SUMMER 2016
- Valves in Wastewater Treatment
- Corrosion and Ceramic Protection
- HAZOP Studies
- An End User’s Choices
- EU Directive
SPRING 2016
- Processing What We Consume
- The Basics of Stop Check Valves
- Throttling Limits for Globe Valves
- Valve Selection Practices
- Emissions Abatement by Repair Shops
WINTER 2016
- Oil & Gas Extraction
- Pressure Relief Devices
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
- Valve Leak Testing
- Attracting and Mentoring Millenials
FALL 2015
- 2016 Market Forecast
- Chlorine Piping Hazards
- Valves for Supercritical Plants
- Basics of Valve Actuation
- The Undervalued Mounting Kit
- Highlights form VMA’s Annual Meeting
SUMMER 2015
- Critical Service
- Different Effects of Flashing/Cavitation
- How Coatings Protect In Wasterwater Apps
- The Latest in R&D
- Codes and Standards for Piping Valves
- Three-Day Program Fills Need for More Training
Spring 2015
- Heavy Oil
- 3D Printing Gains Momentum
- Restoring Power After Sandy
- What is a Surplus Valve?
- The Basics of Packing
- Gate Valve Failure Modes
Winter 2015
- Your Control Systems Are at Risk!
- Building a Better Workforce
- Focus on the Offshore Market
- Forgings: Quality with a Cost
- Regulators or Control Valves?
- VMA’s Technical and Basics Seminars
FALL 2014
- Market Outlook 2015
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Combined Cycle Power Plants
- The Critical Role of Flanges
- Emergency Repair for Pipelines
- SPECIAL COVERAGE: VMA Annual Meeting
SUMMER 2014
- Help Wanted: Attracting Talent to the Valve Industry
- Advances in Machining
- Severe Service in Power Plants
- SIS Tests and Standards
- Effective Pump Operation
- SPECIAL COVERAGE: Valve Repair Conference
SPRING 2014
- Tank Cars: Moving the Nation’s Fuel
- DBBS and DIBS Differences
- Shale Gas Developments
- New Globe Valve Standard
- Using Wastewater for Energy
- SPECIAL SECTION: VRC 25th Anniversary
WINTER 2014
- Keeping Watch Through Wireless Technology
- Compression Packing Friction
- Standards for Purchasing
- Veterans Share Their Secrets
- New EPA Concerns
FALL 2013
- SPECIAL ISSUE: VMA 75th Annniversary
- 2014 Market Outlook
- Pressure Relief Safety Management
- Electric Actuator Commissioning
- Gas Pipeline Actuation
- Recycled Fracking Water
SUMMER 2013
- The Debate and Opportunities Surrounding LNG
- WHERE VALVES ARE USED: Valves in Hydrogen Service
- Shutdown Valves in Shale
- Advanced Sealing Technologies
- Flowmeter Selection
SPRING 2013
- WHERE VALVES ARE USED: Valves in the World of Water
- The Breadth of Plastic Valves
- Aerodynamic Noise
- Fugitive Emissions and Market Dynamics
- Manual Actuation
WINTER 2013
- WHERE VALVES ARE USED: Valves in Building Systems
- The Mighty Steam Trap
- The Costs of Reshoring
- Dry Chlorine’s New Valves
- A New Waterworks Column
FALL 2012
- MARKET OUTLOOK 2013: Will Natural Gas be a Driver?
- Learning New Cultures
- The Promise of Geothermal Energy
- Wireless Valve Automation Efficiencies
- Sizing Actuators
- The History of Valves: Metal Materials
SUMMER 2012
- Valves that Control our Nation’s Dams
- The Effects of Globalization
- Fugitive Emissions from Control Valves
- Manual Actuation and Worm Gears
- Soft Goods for the Valve Industry
- Actuation in Freezing Climates
SPRING 2012
- The Quest for Unconventional Gas Sources
- Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications
- Testing High-Nickel Alloy Castings
- The Reverse Osmosis Process
- Solar-powered Actuation
- Trends in Repair
WINTER 2012
- WHERE VALVES ARE USED: The Biopharm Industry
- Today’s Distribution Challenges
- A Simple Way to Figure Life-cycle Costs
- Ball Valves in Power Plants
- Mechanical Temperature Control
- Focus on Education
FALL 2011
- 2012 MARKET OUTLOOK: Strength Against Changing Winds
- Where Valves Are Used: Pipelines
- Actuators in Nuclear Applications
- Noise Reduction
- Asset Management
SUMMER 2011
- Today’s Pulp & Paper Industry
- BACK TO BASICS: Solenoid Valves
- Extreme Valve Testing
- Making SIL Simple
- Hydraulic Actuators
SPRING 2011
- Valves in the Oil & Gas Industry
- BACK TO BASICS: Control Valve Accessories
- Deepwater Gate Valves
- Actuator Ergonomics
- Fittings & Flanges
- Water Infrastructure Update
WINTER 2011
- Valves in Food & Beverage
- BACK TO BASICS: Pressure & Class Ratings
- What Can RFID Do for Valves?
- Predictive Diagnostics
FALL 2010
- MARKET OUTLOOK 2011: Clear Skies? Wait Until 2012
- The International Marketplace
- Analyzing Cavitation
- Case Studes: Cavitation in Power Plants
- Applications for Electric Control Valve Actuators
SUMMER 2010
- Exploring Marine & Mining Applications
- Valves in Severe Service
- The Reclaimed Water Market
- The True Meaning of Block and Bleed
- Spotlight on Suppliers
SPRING 2010
- Valves of the Oceans
- Valves that Get Us Drinking Water
- The Role of Valves in Chemical Industry Safety
- Rack and Pinion Actuators for On-Off and Control
- SPECIAL SECTION: Valve & Actuator Product Matrix
WINTER 2010
- Beyond Fossil Fuels
- Benefits of Wireless Technology
- Evolution of Non-Destructive Testing
- Increasing Revenue through Gas-Lift Application
- Valve Triage and Repair
FALL 2009
- MARKET OUTLOOK 2010: A Slow and Steady Recovery
- Fugitive Emissions
- Valves in Nuclear Power Plants
- State of th eMetalcasting Industry
- Today’s Castings
SUMMER 2009
- Buyer Beware! How to Avoid Counterfeit Valves
- Boost Efficiency with Instrumentation
- Plastics and Valves: A Good Combo
- Controlling Cavitation
- Protect Your Valves, Please!
- Spotlight on Suppliers
SPRING 2009
- Playing the Valve Standards Game
- The Sorry State of the U.S. Water Infrastructure
- Valves Make the Difference: Delayed Coking
- Severe Service Control Valves for Offshore Platforms
- How to Choose Fasteners
WINTER 2009
- Ten Tips for Tightening Expenses During Tough Times
- The Casting Quality Questions
- Steam’s the Energy Fluid
- Ultrasonic Emissions Testing
- NACE MR0103 and Duplex Stainless Steels
Fall 2008
- MARKET OUTLOOK 2009: Get Ready to Ride Out the Storm!
- BACK TO BASICS: Materials from A to Z
- PRV Performance
- Education for the Next Generation
- Severe Service Valves
Summer 2008
- The Fire Hydrant: Where Form Follows Function
- Wireless Monitors on Valves
- Trends in Desalination
- Partial Stroke Options for ESVs
- SPECIAL SECTION: Valve & Actuator Industry’s Guide to Suppliers
Spring 2008
- Who Makes What? 40 Product Types, 75 Manufacturers
- How—and Why—to Build and AML
- BACK TO BASICS: Control Systems
- Pipleline Actuation—Special Needs, Special Designs
- Automated Valve Packages
