Pipeline Valves—Always Ready
From time to time, we will re-post particularly well-received articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.
Power Plant Isolation Valves Beat the Heat
About a century ago, pressures of 300 psi and temperatures of 400°F (204°C) were normal for steam power plants.
#iiot
Critical Service Valves and Applications
If you perform a Google search on the words “critical service valves,” you quickly discover that the number of hits is endless.
#maintenance-repair
Commercial Construction on the Rise
“While single family building normally dominates the construction market, right now, multi-family building is on fire!” said Richard Branch of Dodge Data and Analytics during his opening statement at the 2016 VMA Market Outlook event held in August.
#VMAnews
Coatings can Make a Difference in Wastewater
In Episode 23 of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” Mike Rowe had the task of pulling a submersible wastewater pump from a lift station for inspection and cleaning.
#water-wastewater
A Case Study: Updating a Postwar-Era Potable Water System
The Foss Reservoir Master Conservancy District (FRMCD) in southwestern Oklahoma is part of the 8,800-acre Foss Reservoir/Foss Lake.
#automation #water-wastewater
Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm
Superstorm Sandy made landfall Oct. 29, 2012 on the eastern seaboard of the United States, resulting in unprecedented flooding in the New York City metropolitan area.
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LNG: State of the Market
Natural gas production in the U.S. has increased substantially over the last few years due to technological advancements in natural gas extraction methods.
Forgings: Higher Quality with a Cost
While the words “cast” and “steel” often go together in the valve world, so do “forged” and “steel.” Forged steel valves are a cornerstone of the world’s valve inventory.
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Has Low Oil Killed Geothermal in the U.S.?
While geothermal power production is not growing as fast in the U.S. as it is many other parts of the world, it nevertheless has huge potential in North America.