Subsea oil and gas production subjects industrial instrumentation to some of the harshest operating conditions. Valves — particularly those used for isolation and flow control — bear the brunt of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NYNE Mechanical Services is now the most capable, comprehensive valve repair facility in the Northeast, supporting all valve brands NYNE, one of the largest valve repair facilities in the Northeast, ...

The NIV Series Media isolation Valves from Clippard are diaphragm or membrane types that are bidirectional and feature all-PTFE wetted areas, as well as the ability to operate in temperatures up to ...

At DuPont’s Fayetteville Works Tedlar plants in Fayetteville, NC, the company produces a polymer used in the manufacturing of solar panels. With just 35 employees operating the two plants at this site ...

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 ...