NEWS

Technical

Emerson Releases Fisher easy-e Trim Cartridge

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The trim repair solution replaces more than 20 separate parts with a single repair cartridge, simplifying and speeding repairs while mitigating fugitive emissions.
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Insights

Fluid Sealing Association Appoints Thom Jessup as President

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Thom Jessup, with EGC Enterprises, assumes the executive leadership role in 2022.
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Insights

Velan Reports Strong 2021 Q3 Financials

Highlights include a significant increase in sales and improved margins.
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Applications

Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power to Combat Climate Change

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

An Associated Press survey of the energy policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia found that a strong majority— about two-thirds—say nuclear, in one fashion or another, will help take the place of fossil fuels. 

Technical

James Webb Launch Caps Exciting Year for Equilibar

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Equilibar (whose parent company is Richards Industrials) products are used in a broad range of industries, including catalysis, fuel cells, aerospace, biopharma and green energy.
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Applications

Moog Actuation Provides Precision Motion Control for Gremlins Air Recovery Mission

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The Gremlins Program, managed by the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA), demonstrates aerial launch and recovery of multiple low-cost, reusable, unmanned aerial systems.
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Technical

Cowan Dynamics Introduces ZE-ESD Shutoff Valve Solution

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The module is a self-contained hydraulic emergency shutdown system in midstream pipeline networks to automate valves that require a fail-safe position where no power source is available.
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Applications

AZ Governor Looks Ahead Toward Desalination Plant

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Other shorter-term projects include technology like drip irrigation to grow crops more efficiently.

Applications

2022 Oil Price Forecast Raised by EIA

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The latest outlook continues to reflect heightened levels of uncertainty as a result of ongoing COVID-19 fallout and the Omicron variant that raises questions about global energy consumption.

Design

Emerson Awarded "Industrial IoT Company of the Year"

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The company’s Plantweb ecosystem of sensors, smart devices, industrial software and analytics is the most comprehensive in the industry. Emerson also designs and delivers more smart sensing devices than any company in the world.
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