Emergency Shutoff Valve Automation with Cowan’s E2H-ESD Actuator
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“We designed this product around the modular concept to allow the customer to have the flexibility to remove the hydraulics and controls in the field with very minimal work since an important reason for failure of electric and electrohydraulic actuators is vibration in the pipe transferred to the process valve,” says Maria Aguirre, director of Business Development.
#actuators #controls #automation
Baker Hughes Launches New Subsea Wellhead Technology
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Optimized technology lowers the cost of well construction and intervention by reducing rig trips — saving substantial operational rig costs.
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Flowserve Enhances Design of Valtek FlowTop Control Valve for General Service
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new valve offers the same performance and options in an automated package that includes an in line, globe-style body with a FlowAct pneumatic diaphragm actuator and digital positioner.
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CASE STUDY: ValvTechnologies’ Purge Design Saves More Than Half a Million Dollars
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Coker inlet feed valves at a bitumen upgrader in Canada’s Oil Sands were experiencing run-time and reliability issues due to coking up. The severe internal damage to the valve body and actuation reduced the plant’s efficiency and significantly affect daily operation output and performance for the client.
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New Smart Valve Positioner Helps Increase Productivity, Reduce Maintenance
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Utilizing hall-effect sensors, the TopWorx PD Series detects valve position via contactless sensing — minimizing wear and reducing the risk of costly downtime.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews
Equilibar Introduces HP-ERC High Pressure Electronic Controller
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new technology benefits core analysis, supercritical and other demanding processes.
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Emerson Condition-monitoring Software Expands Visibility to Asset Health
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The latest release of AMS Machine Works enables holistic condition monitoring programs for critical assets.
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New Three-way Miniature Solenoid Valve Expands Flexibility in Medical Product Design
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new ASCO Series 090 three-way miniature solenoid valve enables designers to create lighter, more space-efficient solutions for gas control in oxygen therapy, compression therapy and gas analyzer devices
#solenoids #VMAnews
Admiral Valve LLC dba CPV Manufacturing Launches the Next Generation of Ergonomic Handles
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The next generation of handles provide less hand discomfort and easy operation to workers who maintain CPV valves on a regular basis.
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The Fundamentals of Gate Valves
By: Greg Johnson
The venerable gate valve remains a primary choice for many service applications.
#basics #valvehistory #gate-globe-check