Technical Challenges in Valves in Oil Sand Extraction
Recent developments in heavy oil extraction technology for the Canadian oil and gas industry have created a need for new flow control solutions in steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). SAGD uses a pair of horizontal wells drilled from a central well pad to recover heavy oil.
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Valve engineering advances make ocean power feasible
A rarely publicized but promising renewable energy technology that is creating interesting challenges for valve and actuator engineers is ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). One of the leaders in the field is OTEC International LLC (OTI) and Barry R.
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API: October Petroleum Demand Lowest for the Month Since 1995
Total U.S. petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand) were down 2.3% from October a year ago but increased 1.3% from this past September to 18.4 million barrels per day.
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Report Details Inaccuracies in West Coast Gas Price Data
In May 2012, West Coast gasoline prices spiked while oil prices fell.
New ITT Push-Through Slurry Valve Minimizes Downtime in Heavy Applications
ITT Engineered Valves introduces the Fabri-Valve 33 PTA push-through slurry valve.
Geothermal Energy: A Renewable With Huge Potential
The method of pulling power from the ground’s heat is receiving renewed attention because of new technologies as well as efforts by DOE and other parties to promote this clean, abundant source of energy.
Soft Goods in Actuators and Valves
Soft goods such as rings, gaskets, bushings, washers, seals and packing sets are widely used in valves and actuators.
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A Primer On Worm Gear Operators
Manual gear operators continue to provide a viable, age-old solution with a few 21st century twists.
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New Technology for the New Nuclear
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the construction of four new nuclear reactors in the U.S., the first since 1978.
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