Editor's Product Picks

New Valve Stem Packing Design Makes Reducing Fugitive Emissions Easier

With valves accounting for up to 70% of fugitive emissions (FE) from plants and refineries, tackling leakage is among the biggest obstacles to U.S. industry achieving net zero by 2050.

IMI CCI has developed the EEEasy-Seal emission packing solution, which provides up to ISO Class AM FE leakage protection and is third-party certified to ISO 15848-1, the industrial standard for FE control valve testing. In contrast to conventional packing set designs with external springs, the EEEasy-Seal is live loaded via an internal spring utilizing the internal hydraulic pressure to optimally energize the seal, resulting in a closed, low-maintenance design.

The IMI CCI EEEasy-Seal can be installed in a compact, fireproof packing box without external live loading or requiring continuous maintenance, helping tackle FE leakage concerns. IMI-Critical.com

Spirax Sarco Introduces Exhaust Vapor Condenser

 

Spirax Sarco has expanded its product line to include the new Exhaust Vapor Condenser (EVC). The Spirax Sarco EVC is a reliable innovative heat exchanger that utilizes flash steam from discharge and exhaust vent pipework to preheat make-up or process water, thereby recovering valuable heat energy that would otherwise be lost to atmosphere. It is designed for a variety of industries including food, beverage, and healthcare, and is environmentally friendly, reducing CO₂ + carbon emissions.

According to the company, the EVC is easy to install. As standard, the construction is completely stainless steel and the tube side is all in AISI 316. The EVC is designed and manufactured in accordance with EN 13445 code and fully complies with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The EVC complies with EC1935:2004 Food Contact Materials and also complies with regulation EC2023:2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. There are no gaskets (except for the piping connection) and no painted components. The heat-exchanging surface is of straight corrugated tubes designed for low-viscosity fluids and for turbulent flow working conditions. The tube sheets are of an integral type and are supplied ready for installation. spiraxsarco.com

New Dual-Purpose Relief and Bleed Package in One Unit

The new Gilmore Agiliti SafeguardPro offers a dual-purpose relief and bleed package for unconventional surface applications protecting both people and assets. The electro-pneumatic control system is automated with an intuitive HMI interface with min and max automated settings, and bleed and relief dual service in one unit.

With a rated working pressure of 15,000 psi, the unit has an API 7HU2 3-in. Fig 1502 inlet and 2-in. outlet. It includes an industrial air compressor with automatic condensate drain, and an industrial regulator equipped with a desiccate dryer and filter. The unit has a wireless range of 300 ft., and is available in configurations of 25, 50 or 75 BPM discharge rates. A bridle iron is included with the unit, and many custom requirements can be accommodated by contacting the company. gilmore.com

Mueller Introduces Pratt P77 Perimeter-Seated Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve

The new knife gate valve was designed to handle tough slurries and abrasive materials. Built to MSS_SP-81, AWWA C520-10 and TAPPI-TIS 405-8 standards, it can be used in a variety of applications in industries such as mining, chemical, food and beverage and pulp and paper.

The heavy-duty cast stainless steel yoke prevents deformation or damage under extreme loads, and full-circle packing reduces potential leak paths. The rubber-seated gate delivers a bidirectional drop-tight seal that can withstand pressures of up to 150 psi effectively. An EPDM perimeter cartridge seat resists chemicals and high temperatures. 

HenryPratt.com

New Valve Controller from Emerson Offers Embedded Edge Computing

 

The Fisher Fieldvue DVC7K Digital Valve Controller features “Advice at the Device” technology with embedded computing and analytics that convert raw data into actionable information locally with Bluetooth capability, within the device. This means maintenance personnel can receive the data via their phone, tablet or computer wirelessly without having to be in a control room at the plant location. The new valve controller technology improves the performance, reliability and uptime of both on-off and control valves — and, by extension, an entire process plant or facility — in a wide variety of process industry applications providing the information required to create streamlined work processes.

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The DVC7K interprets data to create an optimized path to action by combining patented technology, experience-based algorithms and continuous real-time analytics with flexible connectivity and easy integration. It uses powerful, real-time and onboard edge computing to analyze issues and create actionable information, providing awareness of valve health by analyzing data locally via its onboard diagnostics. If analysis reveals a problem, an alert is created, which can be viewed locally or remotely, providing the information required to create streamlined work processes that save time and money. All alerts include recommended actions to fix the problem, a new feature for digital valve controllers and unique to the industry.

With increased remote connectivity and Advice at the Device local diagnostics, flexibility increases, providing the information needed for fast decisions and quick action to address arising issues. The DVC7K can be specified for all new valve purchases, and it can be retrofitted to most existing valve installations, in either case, quickly and easily commissioned via the local user interface.  Emerson.com

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AUMA Actuators Get VA2 Certification

Gas Industry Standard (GIS)/VA2 specifies the requirements for electric-powered actuators for use with two position (open/closed) quarter turn valves manufactured to the requirements of GIS/V6. AUMA's range of SAEX and SAREX actuators, with the combination of explosion proof controls, are GIS/VA2 compliant.

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially combustible atmospheres can occur. AUMA’s comprehensive range of VA2 approved devices is designed so they will not act as an ignition source, manufactured to exacting specifications to prevent the occurrence of ignition sparks or hot surfaces. The actuators are also qualified to receive high Safety Integrity Level (SIL) capability.

Actuators manufactured to VA2 are suitable for use in areas in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation; with atmospheres containing propane, or gases and vapors of equivalent that are equally hazardous.
AUMA’s actuators for hazardous locations are designed to meet the exacting requirements of the global oil and gas industry, combining the highest level of explosion protection, robust design, ease of operation and the latest trends in digitalization. The products provide safe and reliable valve automation across all application sectors, including oil and gas production, pipelines, tank farms and refineries.

This class of actuators are IECEx certified for the highest gas group IIC, which includes highly flammable hydrogen. Actuators are designed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, covering a particularly wide temperature range from –85°F to +167°F (–65°C to +75°C).
 auma.com