Government Issues Emergency Order to Secure Grid Reliability

Government Issues Emergency Order to Secure Grid Reliability

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency order to minimize the risk of blackouts this summer.

Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI CCUS Well

Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI CCUS Well

The project advances decarbonizing U.S. ethanol production and enables enhanced oil recovery.  

Visit Valve and VMA at Valve World Americas in Houston

Visit Valve and VMA at Valve World Americas in Houston

Stop by booth 1745 and say hello!  
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IMI Provides 2MW PEM Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen Production

IMI provided a 2MW PEM electrolyzer for the upcoming Hydrogen Valley project in Lamezia Terme, Italy.

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High-Temperature Incineration Proves Reliable Solution for PFAS Elimination

First-of-their-kind tests evaluated thermal treatment of AFFF fire fighting foam, PFAS-contaminated soil and spent carbon water treatment media.  

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Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation

Launching at Automate 2025, the AI agents enhance the company’s existing offerings.

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Motion Opens Its First Canadian Conveyance Shop
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Motion Opens Its First Canadian Conveyance Shop

The facility joins a network of over 40 other shops across the U.S.  

Last Chance to Register for This Year's Valve Repair Seminar!

Last Chance to Register for This Year's Valve Repair Seminar!

Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
#VMAnews #maintenance-repair

Emerson Announces "Project Beyond" at Exchange 2025

Emerson Announces "Project Beyond" at Exchange 2025

The roadmap will modernize and integrate the industrial tech stack across operations.  
#controls #automation

The Evolution of Valve Automation for Emergency Shutdowns

Valve failures happen, but having a well-planned and tested emergency shutdown system can limit lost time and expenses.

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.  

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.

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Visit Valve and VMA at Valve World Americas in Houston

Visit Valve and VMA at Valve World Americas in Houston

Stop by booth 1745 and say hello!  
#VMAnews

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Last Chance to Register for This Year's Valve Repair Seminar!

Last Chance to Register for This Year's Valve Repair Seminar!

Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
#VMAnews #maintenance-repair

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Strength Through Community and Collaboration

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
#VMAnews

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VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits

VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits

Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.  
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Partnership Announced to Develop Nuclear Propulsion for Space Power
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Partnership Announced to Develop Nuclear Propulsion for Space Power

SpaceNukes is positioned for SPAR as the only US company experienced designing, building and testing a new reactor concept in the past 50 years.

Vertical Well Depth Record Set for Shale Gas
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Vertical Well Depth Record Set for Shale Gas

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) announces breakthrough.

Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Ever Cobot
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Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Ever Cobot

The UR15 boasts unparalleled motion capability enabling increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.  
#automation

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Industry news and updates; acquisitions; projects.

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Sunoco LP to Acquire Parkland Corporation

Transaction is valued at $9.1 billion.

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Welcome to the Spring 2025 issue of Valve.

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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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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.  
#maintenance-repair #actuators #basics

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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.
#materials #basics

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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.  
#basics #water-wastewater #knowyourvalves

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Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?
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