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Direct-Sealing Diaphragm Valves Offer Novel Approach

As modern industries such as hydrogen electrolysis and biotech make dramatic technical advances, engineers and researchers must sometimes turn to nontraditional process control systems.

Automation Controls General Thought Leadership Valves

July 11, 2022

Are Bypasses Needed With Today’s Waterworks Gate Valves? New Information Says They’re Not

Gate valves are the most common valve used in the water utility industry.

General Thought Leadership Valves Water/wastewater

July 8, 2022

New Technologies Solve Severe Cavitation Problems

An advanced anti-cavitation control valve design enabled by 3D metal printing solved a power plant’s severe cavitation problem and dramatically improved its bottom line.

Controls General Manufacturing

July 7, 2022

Grappling with the World’s Complex Energy Transition Through an ESG Lens

With a long list of contributing factors, the world is barreling headlong into an energy transition that’s full of challenges, opportunities and lofty net-zero goals.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership Valves

July 6, 2022

The Diverse Role Valves Play in the Chemical Industry

The chemical industry is extremely diverse with more than 60,000 known products. Like all process industries, the chemical industry needs valves designed for safe, efficient and reliable process operation.

Actuators Chemical Controls General Valves

July 6, 2022

Industry Capsules

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Thought Leadership

July 6, 2022

Valve Basics: Electric Actuator Controls

Electric valve actuators control the opening and closing of valves. With a motor drive that provides torque to operate the valve, these actuators are frequently used on multi-turn valves such as gate or globe and also on ball, plug and other quarter-turn valves.

Actuators Automation Controls General Valve Basics

July 6, 2022

Editor’s Product Picks

Neles introduces valve-sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves.

Automation Controls General Manufacturing

July 5, 2022

U. S. Steel Announces Update on Metallics Strategy

U.S. Steel Corporation announced it would expand its low-cost iron ore competitive advantage and increase its self-sufficiency by supplying domestic feedstock to its growing fleet of electric arc furnaces (EAFs).

Leadership Manufacturing Valves

June 28, 2022

CASE STUDY: Building the World’s Most Secure Data Center Inside a Mountain

Securing data is vital to a world that has come to depend on it. All options are on the table as long as they deliver added protection.

General

June 1, 2022

CASE STUDY: McCannalok Valves Improve Safety and Productivity in Sugar Mill Evaporator

KEY RESULTS Significantly improved safety — protecting the lives of operation and maintenance personnel.

General Leadership Quality/Compliance

May 24, 2022

CASE STUDY: Water Utilities Can Better Manage Flow Fluctuations with Single Rolling Diaphragm Valves

Without proper pressure management, high-pressure incidents can occur when pumps are turning on or off or when a valve suddenly closes, sending water hammer back through a piping system. Having the right valves to manage large fluctuations in water flow is one way that utilities can balance erratic flows and stay ahead of evolving community demands.

General Water/wastewater

May 17, 2022

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