Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems
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Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Durability, reliability and proper sizing are just a few considerations when selecting valves for building systems.  

Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Gather with top executives from across the industrial valve and flow control industry.
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VMA News

VMA News

Awards, leadership roles and industry events are on the horizon for VMA members. Here’s how to get involved and help shape the future of the valve industry.
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Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere

Regulatory changes and updates, as well as tariff uncertainty, are keeping us on our toes.

Standards Spotlight: The American Petroleum Institute

A key organization supporting the flow control industry.  

Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) and Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”) announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of $13.6 billion.

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Going Beyond Torque

 The values of ASME PCC-1 Appendix O on bolted flange joint assembly.  
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Industry News

The flow control sector is seeing rapid change. Here’s the latest on major projects, acquisitions and innovations making headlines.

Google Partners With Energy Dome
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Google Partners With Energy Dome

The companies are partnering to achieve carbon-free energy at scale deploying commercially proven CO2 battery long-duration energy storage technology.  

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BWX Technologies' Project Pele Starts Core Manufacturing

BWX Technologies, Inc. announced that work has commenced to fabricate the reactor core for the Pele microreactor at its BWXT Innovation Campus in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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The Critical Role of Cooling for Data Centers

Valves, actuators, controls and pumps are the unsung heroes of managing the function of data centers, specifically when it comes to all the types of cooling systems.

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TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign Strategic Collaboration

The two companies are joining to implement large-scale industrial data collection solutions across Total’s operational sites.  

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Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

Gather with top executives from across the industrial valve and flow control industry.
#VMAnews

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VMA News

VMA News

Awards, leadership roles and industry events are on the horizon for VMA members. Here’s how to get involved and help shape the future of the valve industry.
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Looking Back, Planning Forward

Navigating a new paradigm.
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VMA Advances Member Issues on Taxes,Tariffs and PFAS Regulation

VMA News updates
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What's the Chatter About Check Valves?

What's the Chatter About Check Valves?

Sizing and selecting the right check valve type can avoid any problems before they start.  
#basics #gate-globe-check

New Report Says Renewables More Cost Effective in Global Markets
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New Report Says Renewables More Cost Effective in Global Markets

Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 states.

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Industry Profile: Chris Jones

Chris Jones is the Chair of the VRC Board of Directors.

Latest Launches

Emerson’s BESS solution; Trillium Flow's rising stem ball valve; Alfa Laval launches AI-based condition monitoring solution.  

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Looking Back, Planning Forward

Navigating a new paradigm.

NEWS

Ameresco Announces Hydropower Project for Alaska Energy Resiliency

The project will help transition local industries to 100% renewable base-load energy and connect remote communities to diversified energy sources.  

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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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What's the Chatter About Check Valves?

What's the Chatter About Check Valves?

Sizing and selecting the right check valve type can avoid any problems before they start.  
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Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

How to overcome maintenance challenges and improve precision control in flotation applications for better performance and increased profitability.  
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Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.
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The Eccentric Plug Valve

The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.  
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