Valve Basics

Accessories for Control Valves
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Accessories for Control Valves

While control valves are an essential part of most flow processes today, they cannot accomplish their key tasks without help from the many accessories that aid in smooth operation.

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April 14, 2011

A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications
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A Guide to Valve Cleaning and Specifications

Most of the time we only require that valves be free of basic dirt and debris before they are put in service.

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January 19, 2010

More Than 200 Participate in Valve Education Event
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More Than 200 Participate in Valve Education Event

VMA staff and volunteers organizing the first Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition suspected attendance would be high, but the strong showing exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.

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December 12, 2009

The Noble Globe Valve
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The Noble Globe Valve

The most common type of valve in the world today is probably the globe valve.

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February 4, 2009

Ten Tips for Tightening Expenses During Tough Times
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Ten Tips for Tightening Expenses During Tough Times

What can you do to help your company get through these most-challenging times?

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January 21, 2009

Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters
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Understanding Differential Pressure Flow Transmitters

A differential pressure flow measurement system consists of a differential pressure primary flow element and a differential pressure flow transmitter.

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October 20, 2008

How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems
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How to Avoid PRV Performance Problems

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October 19, 2008

The A to Z of Valve Materials
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The A to Z of Valve Materials

If you walk through any large PVF warehouse and look around, it seems that valves come in three flavors: black, silver and gold.

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October 19, 2008

Position Sensor Fundamentals
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Position Sensor Fundamentals

The success of automated industrial processes depends on many individual components working together flawlessly to provide a high-quality end product.

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July 21, 2008

Putting the “P” in PVF
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Putting the “P” in PVF

Of course, the “P” in PVF stands for pipe, those long round things with the hole down the middle!

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April 16, 2008

How to Select a Valve Controller
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How to Select a Valve Controller

Process manufacturers are faced with multiple considerations when choosing a valve controller or switchbox that will best meet their application needs.

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April 15, 2008

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