Testing of Hydrogen Valves
By: Greg Johnson, VALVE Advisory Board Chair – CEO, United Valve
Valves are used to control all types of fluids, and while some are easy to manage, others can be a challenge. At the top of the challenging list sits hydrogen, the smallest, lightest molecule known to man.
Are Bypasses Needed With Today’s Waterworks Gate Valves? New Information Says They’re Not
Gate valves are the most common valve used in the water utility industry.
#water-wastewater #gate-globe-check
Emerson Expands Portfolio With Acquisition of Fluxa
Emerson announces it has acquired life sciences company Fluxa, expanding its portfolio in the industry.
#automation #VMAnews
Open and Shut: Smart, Reliable Thief Hatch Monitoring in Tank Batteries
A hatch left open or not fully sealed allows emissions to continuously vent out into the atmosphere. While producers once worried about lost product, the focus has shifted to environmental concerns.
#iiot #automation
Grappling with the World's Complex Energy Transition Through an ESG Lens
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
With a long list of contributing factors, the world is barreling headlong into an energy transition that’s full of challenges, opportunities and lofty net-zero goals.
#pressure-relief
The Diverse Role Valves Play in the Chemical Industry
The chemical industry is extremely diverse with more than 60,000 known products. Like all process industries, the chemical industry needs valves designed for safe, efficient and reliable process operation.
#actuators #controls #gate-globe-check
Case Study: Heat Exchanger Challenges Southeast Asian Refinery
Challenges with heat exchangers at southeast Asian oil refinery caused engineers to seek Solon Manufacturing Co. for assistance.
#materials #VMAnews
Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Agreement with Thermal Energy International to Bring Gem Steam Traps to NA Nuclear Power Market and DOE
Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division announced that it has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TEI) to bring GEM steam traps to the North American nuclear power market and Department of Energy.
Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider
Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.
#VMAnews #automation
U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges
U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023
#maintenance-repair