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Technical

First National Legally Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Passed

As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water.


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Technical

MSS Creating Hydrogen Valve Standard

The growth of the hydrogen economy necessitates new standards for valves and products used in the storage and transport of materials.

Technical

New Standard Proposed for Corrosion Resistance

Proposed Nanostructured Zinc-Nickel Coating Standard Will Support Corrosion Protection.  

Curtiss-Wright's Brea Facility Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

This globally recognized certification allows the company to provide valves, vessels, actuators, control systems and engineering services for use in construction of next-generation advanced reactors.

EPA Proposes New Carbon Standards for Fossil Fuel Plants

Experts estimate new proposed standards for coal and new natural gas-fired power plants would avoid more than 600 million metric tons of CO2 pollution, while also preventing 300,000 asthma attacks and 1,300 premature deaths in 2030 alone.

Cam-Tite Ball Valve GV Series Improves Throughput, Emission Control

The series is designed to improve safety and protect the environment from fugitive hazardous emissions.

MSS Publishes Revised Standard for Preformed Elastomeric & PTFE Rings

The standard applies to V-ring packing sets for waterworks valves.

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Education

Valve Basics: New Valve Modifications

Valve modification can be defined as: adding value to standard or “commodity” valves by installing actuators, special trims, different end-connections, packing and gaskets, and other accessories or upgrades not provided on the original product.


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Technical

Updated Piping Codes and Valve Standards

As with every intended use for valves, piping carries its own set of standards that valve companies and users need to understand.

Insights

Sustainability, Security and Standards for Our Industry

This spring, VMA convened members, nonmembers and the entire value chain in San Antonio at the VMA Valve Forum: Conference and Exhibits.

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strengthening Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants

The proposed rule is the most significant update since MATS was issued in 2012.

Applications

Leak Detection Solution Receives EPA Approval

The public-private partnership solution was developed collaboratively by Molex, the EPA and Flint Hills Resources to meet EPA Method 21 monitoring requirements.

New EPA Proposal Would Strengthen Air Quality Standards

New limits suggested to further protect the public from harmful effects of soot.

Technical

API Publishes Two Updated Standards for Underground Natural Gas Storage

Standards pertain to underground salt caverns and depleted hydrocarbon and aquifer reservoirs.

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Design

How the EPA's Emissions Rule May Impact Actuator Choices

The move toward net zero emissions by 2050 was just released as part of the COP28 meeting in Dubai.


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Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution

 Goal is to protect communities, combat climate change and bolster American innovation.

Technical

Fugitive Emissions Standards for Valves

API, ISO and TA Luft all have their own set of standards to control emissions. What are the differences and how do they compare?

Manufacturing

America Makes and ANSI to Develop Version 3 of Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing

New standards to be published June 2023.

Insights

Don Bowers Receives Distinguished Service Award from ASME

During the ASME Code meetings at the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) campus, held Aug. 8-9, Don Bowers received the ASME Section IX Distinguished Service Award.

Applications

Curtiss-Wright is First-time Recipient of Specific ASME Certification

The company is the first organization to obtain this certification that allows it to design and fabricate metallic components for use in construction of high temperature reactors and their supporting systems, including advanced reactor and small module reactor designs.

Insights

Survey Reports Most Employees Want Stronger Data Protection Standards

A survey conducted by TripWire polled 306 IT employees at both private companies and public agencies; the respondents worked within the federal government, manufacturing sectors and energy and technology industries. 

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EPA Issues Final Rule on Methane Reduction

Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits.  


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Technical

Valve Packing Sealing for Emissions Service

Methane (CH4) is the second-largest greenhouse gas emitted in the United States. In 2019, CH4 accounted for approximately 10% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Methane's lifetime in the atmosphere is much shorter than carbon dioxide (CO2), however, it is significantly more efficient at trapping radiation.

Technical

MSS revises standards SP-6 and SP-129

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry has revised and published standards SP-6 and SP-129, announced in two press releases on Sept. 30.

Technical

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.

Manufacturing

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.

Applications

The Next Step in Functional Safety

The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.

Insights

Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves

Severe service valves are offered in several standard designs, including non-return, isolation and control types.

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