The process of liquefying is performed to reduce the volume for purposes of transporting the fuel; LNG reduces volume by 600 times
August 6, 2013
Due in part to the condominium boom, there have been a large number of suite HVAC unit isolation brass ball valve failures reported in fan coil or heat pump based heating/cooling systems high rise buildings.
July 29, 2013
It should come as no surprise that the recent announcements around the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are a sure signal of future growth for the natural gas sector.
July 22, 2013
Hydrogen is very reactive and highly explosive, and it is composed of the smallest molecules known to man.
July 22, 2013
Modern solar thermal systems are capable of producing large quantities of clean energy.
July 15, 2013
To pinpoint leak location and isolate areas of a pipeline for leak repair, utilities managers must know valve locations, how valves operate and the condition of those valves.
July 9, 2013
Ken Chickering’s affinity for the oil industry came naturally. “My father, for whom I had a lot of respect, worked for Oilwell Supply.
July 8, 2013
The first nuclear power plant in the world was in Russia.
June 24, 2013
Plant operators across the world are tasked with maximizing efficiency and output from existing facilities — which can be a major challenge when there are many valves and actuators.
June 20, 2013
Just as sound can have negative effects on the human body, certain frequencies can play havoc on industrial equipment.
June 17, 2013
“The valve industry is all about people.”
June 10, 2013
Before the industry slowdown of 2008, end users performed third-party pressure testing of valves for use in critical service according to the acceptance criteria of ASME B16.34, API-598, API-6D, etc.
June 6, 2013
