2022

News

CASE STUDY: City of Phoenix Tests More Efficient Water Distribution With Permaseal Valve

The CPWSD utilize PermaSeal’s insertion valve for water management systems.

General Supply Chain Valves Water/wastewater

July 27, 2022

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Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University

Flowserve’s new Learning Resource Center finds a home on Lamar University’s campus.

Education MRO VMAnews Workforce Development

July 27, 2022

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VMA Drives Industry Awareness, Membership Opportunities

It was a busy spring for the VMA, with no plans for that to change going forward.

July 22, 2022

Articles

The Importance of Strategic Account Management for Organizations Involved in the Valve Industry

Valve manufacturers can garner sustained, significant and measurable business value with these proven industry-specific, relationship-building sales strategies.

Leadership Thought Leadership

July 15, 2022

Articles

Direct-Sealing Diaphragm Valves Offer Novel Approach

As modern industries such as hydrogen electrolysis and biotech make dramatic technical advances, engineers and researchers must sometimes turn to nontraditional process control systems.

Automation Controls General Thought Leadership Valves

July 11, 2022

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Are Bypasses Needed With Today’s Waterworks Gate Valves? New Information Says They’re Not

Gate valves are the most common valve used in the water utility industry.

General Thought Leadership Valves Water/wastewater

July 8, 2022

Articles

New Technologies Solve Severe Cavitation Problems

An advanced anti-cavitation control valve design enabled by 3D metal printing solved a power plant’s severe cavitation problem and dramatically improved its bottom line.

Controls General Manufacturing

July 7, 2022

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Open and Shut: Smart, Reliable Thief Hatch Monitoring in Tank Batteries

A hatch left open or not fully sealed allows emissions to continuously vent out into the atmosphere. While producers once worried about lost product, the focus has shifted to environmental concerns.

Automation General

July 6, 2022

Articles

Valve Basics: Electric Actuator Controls

Electric valve actuators control the opening and closing of valves. With a motor drive that provides torque to operate the valve, these actuators are frequently used on multi-turn valves such as gate or globe and also on ball, plug and other quarter-turn valves.

Actuators Automation Controls General Valve Basics

July 6, 2022

Articles

Grappling with the World’s Complex Energy Transition Through an ESG Lens

With a long list of contributing factors, the world is barreling headlong into an energy transition that’s full of challenges, opportunities and lofty net-zero goals.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership Valves

July 6, 2022

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July 6, 2022

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The Diverse Role Valves Play in the Chemical Industry

The chemical industry is extremely diverse with more than 60,000 known products. Like all process industries, the chemical industry needs valves designed for safe, efficient and reliable process operation.

Actuators Chemical Controls General Valves

July 6, 2022

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