DESIGN

Design

Metso’s New Cost-Efficient Valve Design

Metso has strengthened its product offering with the addition of a new valve design derived from our traditional V-port segment valve series.
#controls

Technical

SPIRAX SARCO: CVS10 Sanitary Check Valve

SPIRAX SARCO introduces the CVS10 sanitary check valve designed specifically to prevent reverse flow conditions and reduce the risk of cross contamination within the pharmaceutical and high-purity industries where critical design factors such as high surface finish, full material certification and drainability are of paramount concern to end users.
#gate-globe-check

Design

The International Market: Trade and Its Effects on U.S. Recovery

Although the nation began pulling out of the recession in about the middle of 2009, by the time of VMA’s Market Outlook Workshop in mid-August, the growth that started in 2009 had slowed down, a development that was more noticeable here in the U.S. than overseas, according to Gary Schlossberg (pictured), senior economist for Wells Capital Management.
#VMAnews

Technical

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions Debuts Krombach MSBV Video Surrounding Product Launch

CRANE ChemPharma Flow SolutionsTM, a leading provider of highly engineered products for fluid handling applications worldwide, recently announced the online debut of its overview video for the Krombach Metal Seated Ball Valve (MSBV). Featuring a detailed parts and assembly animation, this video, which can be found on the company's website, highlights the essential design features that give Krombach's MSBV its special leak-protection capabilities.
#ball-butterfly-plug #materials

Design

In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges

As exploration for new oil and gas sources goes deeper into the ocean and further from shore, valves in service to that industry will have new pressure, temperature and durability requirements.
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief

Design

Today’s Coatings Provide Solid Protection for Valves

Like anything made of metal, valves are subject to corrosion and other natural forces that compromise their performance.
#materials

Design

Selection Considerations for Control Valves vs. Regulators

In any control system, the option potentially exists to select either a control valve or a regulator, so it is useful to compare the respective performance and economics of these approaches to arrive at some general selection guidelines.
#automation #controls

Design

Engineering Woman: Lori Garrett of Eastman Chemical

From her early, trying days in construction to a challenging yet rewarding position as manager of the Eastman Valve Shop at the Eastman Chemical plant in Kingsport, TN, Lori Garrett’s career path shows there are no barriers—gender or otherwise—when you “go for it” with all your heart.

Insights

Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters

A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.
#pressure-relief #basics #automation

MRO

How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems

A memorable story needs an attention-getting beginning, a compelling middle and a strong ending.
#knowyourvalves #basics