TECHNICAL

Technical

Third-Generation Valve Diagnostics, The Future of Predictive Maintenance

The ability to prevent unexpected shutdowns and maintain control valve performance is directly linked to profitability.
#maintenance-repair

Technical

Offshore High Pressure Relief Valve

Oil wells drilled in deep waters typically face many difficulties with pressure, especially as the wells are placed on the bottom of the ocean floor.
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Technical

Have PMI testing limitations changed with the advances in technology?

The short answer is that the situation has changed in some ways — but that PMI still has limitations.
#materials #automation

Technical

Criticality of Torque and Load in Bolted Joints

“No matter how big and complex the machinery gets," said John Gans during his presentation at the November 2012 Valve Repair Council Repair Meeting & Exhibition in Houston, "at its heart, holding everything together, is the humble little bolt." Dr.
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Technical

Kingston Valves Announces New Safety Relief Valve

Storm Manufacturing Group, maker of Kingston Valves, announces the release of their new safety valve series: the Kingston Model 710.
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Technical

Clean Service Relief Valves from Rupture Pin Technology

The clean service pressure relief valve from Rupture Pin Technology (RPT) uses a precise pin as the sensor and actuator.
#pressure-relief #actuators #automation

Technical

ASCO Offers Composite Solenoid Valves

The new 212 Series of composite solenoid valves incorporates the new FasN™ universal connection system and is designed specifically for water purification and conditioning systems in commercial and industrial applications.
#automation #solenoids #water-wastewater

Technical

Spirax Sarco Introduces CS10 Clean Steam Separator with Enhanced Surface Finish

Spirax Sarco has released the CS10 Clean Steam Separator with an enhanced surface finish as standard.
#pressure-relief #standards

Manufacturing

Cameron Announces Joint Venture with CNPC

Cameron has announced an agreement with CNPC to establish a joint venture for the manufacture of pipeline ball valves mainly for use by CNPC to support its plans to build pipeline across China in the coming decade.
#ball-butterfly-plug

Technical

Installed Gain and Control Valve Selection

Jon F. Monsen, Ph.D., P.E., is a control valve technology specialist, with more than 30 years' experience.
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