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.
November 1, 2021
In today’s wireless world it’s no surprise that automation and manufacturing spaces have embraced—and sought out—the connectivity and convenience that wireless technologies offer.
November 1, 2021
Valves are used to control all types of fluids, and while some are easy to manage, others can be a challenge. At the top of the challenging list sits hydrogen, the smallest, lightest molecule known to man.
November 1, 2021
How to resolve—and avoid—field failures of knife gate and slurry valves
November 1, 2021
In the world of low-pressure and low-vacuum relief valves—defined for this article as valves with settings less than 15 psig—there are several different common valve configurations.
November 1, 2021
Without the chemical butadiene, people wouldn’t be able to drive their cars, cover their floors with carpet or go scuba diving.
October 1, 2021
Facilities use many different types of valves to keep themselves operating, and each valve within a plant serves a different function.
October 1, 2021
Manufacturers are currently experiencing unprecedented disruption of the supply chain on both the supplier side and the customer side.
September 22, 2021
When selecting control valves, be sure to properly evaluate the process conditions to identify potential issues and select the proper management techniques.
August 11, 2021
The North American steel-making industry, with its historic record of quality control, is no longer the world’s top producer.
August 10, 2021
Welcome to the first in a series of Valve Basics articles, each focused on a major product type and written especially for newcomers to the industries that use and make valves and related products.
August 9, 2021
Valve seals are vital for preventing leakages and fugitive emissions of volatile compounds or toxic gases.
July 29, 2021
