Curtiss-Wright releases new motor and actuator with integral controls
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The SAL080 linear actuator is reportedly capable of continuous force ratings up to 2330 lb-ft (linear) and the SA-R080 is capable of torque up to 24.7 lb-in. (rotary).
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Survey shows likely energy transition paths for oil and gas companies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Important and different pathways to meet climate goals and keep oil prices stable are revealed.
Emerson and AspenTech enter agreement on new software strategy
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson and AspenTech announced in a press release on Oct. 11 that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to contribute Emerson’s industrial software businesses—OSI Inc. and the Geological Simulation Software business—to AspenTech to create a diversified, high-performance industrial software leader with greater scale, capabilities and technologies.
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Australian mining industry works toward net zero
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Australia’s largest and most valuable industry is mining, according to Baker Hughes. Organizations in the country are working to decarbonize the nation through research and technological advancements.
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New EIA study reports drop in nuclear power plant outages
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows that unplanned nuclear plant outages averaged more than 90 outages in 2000, peaking at nearly 120 in 2003, and since steadily fell to 34 so far this year.
Baker Hughes’ subsea drilling systems and Akastor’s MHWirth merge
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The new company, HMH, aims to support the industry’s transition toward more energy-efficient solutions, as well as deploy technologies and service solutions to make the sector more competitive through increased drilling efficiency.
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Emerson helps Colgate-Palmolive pursue net zero carbon
By: Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The project is part of Colgate’s digital transformation program and uses Emerson’s specialized Aventics pneumatic sensors and IIoT-enabled software to precisely monitor compressed air flow in real time.
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Petrochemical shortages are causing prices to skyrocket
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Analysts are expecting petrochemical shortages to last well into 2022.
Baker Hughes and Primus Line collaborate on composites
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, announced in a press release on Sept. 29 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Primus Line to collaborate on non-metallic pipe applications to rehabilitate and repurpose existing pressure pipelines, offering a combined customer base more cost-effective options for pipeline repair and replacement, as well as the repurposing of existing pipeline networks for hydrogen and CO2 transportation.
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EPA's rules on methane emissions looms for oil states
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Biden administration is set to release a major crackdown on oil and gas methane emissions in the coming weeks, but concerns are brewing about how the rule could affect small operators and how much the nation’s leading oil- and gas-producing states may fight the plan, according to E&E News reporting on Sept. 27.