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Wireless Solutions Keep Close Watch on Valves

Wireless Solutions Keep Close Watch on Valves

The number of valves and valve types that go into modern process plants today to precisely control operations is huge.

Controls General MRO

February 19, 2014

You Don’t Have a Malware Problem

You Don’t Have a Malware Problem

Cyber security is of increasing concern around the world.

General Thought Leadership

February 17, 2014

Proactive Defect Detection with Simulation Software

Proactive Defect Detection with Simulation Software

Through-wall leakers in cast valve bodies often can be the end result of undetected defective areas created during the metal casting process.

General

February 10, 2014

The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves

The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves

During the Valve Manufacturers Association’s last Market Outlook event, one of the issues raised was who the new chairman of the Federal Reserve would be and what that would mean for the economy.

General Thought Leadership

February 3, 2014

Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned

Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned

No matter what industry or line of business people are in, or how long they have been on the job, they never stop learning.

General Thought Leadership

January 30, 2014

VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership

VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership

Cyber security, trends in distribution and how to become a better leader were among the topics presented at the 32nd Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Atlanta on Jan. 16 and 17.

General Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics

January 27, 2014

Reducing Compression Packing Friction in Valves

Reducing Compression Packing Friction in Valves

Compression packing is found in applications ranging from transmission of natural gas and water to caustics and high-temperature steam.

Controls General Water/wastewater

January 22, 2014

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013

At VALVE Magazine, we’re always looking for great articles that offer valuable information to our readers.

General Thought Leadership

January 20, 2014

Improve Ethylene Conversion Part One: The Furnace

Improve Ethylene Conversion Part One: The Furnace

Olefin production plants use a variety of feedstocks.

General

January 14, 2014

Recycling Fracking Wastewater

Recycling Fracking Wastewater

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world—energy production is pivotal to the economy, balance of trade, deficits and domestic stability.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

January 7, 2014

Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves

Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves

Specifying and consulting engineers, engineering houses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users depend on valves to control the flow of compressed air or other fluids and on cylinders to control motion.

Automation General

January 6, 2014

Long Term Cost of Ownership: Seeing Beyond the Initial Price Tag

Long Term Cost of Ownership: Seeing Beyond the Initial Price Tag

The concepts used in long-term cost of ownership (LTCO) go back as far as the 1700s.

MRO Thought Leadership

December 29, 2013

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