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.
New Oil Flow Research May Mean Improved Reservoir Yields
The amount of oil recoverable from reservoirs in deep rock formations could be improved, following a new discovery by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt.
Automated Valves and Security
In todays environment of security awareness there is a heightened concern over maintaining the integrity of plant operations.
A Primer on Castings
Valve components, such as bodies, bonnets and caps, are manufactured either by forging or casting.
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From Coal to Combined Cycle
In the United States and around the world, industrial processers are striving to do more with less—to maximize efficiency, minimize costs and remain compliant with increasingly stringent regulations governing operations and output.
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Private Operations Can Run Lean and Mean
During the 1990s, it was popular for municipalities around the world to enter into agreements with private contractors for water and wastewater treatment plants and services.
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How a Refinery Significantly Reduced Fugitive Emissions
The BP refinery in Whiting, IN has 80,000 valves in its leak detection and repair (LDAR) program.
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