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on November 1986—Literature Available One of the latest enhancements to the NETWORK 90® process control system, the newly developed Multi- Function Controller 03 (MFC03) by Bailey Controls is a sequential and batch process controller designed to handle multiple control loops and support redundancy. The MFC
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on November 1986Dr. Robert Johnson has been appointed president of ship engineering and design for Advanced Marine Enterprises, Inc. (AME) of Crystal City, Va. The announcement was made by Simon Glatz, CEO of AME, who said that Dr. Johnson is assuming the leadership of a division currently executing approx
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on November 1986The Spinner II line of in-line flow powered oil cleaning centrifuges, a product of T.F. Hudgins & Associates Inc. of Houston, Texas, is now available from Warehouse Supplier of Lawrenceville, N.J. In addition, a free complete literature package with detailed brochures and pamphlets is being
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on November 1986The Flow Control Division of Rockwell International has published a new 24-page technical article, "Tests of Asbestos-Free Stem Packings for Valves for Elevated Temperature Service." The article describes a test program conducted to evaluate asbestos- free valve stem packing materials propo
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on November 1986Ingersoll-Rand Company is offering a free 16-page full-color brochure entitled "SPACE," (Special Process Air Cooled Equipment) on their line of gas compressors for use in rugged operating environments. SPACE compressors are compact, low weight, highly durable reciprocating units designed ini
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on November 1986Norwegian shipowner Arne Blystad A/S will participate in the parcel tanker fleet managed by Stolt- Nielsen starting in January 1987, according to a joint announcement by the two companies. Two ships, the 25,000-dwt Lake Anette and Dua Mar, will join at that time, while Blystad will have the
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on November 1986The Dutch company Dietsmann International, through its French subsidiary Dietsmann France A.S., and Claude Miguet, managing director of Paoli S.A. of Marseilles, have each acquired 50 percent of the shares of Sudmarine Enterprises S.A. of Marseilles. This transaction ends a 28-month period o
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on November 1986According to figures compiled by Howard Houlder (Chartering) Ltd. of London, the number of very large crude carriers under construction or on order worldwide has reached its highest level for seven years. The 4.9 million tons deadweight involved represents substantial investment, with open m
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on November 1986A free, eight-page color brochure titled "Envirovac Inc. E-Vac Vacuum Sewage Technology" is being offered by Envirovac Inc. of Rockford, 111. The publication discusses and describes E-Vac systems for marine use, in airplanes, trains, and in commercial, recreation, industrial and municipal a
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on November 1986Seven Alaskan oil modules, constructed for ARCO Oil and Gas Company by Daniel International at the Portland Ship Repair Yard, were loaded aboard three ocean barges last week utilizing the shipyard's huge Dry Dock 4. The modules, the heaviest totaling 2,800 tons, will be sealifted to Prudhoe
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on November 1986A.W. Chesterton Co. of Stoneham, Mass., is offering free literature describing the new Chesterton Labyrinth Seal that provides an effective barrier against water or other contaminants that destroy bearings. The publication states that the Chesterton Labyrinth Seal consists of a stationary th
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on November 1986Garlock Inc. of Palmyra, N.Y., a leader in industrial packings, seals and gasketing since 1887, has announced the availability of their 40- page, four-color Engineered Gasketing Products Catalog, featuring such products as Blue-Gard® compressed gasketing, Gylon®, a superior and unique materi
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on November 1986MAN B&W Diesel GmbH of Augsburg, West Germany, has received an order for four BL 58/64 type four-stroke diesel engines with a total output of about 53,000 bhp at 400 rpm from the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, the shipbuilding division of Alsthom. The order totals
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on November 1986Sperry Corporation, Charlottesville, Va., has announced the appointment of George Toma as its marine systems sales representative for Miami, Fla. Prior to joining Sperry's marketing staff, Mr. Toma, a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, served as a mate on the Sperry Star, a marine resea
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on November 1986The complete listing of Caterpillar's marine service facilities located throughout the world are now available. The information is presented in a concise topographical format making it easy to locate any port facility offering Caterpillar parts and service and other technical support. The di
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on November 1986Advanced Structures Corporation, Deer Park, N.Y., is offering a free eight-page color brochure on their honeycomb panels and systems for shipboard applications. The new publication features more than one dozen illustrations showing the various uses and applications of Advanced Structures ho
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on November 1986Analysis & Technology, Inc. (A&T) of North Stonington, Conn., has won contract awards from the U.S. Navy totaling $18.6 million, bringing their total backlog to a present record high of $95 million, according to company president and chief executive officer A.T. Mollegen Jr. A three-year co
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on November 1986Datamarine International, Inc., Pocasset, Mass., a leading manufacturer of marine electronic navigation systems and industrial flowmeters, has announced the signing of agreements to acquire and merge with Stephens Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) of Mountlake Terrace, Wash. SEA designs, m
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on November 1986—Literature Available Piping Specialties, Inc. of Farmingdale, N.Y., is offering free color literature on the new Northvale Series 70 "Mini Valve" which, according to the manufacturer, is designed to save space in many industrial and commercial applications. This economical valve is availabl
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on November 1986P&O Cruises has announced the signing of a $10-million contract with Malta Drydocks to upgrade the liner Sea Princess prior to her joining the Los Angeles-based Princess fleet. In addition to major refurbishing of passenger areas, the ship will be fitted with five new Wartsila Vasa diesel ge