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Our Featured articles are long reads that require more reading time than our news articles. In this section, you can find our cover stories, compelling content featuring prominent manufacturers, end-user interview with valve experts around the world, in-depth technical articles and interesting project reports from various industries, ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to power generation, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries.

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

Safety is my top priority

Mini-series profiling some of the people attending the Valve World Conference 2016. This week: Carsten Thoegersen, Emerson Automation Solutions

Creativity is not an accident

Are you a manufacturer, looking to develop a brand-new product? Then perhaps you could benefit from meeting Dennis Sherwood, a successful consultant who teaches a systematic approach to discovering new ideas. Photo © Baldari | Dreamstime Stock Photos