The Mighty Steam Trap
The steam trap is the device primarily responsible for automatic discharge of condensate from steam systems. It’s the same today as it was in the early days.
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Managing Your Customer: How to Improve and Capitalize on Customer Relationships
When Reed Hastings first announced in 2011 that the mail order DVD services of Netflix would be spun off into a new company called Qwikster, the only thing that came “quick” was the rapid deterioration of both customers and stock prices.
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A Primer On Worm Gear Operators
Manual gear operators continue to provide a viable, age-old solution with a few 21st century twists.
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Size Matters: Control Valve Sizing 101
When control valve professionals talk about "control valve sizing," they really mean the entire process of selecting the valve that will do the best job of controlling the process.
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Documentation to Diagnostics: Trends in Valve Repair
Not long ago, car owners often performed basic repairs and maintenance tasks themselves.
#maintenance-repair #basics
A Case for Mechanical Temperature Control
Instrument, mechanical or project engineers may see a multitude of temperature applications cross their desks.
#controls #basics
VMA Delivers… Valve Education
Nearly 100 attendees gathered March 6-7 to learn valve and actuator fundamentals at VMA’s Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston.
#VMAnews #basics #actuators
Life-Cycle Costing
For most of us, the purchasing process is relatively simple: Find the lowest cost for the desired item, make the purchase and then move on to the next task.
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Valve Industry Education: Are You Prepared for the Great Brain Drain?
If you’re a part of the valve industry, you likely are aware of the huge need for valve education and training.
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Solenoid Valves
Solenoid valves are usually considered an accessory in the process valve industry; however, while there is some truth to this, these accessories are crucial to the proper operation of any system that uses them.
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Accessories for Control Valves
While control valves are an essential part of most flow processes today, they cannot accomplish their key tasks without help from the many accessories that aid in smooth operation.
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A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications
Most of the time we only require that valves be free of basic dirt and debris before they are put in service.
#maintenance-repair #basics
More Than 200 Participate in Valve Education Event
VMA staff and volunteers organizing the first Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition suspected attendance would be high, but the strong showing exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.
#VMAnews #basics
The Noble Globe Valve
The most common type of valve in the world today is probably the globe valve.
#basics #gate-globe-check
Ten Tips for Tightening Expenses During Tough Times
What can you do to help your company get through these most-challenging times?
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Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters
A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.
#pressure-relief #basics #automation
How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems
A memorable story needs an attention-getting beginning, a compelling middle and a strong ending.
#knowyourvalves #basics
The A to Z of Valve Materials
If you walk through any large PVF warehouse and look around, it seems that valves come in three flavors: black, silver and gold.
#basics #materials
Position Sensor Fundamentals
The success of automated industrial processes depends on many individual components working together flawlessly to provide a high-quality end product.
#basics #components
Putting the “P” in PVF
Of course, the “P” in PVF stands for pipe, those long round things with the hole down the middle!
#components #basics