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Proactive Defect Detection with Simulation Software
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Proactive Defect Detection with Simulation Software

Through-wall leakers in cast valve bodies often can be the end result of undetected defective areas created during the metal casting process.

General

February 10, 2014

The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves
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The Fed, the State of the Union and Valves

During the Valve Manufacturers Association’s last Market Outlook event, one of the issues raised was who the new chairman of the Federal Reserve would be and what that would mean for the economy.

General Thought Leadership

February 3, 2014

Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned
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Nuggets of Knowledge: Industry Veterans Share What They’ve Learned

No matter what industry or line of business people are in, or how long they have been on the job, they never stop learning.

General Thought Leadership

January 30, 2014

VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership
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VMA Forum: The Challenges of Leadership

Cyber security, trends in distribution and how to become a better leader were among the topics presented at the 32nd Annual Valve Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Atlanta on Jan. 16 and 17.

General Leadership Thought Leadership Valve Basics

January 27, 2014

Reducing Compression Packing Friction in Valves
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Reducing Compression Packing Friction in Valves

Compression packing is found in applications ranging from transmission of natural gas and water to caustics and high-temperature steam.

Controls General Water/wastewater

January 22, 2014

VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013
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VALVE Magazine’s Top Ten Stories: 2013

At VALVE Magazine, we’re always looking for great articles that offer valuable information to our readers.

General Thought Leadership

January 20, 2014

Improve Ethylene Conversion Part One: The Furnace
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Improve Ethylene Conversion Part One: The Furnace

Olefin production plants use a variety of feedstocks.

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January 14, 2014

Recycling Fracking Wastewater
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Recycling Fracking Wastewater

America is the largest consumer of energy in the world—energy production is pivotal to the economy, balance of trade, deficits and domestic stability.

General Sustainability Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

January 7, 2014

Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves
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Five Key Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves

Specifying and consulting engineers, engineering houses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users depend on valves to control the flow of compressed air or other fluids and on cylinders to control motion.

Automation General

January 6, 2014

Critical Control Valve Considerations for the LNG Market
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Critical Control Valve Considerations for the LNG Market

The relatively recent rise in demand for liquefied natural gas, or LNG, has fueled a boom with regards to the construction of import and export terminals.

General

December 16, 2013

Market Drives Actuation in Natural Gas Pipelines
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Market Drives Actuation in Natural Gas Pipelines

More than 200 pipeline systems in the United States alone transmit natural gas through more than 300,000 miles of intrastate and interstate pipelines.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

December 10, 2013

Conduit Hydropower: Recovering Energy One Control Valve at a Time
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Conduit Hydropower: Recovering Energy One Control Valve at a Time

All water distribution systems have one thing in common: It takes energy to move water from one location to another.

General Water/wastewater

December 2, 2013

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