Rotating Equipment
GE sees rising gas turbine sales in North America
GE has received more than $1 billion in orders for heavy duty and aeroderivative gas turbines for projects throughout North America in 2011, underscoring a growing trend to use abundant, cleaner-burning natural gas for power generation. That figure is up more than 10% from 2010, the company said.
Tyco inks supply deal with Shell for butterfly valves
The flow control unit of Tyco International has been selected by Shell to provide butterfly valves for the company’s global operations. The five-year agreement covers more than 2,500 of Tyco's Vanessa, Winn, NeoTecha and Sapag brand highly engineered butterfly valves, for use in projects, maintenance repair operations and turnaround applications, the company said.
Siemens completes wind turbine project in Iowa
Siemens Energy, Mortenson Construction, and MidAmerican Energy Company have completed the expansion of MidAmerican Energy's wind project near Pomeroy, Iowa. Thirteen Siemens wind turbines were erected at the site, creating an additional 29.9 megawatts of generation capacity.
Siemens to supply core compressor train for China propane dehydrogenation unit
Siemens Energy has received an order for the supply of two gas-turbine-driven axial-flow compressors trains for the first propane dehydrogenation (PDH) project in China.
GE acquires machine reliability firm Commtest
GE has announced the acquisition of Commtest, a provider and designer of machinery health information systems. GE Energy’s product line in Bently Nevada, a global leader in condition monitoring, will incorporate Commtest products into its portfolio and enhance an already robust lineup, it said.
KBR wins equipment installation deal for Georgia coal-fired power project
KBR has been awarded a contract by Southern Co. for the installation of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) equipment, related ductwork, and auxiliaries at two 880,000 kilowatt coal-fired units at Georgia Power’s Plant Scherer.
Sulzer closes deal for Sweden pump supplier Cardo Flow Solutions
Equipment manufacturing firm Sulzer on Friday completed its previously-announced acquisition of Sweden-based pump supplier Cardo Flow Solutions. For a total cash consideration of SEK 5.9 billion (CHF 852 million), Sulzer acquired one of the leading suppliers of pumps and related equipment in the attractive wastewater market, it said.
Fluid management firm Pall acquires Brazilian distributor Engefiltro
Pall Corp., a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, has agreed to acquire its long-time Brazilian distribution partner, Engefiltro. The acquisition will strengthen Pall’s capabilities to support customers in the fast-growing Latin American market, it said.
Foster Wheeler to design steam generators for Korea ‘green’ power project
Foster Wheeler has been given notice to proceed by Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the design and supply of four 550 MWe (gross megawatt electric) supercritical circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) steam generators for the Samcheok green power project from owner Korea Southern Power Co. (KOSPO).
Kobe Steel boosts compressor production in China
Kobe Steel has increased production capacity at its compressor plant in Shanghai, China, with a new manufacturing line starting commercial operations. Approximately 74 million yuan (600 million yen) was invested in the expansion.
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