The Case for RFID in Process Plants
Today, much of the information regarding the status of components installed in the field is housed in paper files, which poses problems for technicians and engineers.
#components #maintenance-repair #automation
The Adventures of Duke Waters
Editor’s Note: In 2016, John Ballun, released a collection of enlightening and sometimes humorous engineering stories based on what he learned over the years from numerous mentors.
The Latest from ISA, ASME, API and MSS
At the recent Valve Industry Knowledge Forum, Stan Hale, senior director of Supply Chain, MRC Global, reported on the status of International Society of Automation’s (ISA) TR96.05.01, and Carlos Davila, PE, product manager—Americas for Crane ChemPharma & Energy, gave updates on several standards from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API) and Manufacturer Standardization Society (MSS). Here are condensed reports based on their presentations.
#automation #standards
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
The Past, Present and Future of Fire Testing
Because so many of the applications where valves are used are sensitive to the danger of fire and explosion, fire testing is a critical part of the process of designing the right valves.
Advancements in Blue Laser Scanning
As the industrial world continues to expand in its use of CAD data and 3D digitizing technology, the advances in blue laser scanning and structured blue light are further supporting industrial operations throughout the design, manufacture and aftermarket servicing processes.
#automation
Achieving Predictable Valve Performance for Safety Applications
A focus on having the proper specification, design and integration of final elements is key in the actuation of valves for the process industry.
Monitoring Valve Health via the Internet
Most valve end users are already using smart valve positioners on some control valves, but they may not have time to check the valve diagnostics software to notice if any valves are developing problems.
#iiot #gate-globe-check
How to Choose the Best Rapid Prototyping Method
As new products are designed, including valve bodies and the parts that comprise the finished valve, prototypes must be created.
#basics
Valves in Oxygen Service
In his presentation at VMA’s 2017 Technical Seminar, Kurt Larson, a process control engineer for Air Products, spoke about the inherent danger of the oxygen production business and how it is particularly important for end users and valve manufacturers to work closely together.
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