Rotating Equipment
ABB obtains Baldor Electric and expands industrial motion presence
ABB will acquire Baldor Electric in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion, including $1.1 billion of net debt. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, ABB will commence a tender offer to purchase all of Baldor’s outstanding shares for $63.50 per share in cash.
Revamped process gas compressors delivered to Petrobras refinery
Petrobras selected Burckhardt Compression (Brasil) Ltda. to revamp their existing process gas compressors that are operated in the Petrobras Recap refinery in Capuava, Brazil.
Siemens launches new industrial gas turbine in Sweden
On November 18, 2010, Siemens Energy launched a new industrial gas turbine in Finspång, Sweden. With a capacity of 37 MW, the SGT-750 will close a gap in the Siemens industrial gas turbine portfolio, which offers a power range between 5 and 50 MW.
Asian investment creates opportunity for flow and filtration equipment
The expansion of sewage transport, primary treatment and secondary treatment in Asia is creating market opportunities for suppliers of pumps valves, scrubbers, chemicals, controls, filters and other water pollution control equipment.
GE and ZKMK localize turbine manufacturing in Kazakhstan
Following an agreement signed in July for the servicing of GE’s fleet of oil and gas turbomachinery equipment installed in the Kazakhstan, GE Oil & Gas and JSC ZKMK today announce the formation of a technology transfer and licensing partnership that will enable ZKMK to manufacture GE-10 advanced technology gas turbines in Kazakhstan.
Consider real-gas modeling for turboexpanders
New visualization methods expose problems with traditional designs
Case 59: Heat-up rates and thermal cracking
A good analysis is usually better than speculation
HP Reliability: Wire mesh vs. wire size for temporary strainers
Even an experienced reliability professional may find some customary terminology dealing with wire gauge and wire mesh to be confusing. Our HPIn Reliability column of April 2009 mentioned pump suction..
New line of filter regulators for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of filter regulators, regulators and mini filters which are ideal for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications.
Turblex now part of Siemens Energy
Turblex Inc., acquired by Siemens Energy, Inc., officially adopted the Siemens name effective October 1, 2010.
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- Croatia rejects Russian vacuum gasoil cargo after U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Bulgaria wins UK sanctions reprieve on refinery, petrol stations 11/14
