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In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges

In the Ocean’s Depths, Valves Face Unique Challenges

As exploration for new oil and gas sources goes deeper into the ocean and further from shore, valves in service to that industry will have new pressure, temperature and durability requirements.

General MRO Valves

April 21, 2010

Just Read the Instructions

Just Read the Instructions

Although the situation might change eventually, it’s a reality that most people working in the valve repair industry today are men.

MRO Thought Leadership

April 21, 2010

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY INC: Hires Key Executives

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY INC: Hires Key Executives

Automation Technology has hired two key executives to support growing customer demand.

Automation Manufacturing

March 23, 2010

Chemical Plant Security: An Evolving Field

Chemical Plant Security: An Evolving Field

Shortly after 9/11 there was considerable worry about attacks on U.S. chemical plants.

General

March 22, 2010

Purging Gas Lines in All the Wrong Places

Purging Gas Lines in All the Wrong Places

It is important to make sure that gas supply lines contain nothing but gas before the equipment they feed is started.

Automation General

February 26, 2010

To Market, to Market: Launching a New Product or a New Company

To Market, to Market: Launching a New Product or a New Company

What does it take to bring out a new product in the valve and actuator industry?

Actuators Thought Leadership

February 2, 2010

ASTM-A105

ASTM-A105

Q: I have a material certification for bar material that indicates compliance with ASTM A105.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

January 19, 2010

A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications

A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications

Most of the time we only require that valves be free of basic dirt and debris before they are put in service.

MRO Thought Leadership Valve Basics

January 19, 2010

Renewable Energy Sources Rising: Beyond Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy Sources Rising: Beyond Fossil Fuels

Alternate and renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, biofuel, geothermal and others, have frequently made the headlines in recent years, driven partly by worries over imported oil and the need for national energy independence, but also by discussion of possible regulation concerning greenhouse gas emissions.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

January 19, 2010

What Makes a Company Best in Class?

What Makes a Company Best in Class?

Just about everyone is familiar with the term Operational Excellence (OpX), but what exactly is it and how can it be achieved?

Thought Leadership

December 21, 2009

Valve Triage and Repair: When Water, Water is Everywhere

Valve Triage and Repair: When Water, Water is Everywhere

It’s a fact of life that no matter how well we plot and plan, something can happen to upset those plans.

MRO Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

November 21, 2009

Plenty to See and Hear at Emerson User Exchange

Plenty to See and Hear at Emerson User Exchange

On September 28 more than 1,600 of Emerson Process Management’s customers, local business partners and company people gathered in Orlando for the company’s annual five-day Global Users Exchange.

Thought Leadership

October 22, 2009

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