CASE STUDY: Victaulic Brings Santa Barbara Desalination Facility Back Online in Record Time
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
An innovative solution solves the challenge of missing subsea pipe 2,500 feet offshore and 50 feet underwater. The facility now supplies 30% of the city’s water supply demand.
#maintenance-repair #water-wastewater
LyondellBasell Announces Plans to Exit Refining Business
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
LyondellBasell announced on April 21 its decision to cease operation of its Houston refinery no later than Dec. 31, 2023.
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Oil, Gas Output Will Continue to Increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The administration expects domestic oil production will increase as well in coming months and help stabilize prices for crude and gasoline.
Largest Wastewater Heat Recovery System in the United States Launches in Denver
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new system will heat and cool buildings with recycled thermal energy from a nearby wastewater pipeline.
#water-wastewater
Baker Hughes Acquires Mosaic Materials to Advance Next-Generation Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Mosaic’s technology is the latest addition to Baker Hughes’ portfolio of carbon capture utilization and storage solutions, which includes post-combustion capture, compression, subsurface storage and long-term integrity and monitoring.
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New Smart Valve Positioner Helps Increase Productivity, Reduce Maintenance
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Utilizing hall-effect sensors, the TopWorx PD Series detects valve position via contactless sensing — minimizing wear and reducing the risk of costly downtime.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews
Biden Launches $6B Effort to Save America's Distressed Nuclear Plants
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
A strong majority of states — about two-thirds — say nuclear, in one fashion or another, will help take the place of fossil fuels.
Equilibar Introduces HP-ERC High Pressure Electronic Controller
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new technology benefits core analysis, supercritical and other demanding processes.
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Flowserve to Provide Equipment for European Open-source Carbon Capture and Storage Initiative
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This facility will be the first of its kind and will help further enable the acceleration of decarbonization in Europe.
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Valmet and Neles Merger is Complete
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Together the two companies create a leading organization with a unique offering for global process industries.
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