Editor’s Note: We continue the series written by John Ballun, president and CEO of Val-Matic Valve and Manufacturing Corp. and released in 2016 as a book dedicated to the mentors that saved him and others from making costly mistakes in the field.
March 6, 2019
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.
February 25, 2019
The concept of small nuclear reactors may seem new, but small reactors have been around for more than 50 years, used in naval vessels such as submarines, aircraft carriers and ice breakers.
February 19, 2019
In a webinar available on the DFT Inc.’s website, Arie Bregman, vice president and general manager at the valve manufacturer’s Exton, PA site, presented background and guidelines for managing condensate in steam systems.
February 13, 2019
Valves in the oil and gas industry have come a long way in the last four decades, both in terms of higher quality in products and opportunities created by those better products, as Terry Blackard can attest.
February 11, 2019
From time to time, we are re-posting well-received or particularly valuable articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.
February 4, 2019
When commissioning an isolation valve, you must ask yourself whether it is torque-seated or position-seated.
January 30, 2019
Because biopharmaceuticals are produced using living organisms, and the drugs produced are used in humans and animals, the cost of contamination is very high and sterilization of the process system is critical.
January 28, 2019
In the last year, one word has dominated U.S. trade policy: tariffs.
January 20, 2019
Why are offshore pipeline valves so important?
January 16, 2019
Happy New Year to our VALVE Magazine readers and contributors.
January 2, 2019
The relationship between valve manufacturers and their sales channels is intriguing, dynamic and at times challenging.
January 1, 2019
