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Ceramics ball valves to reduce SO2 emissions

Wet desulfurization FGD system play a critical role in reducing emissions of SOx from coal fired power plants. However, the abrasive and corrosive limestone slurry used in this process requires highly reliable valves.

Dervos Valve’s fire-safe API 6FB valve

The API Specification 6FB describes the testing procedure and evaluation of the performance of API end connections when exposed to fire.

Pressure-independent 6-way zone valve from Belimo

The newly launched electronic pressure-independent 6-way zone valve from the Belimo ZoneTight™ product family combines the benefits of two tried and tested Belimo valves.

Technip awarded service contract by SOCAR GPC

Technip has recently been awarded by SOCAR GPC a service contract for the ethylene and cryomax technology licenses respectively for a petrochemical complex and for the NGL(Natural Gas Liquids) recovery section of a gas processing plant, which is part of a new gas and petrochemical complex, located in Garadagh, Azerbaijan.

AC Valve Alliances actuated package for Africa

AC Valve Alliance’s Valve and Actuation Centre has been working full time  to complete a large actuated package for Africa.

Metso receives two awards for occupational safety

Metso has been recognized with two awards for its proactive and dedicated efforts in occupational safety. One of the awards was presented to Metso for its outstanding management in preventive security by the National Safety Council of Chile, and the other to Manuel Guzman, manager, health and safety at Metso Chile, who received the Management Award for Prevention presented by the Institute of Occupational Safety.

Marco’s superior jet valve system

SJet is the name given to the marco valve drive system Superior Jet. This system offers control skills equipped with a screw-channel media, and provides easily interchangeable valve seat inserts.

ASCO introduces O55 Series isolation valves

ASCO has recently introduced the 055 Series line of chemically inert PTFE isolation valves for analytical and medical instrument applications that require space-saving components.

ExxonMobil awards key contracts for Liza field

ExxonMobil subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has awarded contracts to SBM Offshore for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, a key step in moving the Liza field toward first production.

CVD acquires Tantaline A/S assets

CVD Equipment Corporation, a provider of chemical vapor deposition systems, has purchased certain assets (including all of the IP) formerly owned by Tantaline A/S of Nordborg, Denmark through its wholly owned subsidiary, CVD Materials Corporation.