Independent research proves effectiveness of CUI’s thermowell technology

CUI Global Inc’s (NASDAQ:CUI) subsidiary, Orbital Gas Systems, has independently tested and proven that its patented VE technology is more effective than the standard equipment currently used in natural gas transmission pipelines.

The results from the flow lab testing showed that the VE technology – which features helical strakes on the body of its thermowells and sample probes – eliminates vortex-induced vibration, which is an important source of fatigue damage.

In the testing, which was carried out by a “highly respected” independent research facility in North America, Orbital’s VE thermowell was pitted against a typical straight shank thermowell, with both being tested at high pressure flows.

The results demonstrated that the typical thermowell vibrated at all velocities, whereas the VE helical strake thermowell had no visible vibration or measured strain.

“The independently validated results prove that Orbital’s patented VE Technology, with its helical design, is an innovative and effective solution to many of the common issues encountered by traditional sample probes and thermowells,” said CUI president and chief executive William Clough.

“[It also demonstrates] that that VE Technology obviates the need for calculations and replacement probes/thermowells.”

Several representatives from “some of the largest natural gas operators and transporters in the world” attended the testing, which CUI said represents the potential customer base for the technology.

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