Featured Story – Neles: re-inventing reliability: ESD selection
According to Neles, re-inventing reliability is a critical mission that impacts technology and product development. The above concept is also reflected in ESD-valves and how these should be selected.
Featured Story – Valve diagnostics using AI
Problems such as malfunctioning valves or internal leaks in a plant can have a significant impact on the plant and sometimes result in significant losses. To prevent such problems, Kitz is developing solutions utilizing AI that can capture signs of abnormalities.
Featured Story – NLNG’s train 7: the only way is up
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) says it’s the fastest growing LNG company in the world. A limited liability company since 1989, NLNG now produces 22 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG and 5mtpa of natural gas liquids (NGLs). In 2019, the final investment decision (FID) was made to build the plant’s seventh LNG train.
Featured Story – Managing component obsolescence in nuclear service
Electronic components and piece parts are the first that come to mind when obsolescence is mentioned. We are forced to live with obsolescence every day. There is no federal law that requires manufacturers of mechanical devices or components to support them for any specific length of time.
Featured Story – Modern positioners
It is not always immediately obvious how important positioners are in industrial processes: surrounded by an extensive network of pipes and huge valves, they are often easily overlooked due to their compact size and direct attachment on the control valve. Yet, they fulfill extremely important tasks in industrial processes.