Fall 2024 ISSUE
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Additive Manufacturing of Pressure Equipment
How manufacturers can design and produce PED-compliant equipment using additive manufacturing.
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FEATURES
MROWhat Does It Really Cost?
Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.Design
Floating Production Storage and Offloading
Designing valves for harsh environmental and processes conditions.
Insights
Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue
Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.
COLUMNS
Latest Launches
Real-time valve monitoring; high-pressure severe service check valve; wireless 8-channel transmitter.Standards Spotlight: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
The National Board Inspection Code is a flagship publication produced by NBBI. This internationally recognized standard governs and maintains rules for pressure equipment.Insights
Industry Profile: Phil Mahoney
Valve Magazine talks with Phil Mahoney of A. W. Chesterton Company about his industry experience and what he does for fun.
Insights
Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events
Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved
Celebrating achievements, industry Support and future growthTechnical
Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated
During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?ARTICLES
Kairos Power and Google Sign Power Purchase Agreements
Kairos to deploy 500 MW of clean energy via single advanced reactor design in the U.S.
Valves with Erosion Protection Selected for Ethylene Unit
IMI has secured a contract to supply transfer line and decoke valves for the first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker, featuring its erosion protection technology.Gilmore Appoints Matt Cort as President
Gilmore welcomes Matt Cort as president, aiming to build on their 60-year legacy in the oil and gas industry.
ARI-Armaturen Acquires Warren Controls
ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co.Baker Hughes Announces Leadership Changes
New leaders to move the company forward with more strategic growth and customer success.New Ethernet Actuator from Rotork Boosts Efficiency
Rotork introduces a fully integrated Ethernet actuator designed to boost data connectivity, streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.Chevron-Hess Merger Clears FTC Review
This was a final and important step toward satisfying a key closing condition for the transaction.Applications
Alfa Laval to Supply First Systems for Ammonia-Fueled Marine Vessels by End of 2025
Leveraging its extensive expertise with fuels such as LNG, LPG and methanol, Alfa Laval is accelerating the development of new technologies for ammonia.
Flowserve to Acquire Valve Manufacturer MOGAS
Flowserve announces intended acquistion of Mogas Industries, severe service valve manufacturer in Houston, Texas.VDMA Elects New Chairman of Building Valves Division
At the beginning of August 2024, the board of the Building Valves division in the VDMA unanimously elected Lubert Winnecken, CEO of KEUCO GmbH & Co.Chevron Boosts Oil and Natural Gas Facilities at Two Gulf of Mexico Sites
Chevron Corporation announced that it started water injection operations at two projects to boost oil and natural gas recovery.World’s First 1 Gigawatt Off-Grid, Hydrogen-Powered AI Factory Data Center
ECL Announces that 600+ acres near Houston will give Lambda and other AI leaders the space and power needed for the next wave of innovation with zero emissions.
IMI Expands North American Reach With New Representative
Paragon Energy Solutions is exclusive rep in North America for IMI nuclear products.Black & Veatch Names New Senior VP and CMO
Ashley Davidson joins the company as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
IMI Secures Multi-Million Euro Deal to Supply North Sea Project
IMI has secured a multi-million Euro deal to supply seven anti-surge valves to a major offshore upstream production facility in the North Sea.SLB Launches AI-Powered Platform
New platform accelerates advanced data and AI capabilities at scale for SLB’s customers across the energy industry.
Flowserve Completes Acquisition of MOGAS Industries
Acquisition enhances Flowserve’s severe service portfolio
Vertex Energy Announces Startup of Mobile Refinery Hydrocracker
Vertex Energy has completed the Mobile refinery hydrocracker reconversion. It now produces gasoline and diesel from vacuum gas oil in conventional service.Curtiss-Wright and Westinghouse Sign MoU to Support Canadian Projects
Projects include AP1000 and AP300 projects in Canada.
Another Agreement for Small Modular Reactors to Power Data Centers
Amazon is collaborating with X-energy to generate and deliver more than 5 gigawatts of power across the U.S. by 2039.
Industry News
Alfa Laval to Supply First Systems for Ammonia-Fueled Marine Vessels by End of 2025 Alfa Laval is working to decarbonize the marine industry to meet net-zero targets.Design
Westinghouse Submits Preliminary Safety Design Report for eVinci Test Reactor
Key milestone advances eVinci microreactor testing for commercial market.
Manufacturing
SCF Partners Acquires Valve Lines from CIRCOR International
SCF Partners, Inc. announced its acquisition of DeltaValve and TapcoEnpro from CIRCOR International, Inc.Edgewater Midstream to Acquire Pipeline System and Terminals in Houston
Acquisition includes Sinco Pipeline and Colex East and Colex West terminals.Bureau Veritas Makes Acquisition to Accelerate Its Growth in North America
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced the acquisition of ArcVera Renewables, a specialized provider in finance-grade consulting and technical services for wind, solar and battery storage projects worldwide.UK Integrated Energy Services Partner Expands in Houston
Kent announces Houston HQ will serve as center for its operations in North America.VMA News
VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Elicits Positive Attendee Experiences The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) celebrated its 86th Annual Meeting October 2-4, 2024, in Park City, Utah, with strong attendance and positive reviews from attendees.Emerson to Help Drive Greater Industrial Edge Interoperability
The Margo initiative addresses these challenges by creating practical reference implementation, open standards and testing toolkits.Design
Real-Time Valve Monitoring Solution
Farris Engineering, part of Curtiss-Wright’s Valve division, launches inSure real-time valve monitoring app.Gilmore Launches New Check Valve for High Pressure Performance
New valve offers many improvements making it suitable for subsea environmental barrier and chemical injection applications.
