In an industrial setting such as a chemical plant, oil refinery or a deep-sea oil rig, there are safety instrumented systems in place that are designed to promptly bring about a safe shutdown of a process if certain hazardous conditions are detected.
February 21, 2017
All on/off isolation valve standards are not created equal and cannot be applied unilaterally to all valves.
January 9, 2017
In the valve industry, the cast versus forged debate has been around for many years.
November 8, 2016
As drilling operations explore ever greater depths and pressures, operating pressures for new valve assemblies are going beyond traditional limits.
November 8, 2016
Creating practical, unified standards for qualifying and testing valves has been a constant struggle for the industry as it seeks to meet the fugitive emission requirements established by the U.S.
October 11, 2016
On Aug. 2, 2016, OSHA fines increased, but critics ask: Does this higher fine actually increase safety?
September 6, 2016
A new test organization program and stamp has been authorized by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI), effective February 2016.
August 9, 2016
Process hazard analysis (PHA) is required by U.S.
August 3, 2016
These days, piping designers use automated systems that default to standard classifications such as pressure classes of 150 to 2500 for valves and associated equipment.
August 1, 2016
A common practice in process services is to use manual globe valves with hand wheels for regulating flow.
May 23, 2016
On May 13, 2016, the offshore oil and gas industry received an important safety update from the U.S.
May 23, 2016
What are ASME Code Cases and how do I get one?
April 25, 2016
