New AI-powered carbon emissions management software
GE Vernova’s Digital business has released its CERius™, a carbon emissions management software designed to help energy companies progress toward their net-zero goals using data precision and abatement planning capabilities. CERius is available as a pilot for current GE Vernova customers, with general availability expected in early 2024.
CERius is designed to enable organizations to more accurately measure, manage and operationalize certain insights needed to help companies track their carbon neutral emissions goals. The software is engineered to automate more accurate greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection and suggest recommendations to operationalize carbon reduction efforts by offering scenario analysis, team collaboration and standardized reporting based on GHG protocols. Implementing cross-functional standards and processes fueled by CERius helps position companies to address ever-evolving regulatory compliance.
Increased expectations from regulatory bodies, investors and companies have made public net-zero commitments that require more rigor to disclose accurate emissions data. Companies look to carbon emissions management technologies to help improve Scope 1, 2 and 3 data accuracy and reporting, in addition to measuring abatement planning strategies.
According to the company, CERius can help energy companies better manage their emissions data, compliance reporting and strategic planning. Additional analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) provide insights directly drawn from historical and current plant and enterprise-level processes. The software aims to help with certain key benefits, including:
Today, organizations typically report emissions estimates using many different approaches, moving from estimates to a more accurate result using digital twin technology.
Greater emissions data accuracy equals accurate decision-making on how to better solve the carbon emissions reduction problem. Simple estimates on limited and infrequent data do not provide stakeholders with the confidence needed to invest in new programs. However, showing measurable actions with precision provides the level of granularity to perform what-if simulations. For example, adding a percentage of hydrogen (H2) to gas operations will reduce emissions by a verifiable percent.
For more information, visit GE Digital | Accelerate Decarbonization with Software.
Upgrade for data model broker
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has released its Design Diagram Converter, a new OpreX™ Data Model Broker component. OpreX Data Model Broker, a product in the OpreX Connected Intelligence lineup, is a data transformation platform that makes use of the ontology AI technique to convert and verify data that is scattered across various systems (Note: Ontology is a concept or mechanism of AI for defining the meaning of information to make computers mimic how humans understand the meaning of information). The new Design Diagram Converter component can read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) created with 2D CAD software and automatically generate intelligent P&IDs and instrument lists that can be processed by computers (FIG. 1). With the automation of plant engineering work that previously had to be done manually, Yokogawa is supporting digital transformation in plant engineering, significantly decreasing workload by up to 60%, ensuring quality through the reduction of human error, and promoting the digitalization of plant engineering.
P&IDs play an essential role not only in design and construction, but also in the operation, maintenance and modification of plants that process oil, chemicals and other materials. P&IDs are created by process designers for use by the personnel tasked with implementing plant instrumentation, piping and machinery. However, as these diagrams are intended primarily for ease of viewing, they are not optimized for computer processing, which is necessary for frequent information exchange.
For the analysis of drawings, pattern-matching techniques are used to extract information and the patterns can be tuned using the target drawings. As detection accuracy can be easily adjusted, this makes it easier to start related tasks.
With the Design Diagram Converter, information that is read can be exported in the XML document format, which complies with the ISO15926 international standard. The XML documents can be used on other systems and in applications that support the same format, making it easy to use design information from an existing plant asset.
Major target markets include the petrochemicals, chemicals, oil and gas upstream, midstream gas and liquid pipelines, renewable energy, power, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, food, mining, iron and steel, water distribution, and wastewater treatment segments.
For more information, visit https://www.yokogawa.com/solutions/products-platforms/oprex/oprex-transformation/oprex-connected-intelligence/oprex-data-model-broker/.
Online calculator provides quick, accurate determination of H2S and equivalent SO2 mass
GTC Vorro Technology, a turnkey provider of environmental services and process technologies to oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies, has debuted its new calculator for generating the amount of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) mass.
Available exclusively on GTC Vorro’s website, the new calculator makes it easy to quickly and efficiently generate the number of pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg) of H2S present in any gas stream. The free tool also automatically calculates the equivalent annual SO2 that would be emitted from flaring that gas untreated. The SO2 calculation is important for environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, determining the emissions reduction impact and the all-encompassing per-pound cost to remove the H2S.
To find GTC Vorro’s quick H2S calculation and equivalent annual SO2 mass tool, visit https://h2scalc.gtcvorro.com.
Comprehensive Raman library supports material identification in a variety of industries
Metrohm has introduced its new Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library. This collection of > 16,200 substances simplifies material identification for customers in diverse industries and broadens applications for handheld and laboratory Raman. Built upon the foundations of the Illicit and Common Materials Library and the USP Certified Compounds Library, this library is one of the largest collections of Raman spectra available. It is available for Metrohm’s MIRA XTR DS and MIRA P instruments, in addition to B&W Tek TacticID and i-Raman instruments.
Metrohm has sourced materials worldwide and built this library using Metrohm instruments for Metrohm quality performance. The result is exceptional accuracy across the Raman portfolio handheld and laboratory systems operating at 532 nm, 785 nm and 1,064 nm, including spectra collected with the company’s XTR fluorescence suppression algorithm. The Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library contains more than:
More than a collection of spectra, library metadata includes compound characteristics and physical properties, as well as valuable safety information. As library development continues, Metrohm anticipates regular library and software updates.
For more information, visit https://www.metrohm.com/en_us/products/6/6071/66071700.html.
New series of diaphragm-style solenoid valves
Spartan Scientific, a manufacturer of fluid and pneumatic automation components, has released its Series 35G5 diaphragm style solenoid valve (FIG. 2). Designed to excel in challenging environments and engineered for exceptional durability, this stainless-steel valve brings a new level of reliability and versatility to fluid control applications.
The Series 35G5 solenoid valve is available in ¼-in., ⅜-in. and ½-in. NPT port sizes, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of installations. Designed for harsh environments, the valve boasts an industry-accepted 316 stainless-steel body, ensuring compatibility with demanding applications, including rugged industrial settings. With the ability to perform flawlessly at pressures up to 220 psi in a normally closed version, the Series 35G5 demonstrates Spartan Scientific's commitment to providing robust solutions.
One of the standout features of this new solenoid valve is its flexibility in seal materials. Standard seal options include FKM, NBR and EPDM, catering to various compatibility needs. For applications with stringent regulatory requirements, NSF and FDA certified seals are available as upgrade options, further enhancing the valve's suitability for critical applications.
For more information visit www.spartanscientific.com.
Launch of low-emissions generators in Canada
Aggreko, a leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy solutions, has made its Tier 4 Final generators available in Canada. Aggreko is offering the low-emissions technology for Canadian customers in Canadian Standards Association (CSA)-certified options ranging from 100 kW–500 kW.
Aggreko designed the Tier 4 Final generators to comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act’s (CEPA's) most stringent emissions regulations for diesel generators—in alignment with those of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—which apply to products for use in Canada as well as the U.S. All units in the fleet incorporate a variety of advanced exhaust treatment processes to remove harmful pollutants. Compared to traditional generators, these systems achieve a 98% reduction in the volume of particulates and a 96% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
The Tier 4 Final fleet is part of Aggreko’s mission to provide better options for customers who rely on mobile power solutions to reduce their operational carbon footprint without compromising reliability or negatively impacting budgets. Since their launch for the American market in 2022, the Tier 4 Final generators have also become a central part of Aggreko’s Greener Upgrades initiative, which bundles together cleaner solutions in packages tailor-made for customers looking to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and lower emissions.
As the Tier 4 Final generators prioritize efficiency, they can also operate on alternative fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and operators can take advantage of load management tools to minimize fuel consumption. Aggreko’s Remote Monitoring services also reduce service costs and interruptions associated with in-person service checks, ensuring that businesses can continue to operate efficiently and reliably.
The Tier 4 Final generators have proven themselves in several projects in advance of their Canadian debut. The generators have been successfully installed and operated at refineries, construction sites, natural gas plants, data centers, mining sites, utilities, midstream pipeline pumping facilities, food and beverage facilities, and more, in all cases meeting stringent environmental regulations and helping reduce site emissions.
For more information, visit Tier 4 Final Diesel Generators Rentals | Aggreko CA.
Upgraded heat exchanger technology
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, has launched its latest heat exchanger technology, the Helixchanger® 2.0 system. The update improves upon the original system which has more than 20 yr of service and 7,000 installations worldwide.
Helixchanger 2.0 technology improvements include enhanced throughput and reduced pressure drop while continuing to mitigate shell-side fouling and eliminate vibrations from the original design. These operational efficiencies translate into extended run lengths and reduced cleaning and utility costs.
The first-generation Helixchanger heat exchanger incorporates industry-proven quadrant-shaped baffle plates that create a shell-side helical flow pattern. This configuration provides operational and capital benefits such as extending the operating period between cleaning campaigns of crude preheat exchangers, reducing capital costs in a petrochemical plant and improving energy-efficiency of feed/effluent towers, among others.
To learn more, visit www.LummusTechnology.com.
Cryogenic ball valves to help control fugitive emissions
Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has launched its Worcester Cryogenic series of reduced-port, quarter-turn floating ball valves that offer superior reliability in liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen (H2), and other industrial gas and cryogenic applications (FIG. 3).
Available in three-piece (CF44 series) and flanged (CF51/CF52 series) configurations, Worcester Cryogenic valves feature a high-strength stem and provide exceptional fugitive emissions control from an improved live-loaded stem seal. They also incorporate a modular bolted bonnet design, which provides customers with cost-effective flexibility and enables them to reduce spare parts inventories. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is reduced as a result.
Worcester Cryogenic valves can be key enablers in several industries, including petrochemicals, biofuels, aerospace, food and beverage, defense, pharmaceutical and steel. Flowserve engineered Worcester Cryogenic valves can be utilized for LNG applications including gasification, loading and unloading, processing, refrigeration and transportation. They are also designed to meet requirements for processes involving H2, nitrogen, oxygen and ammonia.
The redesigned bonnet configuration offers robust stem sealing for fugitive emissions compliance throughout the thermal ranges. Live loading ensures a long service life and continued compliance. The high-strength stem improves reliability, extends service life, and provides for increased maximum allowable stem torque (MAST) while complying with API 608 and ISO 17292.
The cryogenic bolted bonnet provides a modular design that is standardized globally for flanged and three-piece valve models, enabling companies to reduce spare parts inventories and TCO. Both models meet global certification requirements for API 607, API 641, ISO 15848 and PED.
The modular bolted design also simplifies maintenance compared to the previous conventional welded design. Customers also benefit from worldwide availability and competitive lead times now possible because Flowserve standardized the Worcester Cryogenic valve design, materials and construction.
To learn more, visit Flowserve.com. HP