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M&J Valve’s expanding gate (EG) valve is highly versatile and can be used in most circumstances where the positive shut off of liquid or gas is required.

Valves are an inherent and vital part of any process plant. From the humble commodity valves used in instrumentation to the most complex control valve. They all serve a purpose, they all cost money, and they all will need to be replaced sometime in the future. Unfortunately, as we all know, unexpected failure can be a major cause for replacement. In this article we will be exploring the top 10 causes of valve failure and some mitigation strategies.

QUADAX® butterfly valves have undergone severe thermal cycle tests combined with an endurance test. Based on the positive results the company has been awarded a large contract for the replacement of side entry valves in an existing LNG installation which will be extended by a new LNG terminal.

On Feb 24-25, 2021, KCI is bringing three events together at one location: Valve World Focus On will share the same space as Duplex World and Heat Exchanger World in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Control valves are used throughout the process industry. Understanding the condition of these valves could be of significant value to the operators of these plants. To minimize unplanned downtime, operators can use early symptoms of degradation to reduce unexpected valve failures.

There are millions and millions of valves in the (petro)chemical and hydrocarbon industry. They represent astronomical value and protect human lives and the environment. Therefore, these assets should be produced to facilitate proper maintenance, also to prevent total or partial shutdowns.

Valves for oxygen service go through a complex process in order to be properly prepared for the special requirements. One can only guess from the end result how much work actually goes into these valves.

Valve suppliers rely on market share estimates for much of their planning. It is also valuable to determine the market shares of their competitors. The challenges are not only to determine competitor sales but also to define the relevant market and subsequent sales. This is even more challenging when determining future markets. Our company has developed a market share pyramid which is a useful tool in the above exercise.

Additive Manufacturing in the oil & gas/maritime industry has made significant progress with the conclusion of the JIP (joint industry project) focused on AM. On January 30th of 2020, two guidelines were published for the qualification of parts produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and an accompanying economic model.

Plastic waste recycling is poised to be the most important and transformative trend in the petrochemicals industry during the coming decade. Consumers are demanding sustainable products and the elimination of plastic waste in the environment. As societal, regulatory, and economic drivers align, plastic waste recycling will attract enormous investment and reshape supply chains in the petrochemicals sector.