Chemours and Energy Fuels Forming Strategic Alliance for U.S. Critical Minerals

Chemours and Energy Fuels Forming Strategic Alliance for U.S. Critical Minerals

Source: Chemours The need for critical and rare earth minerals continues to grow globally.

Ecovyst Acquires Sulfuric Acid Operations from Cornerstone
Manufacturing

Ecovyst Acquires Sulfuric Acid Operations from Cornerstone

The Ecoservices segment of Ecovyst is a provider of virgin sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid regeneration services. 

Major Global Companies Pledge Support to Triple Nuclear Energy

Major Global Companies Pledge Support to Triple Nuclear Energy

Companies meeting at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, are joining forces to launch a cross-sector pledge to emphasize the importance of nuclear.  

Sealless, Magnetic Drive Pump Launched by Flowserve

Innomag TB-Mag Dual Drive Pump is double hermetically sealed and features a secondary containment system to reduce impact from failure.  

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Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contracts from TerraPower for Natrium Plant

The contracts are to design and supply plan simulation and digital control solutions.

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Approval Granted to New Emissions Monitoring Technology

New tools give operators methane management tools that are easy to implement.

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EPA Methane Emissions Fee Likely Overturned with Resolution

EPA Methane Emissions Fee Likely Overturned with Resolution

Congress voted to overturn the rule that was enacted in 2024 as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

VMA Valve Forum Program and Speakers Announced

VMA Valve Forum Program and Speakers Announced

Register today before rates go up on March 14.
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Final Call for VMA "William Sandler" Scholarship Applications
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Final Call for VMA "William Sandler" Scholarship Applications

Source: VMA VMA’s “William Sandler” Scholarship program provides financial assistance to the children or dependents of VMA and VRC member company employees who are or will be attending technical schools or four-year universities and colleges and studying areas of importance to the valve manufacturing industry.
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EPRI Data Center and Grid Reliability Initiative Expands to Europe

The nonprofit explores how data centers can support the grid, and more.

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How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?

Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.  

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The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Nuclear Power

As some countries have worked to phase it out for other sustainable renewables, others find it to be the most efficient and best choice for their systems.  

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VMA Valve Forum Program and Speakers Announced

VMA Valve Forum Program and Speakers Announced

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Final Call for VMA "William Sandler" Scholarship Applications

Final Call for VMA "William Sandler" Scholarship Applications

Source: VMA VMA’s “William Sandler” Scholarship program provides financial assistance to the children or dependents of VMA and VRC member company employees who are or will be attending technical schools or four-year universities and colleges and studying areas of importance to the valve manufacturing industry.
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Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
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VMA Board of Directors Announced; VMA William Sandler Scholarship Applications Open; RE Mason joins VRC; VMA Provides PFAS Guidance; Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and Valve Forum Registration Open
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Fidelis and Babcock & Wilcox Join Forces to Process Coal into Low-Carbon Energy

Fidelis and Babcock & Wilcox Join Forces to Process Coal into Low-Carbon Energy

Source: Fidelis New Energy Source: Babcock & Wilcox Fidelis New Energy announced that the company and Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), through its wholly-owned Mountaineer C2H, LLC subsidiary, have joined forces for the development of B&W’s BrightLoop facility at the Mountaineer GigaSystem site in Mason County, West Virginia.

Emerson Extends North America Impact Partner Services

Emerson Extends North America Impact Partner Services

Emerson’s network of 18 locally accessible, Emerson-certified, strategic partners will service select measurement devices throughout North America.
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New Partnership to Deliver On-Site Clean Power for Data Centers

New Partnership to Deliver On-Site Clean Power for Data Centers

Modern Hydrogen and Mesa Solutions announced the partnership at POWERGEN in Houston.

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Participation Requested in Reshoring Survey

The Reshoring Initiative, in collaboration with Regions Recruiting, is interested in hearing from valve and flow control manufacturers for their latest survey.

Latest Launches

High-precision positioner for industrial valves Source: ifm ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.

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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME was formed to help “the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.” The nonprofit was founded in 1880 to enable collaborations, sharing of knowledge and skills across engineering and to promote engineering to the general public.

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3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

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The Eccentric Plug Valve

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Case Study: Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications

A comprehensive engineering approach is needed to ensure valves are properly designed to handle  abrasive services such as mining applications.
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Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Polymer materials of construction expand capabilities of valves for specific applications.
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