In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges
As exploration for new oil and gas sources goes deeper into the ocean and further from shore, valves in service to that industry will have new pressure, temperature and durability requirements.
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Just Read the Instructions
Although the situation might change eventually, it’s a reality that most people working in the valve repair industry today are men.
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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.
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Valve Triage and Repair: When Water, Water is Everywhere
It’s a fact of life that no matter how well we plot and plan, something can happen to upset those plans.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Nuts and Bolts
Repairing a valve usually means discarding old fasteners and replacing them with new ones.
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Protect Me Please
Everyone in the valve industry should be in the protection racket.
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Safety-Relief Valve FAQ
Our company routinely receives inquiries from end users about their safety-relief valves.
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Three Golden Rules for Severe Service Valves
If you’d just bought a new high-performance sports car, you’d likely protect your investment by following the manufacturer’s instructions for breaking in the engine.
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Investing in Water Infrastructure: Good for the Economy
The water infrastructure in the United States is aging and in dire need of repair and replacement, yet despite the enormous size and scope of this problem, little has been by Congress to allocate funding to keep our water and sewage systems functional.
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PSV Inspection: Test Only, or Full Inspection and Overhaul?
In today’s ever-changing, fast-paced world, uptime is at a premium, while remaining in compliance with governmental and plant regulations is a requirement.
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Portable Hardness Testers and NACE Sour Service Standards
Q: Are portable hardness testers adequate for verifying the hardness of parts for compliance to industry standards such as the NACE sour service standards?
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Cobalt-based Alloy 6 Materials and Boiler Feedwater Service
Q: I’ve heard that cobalt-base Alloy 6 materials should not be used in boiler feedwater service.
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Specifying Valves for Hydrogen Service
Q: When specifying valves for hydrogen service, what are some of the material considerations I should keep in mind?
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The Case for OEM Certified Valve Repair
In today’s competitive business environment, myriad challenges face the owner/operator of an industrial process plant.
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Check Valves: Repair or Replace?
In today’s environment of shorter outage windows and shrinking maintenance budgets, the maintenance team should explore all available options when faced with a decision to repair or replace a valve.
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Effective Valve Field Service
The field service repair industry offers a number of on-site options for production plants needing regular or emergency maintenance.
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Grease for Motor Actuator Maintenance
Maintaining the right amount of grease inside motor actuators that use grease for lubrication is a vital part of valve maintenance, and can save time and money by preventing problems before they happen.
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Use of Hard Coatings for Valves
What types of coatings are available for valves in severe service abrasion service?
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