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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

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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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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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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

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Editor’s Product Picks

Neles introduces valve-sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves.

Automation Controls General Manufacturing

July 5, 2022

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Case Study: Heat Exchanger Challenges Southeast Asian Refinery

Challenges with heat exchangers at southeast Asian oil refinery caused engineers to seek Solon Manufacturing Co. for assistance.

General Valves VMAnews

June 30, 2022

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Curtiss-Wright Signs Exclusive Agreement with Thermal Energy International to Bring Gem Steam Traps to NA Nuclear Power Market and DOE

Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division announced that it has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TEI) to bring GEM steam traps to the North American nuclear power market and Department of Energy.

General Valves

June 28, 2022

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Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider

Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.

Automation General Valves VMAnews

June 28, 2022

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U.S. Coal-Fired Power Revs Up Maintenance as Demand Surges

U.S. coal production expected to increase 3.9% this year, another 2.1% in 2023

General MRO

June 23, 2022

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LEGO Carbon-neutral Facility to be Built in Virginia

LEGO Group to invest more than $1 billion to build a new factory in Virginia.

General Manufacturing

June 23, 2022

American Chemistry Council’s Mid-year Outlook Suggests Growth
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American Chemistry Council’s Mid-year Outlook Suggests Growth

In the United States, several economic growth drivers remain in place, including strong employment, healthy household and corporate balance sheets, and solid manufacturing growth.

General

June 15, 2022

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