Winter 2024 ISSUE
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Advances in Pressure Regulator Technology Helps Boost Semiconductor Fabrication Yields
In addition to product innovations, supplier relationships is key to keeping fabs operating at peak production levels.
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FEATURES
Fundamental Operation of Pilot-Operated Safety Relief Valves
In this second of a series, we explore another type of pressure relief valves used in common applications.Insights
An Interview With...Andy Duffy
Andy Duffy, VMA Chairman of the Board, at the 2023 annual meeting.Design
How the EPA's Emissions Rule May Impact Actuator Choices
The move toward net zero emissions by 2050 was just released as part of the COP28 meeting in Dubai.COLUMNS
InsightsPerspectives
Happy New Year, and thanks for reading the revised Valve Magazine!Technical
MSS Creating Hydrogen Valve Standard
The growth of the hydrogen economy necessitates new standards for valves and products used in the storage and transport of materials.Insights
New Year, New-ish Magazine
Welcome to 2024 and an updated version of Valve Magazine!Insights
Industry Profile: Greg Johnson
Greg during travels to Alaska on a fishing boat featured in The Deadliest Catch.ARTICLES
New Products
Multivoltage Electric Actuator Launched American actuator manufacturer, Indelac Controls Inc., released its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.Design
Emerson’s New Valve Trim Technology Improves Noise Reduction and Flow Efficiency
Fisher Whisper trim solution leverages additive manufacturing to implement optimized process designs, providing 20% more valve capacity with 10 fewer decibels of noise.
Pilot-Operated Relief Valve for Storage Tanks
Emerson’s Fisher safety valve portfolio now includes a 2-in. model for smaller tanks.New Line of Multivoltage Actuators
Indelac releases its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.EPA Issues Final Rule on Methane Reduction
Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits.
MRO
Harrington Acquires PumpMan
Acquisition will complement Harrington’s range of products and solutions.
Design
IMI Critical Engineering Launches New Steam Trap Monitoring Solution
Compact design is easy to install on either side of the steam trap.Industrial Data Labs, Inc., Announces new VP of Operations
Brittani Collins will help enhance the company’s AI-driven solutions for the pipe, valve, flange and fitting industry.Motion Names Cleland SVP, Strategy and Markets
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, named Chris Cleland to senior vice president of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately.Flowserve Launches New Limitorque QX Series B Quarter-Turn Smart Electric Actuator
New actuator streamlines user experience and accelerates commissioning.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy to Combine
The new company will become the third largest natural gas producer globally based on last year’s volumes.STATS Group Continues to Build Portfolio in Australia and Asia Pacific
Photo Credit: STATS A number of completed landmark projects, greater market recognition and a long-standing policy of localization, has strengthened STATS Group’s (STATS) presence in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific hydrocarbon sector.Manufacturing
Dow to Invest in World's First Net-Zero Integrated Ethylene Cracker in Alberta
Brownfield investment in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, will be the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene and derivatives complex.
VMA News
VMA’s mission is to serve the growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry globally by providing a forum that enhances a positive operating environment, increases knowledge, advances technology innovations and facilitates business and government connections for manufacturers, distributors and service providers of valves, actuators and controls.First Power from Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project
Developers completed early-stage commissioning work to deliver first-ever power from offshore wind to Massachusetts.
