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Coast Guard Approves Marine P-V Valve Electromechanical Research Laboratories, Inc. (E.R.L.) received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approval for a new marine pressure-vacuum relief valve. Constructed of stain- less steel, the valve was tested in accordance with A.P.I. 2000, the USCG reports, and approved for use in vapor control systems. The valve, marketed under the name Superac, is an eight-inch, high- velocity model which employs an operating mechanism located out- side of the exhaust air stream, to eliminate valve sticking and improve reliability. Stainless steel bearings are used at all pivot points, which greatly improves the accuracy of the valve, the company reports. E.R.L. tests show the valve is repeatable to within three percent of the set point, and has a total pressure increase of less than five percent from initial opening to the full-open flow rate. Other characteristics of the Superac are its quiet operation, sim- plicity of design, high velocity dis- charge and manual test levers. Also, the valve can be inspected without tools, the company said. For more information on Superac from E.R.L., Circle 11 on Reader Service Card NNS Launches 26th Los Angeles Class Submarine On Saturday, August 28 the To- ledo was christened at Newport News Shipbuilding, the 26th Los Angeles class submarine launched there. The event marked the yard's 50th nuclear- powered submarine. The principal speaker at the event was Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton. PROTECT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT WITH AN OMNIPURE® MARINE SANITATION DEVICE. CRUISE INDUSTRY PROBLEM: limited space; obsolete existing systems; shipyard availability; odor; untrained operators. SOLUTION: OMNIPURE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY PROBLEM: limited space & weight; strict compliance with regulations; equipment exposed to the elements. SOLUTION: OMNIPURE m MERCHANT SHIRRING PROBLEM: limited capital eaui| ment funds; small crews; extenaei maintenance periods. SOLUTION: OMNIPURE NAVAL VESSELS PROBLEM: adverse operating conditions; NATO compatibility; exacting design criteria. SOLUTION: OMNIPURE With 12 standard models to accommodate crews from 6 to 500+, ELTECH has an OMNIPURE unit just right for you. Or we can custom design one for larger applica- tions and specifications. Systems work well with varying complement sizes. Contact us or your nearest ELTECH International representative for more information or a free product brochure. OMNIPURE is a USCG certified Type II Marine Sanitation device. It is also certified by the IMO and many other regulatory organizations. OMNIPURE is a registered trademark of ELTECH Systems Corporation. o£o ELTECH ELTECH International Corporation ELTECH International Corporation A subsidiary of ELTECH Systems Corporation 1110 Industrial Blvd. Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Telex: 795459 Tel: (713)240-6770 Fax: (713) 240-6762 Geneva Branch: 18, Chemin des Aulx 1228 Plan-les-Ouates / Geneva, Switzerland Tel: 41 (22)794 3384 Fax: 41 (22)794 4170 Stainless Steel From Bow To Stern © Ranges, Fryers, Griddles, Broilers, Cheesemelters, Clamshells, Convection Ovens, Pizza Ovens, Deck Ovens, Custom Design Lang Manufacturtng Company P.O. Box 905, Redmond, WA 90873 Phone (206)885-4045 U.S.A. Fax (206)882-2373 U.S.A. • • • • • All Stainless Steel Marine Cooking Equipment Free U.S. Delivery Completely Hatchable Built To Last Custom Modifications Available Precision Navigation Next time you think of steering steer to Jastram! Munson Manufacturing chose Jastram steering systems when commissioned to build this 12 metre Pilot Boat. Jastram Marine Hydraulic Steering Systems are an ideal choice when designing a new vessel or considering a retrofit Circle 232 on Reader Service Card Circle 227 on Reader Service Card Accufix® Navigation Receivers Selected by the United States Navy and the Royal Navy ^ Megapulse, Inc. 8 Preston Court Bedford, Mass. 01730-2380 USA (617)275-2010 Telex 92-3358 MEG-BDFD FAX (617) 275-4149 Specializing in detailed reproductions of actual vessels or prototypes. AutoCAD used in creation of laser cut parts. For Further Information, Call or Write SCALE REPRODUCTIONS 16346 County Road 13 • Fairhope, Alabama 36532 (205) 928-3829 • FAX (205) 928-1859 485-489 Mountain Hwy. /S\ ssr iasmmm 1 ENGINEERING LTD. PROFESSIONAL SCALE MODELS Serving The Marine Industry World-Wide Circle 216 on Reader Service Card Circle 248 on Reader Service Card Circle 240 on Reader Service Card