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A Case for Mechanical Temperature Control
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A Case for Mechanical Temperature Control

Instrument, mechanical or project engineers may see a multitude of temperature applications cross their desks.

Controls General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

March 19, 2012

NACE MR0103 Material Compliance
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NACE MR0103 Material Compliance

Q: I have a material certified to be compliant with NACE MR0175.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

March 12, 2012

Multi-Stage Flash for Water that’s Fresh
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Multi-Stage Flash for Water that’s Fresh

While fresh drinking water is becoming scarce, the need for desalination is growing.

General Water/wastewater

March 10, 2012

Garlock Announces the Addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator
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Garlock Announces the Addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator

Garlock Sealing Technologies announces the addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator.

General

March 5, 2012

Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?
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Geothermal: A Bottomless Pit of Power?

As economic, environmental and geopolitical conditions have become increasingly volatile, sustainable and dependable sources of electricity have taken on new importance.

General Sustainability

March 1, 2012

Concentrated Solar Power Generation
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Concentrated Solar Power Generation

As Germany shuts out nuclear, Japan deals with the backlash over Fukushima and North American governments institute environmental regulations that make coal-fired power generation more expensive, the appeal of exploiting natural alternative energy sources becomes even greater.

General Quality/Compliance

February 27, 2012

Rise in Valve Shipments Signals Growth in Economy
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Rise in Valve Shipments Signals Growth in Economy

The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently released its latest annual market forecast for valve shipments.

General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

February 16, 2012

Ball Valves in Power Plants
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Ball Valves in Power Plants

Can metal-seated ball valves provide effective long term, economical solutions for critical applications in steam-generating power plants?

Automation General Valves

February 13, 2012

What’s in a Word? The Fracas Over Fracking
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What’s in a Word? The Fracas Over Fracking

With the continuing growth in unconventional gas exploration and production comes oftimes unwarranted attacks on the industry’s environmental record and business practices.

General

February 9, 2012

The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World
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The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World

Valve and actuator end users are operating with tighter budgets and deadlines than ever before, which means increasing challenges in the distribution channels.

Actuators General Supply Chain Thought Leadership

February 6, 2012

The Biopharm Industry
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The Biopharm Industry

This segment of the chemical processing industry must deal with levels of cleanability and sterility that will ensure the safety of those who use or make the products.

General Thought Leadership

January 20, 2012

Pipelines, Politics and Opportunity
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Pipelines, Politics and Opportunity

When President Obama called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to tell him the U.S. had rejected TransCanada’s proposed $7 billion Keystone XL project, he made sure to point out that TransCanada was free to submit an amended plan for the pipeline.

General Thought Leadership

January 19, 2012

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