The Case for a Severe Service Standard
At this time, no national standards exist that clearly define severe service valves (SSVs) or set them apart from general purpose valves.
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VWAM Expo: VMA Members Highlight New Products
Much of the business conducted at Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, July 15-16, was done on the 39,000-square-foot exhibit floor at the George R.
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2016 Market Outlook: Mostly Cloudy
While the shale gas boom continues to play an important part in the economic well-being of the United States, it was the price of oil that was foremost in the minds of presenters and attendees alike at VMA’s 2016 Market Outlook event held in Chicago this month.
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Robots and Valves: A Good Match?
While the science fiction image of robots conjures up visions of humanoid-like machines with arms, legs and a head, the reality is that most robots have no resemblance at all to humans.
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The Current State of R&D in the Valve Industry
As valve end-user industries become more complex and demanding, manufacturers and suppliers must develop and find better, more efficient products to do the work.
Training Is a Crucial Part of the Picture
A swiftly growing fire erupts from a piece of malfunctioning equipment at a plant that has a reputation for reliable operations and very few workplace accidents.
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Leadership: The Essential Ingredient to Lean Transformation
The 2015 VMA Manufacturers Workshop featured a two-day intensive workshop on Lean Leadership.
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Advances in Desalination Technology
More than 750 million people currently lack access to clean water worldwide.
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Leadership Forum: Prosperity in the Age of Decline
When Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics asked attendees at VMA’s 2015 Leadership Forum what economic issues most concerned them, the plunge in the price of oil was high on the list.
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Oil Prices and Production Cuts a Priority at Leadership Forum
With oil prices falling and production continuing to climb, attendees at the Valve Manufacturers Association’s 2015 Valve Industry Leadership Forum, March 19-20 in New Orleans, were anxious to hear the forecasts of presenting experts regarding the oil and gas sector.
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