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During pipeline commissioning, valves may experience harsh practices that impact overall valve integrity. From improper post welding practices to mishandling and poor transportation activities, these activities can immediately put the safe commissioning of a pipeline at risk of failure. That is why Saudi Aramco has developed and implemented several best practices to ensure safe pipeline startup and reliable ready-to-operate valves.

The market for a key industrial chemical is set to grow, according to a recent report by Global Market Insights. They valued the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) market size at around USD 4.8 billion in 2019 and forecast a growth rate of over 5.7 percent CAGR from the period of 2020 to 2026. Major factors driving this progression include the growing demand worldwide for pulp & paper plus increased propylene oxide production. The outlook for growth seems especially strong in India.

The Sadara Project Jubail, KSA, represents progress in Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry, completing the world’s largest chemical complex built in a single phase. The USD 20 billion project has resulted in a fully operational plant producing three million tons of products per annum only eight years after the initial investment decision.

In this article, the author explains how 3D measurement solutions can help foundries accelerate the time required for quality control and maintenance of molds and dies. This leads to production efficiencies and better quality castings.

Control of fluid loss is essential to the successful operation of mechanical equipment used in fluid handling. Various sealing methods are utilized to control leakage at shafts, rods, or valve stems and other functional parts of equipment requiring containment of liquids or gases. The oldest and still most common of these sealing devices is compression packing.

Bray International Inc. is renowned around the world for its commitment to superior quality products and unmatched customer service. Besides the company’s standard product line, Bray prides itself on finding unique ways to expand its range and take on challenges through customer-driven product development. Valve World had the opportunity to learn about a recent customer collaboration which had the company celebrating one million cycle test success.

Running since 2016, the Global Water Intelligence Award (Industry) for 2019 was presented to Tata Steel at an impressive ceremony in London, UK. Tata Steel has won the award for its progressive work in making water a sustainable commodity and hereby in protecting the environment in its hometown of Jamshedpur in north-east India.

At 700 MWe, Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant 3 in Gujarat is understood to be India’s biggest indigenously developed pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR). When the facility attained first criticality in the month of July 2020 there was cause for celebration at BellO-Seal, for this Udupi, Karnatakabased company supplied highpressure bellow sealed isolation valves and threevalve manifolds to the project.

Steam regulators are available in several varieties: direct spring loaded, direct air loaded, and steam piloted operated. These options have emerged as the standard for steam control in reducing stations. There are also downsides to the above solutions. An alternative could be the use of control valves to increase flexibility and improve the reliability in operation.

In October of Toa Valve Engineer changes its name to TVE. With the new slogan of “Aiming for the Global Niche Top”, the company says it has made “a genuine new start for its 100th anniversary”.