The Limits of Standard Manual Globe Valves for Throttling
A common practice in process services is to use manual globe valves with hand wheels for regulating flow.
#gate-globe-check #standards
Improving Control Valve Maintenance with the Industrial Internet of Things
By connecting previously stranded data from smart sensors, equipment, and other industrial assets with advanced applications and predictive analytics in the cloud, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a strategic enabler to improve manufacturing performance.
#maintenance-repair #iiot #automation
For Want of a Nail: Engineering Process Safety
“For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost,” is the final line of an old proverb that reminds us that seemingly unimportant acts or omissions can have grave consequences.
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Highlights from API’s Tanks, Valves and Piping Conference 2015
At this year’s API Tanks, Valves and Piping Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Oct. 14-15, more than a dozen presenters shared their expertise in the installation, repair and maintenance of valves, pipes and tanks.
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New, Surplus, Repaired or Rebuilt?
If you’ve been around valves for a while, you’ve likely heard the term “new surplus,” plus a few other saltier descriptions for valves that are offered for sale.
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Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm
Superstorm Sandy made landfall Oct. 29, 2012 on the eastern seaboard of the United States, resulting in unprecedented flooding in the New York City metropolitan area.
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Tightening Bolts Can Help Tighten Budgets
In highly-corrosive chemical and refining applications where in-line and atmospheric sealing is critical, sleeved plug valves provide essential defense against leaks and fugitive emissions.
#ball-butterfly-plug #maintenance-repair
Emergency Repair in Pipelines
Decades of innovation and ingenuity in the pipeline valve manufacturing industry have resulted in dozens of designs incorporating multiple body parts, top and bottom entry designs and sophisticated seat sealant systems.
#maintenance-repair #automation
Standards, Safety, Training Top Topics at Meeting
Twenty-five years ago, the member companies of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) saw a need to promote both safety and quality in valve and actuator repair.
#basics #maintenance-repair #standards
Mitigating the Effects of Cycling a Power Plant
Significant changes in the power industry over the last 15 years have created new challenges for owners and operators of today’s generation facilities.