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
One of the most powerful innovations in training staff for offshore oil rigs was developed thanks to the video game industry.
April 12, 2017
While offshoring is painted as the major villain in the decline of numbers of manufacturing jobs in the U.S., automation may actually be a bigger threat.
April 10, 2017
The positive forecast Alan Beaulieu of ITR Economics shared was welcome news at VMA’s 2017 Leadership Forum. “You’re going to like 2017 and 2018,” he said. “Consumers are in great shape, retail sales are at a record high level, housing starts are positive, interest rates remain favorable, employment and wages are rising, and banks are lending.” However, it is not all smooth sailing.
April 3, 2017
