#STANDARDS

Technical

First National Legally Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Passed

As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water.
#standards #water-wastewater

Education

Valve Basics: New Valve Modifications

Valve modification can be defined as: adding value to standard or “commodity” valves by installing actuators, special trims, different end-connections, packing and gaskets, and other accessories or upgrades not provided on the original product.
#actuators #standards #basics

Technical

MSS Creating Hydrogen Valve Standard

The growth of the hydrogen economy necessitates new standards for valves and products used in the storage and transport of materials.
#materials #standards

Design

How the EPA's Emissions Rule May Impact Actuator Choices

The move toward net zero emissions by 2050 was just released as part of the COP28 meeting in Dubai.
#actuators #standards #ball-butterfly-plug

Technical

New Standard Proposed for Corrosion Resistance

Proposed Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel Coating Standard Will Support Corrosion Protection.  
#materials #standards

EPA Issues Final Rule on Methane Reduction

Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits.  
#standards

Curtiss-Wright's Brea Facility Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

This globally recognized certification allows the company to provide valves, vessels, actuators, control systems and engineering services for use in construction of next-generation advanced reactors.
#VMAnews #standards

EPA Proposes New Carbon Standards for Fossil Fuel Plants

Experts estimate new proposed standards for coal and new natural gas-fired power plants would avoid more than 600 million metric tons of CO2 pollution, while also preventing 300,000 asthma attacks and 1,300 premature deaths in 2030 alone.
#standards

Cam-Tite Ball Valve GV Series Improves Throughput, Emission Control

Edited by Katie Leesemann

The series is designed to improve safety and protect the environment from fugitive hazardous emissions.
#standards #gate-globe-check

MSS Publishes Revised Standard for Preformed Elastomeric & PTFE Rings

The standard applies to V-ring packing sets for waterworks valves.
#standards

Technical

Updated Piping Codes and Valve Standards

As with every intended use for valves, piping carries its own set of standards that valve companies and users need to understand.
#standards

Insights

Sustainability, Security and Standards for Our Industry

By: Heather Rhoderick

This spring, VMA convened members, nonmembers and the entire value chain in San Antonio at the VMA Valve Forum: Conference and Exhibits.
#standards

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strengthening Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants

The proposed rule is the most significant update since MATS was issued in 2012.
#standards

Applications

Leak Detection Solution Receives EPA Approval

The public-private partnership solution was developed collaboratively by Molex, the EPA and Flint Hills Resources to meet EPA Method 21 monitoring requirements.
#controls #standards

New EPA Proposal Would Strengthen Air Quality Standards

New limits suggested to further protect the public from harmful effects of soot.
#standards

Technical

API Publishes Two Updated Standards for Underground Natural Gas Storage

Standards pertain to underground salt caverns and depleted hydrocarbon and aquifer reservoirs.
#standards

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution

 Goal is to protect communities, combat climate change and bolster American innovation.
#standards

Technical

Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves

API, ISO and TA Luft all have their own set of standards to control emissions. What are the differences and how do they compare?
#standards

Insights

Don Bowers Receives Distinguished Service Award from ASME

During the ASME Code meetings at the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) campus, held Aug. 8-9, Don Bowers received the ASME Section IX Distinguished Service Award.
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief #VMAnews