TECHNICAL

Technical

Smart Monitoring for Pipelines

Pipelines represent an efficient, safe way to transport many kinds of liquids and gases.
#automation #iiot

Technical

3D Printed Manufacturing Aids: Jigs & Fixtures

With the availability of affordable 3D printing equipment and services, this technology is now within reach of companies that have not been able to use it before.
#automation

Technical

CO2 Captured from a Coal Power Station Aids Oil Recovery

Because human-produced carbon dioxide (CO2) has been recognized as a major contributor to global climate change, governments and other organizations and institutions worldwide have sought to decrease its impact.

MRO

Traceability

Traceability and testing of digital positioners (including the valve) is a key to process control accuracy, reliability and safety.
#basics #controls

Technical

Hardfacing for Valves: Materials and Processes

Valve internals, such as seats and closures, are often at risk of erosion, abrasion, corrosion, galling and damage from cavitation.
#materials

Technical

Conval: Camseal Metal-Seated Ball Valves Feature New Stem Position Indicator Disc

Conval recently announced that its popular Camseal© metal-seated, forged ball valves feature a new Stem Position Indicator Disc for easy, precise on-site identification and inspection of the open-close status of the valve.
#materials #ball-butterfly-plug

Technical

Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: How to Keep the Threats at Bay

The Industrial IoT (Internet of Things), Industry 4.0 and other smart manufacturing initiatives have successfully increased the productivity and efficiency of valve manufacturing.
#iiot #basics

Technical

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Gaining Momentum

The concept of small nuclear reactors may seem new, but small reactors have been around for more than 50 years, used in naval vessels such as submarines, aircraft carriers and ice breakers.

Technical

Preventing Problems Caused by Steam Condensate

In a webinar available on the DFT Inc.’s website, Arie Bregman, vice president and general manager at the valve manufacturer’s Exton, PA site, presented background and guidelines for managing condensate in steam systems.

Insights

An End-User’s Perspective on Valve Selection and Risk

From time to time, we are re-posting well-received or particularly valuable articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.