An Introduction to Axial Flow Check Valves
Check valves are self-actualizing devices that respond to both pressure and flow changes in a piping system.
#knowyourvalves #gate-globe-check
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The Fundamentals of Gate Valves
By: Greg Johnson
The venerable gate valve remains a primary choice for many service applications.
#basics #valvehistory #gate-globe-check
Emerson Pledges $200 Million in Charitable Giving Over 10 Years Focused on Education Equity in St. Louis
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“Our vision is to make our communities a better place to live, work and thrive for all residents by focusing on the education inequities that prevent all youth from achieving their full potential,” said Lal Karsanbhai, Emerson’s president and CEO.
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Curtiss-Wright is First-time Recipient of Specific ASME Certification
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company is the first organization to obtain this certification that allows it to design and fabricate metallic components for use in construction of high temperature reactors and their supporting systems, including advanced reactor and small module reactor designs.
#VMAnews #standards
Emerson Opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The automation leader is now accepting applications for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation
#VMAnews #automation
Actuator Issues? Use This Checklist!
While there may be 40 reasons valve actuators may stop working, there really is only a handful of components that can cause the problems. So, if you have an actuator on the fritz, here are the five things you need to check.
#maintenance-repair #actuators
VMA Awards William "Bill" Sandler Scholarship to Three Students
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Now entering its third year, the scholarship program was established to provide educational opportunities to the children of VMA and VRC member company employees.
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Emerson Announces Recipients of 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Merit-based scholarships invest in students' leadership potential and vision for the future.
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Weight-loaded, Low-pressure Protection Devices 101
In the world of low-pressure and low-vacuum relief valves—defined for this article as valves with settings less than 15 psig—there are several different common valve configurations.
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Pressure relief valves: What makes them different?
Facilities use many different types of valves to keep themselves operating, and each valve within a plant serves a different function.
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