Design

Emvolon Reaches Milestones to Help Hard-to-Abate Industries

The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT.  

Applications

Peer-Reviewed LNG Lifecycle Assessment Released

Cheniere’s algorithm further improves the modeling of GHG emissions across the company’s supply chain, utilizing actual operational data.  

NRG, Renew Home and Google Cloud Announce Partnership

Thousands of VPP-enabled smart thermostats will be distributed to consumers by 2035 and create a nearly 1 GW AI-powered VPP will be created to help with grid resiliency.  

NEWS

Sunnyvale Announced as Expected Location for Second CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility

A key part of the NSTC, this California facility will drive the future of semiconductor innovation and collaboration.   

Technical

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?

Insights

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.

MRO

What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.
#components

IMI Acquisition Expands its Industrial IIoT Capabilities

TWTG, a manufacturer of wireless products and solutions across industries, acquisition broadens IMI’s capabilities.
#controls

Design

Floating Production Storage and Offloading

Designing valves for harsh environmental and processes conditions.
#pressure-relief

Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved

Celebrating achievements, industry Support and future growth

Insights

Industry Profile: Phil Mahoney

Valve Magazine talks with Phil Mahoney of A. W. Chesterton Company about his industry experience and what he does for fun.

Latest Launches

Real-time valve monitoring; high-pressure severe service check valve; wireless 8-channel transmitter.

Insights

Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.  
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

VMA News

VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Elicits Positive Attendee Experiences The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) celebrated its 86th Annual Meeting October 2-4, 2024, in Park City, Utah, with strong attendance and positive reviews from attendees.
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing of Pressure Equipment

How manufacturers can design and produce PED-compliant equipment using additive manufacturing. 
#gate-globe-check #pressure-relief #automation

NEWS

DOE Announces Funds Awarded

Funding from the Investing in America Agenda will continue to fuel the growth of energy efficiency jobs, adding to the 2.2 million employed in the workforce today.

Standards Spotlight: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

The National Board Inspection Code is a flagship publication produced by NBBI. This internationally recognized standard governs and maintains rules for pressure equipment.

NEWS

Industry News

Alfa Laval to Supply First Systems for Ammonia-Fueled Marine Vessels by End of 2025 Alfa Laval is working to decarbonize the marine industry to meet net-zero targets.