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VISTA OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES Pressure Vessel & Pipeline Equipment INTRODUCTION Vista Inc. is a leading company in the design and manufacture of pressure Vessel and pipeline equipments for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power plant and other process industries. Vista manufacture Fix Equipment such as Quick Opening Closure, Pressure Vessels, Pig Launcher and Receiver Traps, different types of Separators, shell & tube Heat Exchangers, Air Cooled heat exchangers and Chemical Packages. Vista provides a complete and engineered service package. Our skilled staff procedures a wide range of projects from conceptual design, to final product. We design and build package including, but not limited to: Simple Vessels, Pig Launcher & Receiver Trap Mobile Package and Separator Package. Our drafting team will work with you build a product to your exact specification.

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VISTA OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES

Pressure Vessel & Pipeline Equipment

INTRODUCTION Vista Inc. is a leading company in the design and manufacture of pressure Vessel and pipeline equipments for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power plant and other process industries.

Vista manufacture Fix Equipment such as Quick Opening Closure, Pressure Vessels, Pig Launcher and Receiver Traps, different types of Separators, shell & tube Heat Exchangers, Air Cooled heat exchangers and Chemical Packages.

Vista provides a complete and engineered service package. Our skilled staff procedures a wide range of projects from conceptual design, to final product. We design and build package including, but not limited to: Simple Vessels, Pig Launcher & Receiver Trap Mobile Package and Separator Package. Our drafting team will work with you build a product to your exact specification.

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QUICK OPENING CLOSURE (V100®)

Description

Vista, Inc.’s Clamp Ring Closures are quick-opening closures, easily operated by one person. The closure is designed primarily for horizontal installation, meaning the door swings open on the horizontal axis. However, the closure can be installed on a vertical installation. In the latter case, a counterbalance can be provided to facilitate opening.

Features The Clamp Ring Closures, available in sizes 4-inches and larger, offer important advantages: A reliable seal – The large, cross-sectional diameter Seal located on the periphery of the closure’s barrel collar provides positive sealing as well as protection from damage by tools, pigs or debris. Pressure warning device – The Clamp Ring Closures are equipped with a pressure warning lock, in accordance with UG-35 of ASME Sect. VIII, Div. 1, to alert the operator to the existence of internal pressure prior to opening the closure. Fast, easy, safe operation – One person can easily and quickly open or close the Clamp Ring Closures. Because it operates so easily, this closure is less time-consuming than other closures on the market. Because an operator must stand to the side when opening the pressure warning lock, clamp ring and

door, the Clamp Ring Closures is safer to open than other closures that require an operator to stand in front of the door. Clamp Ring Closures feature a lever-type actuator on sizes 4- through 30-inches. Sizes 32-inches and larger have a door assist (ratchet binder).Closures smaller than 32-inches at higher pressure also may feature a door assist mechanism.

Representative Uses Tube Turns Hinged Closures are being employed in virtually every industrial field. Some of the more representative uses include:

Gas, Oil and Products Pipelines

Scraper traps, blowdowns, scrubbers, filter separators/coalescers, terminal manifolds, meter provers, storage tanks, autoclaves, Terminal Manifolds and drier pots.

Processing

Mixing and cooking vessels, extractors, filters, hand-holes in distillation towers, storage tanks, vacuum-service equipment, etc.

Petroleum Production and Refining

Quick-opening blinds on “Christmas trees”, sweetening vessels, storage tanks, strainers and filters.

Surface Transportation

Manways on tanker trucks, hatch and manway covers on barges and ships, etc.

VISTA Industrial Group Safe and Secure Sealing

Open or Close in Less Than 30 Seconds

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Technical Specification

NEW TECHNOLOGY TESTED

The Vista Quick Opening Closure has been fully tested under extreme high pressure for its performance.

ABAQUS & ANSYS Finite Element Method Non-Linear Analysis All Vista Closures are computer designed. Special closures are analyzed using the latest ABAQUS & ANSYS Finite Element Package.

Vista’s engineers are meeting the challenge of these ever changing industries by continuing to improve the performance of existing products and developing new products and equipment.

Design Fabrication Features The Vista QUICK OPENING CLOSURES are fabricated from ASTM A-105N or 350-LF2 and forgings or ASTM A-516-70 plate. For special applications, Vista closures can be furnished in alloy materials, as well as weld overlayed. The Vista closure is also available in MS ratings, or may be custom designed under ASME VIII, Div.1, Appendix 24, Div 2, or other applicable construction code authority. The Vista Quick Opening Closure has been fully tested under extreme high pressure for its performance. QUICK OPENING CLOSURES are manufactured from ring rolled forgings that permit larger closure designs and are not limited to standard diameters. Closures can be designed for the customer’s exact operating requirements, rather than using the (often considerably heavier than required) ANSI series.

Size Range 6” to 100” Nominal diameter

Class Ratings ASME 150# through to 2500#

Design Specifications ASME VIII Division 1 ASME VIII Division 2 PD 5500 / BS EN 13445

Closure Orientation Horizontal or Vertical

Termination Design Specifications

ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 Other International standards are available on request

Types of Connection Butt Welded, Butt Welded with mitre for inclined/declined vessels or Flanged to clients requirements

Materials of Construction

ASTM A350 LF2 / ASME II SA350 LF2 ASTM A105 / ASME II SA105 ASTM A694 F42 to ASTM A694 F70 Grade 304L or 316L Stainless Steel Duplex Stainless Steel (UNS S31803)

Elastomeric Sealing Nitrile, Viton and ED Resistant elastomers Other material options available on request

Standard Closure Finish Removable rust preventative for client to finish paint after welding to vessel

Special Closure Finish Electroless Nickel Plated Grade 316 Stainless Steel or Inconnel 625 Weld Overlay

Accessories

The Vista’s closure can be fitted with a all types of interlocks available on request. Horizontal Closures can be supplied with protective weather covers (Vertical closures are supplied with protective weather covers as standard)

Unique Seal The purpose designed servo acting double edged lip seal energizes at zero pressure. It is housed in the door face for protection and long life and is easily fitted without tools. The one piece moulding is available in a range of elastomers and at the highest pressure, incorporates a stainless steel spring to prevent extrusion and provides a full vacuum capability. The one piece seal design aids in function in both horizontal and vertical applications.

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PIG LAUNCHER & RECEIVER TRAP (V200®)

PIG TRAP DESCRIPTION Pipeline production and maintenance operations include the practice of inserting a mechanical plug (pig) or inflatable ball (sphere) into the pipeline line and allowing the production fluid to drive it from one end to the other.

The Pig Trap is the equipment purposely designed for performing this job.

It is basically consisting of:

� a main body or "barrel", for pig storing;

� a quick opening closure (QOC) for inserting or removing the pigs, manually or motor operated (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic);

� a tube end, for connecting the trap to the pipeline;

� fluid by-pass nozzle, for pig motion control;

� minor fitting nozzles, for pressure and temperature gauges, safety valves, drains, vents, etc.;

� saddles or equivalent supports. Pig operations are generally carried out for the purpose of:

� Removing hydrotest water and debris accumulated within the pipeline, particularly during its pre-commissioning, by using "gauging" pigs;

� Cleaning the internal surface of the pipeline, for the removal of the deposited oil wax, by using "cleaning" pig or spheres;

� Separating two fluids, according to production requirements by using

"separation" pigs; � Inspecting the conditions of the line

pipes, by using special inspection vehicles.

Traps are generally installed at the opposite ends of the pipeline, but they may be also mounted at intermediate stations, depending on service requirements.

Trap Size Range Our common manufacturing range of pig traps spans from 4" to 64" line diameters, but traps of larger sizes can be designed and manufactured by FILTERS. Pressure range, from ANSI 150 to ANSI 2500. Any value of diameter, pressure and temperature can be calculated by our designers, in order to define the most appropriate barrel thickness. The barrel length is affected by the trap type (launching or receiving), by the pig type (ordinary, sphere, or inspection vehicle) and by the required launching sequence (single or multiple).

Design Codes Our pig traps are usually designed in accordance with the following internationally recognized codes:

� ASME VIII DIV.1&2 � ASME/ANSI B31.4, 31.8, 31.3, for

liquid and gas piping systems.

We are however in a position to meet the requirements of any National Code or specification the customer may require.

VISTA Industrial Group

Pipeline Equipment

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Pig Handling System On major line diameters, where the weight of the pig makes handling difficult, some mechanical devices can be used to carry out loading and unloading operations more easily and quickly. The most complete FILTERS system designed for this job includes: � A Travelling Trolley for

extracting and inserting the pig supporting cradle into and out of the trap, complete with runways and control winch.

� A Removable Bar to be mounted on the trolley head for pushing the pig along the cradle.

� A rotating Jib Crane, for lifting, positioning and lowering the pig outside the trap.

The system can be either hand operated or motor controlled (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic powered).

TRAP TYPES LAUNCHING TRAPS Designed for inserting the pig into the line

RECEIVING TRAPS Designed for taking the pig out of the line

BI-DIRECTIONAL TRAPS Designed to perform both launching

BARREL (in) 10 12 16 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 48 56 64 MAIN LINE (in) 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 40 42 48 56 A(mm) 3230 4100 4050 4050 4300 3000 3400 3550 3850 3800 3800 3580 3650 B (mm) 500 500 500 600 600 1000 1000 1000 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 C(mm) 178 203 356 356 508 508 610 610 610 711 711 915 915 L1 (mm) 3908 4803 4906 5006 5408 4508 5010 5160 5960 6011 6011 5996 6065 D (mm) 2000 2300 4300 4360 4360 3650 3950 4000 4000 4000 4900 5000 4800 E(mm) 500 500 500 600 600 1000 1000 1000 1500 1500 1500 2000 2000 F (mm) 178 203 356 356 508 508 610 610 610 711 711 915 915 L2(mm) 2678 3003 5156 5316 5468 5158 5560 5610 6110 6211 7111 7915 7715 KICKER(in) 4 4 4 4 6 8 8 10 12 16 16 16 20 P.G (in) 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 PIG SIG. (in) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 VENT (in) 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 DRAIN (in) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 TROLLY yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes JIB CRAIN yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes CAPACITY (ton) 1 2 2 2 3 3 BASKET yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

and receiving operations. Regarding the position of their installation, traps can be: Horizontal The Trap is resting on saddles of equal height. It is the most used type, particularly where heavy pigs are to be handled. VerticalThe trap is resting on circumferential supports. This type is often used where the trap installation area is limited, particularly on offshore platforms.

SLOPED The trap is resting on saddles of different height. Sloped traps are generally used for sphere operation, in order to use the gravity for rolling the spheres along the trap barrel.

PIG LAUNCHER AND RECEIVER DIMENSIONS FOR GAS PIPELINE

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Pig Passage Indicator or Pig Signaler The purpose of the passage indicator is to detect the passage of pigs inside the pipeline. Our Pig Signaller consists basically of: � a supporting bush, to be welded on the line

pipe; � a threaded or flanged sleeve, to be mounted

on the supporting bush, including a sliding domed plunger and a suitable lever system,

� a counter weighted warning flag.

PIG LAUNCHER AND RECEIVER DIMENSIONS FOR OIL PIPELINE

A B C D E F G H VENT DRAIN 6” 8” 2” 152 3000 1000 3000 3000

2”

2”

8” 10” 2” 178 3000 1000 3000 3000 10” 12” 3” 203 3000 1000 3000 3000 12” 16” 4” 356 3000 1000 3000 3000 14” 18” 4” 381 3000 1000 3000 3000

4”

16” 20” 4” 508 3000 1000 3000 3000 18” 24” 6” 508 3000 1500 3000 3000 20” 24” 6” 508 3000 1500 3000 3000

4”

24” 30” 8” 610 3000 1500 3000 3000 26” 30” 8” 610 3000 1500 3000 3000 28” 32” 10” 610 3000 1500 3000 3000 30” 36” 10” 610 3000 1500 3000 3000 32” 36” 10” 610 3000 1500 3000 3000 36” 42” 12” 610 4000 2000 4000 4000 42” 48” 12” 710 4000 2000 4000 4000 48” 60” 16” 710 4000 2000 4000 4000 52” 60” 16” 710 4000 2000 4000 4000 56” 60” 16” 710 4000 2000 4000 4000

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FILTER SEPARATOR (V300®)

Description

Vista Gas Liquid Filter Separators are a two-stage design construction for the removal of both solid particles and liquid droplets, or liquid droplets only.

The contaminated gas enters the first section and passes through the filter elements.

Separation of the liquid particles occurs in the same manner inside the Glass Fiber Media. But the media is treated so that the liquid particles do not wet the fibers but coalesce into large droplets, from 100 to 200 times their original size, due to their surface attraction for each other:

The gas flowing through the filter media causes the larger droplets to emerge into the center core of the glass fiber elements and to be carried out to the liquid stripper section. Here a Vane Mist Extractor removes coalesced liquid droplets, which are stripped out and drained into the sump vessel for subsequent recovery. Liquid carry-over is totally prevented and separating efficiency of 99,99% on one-micron size droplets is easily achieved.

The pressure loss on the entire operation is extremely low and depends on operating conditions and by the type of filter elements used.

Vista Gas Liquid Filter Separators are manufactured either in a vertical shell, or in horizontal shell, with flange or quick opening closure to facilitate the access to the filter.

Performance Features Vista Filter Separators provide economical, effective, highly efficient removal of solid and liquid particles from gas streams. This helps protect valuable mechanical equipment and optimize the efficiency of processes.

Typical Applications� Gas distribution systems � Compressor stations � Pipelines � Metering and regulation stations � Natural gas plants � Power plants � Refineries � Petrochemical plants � Chemical plants

Vane Mist Extractors Extensive Vista engineering and testing has shown vane spacing, pocket depth, and sizings are critical to the capacity and efficiency of vane elements. Tight control of these parameters during fabrication ensures Vista quality, an integral part of our vane performance.

Configurations Vista Filter Separators are available in vertical or horizontal, and single or double-barrel configurations. Access to the filter elements can be full diameter and quick opening closure designs.

VISTA Industrial Group For High-Efficiency Separation of both

Solid and Liquid Contaminants

Performance Guarantee Vista Filter Separators are guaranteed to remove 100% of all liquid droplets 8 microns and larger and remove 99% of those 0.5 to 8 microns in size. The minimum guaranteed solid particle removal is 100% of 3 micron and larger and 99% for those 0.5 to 1 micron in size.

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PRESSURE VESSELS (V400®) VISTA Industrial Group Safe and Secure Sealing

Carbon steel and Stainless Steel Pressure Vessel

Description

Vista Manufacturing is an industry authority in all types of pressure vessel construction, partnering with natural gas processors, oil refineries and petrochemical companies to construct safe, conforming vessels, columns and towers. Our high-performance oil and gas pressure vessel designs include:

� Knockout Drums � Absorber vessels � Packaged Vessel � 2 phase separators � 3 phase separators � Slug catchers � Dehydrators � Towers � Bulk vessels

Our pressure vessels can be constructed with a range of capacity, material and wall thickness options, and is certified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. In addition, NRG’s state-of-the-art facility operates under strict API, ISO and HSE guidelines, so our quality control processes ensure that each product operates efficiently, safely and durably.

We guarantee an unwavering commitment to high-caliber craftsmanship and fast turnaround, and our equipment is designed to be both affordable and built to last.

Knockout Drums

An expert in pressure vessel construction, Vista Manufacturing serves oil refineries, natural gas plants, petrochemical plants and geothermal power providers with made-to-order knockout drums and other vapor-liquid separators. Knockout vessels come with a variety of fabrication options, and their capacity, size, construction material, wall thickness and corrosion allowance can be customized based on your project requirements.

Vista knockout drums can be configured horizontally or vertically, and are certified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. In addition to being easy to install and maintain, our state-of-the-art vessels include high quality sealing systems and secure pressure monitors. Upon order placement, your knockout vessel is built to specs and tested thoroughly, by quality control specialists for both performance and safety.

Remember to contact Vista when your facility, plant or site requires knockout vessels. Our engineering experts are experienced in the design, retrofit and fabrication of all types of industrial pressure vessels, and we guarantee fast turnaround, expedited delivery affordable pricing and superior craftsmanship.

Absorber Vessels

An industry leader in the design and construction of absorber vessels, VISTA Manufacturing assures that our custom pressure vessels are durable, dependable and ASME certified to meet your detailed project specifications. Gas absorber vessels are chambers designed to dissolve high concentrations of gaseous components into liquids. No matter what liquid and gas concentrations your application requires, our in-house engineering crew can customize absorber vessels to your project specifications. In addition, VISTA offers amine absorber pressure vessels that can be retrofitted to an existing system or built to specs for new projects. Our company is known for its complete quality control processes, which begin

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2 Phase Separators

Available in horizontal and vertical designs, Vista’s ASME 2 phase separators ensure efficient, cost-effective separation of gas/liquid inlet streams. Vista Manufacturing serves the oil & gas industry, along with a variety of other professional arenas, and we manufacture each separator based upon your application requirements and materials preference. In addition, you will find our pricing, turnaround time and product performance to be the best in the industry.

When you purchase two-phase separators for gas separation from VISTA, you’ll enjoy the following features and benefits:

� Industry-leading removal efficiency

� Equipment durability capable of withstanding harsh conditions

� Value-priced construction for tight budgets

� ASME custom designs � Carbon, stainless steel and

other materials availability � Maintenance-free design

piping and valves—and are customized based on supplied specifications.

Ready to order a modular vessel package? Ask our qualified staff about the following options and standard equipment options: � Choice of construction and insulation

material � Made-to-order vessel capacities � Custom closure styles � Optional safety valves and shut-

down mechanisms � Horizontal and vertical vessel designs � Maximum stress resistance � Ladders and platforms

At Vista, our packaged vessels and modular systems are designed for high performance and cost savings, and each piece of equipment is built by expert craftsman and tested by our quality control team.

upon order placement and continue through delivery and installation. We’ve manufactured hundreds of pressure vessels, and our high-efficiency absorbers are operationally reliable, easily installed and available in a wide range of capacities. In addition to manufacturing absorber vessels, Vista engineers specialize in the customization and manufacture of all ASME Division 1, Section VIII pressure vessels. Vista also offers absorber vessels, slug catchers or 2 and 3 phase separators. Our high-quality equipment is cost effective, low maintenance and adaptable, and each pressure vessel is designed with your safety in mind.

Packaged Vessels

Vista Manufacturing supplies oil & gas, water treatment and petrochemical companies around the world with high quality pressure vessels, vessel components and modular vessel packages to fulfill a variety of industrial and commercial requirements. Mounted on skids for easy transport and installation, VISTA packaged vessels come with your choice of skids,

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Putting your company’s safety and performance first, our engineers strictly adhere to all ISO, API and ASME guidelines. Our quality control processes begin the moment you place your order, and we offer complete reports following all destructive and non-destructive testing processes.

3 Phase Separator

Ensuring efficient, cost-effective separation of gas, oil and water, Vista’s 3 phase separators are available in sizes and configurations that suit your application specifics. Our engineering team fabricates and constructs each ASME 3 phase separator based on your measurements and materials preference, and our pricing, turnarounds and design performance are the best in the industry.

Vista three phase separators have a variety of strengths, including their maintenance-free designs, unmatched durability and impressive removal efficiency. In addition, we can create your three phase separators using stainless steel or carbon steel materials. Whether you choose vertical or horizontal separator designs, our quality control processes ensure the integrity and safety of each 2 or 3 phase separator. Additionally, VISTA provides coalescers that meet ASME standards and can be used for 3 phase separation.

Slug Catcher

Vista Manufacturing is an industry leader in liquid separation equipment, and carries both “U” and “R” stamps through ASME Section VIII, Div. 1. Our engineering team fabricates and manufactures oil and gas pressure vessels and system components for liquid separation and storage, and our slug catchers, launchers and receivers are constructed to fit your custom specifications. Vista’s vast experience in field construction ensures that each slug catcher and components you receive is cost-effective and easy to install, saving your company both time and money.

Vista slug catchers are a versatile way of dealing with liquid slugs that cause costly mechanical and process problems, thereby promoting efficient liquid and solid particle separation. Benefits of ordering a Vista customized slug catcher include:

� Economical slug catching and particle separation

� Short lead times and fast turnarounds

� Large storage volume � Modifiable design configuration

and phase addition � Prevention of carry-over � Simplified cleaning of sludge

manifolds

With decades of expertise in the pressure vessel industry, we operate under strict ISO, API and ASME guidelines—ensuring that each piece of equipment you purchase is the safest and most effective option available.

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VISTA Inc. Oil & Gas Industries Address: St. 106, No.3 Industrial Estate, Arak, Iran

Tel: +98 86 3355 3981 Fax: +98 86 3355 3982

Web Site: www.vista-indgroup.com Email: [email protected]

Professional Development The information contained herein is based on data and information developed in the Laboratories of Sypris Technologies (‘Seller”), but is presented without guarantee or warranty, and the seller disclaims any liability incurred from the use thereof. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a recommendation for any use, including without limitation, any use in a commercial process not controlled by seller, nor for a use which is in violation of any existing patent, foreign or domestic or of applicable laws and regulations