With the combination of increased demand for electric power and the advancing age of operating equipment, it is more important than ever to monitor and improve the thermal efficiency of plant ...

External leaks from valves during valve cycling are common problems for plant operators around the world. These leaks can have disastrous consequences, contaminating the environment and endangering ...

The primary considerations in slurry valve selection are reliability in function and design, abrasion resistance, and ease of maintenance. In addition, valves with a straight-through, unobstructed ...

History shows us that valve failures can be catastrophic. Although it occurred in 2010, the effects of the Deepwater Horizon disaster can still be felt on the Gulf Coast and in the courts. From April ...

Proper valve sizing and selection saves facilities money by improving plant uptime and decreasing maintenance costs. One way to improve the selection of valves for a particular application is to take ...

A process-specific preventative maintenance program improves productivity and reliability. The biopharmaceutical industry relies on hygienic diaphragm valves for its demanding process applications due ...

For many years, plant operators have battled with leakage problems, searching for valves which will isolate the flow and prevent leaks to the atmosphere, but are often left feeling frustrated and out ...