Dealing with Sand Erosion in Control and Choke Valves
Sand erosion in control and choke valves is a significant consideration offshore.
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Minerals and Metals Industry Demands Robust, Reliable Flow Control Solutions
Major valve technology providers work with various customer industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to sugar and energy to minerals and metals.
Going the Distance: Mining’s Race to Meet Global Technology Thirst
When it comes to the world’s persistent and growing need for more raw materials, mining pushes forward to meet this moment while simultaneously striving toward decarbonization.
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PFAS Chemicals and PTFE: Should the Valve Industry Be Concerned?
By: Greg Johnson, VALVE Advisory Board Chair – CEO, United Valve
Legislation moving through Congress could affect the future use of thousands of PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl). The house passed H.R. 2467 in July of 2021 and, though the bill is general in nature, it assigns the responsibility to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for determining which PFAS chemicals will be controlled or banned altogether.
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Infrastructure Czar Pushes for State-level Implementation Coordinators
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
President Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation’s governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
$500M Paper Mill and Box Factory to be Built in KY
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
It’s the largest regional investment in the commonwealth in more than 25 years.
Geothermal Energy Project MOU Signed by Baker Hughes and CAUSEWAYGT
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The companies will work together to develop geothermal heat systems technology, particularly subsurface and wells components.
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CASE STUDY: Echologics' Cutting-edge Leak Detection in the Las Vegas Valley Water District
In systems that deliver water to more than 100,000 people, 30% of the pipes are 40 to 80 years old.
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Emerson's Fisher V280 Control Valve Awarded 2021 Breakthrough Product Honor from Processing Magazine
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
This year, Processing recognized manufacturers who introduced solutions that help end users effectively manage tough processing environments, meet stringent safety requirements, reduce unplanned downtime and drive overall profitability.
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Biden's Plan to Remove Lead Pipes Released
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The plan, announced Thursday in a fact sheet, notes that the Environmental Protection Agency will “begin to develop” new regulations for lead and copper pipes.
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