Emerson helps Alaska's wind farm provide affordable clean energy
Sustainable grid solutions reduce costs by 65% and support the delivery of low-cost renewable power.
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Recycling Foreign Metals: Buyer Beware
The North American steel-making industry, with its historic record of quality control, is no longer the world’s top producer.
#materials #components
Curtiss-Wright to Develop Reactivity Control and Shutdown System
Curtiss-Wright Corporation and X-energy jointly announced that Curtiss-Wright has been selected to develop the Reactivity Control and Shutdown System for the X-energy Xe-100 Generation IV High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor.
#automation
Live Loaded Packing vs. O-Ring Stem Seals
Valve seals are vital for preventing leakages and fugitive emissions of volatile compounds or toxic gases.
America Moves Toward a Stronger Infrastructure
Here’s what you need to now about the multi-billion-dollar funding designated for the water and wastewater markets as part of the American Jobs Plan.
#water-wastewater
What’s Your Temperature?
For decades, valve manufacturers have provided the maximum recommended working pressures and temperatures for their products, based on the materials used in the pressure-containing parts.
#standards #pressure-relief #materials
ValvTechnologies and Severn Form Strategic Partnership
ValvTechnologies and Severn Glocon have reached a partnership agreement that will see collaboration between two of the world’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies specializing in innovative, high-end, severe-service valves.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews
National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund
In the wake of the Albertville tragedy, National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors’ Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.
#water-wastewater #VMAnews
Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems
When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.
#gate-globe-check #maintenance-repair #automation
MSS Publishes Revised and New Industry Standards
The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry is excited to announce publication of the new Standard Practice SP-158-2021, Supplemental High-Pressure Gas Test Procedures for Valves.
#standards #pressure-relief