Rotork has extended its CMA range of compact modulating actuators with new sizes specifically designed for reliable automation of larger linear control valves.
An intelligent asset management system currently under trial will analyse information from valve actuator dataloggers, and relay it to operators to allow accurate prediction of maintenance and repair work, says Liam Jones of Rotork.
Liam Jones details how electric actuators were used in a solar-powered automation project on produced water pipelines.
Sarah Kellett, Rotork, UK, explores how modern non‑intrusive electric actuator technologies can assist the operation and automation of tank farms.
Rotork India Pvt. Ltd.: a key link in Rotork’s global actuator supply chain. As a manufacturer, supplier and solution provider, Rotork India Pvt. Ltd. goes from strength to strength. In a little over 40 years the company has grown from...
Andy Filkins, Business Development Director of Rotork Instruments reveals why innovation is the key to improved valve instrumentation. In the oil and gas industries cost management is a priority. This is driving more innovative solutions that reduce operational costs and/or...
ロトルクインストゥルメンツの事業開発ディレクターであるAndy Filkinsは、“イノベーション（革新）”がロトルクインストゥルメンツ及びロトルクグループのキーワードであると述べました。 「我々の部門では、継続的で有益な成長を目標としています」とFilkinsは言います。 「ロトルクファミリーに加わって年月が浅いですが（ロトルクの歴史A参照）、ここ7年以上の間、インストゥルメンツは、主に買収により規模を拡大してきました。勿論、我々の既存ビジネスを通して、主には、お客様の日々の稼働目標の達成をサポートする革新的なソリューションを開発することで、業務を拡大していくつもりです。」
OFWAT（Office of Water Services水道サービス管理局）が定める目標には、供給不具合、下水道の氾濫や公害を減らし、日々の弾性を向上させること、水漏れを減らすこと、特に干ばつや洪水からの復旧に関してパフォーマンスコミットメントを導入すること、が含まれています。新規インフラへ投資すること、大幅に節水率を上げ、消費量を削減するための水輸送及び対策を講じること、排水の配送に伴うリスクを理解・計画・管理するためのトータルシステムを採用することなど、様々な選択肢を考慮するよう推奨されています。
A major valve automation upgrade performed by Rotork’s Mexican office at a large petroleum tank farm has taken advantage of simplified installation, reduced costs and increased functionality offered by wireless flow control.
The water and effluent treatment industries have recognised the benefits of effective asset management resulting from the gathering and analysis of accurate and relevant data from out in the plant. The data identifies the condition of the equipment and gives...
Rotork flow control products are used on oil and gas applications throughout virtually all upstream, midstream and downstream activities, ranging from offshore production facilities through refining and processing to transportation of finished products via pipelines or vessels. They deliver reliable...
Satisfying the flow control demands of the Oil and Gas industry with reliable and innovative actuation solutions has been one of Rotork's major achievements throughout its 60 year history.
ウェックスフォード州にあるSSE plcのグレートアイランド発電所は、464MWガスタービンコンバインドサイクル（CCGT）発電所で、2014年に稼働を開始しました。アイルランド国内で最も清潔で効率的な天然ガス発電所として認識されており、50万世帯分の電力を賄うだけの発電能力を有しています。2016年にHRSG（排熱回収ボイラー）プラントで大規模な改善計画を実施し、効率性の向上と長期的な資産管理に貢献しました。その一環として、マスター/マーターバルブを高・中・低圧タービンドレンバルブに設置しました。
Rotork IQ technology is well established in the field of intelligent valve actuation. In addition to Rotork’s double-sealed enclosure, ‘non-intrusive’ commissioning, data-logging and predictive maintenance capabilities, the latest IQ3 generation features an extended range of advanced functionality and communication capabilities....
Since the time of the Romans, flow control has played an important role in the culture of Bath and been a major contributor to the prosperity of the city.
Independent tank storage provider Vopak is increasing and enhancing fuel capacity at the Vopak Terminal Durban in South Africa, an important site where activities encompass the import, export and distribution of petroleum products.The programme aims to expand and enhance Vopak's...
Reducing fugitive emissions, particularly methane, is a major priority in the fight against climate change. Although valves and actuators have been the focus for reduction efforts because valve leakage accounts for more than half of total fugitive emissions, the problem...
Reliable and comprehensive data communications are essential elements in the modern process plant. Plant managers demand more information, more quickly than ever before. Process operators must have the ability for full control at all times, 24 hours a day, 365...
Efforts are being made worldwide to reduce emissions from industrial activity - from vehicles to virtually every manufactured product - led by policies and then by the products that lower or eliminate emission levels as demanded by the general public....
Actuators are among the most universal process control system elements used in today’s industrial processes. Advancements in DC motor technology which have removed restrictions on modulation rates have created a comprehensive market for electric actuation in new areas, where the...