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Improving Control Valve Maintenance with the Industrial Internet of Things
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Improving Control Valve Maintenance with the Industrial Internet of Things

By connecting previously stranded data from smart sensors, equipment, and other industrial assets with advanced applications and predictive analytics in the cloud, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming a strategic enabler to improve manufacturing performance.

Automation General Manufacturing MRO

January 18, 2016

Back to Basics: Pressure Relief Devices, Part 2
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Back to Basics: Pressure Relief Devices, Part 2

In Part 1 of Pressure Relief Devices, which appears in VALVE Magazine’s Winter 2016 issue, the author stresses the vital role pressure relief devices play in keeping end-user industries that deal with pressurized equipment safe.

Automation General Valve Basics Valves

January 18, 2016

European vs. U.S. Temperature Code Ratings for Solenoid Valves
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European vs. U.S. Temperature Code Ratings for Solenoid Valves

Solenoid valves are vital components of many process automation systems.

Automation General

October 5, 2015

Robots and Valves: A Good Match?
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Robots and Valves: A Good Match?

While the science fiction image of robots conjures up visions of humanoid-like machines with arms, legs and a head, the reality is that most robots have no resemblance at all to humans.

Automation Manufacturing Thought Leadership

July 27, 2015

Training Is a Crucial Part of the Picture
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Training Is a Crucial Part of the Picture

A swiftly growing fire erupts from a piece of malfunctioning equipment at a plant that has a reputation for reliable operations and very few workplace accidents.

Automation Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics Workforce Development

July 7, 2015

A Case Study: Updating a Postwar-Era Potable Water System
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A Case Study: Updating a Postwar-Era Potable Water System

The Foss Reservoir Master Conservancy District (FRMCD) in southwestern Oklahoma is part of the 8,800-acre Foss Reservoir/Foss Lake.

Automation General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

June 9, 2015

Advances in Desalination Technology
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Advances in Desalination Technology

More than 750 million people currently lack access to clean water worldwide.

Automation General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

May 18, 2015

Tony Canonaco Appointed President of Balluff Inc.
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Tony Canonaco Appointed President of Balluff Inc.

Balluff Inc., a leading sensor specialist and system provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Canonaco as President effective May 1, 2015 and CEO effective August 1, 2015.

Automation General Manufacturing

May 11, 2015

A.W. Chesterton: 1724 Low E Sealing System
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A.W. Chesterton: 1724 Low E Sealing System

Achieving Low E Fugitive Emissions Compliance in Chemical Industry Valve Stem Sealing A.W.

Automation General

March 9, 2015

Inexpensive Safe Water Tapped by Correcting Control Valve Output
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Inexpensive Safe Water Tapped by Correcting Control Valve Output

The error output from a control valve can come from a variety of sources: uncontrolled input pressure, uncontrolled input flow rate, inaccurate orifice size or turbulent flow through the system which causes irregularity of flow rates through the system.

Automation Controls General Valves Water/wastewater

February 23, 2015

Solenoid Valve Technology for Upstream Oil and Gas Heating Equipment
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Solenoid Valve Technology for Upstream Oil and Gas Heating Equipment

Low-temperature stainless-steel fuel shutoff valves are typically used for on/off control of fuel gas within gas fuel trains in process heating system burners.

Automation General Valves

February 17, 2015

Regulators versus Control Valves: What’s the Best Fit?
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Regulators versus Control Valves: What’s the Best Fit?

The combination of North American shale fields that continue to fuel high levels of new domestic oil and gas projects and ongoing global efforts means the need for efficiency in instrumentation selection has never been higher.

Automation Controls General

February 17, 2015

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