Rethinking valve testing protocols for improved efficiency

Rethinking valve testing protocols for improved efficiency

A thought-provoking article proposing a more efficient, cost-effective valve testing protocol for manufacturers and end-users.
CONTROL VALVE Q&A

Control valve Q&A

Q&A with Jon Monsen on the difference between the control valve linear and equal percentage characteristics and when should one or the other be specified.
Techniques for reliable bolt loading in flange connections

Techniques for reliable bolt loading in flange connections

Improve leak-tight reliability of bolted flange connections with key insights on gasket tightness, torque, washer selection, and bolt loading.

Simplified hydrodynamic sound prediction for throttling valves

Discover a simplified method to predict hydrodynamic sound levels in throttling valves, using just 6 equations for efficient accuracy.
Why ASME VIII PRVs should not be used on ASME I boilers

Why ASME VIII PRVs should not be used on ASME I boilers

Learn why installing ASME Section VIII pressure relief valves on ASME Section I boilers is dangerous, highlighting key valve differences.
Selecting the right control valve for severe service applications

Selecting the right control valve for severe service applications

Learn key considerations for selecting control valves in severe service applications to ensure reliability and optimize performance.

Flat seats and tight sealing valves with new generation of valve grinding machines

Valve grinding technology has evolved to compact, efficient equipment, delivering precise valve seats and tight seals with ease.
Magnets drive valve innovation towards a zero-emission future

Magnets drive valve innovation towards a zero-emission future

Explore how advancements in magnetic valve technology are driving zero emissions and sustainability in the oil and gas industry.
Industry impacts: Implications of the EPA’s new rule

Industry impacts: Implications of the EPA’s new rule

Foster Voelker explores the EPA’s new emissions regulations for the oil and gas sector, impacting the valve industry and low-emission tech development.
PFAS: why are they critical to sealing devices?

PFAS: why are they critical to sealing devices?

New US and EU regulations on PFAS address health risks. Safe fluoropolymers and elastomers are crucial in sealing devices.