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Valve stops reactor in Japan

A nuclear power reactor in western Japan has stopped automatically after a valve used to send steam to one of its turbines suddenly closed, but there was no leakage of radioactivity, authorities said.

FCX Group announces appointments

International flow control group FCX has announced several key global appointments.

High-temperature valves for iron and steel

The direct reduction of iron is a rapidly developing new technology that offers significant benefits to both producers and the environment.

Manifold for safer leak-free work

Circor Instrumentation has developed the Hoke 88BA series 8-way manifold for safer, leak-free air distribution.

Italy: Adriatic LNG terminal

Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract to conduct detailed design and planning for future offshore phases of the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in the North Adriatic Sea.

Replacing 20-year-old actuators

Rotork is supplying a valve control package for an upgrade project at an oil refinery on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia.

Rugged actuators for rotary valves

Bray Controls USA has introduced a new rectangular electric actuator for rotary valves.

Norsk Hydro awards contract

Norsk Hydro ASA and partners awarded a USD 35 million contract to Stolt Offshore SA to lay two 125 km, 6 in. pipelines in Norway.

Hattersley valves join the range

Hattersley waterworks valves are now being stocked, distributed and marketed by Viking Johnson following the acquisition of Hattersley Newman Hender by parent company Crane Fluid Systems.

Brazil: nuclear contract

AREVA has been awarded a contract by Brazilian operator Eletrobrás Termonuclear SA – Eletronuclear for the supply of two replacement steam generators for the Angra 1 nuclear power plant.