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
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.
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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.
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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.
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New Standard Proposed for Corrosion Resistance
Proposed Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel Coating Standard Will Support Corrosion Protection.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MSS Publishes Revised Standard for Preformed Elastomeric & PTFE Rings
The standard applies to V-ring packing sets for waterworks valves.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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API Publishes Two Updated Standards for Underground Natural Gas Storage
Standards pertain to underground salt caverns and depleted hydrocarbon and aquifer reservoirs.
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Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution
Goal is to protect communities, combat climate change and bolster American innovation.
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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?
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America Makes and ANSI to Develop Version 3 of Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing
New standards to be published June 2023.
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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.
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