Inspiring the future veterans of valve technology
Having started his decades-long career at The Dow Chemical Company in a power plant and moving into engineering early on, Piping Global Improvement Leader Bill Patrick knows the value of experience and the importance of education.
Exploring the world of terminaling services in Texas
Terminal hubs are industrial facilities dedicated to the storage of oil and/or petrochemical products, which are then usually transported to end users or further storage facilities. An Interview with Chris Commander – Vice President of Engineering, Summit Terminaling Services, LLC
Pneumatic fail-safe actuator without springs
A new generation of actuation. For much of the last century, there has been no fundamental change in pneumatic actuator designs. The introduction of a pneumatic fail-safe actuator without the use of springs by Easytork shows how this can open up new possibilities for pneumatic actuator designs.
Advanced automation ensures reliable water supplies
Dunea is one of the largest drinking water companies in the Netherlands, serving a customer base of around 1.3 million people. Mr. van Zwieten kindly gave Valve World a guided tour around Dunea’s plant in Scheveningen.
Northern Gas Pipeline to serve the East of Australia
When completed, the 622 kilometre Northern Gas Pipeline will form an important link in Australia’s gas pipeline network, connecting gas field in the Northern Territory to eastern markets. It will contribute to national energy security and create economic opportunities.
Persistence pays off
What does it take to become an ISA Technology Award winner? In this interview with Satish V. Pathak it’s clear that his persistence and insight have paid dividends throughout his career, culminating in the award for his digitally controlled valve which allows for precise dispensing of liquid using a gravity flow.
Valves in Chinese power plants: cost or quality driven?
Interview with Mr Zhang Chuanhu, Vice chairman of Valve Standardisation Technical Committee of China Electricity Council
Dual expanding plug valves for DBB & DIB
There remains plenty of confusion about the “real” meaning of DBB (double block and bleed) and DIB (double isolation and bleed). Many users actually require DIB valves although they specify DBB valves, according to Arflu’s Dieter Chlechowitz.
It’s time to add value to standard valves
Manufacturers who are able to understand and integrate modern tools into their business, and understand all activities connected to the valve during the entire valve lifetime, could add significant value to their valves, believes former DOW piping engineer Piet de Later.
Interest sparked by workshop on SVRP
Mini-series profiling some of the people attending the Valve World Conference 2016. This week: Mark Breese, Severn Glocon
