Valves in Oxygen Service
In his presentation at VMA’s 2017 Technical Seminar, Kurt Larson, a process control engineer for Air Products, spoke about the inherent danger of the oxygen production business and how it is particularly important for end users and valve manufacturers to work closely together.
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Thermal Spray Coating
Q: What are the pros and cons of using a thermal spray coating like HVOF?
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Chesterton Expands Environmental Consulting Expertise
A.W. Chesterton Company is expanding its global environmental solutions expertise with the addition of two highly experienced industrial emissions specialists, Bronson Pate and Beau Stander.
Achieving Profitability Through Maintenance Management
One of the distinctions between maintenance requirements in a capital-intensive process facility and those of other industries is the high cost of production equipment and the corresponding cost of maintaining that equipment over its lifecycle.
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Control Valve Positioner Performance Diagnostics
There has been discussion for some years about the accuracy of measuring control valve travel with the use of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) measuring element versus the use of independent valve analyzers.
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Are Your Safety Instrumented Systems Proof Tests Effective?
Many people assume that a proof test of a safety function is 100% effective.
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Magnetic Particle Examination: Not the Only Way to Test for Flaws
Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) is a popular, relatively low-cost method to perform nondestructive examination on ferromagnetic materials.
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Turning the Tables on Valve Corrosion
Multiple valve manufacturers and users worldwide are finding the value of valve preservation centered on vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) technology and related strategies.
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Design Considerations for High-Temperature Sealing
With growing pressure to combat fugitive emissions and meet strict industry regulations, understanding the latest sealing technologies and design considerations for component solutions in severe applications is becoming increasingly critical.
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The New Version of NACE MR0103
Q: How do the requirements in this International Organization for Standards (ISO) document differ from those in the previous version?
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