practical stand-alone device in the market that can cool an environment below ambient temperature.

This white paper provides useful tips and techniques on sizing an air conditioning unit for a specifc enclosure application, guidance on how to interpret an air conditioner’s performance chart, tips on comparing specifcations, and insights into the impact of humidity.

Rittal’s Top Therm roof-mounted and wall-mounted unit options are described, as are various mounting options and controllers.

A feature/beneft comparison chart makes it easy to evaluate the latest Top Therm units in contrast with earlier Rittal offerings and competitive A/C units.

Rittal Corporation: Schaumburg IL

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New sucker rod couplings introduced

Newly introduced ToughMet 3

Sucker Rod Couplings are “de-
signed to maximize production out-
put and signifcantly reduce the costs
of artifcial lift operations.”
The patent pending designs are al-
ternatives to those made of conven-
tional materials. They cut frequency
of sucker rod couplings and produc-
ing tubing damage — the leading
cause of well failure. ToughMet 3 comprises a temper of
copper-nickel-tin spinodal alloy engineered by this frm
specifcally to resist mechanical wear, thread damage,
corrosion, or erosion. The couplings are nongalling to
prevent damage to production tubing.

Materion: Mayfield Heights OH

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Rental refnery and petrochem-grade heat exchangers

Mitigate the consequences of heat exchanger failure with this rental feet of refnery and petrochem-ical-grade exchangers —

including shell and tube, shell and plate, or fn/fan.

Designed to also support turnarounds, debottlenecking projects, emergencies, seasonal tasks, or process improvement purposes — rapid response is assured with a group of experienced process engineers. They properly design and size all heat exchanger applications based on feld experience, simulation software, and stream physical properties.

AGGREKO: Houston

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Higher-precision pressure transmitter added in product line extension

Sitrans P310 & P410 basic and advanced pressure transmitters plus Sitrans P500 premium extend this company’s product portfolio.

The higher-precision instruments are declared “to cover any conceivable measurement need.” All models are simple to operate using three pushbuttons. They offer long-term 0.125% stability over 5 years to allow extended calibration cycles and reduced maintenance.

Siemens: Munich Germany

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New asset integrity service includes working-at-height

A newly launched asset integrity service offers working-at-height support for repair, maintenance, and decommissioning of onshore and offshore structures.

Skilled IRATA-approved rope access technicians are utilized for welding, pipe and plate nondestructive testing, painting, crane inspection, blade repair, or fabric maintenance. The service also covers detailed offshore surveys, risk assessments and design as well as implementation of structural and piping modifcations along with redundant equipment decommissioning.

All are offered to make certain assets are effectively maintained for safe, reliable, effcient operation within corrosion, structural fatigue, impact damage, or general wear and tear conditions.