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Ball Valves in Power Plants

Can metal-seated ball valves provide effective long term, economical solutions for critical applications in steam-generating power plants?
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A-T Controls M-Series Metal Seat Ball Valves for High Temperatures and Abrasive Surfaces

New M-series metal seat ball valves from A-T Controls are engineered with specially coated matched balls and seats to stand up to high temperatures, pressures and abrasive materials encountered in the oil/gas, chemical, power generation, pulp and paper, food processing and mining industries.
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Design

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions Krombach® Metal Seated Ball Valve

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions presents its Krombach® Metal Seated Ball Valve (MSBV), a product line whose design and production are the culmination of over 25 years of development and manufacturing experience.
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Spirax Sarco Lift Check Valves

SPIRAX SARCO has released a new range of lift check valves, LCV3 (Cast Iron), LCV4 (Carbon Steel), LCV6 (Stainless Steel) and LCV7 (SG Iron) suitable for most industries.
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MSS Publishes Revised SP-55-2011, Approves SP-58-2009

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) announces that revised Standard Practice, SP-55-2011, Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components - Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities, has been has been published AND approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard (ANS). They also approved Standard Practice, SP-58-2009, Pipe Hangers and Supports –Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation.
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Technical

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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Addressing Welding Procedures Not Covered by ASME Section IX

Q: My customer has rejected my welding procedure specification (WPS) and has asked me to address items that are not required by ASME Section IX.
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ASCO Introduces Stainless Steel Pilot Valves for Offshore Applications

ASCO Numatics has introduced the 8361 Series of stainless steel pilot valves.
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Materials Selection for Deepwater Gate Valves

With the discovery of oil and gas in water depths thousands of feet below the surface, selection of valves is more important, difficult and complicated.
#materials #gate-globe-check #water-wastewater

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HIC Testing

Q: I’m working on an order in which the customer’s material specification imposes HIC testing.
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Cobalt-base Alloy 6

Q: Is there a problem using cobalt-base Alloy 6 material in amine applications in refineries and gas treatment plants?
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CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions Debuts Krombach MSBV Video Surrounding Product Launch

CRANE ChemPharma Flow SolutionsTM, a leading provider of highly engineered products for fluid handling applications worldwide, recently announced the online debut of its overview video for the Krombach Metal Seated Ball Valve (MSBV). Featuring a detailed parts and assembly animation, this video, which can be found on the company's website, highlights the essential design features that give Krombach's MSBV its special leak-protection capabilities.
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Cast or Forged?

Q: Should I be concerned whether my valve is cast or forged?  
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ASTM A182

Q: In the last Materials Q&A column, you discussed using forged bar to make hubbed-flange components such as bonnets.
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CAMERON: Enhanced Triple Offset Butterfly Valve

Cameron Valves & Measurement now offers the WKM® TriAx™ triple offset butterfly valve, which provides the same reliable, metal seating, zero leakage, cost-efficient features that the company’s triple offset valves have come to be known for, however, the TriAx also offers some superior and unique features.
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Technical

ASTM-A105

Q: I have a material certification for bar material that indicates compliance with ASTM A105.
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Design

Today’s Coatings Provide Solid Protection for Valves

Like anything made of metal, valves are subject to corrosion and other natural forces that compromise their performance.
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Technical

Ni-Cr-Mo Alloys

Q: How do I know what the best type of Ni-Cr-Mo alloy will be for a particular application?  
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Welding Procedure

Q: I need to qualify a welding procedure specification per Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
#materials #standards #pressure-relief

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Choosing the Right Fasteners

Q: What do I need to know to choose the right fasteners for my valves?
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