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Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis in Control Valves
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Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis in Control Valves

CFD is used in early field issue resolution where a small section of geometry is modeled in order to test a hypothesis such as low-pressure zones around corners, minimum temperatures, impingement angles for wear studies, etc.

General Valves

June 22, 2015

FCX Performance Acquires Process Control Services
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FCX Performance Acquires Process Control Services

Columbus, OH-based FCX Performance, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Process Control Services, Inc (PCS). Based in Plymouth, MI, PCS provides Instrument start-up, repair, installation and calibration services; In-house Depot Repair; Turnkey PLC Programming and Control Panel Fabrication.

General Manufacturing MRO

June 16, 2015

Reclaiming Water from Oil Production
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Reclaiming Water from Oil Production

One of the biggest objections to hydraulic fracturing centers around the fact that huge amounts of water are needed for the process.

General Water/wastewater

June 16, 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

Key Player Perspectives on Automated Valve Procurement
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Key Player Perspectives on Automated Valve Procurement

When automated valves are needed for a project, the selection and procurement process involves many players.

General

June 8, 2015

Powell Valves Keeps Inner-City Youth Baseball Teams Playing
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Powell Valves Keeps Inner-City Youth Baseball Teams Playing

When the West End Reds/TS Bulls, an inner-city youth baseball club near downtown Cincinnati, was threatened by a lack of money, Powell Valves went to bat for the boys and girls.

General Manufacturing

May 28, 2015

Focused Field Studies and Advanced Modeling Improve Reliability
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Focused Field Studies and Advanced Modeling Improve Reliability

The performance of valves and other final elements have a significant impact on the operations and safety performance of a process plant.

General

May 26, 2015

Additive Manufacturing: Will It Change the Valve Industry?
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Additive Manufacturing: Will It Change the Valve Industry?

Additive manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, is likely to transform the production of physical goods, including valves and actuators, in the same way the Internet drastically changed the information business model.

Actuators General Manufacturing

May 26, 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

Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm
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Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm

Superstorm Sandy made landfall Oct. 29, 2012 on the eastern seaboard of the United States, resulting in unprecedented flooding in the New York City metropolitan area.

General MRO

May 11, 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

True Meaning of Double Block and Bleed
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True Meaning of Double Block and Bleed

From time to time, we will re-post particularly well-received articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.

General

May 10, 2015

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