Winter 2025 ISSUE
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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Nuclear Power
As some countries have worked to phase it out for other sustainable renewables, others find it to be the most efficient and best choice for their systems.
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FEATURES
DesignThe Eccentric Plug Valve
The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.
Manufacturing
How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?
Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.
Insights
Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career
Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.
MRO
HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves
Chrome carbide is one coating that can be done during manufacturing or repairs that extends service life of valves and other flow control components.COLUMNS
InsightsThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME was formed to help “the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.” The nonprofit was founded in 1880 to enable collaborations, sharing of knowledge and skills across engineering and to promote engineering to the general public.Insights
Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge
A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.Insights
Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You
How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.Insights
New Year and New Opportunities
Talk about coming in like a lion! 2025 is already posing great challenges and opportunities.ARTICLES
Latest Launches
High-precision positioner for industrial valves Source: ifm ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.High-precision positioner for industrial valves
ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.Emerson's Updated Edge Technology Improves Batch Consistency
DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 offers improved consistency, quality and innovation in batch processing industries.
Equilibar announces new sanitary valves
The expansion is in the company’s FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves and back pressure regulators.PVI Holdings Announces Name Change to Vytl Controls Group
Company includes A-T Controls, Setpoint Integrated Solutions, Valsource and W&O.
Manufacturing
Curtiss-Wright Completes Acquisition of Ultra Energy
Ultra Energy offers a diverse portfolio of monitoring tools and protection systems for nuclear facilities.Design
Emvolon Selected by DOE and EPA to Adapt Technology Eliminating Flaring
Emvolon, an MIT spin-off, will work with Pioneer Energy to adapt its technology at an oil and gas facility in Texas.
Insights
VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities
Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.
Industry News
Industry news and updates; acquisitions; projectsMore than $1 Billion in Nuclear Procurement by U.S. Government Combined Contracts Awarded
Constellation will supply power to more than 13 government agencies and perform energy savings measures.Design
Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Develop Microreactors for NASA-DOE
The contract will enable the company to continue development of a space microreactor design through the Fission Surface Power (FSP) project.
Manufacturing
IoT Breakthrough Awarded to Emerson
The ninth annual award recognizes Emerson’s workflow management software for its work helping life sciences companies efficiently develop, scale and manufacture.Texas Clean Energy Project Completed Ahead of Schedule
Adapture Renewables solar project in Hunt County, Texas, online ahead of schedule, can power up to 12,500 homes.
Velan Announces Initiatives to Reduce Cost and Risk
Company enters into agreements for divestitures to strengthen financial position.Design
TerraPower Awards Natrium Reactor Enclose System Contracts
ENSA, Doosan Enerbility, HD Hyundai and Marmen were all named as partner manufacturers.
VMA News
VMA Board of Directors Announced; VMA William Sandler Scholarship Applications Open; RE Mason joins VRC; VMA Provides PFAS Guidance; Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and Valve Forum Registration OpenFirst LNG Produced at Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project
Cheniere announced the first production from the first train of this project.
MRO
Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability
Ball lapping capabilities enable the company to meet tight demand tolerances and surface finish requirements.MRO
