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Stork extends valve service in Belgium

Stork has extended its valve services product line in Belgium by continuing the valve repair activities of Furmanite GSG’s former Belgium operations.

Precise filling of lithium-ion batteries

In the energy storage market, lithium-ion batteries are considered to be a cost-effective solution. Owing to its high energy density, lithium-ion technology is seen as a highly efficient electrochemical store and is therefore also used for new applications, such as actuator technology in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Canyon constructs Gas Gathering and Processing in Oklah

Canyon Midstream Partners II, LLC (“CMP2”) has announced the commencement of construction of a new natural gas processing facility in Woodward County, Oklahoma (the “Redcliff Plant”) and an extensive gas gathering system in Woodward, Dewey, Blaine and Canadian counties, Oklahoma (the “Redcliff Gathering System”).

Piezo actuators for cryogenic environments

Cryogenic environments below −150 °C have tough requirements on materials and equipment in general working under those conditions.

Wood Group won Mad Dog Phase 2

Wood Group has won two separate contracts related to BP’s Mad Dog 2 project providing engineering services to further develop deepwater production.

CONVAL® 10.0 available!

At the Valve World Expo in November/December 2016 in Düsseldorf, FIRST presented a new version of CONVAL® 10.0. Following an intensive development and test phase, CONVAL® 10 offers, in addition to updating the calculations to the latest standards and the implementation of further standards and procedures, extensive functional extensions in many of the available modules.

Mogas received API-6D

Mogas has recently received API-6D certification covering all MOGAS ball valves. This achievement gives MOGAS industry recognition that they manufacture quality products that meet API specifications.

Low shear valves enhance oil–water separation

The Norwegian Environmental Agency continuously strives to reduce the discharges of oil and substances into the sea, which are harmful to the environment.

Winel supplies the largest aluminium TVCV

The introduction of Winel’s new type aluminum TVCV, the CM is very successful. The TVCV is characterized by a slim shape and light weight.

FlowCon’s new DPCV – FlowCon PIM-DP

FlowCon PIM-DP is a cast iron DPCV sized 50-15mm utilizing an inline diaphragm resulting in an extremely compact and accurate valve compared to traditional DPCV’s.