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.
#pressure-relief #knowyourvalves
Baker Hughes Foundation contributes $800,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced $800,000 in grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2021-22 academic year, part of the Foundation’s long-running mission to promote education and opportunity in the communities where Baker Hughes employees live and work.
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2021 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop reflects on positive growth and looks ahead to a stabilizing 2022
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Marking its second year of the Market Outlook Workshop being virtual only, the 2021 event was held August 6-7 and featured valuable insights from global and national economic experts across several industries.
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The Final Control Element: Controlling Energy Transformation
When selecting control valves, be sure to properly evaluate the process conditions to identify potential issues and select the proper management techniques.
#controls #knowyourvalves
Differences Between Double Block and Bleed and Double Isolation
There is an important distinction between DBB and DIB, as they often fall under the same category and are used interchangeably within the industry.
#basics #knowyourvalves
Benevolent Dolphins and Flange Sealing Training
In the mid-18th century, there was a common theory from sailors that dolphins are a mariner’s best friend.
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Selecting Non-metal Materials for Valve Components and Coatings
Non-metallic materials are commonly used for valve components, and the selection of non-metallic materials for valve design and for application-specific conditions is critical to ensuring product reliability.
#components #materials
Enhanced Safety in LNG Applications
For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction and operations.
#components #knowyourvalves
Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training
Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.
#basics
Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service
Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.
#maintenance-repair #automation