TECHNICAL

Technical

Smart Analytics and the Power Sector

While mountains of data are being created everywhere in the commercial, industrial and manufacturing sectors, problems arise when determining how to handle all of that information and make it a valuable part of the business.
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Insights

Smart Actuation: Where We’re At, Where We’re Going

What might be around the next curve for smart actuators?
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Technical

Understanding and Choosing Waterworks Valve Flanges

PART TWO: Construction and Installation (Ed.
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Technical

Why Quarter-turn Valves ‘Pop’ Open

We’ve all seen this situation: A quarter-turn valve is in the closed position.
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Technical

Innovative, Practical Corrosion-Resistant Coatings

Like anything made of metal, valves are subject to corrosion that compromises performance.
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Technical

Magnetic Valve Breakthrough

The topic of controlling or monitoring fugitive emissions is an ever-present discussion in the valve community.

Applications

Automated Valves and Climate Extremes

The use of automated valves has increased continuously as the global demand for industrial and municipal infrastructure has grown around the world.
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Technical

Equipment Mapping Process Streamlines Repairs

All of industry relies on properly working equipment and well-trained staff to operate and maintain their facilities.
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Technical

Smaller Electric Actuators Fulfill Expanded Needs

The conventional perception of a motorized valve is one of a large ­isolating valve with a heavy-duty valve actuator, usually powered by a three-phase electrical supply.
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Applications

The Case for Magnetostrictive

Today’s petrochemical and process industries increasingly depend on higher levels of automation, which in turn require enhanced monitoring and control of valve position and operational readiness.
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