Free drilling fluid brochure
A 6 page brochure discusses the Sildril silicate-base drilling fluid system that provides shale inhibition and environmental compliance.
The free, four-color brochure examines the flexible system that promises high penetration rates in the most reactive shale environments. The result is an average cost per foot that is significantly lower than traditional inhibitive water-base systems, the company says.
Source: M-I LLC, Box 42842, Houston, TX 77242-2842.
Globe control valve
The new Series 5800 compact globe control valve line is available in sizes 1 through 4 in., steel and stainless steel bodies, with Class 150 or 300 raised face flanges. The series features stainless steel trim with a choice of full or reduced ports, metal or ceramic seats for ANSI Class IV shutoff, and Teflon seats for Class VI shutoff, self-adjusting TFE V-ring, or adjustable graphite packing for temperatures to 800° F. and pressure drops to 750 psi.
A two-point, stem guided, contour plug provides for control on a range of applications including erosive slurries, water, steam, corrosive liquids, and gases. The unit is provided with a high performance, double-acting piston actuator or a low profile spring and diaphragm actuator with I/P or P/P positioners. Special alloys, handwheels, and electric actuation are also available upon request.
Source: Warren Controls Corp., Box 509, Broadway, NJ 08808-0509.
New submersible
liquid level transmitter
This firm's recently expanded electronic transmitter line includes the LS-10, a submersible liquid level, pressure transmitter. It can be operated in a variety of applications such as waste water, liquid level, and tanks that require absolute watertight protection. The LS-10 features a vented, watertight polyurethane-jacketed cable designed to withstand 200 lb of strain with no additional support.
This transmitter is durable and has been designed and engineered for permanent submersion, down to 250 ft. Eleven pressure ranges of 0-100 in. water column up to 0-100 psi are available from stock and can be provided with any required cable length. The transmitters feature a 4-20 ma two-wire output
Source: WIKA Instrument Corp., 1000 Wiegand Blvd., Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
Uninterruptible power system
The DT/ET Series uninterruptible power system is designed for extreme temperature environments.
It can handle temperatures from -40° C. (-40° F.) to +74° C. (+165° F.). Based on the DT Series, the 1,000 va, 19 in. rack-mount chassis is 31/2 in. tall and 12 in. deep. Units supply Continuous Digital Power through brownouts, dirty input ac, and loss of input ac.
Features include software-selectable configuration, automatic bypass, cold start with no ac present, outputs that can be controlled remotely, or from front panel and power factor correction to near unity. The DT/ET can provide power for 10 min to 10 hr or more, depending on the number and size of the attached batteries.
Suited for providing continuous power in remote locations, applications for the DT/ET include outdoor cabinets for telecommunications, security and surveillance equipment, refineries, and offshore drilling platforms. The company offers its outpost extreme temperature batteries specifically for these uses.
Source: Clary Corp., 1960 S. Walker Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016.
New thread compound
ACT 101 is an anaerobic compound that helps extend the sealing capabilities of all threaded connections.
It's especially suited for API connections and can provide 5A3 performance for eight round and buttress. The compound also is useful for restoring sealing integrity of damaged threads and seals, the company says.
The product is biodegradable and contains no lead, zinc, copper, grease, or Teflon.
Source: Equivalent SA, 25025 I-45, Suite 525, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
