Tag: welding

Sandvik showcases at OTC Houston 2017

Sandvik, a developer and producer of stainless steels and other high-performance materials for the oil and gas industry, showcased its products to more than 90,000 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) attendees in Houston from May 1-4, 2017.

TiFab predicts 200T material savings

The largest-ever research project backed by Innovate UK for developing cost-effective titanium alloy structural airframe parts is nearing completion.

EEMUA publishes edition 2 standard

The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) is a body, which develops standards for utilities, process and power plants, offshore platforms, storage terminals, and many industrial facilities.

Weld purging for tubes and pipes

High quality welds in pipes and tubes can only be assured if the weld underbead is protected from oxidation. The various techniques available through which protection can be given are referred to as purging.

Serimax finishes welding for TANAP project

Serimax, a Vallourec subsidiary, providing on- and offshore welding solutions, has completed the welding scope for the gas landline project Tanap, which will transport gas from Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field (Caspian Sea) to Europe via Turkey.

Turboatom condenser for Zaporizhzhya NPP

PJSC "Turboatom" has provided to the representatives of Zaporizhzhya NPP control assemblage with pipes of 6 modules of Casing No 2 and other equipment for a modernized condenser for the turbine of Unit No 3.

ITER – Veritable piece of art

The ITER Vacuum Vessel, the heart of the ITER machine which houses the fusion reaction, is a veritable piece of art. With its massive dimensions, its shape necessitates massive stainless steel pieces of metal being joined together by welding challenging geometrical forms.

BUTTING supply corrosion-resistant riser pipes

Ready-for-installation components and prefabricated pipework for drilling and well construction technology must display a high degree of functional safety and corrosion resistance.

Japan completes 110-tonne winding pack

Japan has the procurement responsibility for 9 of ITER's 19 superconducting toroidal field winding packs and all 19 of the toroidal field coil cases.

BUTTING delivers two complex columns

BUTTING manufactures stainless steel vessels, tanks and columns according to customer specifications in several sections or in one piece, through a very large degree of prefabrication in the plant.