Opportunities and Challenges in the LNG process
The process of liquefying is performed to reduce the volume for purposes of transporting the fuel; LNG reduces volume by 600 times
#knowyourvalves
Forensic Engineering Tracks Valve Failures
Due in part to the condominium boom, there have been a large number of suite HVAC unit isolation brass ball valve failures reported in fan coil or heat pump based heating/cooling systems high rise buildings.
#materials #ball-butterfly-plug
Solar-Thermal Power: A Shining Example of Clean Energy
Modern solar thermal systems are capable of producing large quantities of clean energy.
Greater Plant Efficiency through Positioner Innovation
Plant operators across the world are tasked with maximizing efficiency and output from existing facilities — which can be a major challenge when there are many valves and actuators.
#actuators #automation
Noise from Cavitation: Bad for Control Valves, Bad for Equipment
Just as sound can have negative effects on the human body, certain frequencies can play havoc on industrial equipment.
#automation
Modular Gas Valves: An Insiders’ Guide to Technology Breakthroughs
The main line of defense in combustion devices such as burners and boilers is fuel gas shutoff valves.
#automation
Emerson Integrates Valve Position Transmitter and HART 7 Communications Within its Digital Valve Controller
Emerson’s Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200 digital valve controller series now incorporates a 4-20mA position transmitter that can also be configured as a discrete switch.
#controls
In Line Weld Repairs of Valve Defects
Valve Repair Activities per ASME Section I & B31.1
If you have valves in your plant manufactured from F-91 or C12A material you may have problems and need repair services.
#standards #maintenance-repair
Finding the Source of All that Noise
Processing plants do everything they can to increase efficiency and productivity.
Driving Valve Design in the Power Industry
Contrary to what might be expected, valve design in the power industry is not necessarily driven by codes and standards.
#standards