Geothermal Energy: A Renewable With Huge Potential
The method of pulling power from the ground’s heat is receiving renewed attention because of new technologies as well as efforts by DOE and other parties to promote this clean, abundant source of energy.
Soft Goods in Actuators and Valves
Soft goods such as rings, gaskets, bushings, washers, seals and packing sets are widely used in valves and actuators.
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A Primer On Worm Gear Operators
Manual gear operators continue to provide a viable, age-old solution with a few 21st century twists.
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New Technology for the New Nuclear
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the construction of four new nuclear reactors in the U.S., the first since 1978.
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Those Dam Valves and the Great Job They Do
As the nation increasingly seeks sources for renewable energy, dams and the thousands of valves they contain will only become more important.
Pipelines: Striving for Reliability
Despite a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) from the State Dept. in August 2011 that said the Keystone XL Pipeline will have "no material impact on the environmental resources along the route,” activists continue to oppose the pipeline.
The Unique Requirements for Valves in SRO Applications
The seawater reverse osmosis (SRO) industry has been steadily gathering momentum.
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Carbon Capture and Storage at the Oil Sands
Shell Canada is developing the Shell Quest CCS Project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their existing oil sands bitumen upgrader, the Scotford Upgrader, located near Edmonton, Alberta.
Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications
Triple offset valves provide an efficient solution for critical and non-critical applications when positive isolation is required in upstream oil and gas operations.
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The Crumbling Water Infrastructure: Challenge or Opportunity for Valve Manufacturers?
The recession that began in 2008 had multiple ramifications for municipalities, many seeing enormous deficits that resulted in “fire sales” of many public assets including roads and water systems.
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