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TUV approves fieldbus SIS concept

The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that TUV Anlagentechnik GmbH has approved its FF-SIS system concept.

Instrumentation valves open up new field

A project at the largest undeveloped oil and gas resource on the UK continental shelf off Shetland is being equipped with Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation valves, manifolds and enclosures from Tyco Valves and Controls.

Circuit balancing valves

Armstrong Pumps, a supplier of fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, has introduced its ½” to 2” circuit balancing valves (CBVs).

New valve for the chemical industry

The latest valve model from Larox, PVEG/C, is designed for use in the chemical industry and corrosion resistant applications.

Pump storage in China

An Alstom-led consortium has signed a contract with the Hebei Zhanghewan Pumped Storage Company Ltd to supply equipment to the Zhanghewan pumped-storage hydropower station in China.

Alstom receives nuclear order

Alstom has received an order from Electricité de France (EDF) to renovate a condenser at the Dampierre nuclear plant in France.

Valve fugitive emissions control

Severn Glocon (UK) has developed a solution for positive valve stem gland security, enabling changes in performance to be safely monitored during the service life of the valve.

Big knife valve

Stainless Valve has introduced its 48" big knife valve.

New sealing solution

Meco engineers have designed an effective solution for the unique sealing problems posed by airlocks and rotary valves.

Heavy-duty butterfly valves

Bray Controls has announced a new line of heavy-duty, large-diameter, resilient-seated butterfly valves.