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Many people assume that a proof test of a safety function is 100% effective.
June 7, 2017
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) provide a critical layer of protection for process facilities, which can be dangerous places because of the chemicals and processes involved.
June 5, 2017
Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) is a popular, relatively low-cost method to perform nondestructive examination on ferromagnetic materials.
May 31, 2017
Natural Soda operates seven production well pairs in Colorado to produce saturated nahcolite brine for manufacturing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Mining nahcolite requires very careful monitoring of temperature, pressure and flow to not only optimize production performance—but also to mine the product sustainably and protect the freshwater aquifer.
May 22, 2017
Many changes in the power industry have taken place over the last decade.
May 15, 2017
Water hammer is a shock wave transmitted through fluid contained in a piping system.
May 9, 2017
Multiple valve manufacturers and users worldwide are finding the value of valve preservation centered on vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) technology and related strategies.
May 8, 2017
With growing pressure to combat fugitive emissions and meet strict industry regulations, understanding the latest sealing technologies and design considerations for component solutions in severe applications is becoming increasingly critical.
May 2, 2017
In October of 2016, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its findings into the tragic 2013 explosion and fire at the Williams Olefin Plant in Geismar, LA that killed two workers and injured 167.
April 25, 2017
It is becoming increasingly difficult for process manufacturers and producers to execute large capital projects.
April 25, 2017
In the Spring issue of VALVE Magazine, we reported on potential political and economic ramifications from the new administration’s stance on jobs, manufacturing, environmental regulations and trade.
April 17, 2017
The distribution model of the past 50 years is changing rapidly thanks in part to the digital revolution.
April 12, 2017
