Paint & Coatings
A walk through a typical valve distributor’s warehouse will yield a contrasting view of either silver or black products.
#basics
The Challenges of Chlor-Alkali
With the introduction of new materials and the evolution of valve design over the years, the days when fluid handling operators were limited by the number of valve types available to control the process are long gone.
#materials
Fracturing Technology in the New Age
After the oil crash of 2014, producers needed to refine the technology even further to bring costs down while meeting new industry challenges.
#automation
Process Instrumentation in Oil and Gas
Process instrumentation is an integral part of any process industry because it allows real time measurement and control of process variables such as levels, flow, pressure, temperature, pH and humidity.
#pressure-relief
Applications in Water Harvesting Systems
Water harvesting in commercial projects involves collecting rooftop rainwater, stormwater runoff, condensate from air handlers and greywater from showers, baths and lavatory sinks.
#water-wastewater
Safety Relief Valve FAQs
Companies that repair, test, maintain or supply valves routinely receive inquiries from end users about safety-relief valves.
#maintenance-repair #basics
Why Air Valves are Needed in Water Applications
Air valves are hydromechanical devices designed to automatically release air and wastewater gases or admit air during the filling, draining or operation of liquid piping systems for water and wastewater services.
#water-wastewater
How Valve Selection Can Impact SIS in Refining Applications
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) provide a critical layer of protection for process facilities, which can be dangerous places because of the chemicals and processes involved.
Wireless Technology Optimizes Production in Mining Operation
Natural Soda operates seven production well pairs in Colorado to produce saturated nahcolite brine for manufacturing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Mining nahcolite requires very careful monitoring of temperature, pressure and flow to not only optimize production performance—but also to mine the product sustainably and protect the freshwater aquifer.
#pressure-relief #automation
The Future of Coal: Efficiency Over Politics?
Many changes in the power industry have taken place over the last decade.