COLUMNS

MRO

Trends in Independent Valve Pressure Testing

Before the industry slowdown of 2008, end users performed third-party pressure testing of valves for use in critical service according to the acceptance criteria of ASME B16.34, API-598, API-6D, etc.

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Education

The Intriguing Story of the Pressure Seal Valve

In a quest for more efficient power generation, power plants in the 1930s pushed the pressure-temperature envelope.

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Technical

Greater Plant Efficiency through Positioner Innovation

Plant operators across the world are tasked with maximizing efficiency and output from existing facilities — which can be a major challenge when there are many valves and actuators.

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Applications

Issues in Leak Detection

To pinpoint leak location and isolate areas of a pipeline for leak repair, utilities managers must know valve locations, how valves operate and the condition of those valves.

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ARTICLES

Technical

Finding the Source of All that Noise

Processing plants do everything they can to increase efficiency and productivity.

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Education

The Tie Between Fugitive Emissions and Market Dynamics

Winners and losers in the world of valves are created as the players react to a constantly changing environment and marketplace.

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Education

The Expanding Reach of Plastic Valves

Although plastic valves are sometimes seen as a specialty product – a top choice of those who make or design plastic piping products for industrial systems or who must have ultra-clean equipment in place – assuming these valves don’t have many general uses is short-sighted.

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