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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In Line Weld Repairs of Valve Defects
Valve Repair Activities per ASME Section I & B31.1
If you have valves in your plant manufactured from F-91 or C12A material you may have problems and need repair services.
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Third-Generation Valve Diagnostics, The Future of Predictive Maintenance
The ability to prevent unexpected shutdowns and maintain control valve performance is directly linked to profitability.
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First Valve Repair Event Shows Depth of Today's Issues
Repair and maintenance is one of the most critical areas of today’s valve world and attendees at the Valve Repair Council’s first Valve Repair Meeting & Exhibition last fall found out why.
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Criticality of Torque and Load in Bolted Joints
“No matter how big and complex the machinery gets," said John Gans during his presentation at the November 2012 Valve Repair Council Repair Meeting & Exhibition in Houston, "at its heart, holding everything together, is the humble little bolt."
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Challenges and New Solutions in the Dry Chlorine Industry
A collaboration between valve manufacturers and end-users has led to a clearer understanding of the factors that cause valve failure under these circumstances and factors that can increase the service life of those valves.
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Clean Service Relief Valves from Rupture Pin Technology
The clean service pressure relief valve from Rupture Pin Technology (RPT) uses a precise pin as the sensor and actuator.
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Best Practices in Pressure-Relief Valve Maintenance and Repair
In their presentation at the Valve Repair Council Repair Meeting & Exhibition, Nov. 1 and 2, 2012, in Houston, Bob Donalson and Kevin Simmons of Pentair Valves & Controls shared valuable information about maintenance and repair programs for pressure-relief valves.
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Curtiss-Wright Flow Control's Enertech Names New Nuclear Hydraulic Service Product Manager
PRESS RELEASE
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control's business unit Enertech announced the appointment of Bob Coates as Nuclear Hydraulic Service Product Manager.
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Nickel-Copper Alloys
Q: Are the nickel-copper alloys (such as UNS N04400) acceptable for use in accordance with the NACE sour service standards?
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VRC to Hold New Valve Repair Event
Like VMA, the Valve Repair Council is committed to education for those in the valve industry.
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ValvTechnologies Names Krause as Director of Global Human Resources
(HOUSTON, TX) – Sept. 17, 2012
ValvTechnologies, Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage, severe service isolation valve solutions, has named Jill Krause as director of global human resources, announced company president Kevin Hunt.
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Market Outlook 2013: Oil and Gas
A report from the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, held in August 2012: John Spears of Spears & Associates works with domestic and international petroleum industry equipment and service firms, financial institutions and government entities, making him uniquely qualified to track market size and share for over 30 segments of the petroleum industry.
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Controlling And Monitoring Control Valve Fugitive Emissions
Since valves are the number one source of leakage, those faced with reducing fugitive emissions need to look at the most challenging type: control valves.
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Documentation to Diagnostics: Trends in Valve Repair
Not long ago, car owners often performed basic repairs and maintenance tasks themselves.
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Common Bellows Failures and Suggestions for Mitigation
While it is an extremely rare event, bellows can and do fail.
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ValvTechnologies’ Offers a New Space-Saving Automation Solution
ValvTechnologies’ new Express package is a space-saving automation solution for automated systems and offers quick delivery for severe service water and steam applications in the power industry.
#automation #water-wastewater #maintenance-repair
Asset Management: A Plant Manager’s Best Friend
Information about the performance of a facility’s valves has never been more readily available—or more important.
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Camseal Zero Leakage Ball Valves
Coval's CAMSEAL® zero leakage forged ball valves are designed, tested and precision-manufactured for the world’s most demanding high-pressure, high-temperature new construction and MRO applications.
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Which Valve for Nitric Acid Service?
Q: I requested CF8 valves but the supplier is offering CF8M valves at less cost.
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