Is the mode of operation a meaningful measure for mechanical components in safety-related systems?

Functional safety of safety-related automated industrial valves” was initiated at CEN level with the participation of manufacturers, end users and certification bodies.

Cleaning of components for oxygen service

Whilst oxygen is not flammable, it does support combustion of other materials. Essentially, nearly all substances are combustible in oxygen-rich environments.

Dome-loaded pressure regulators: the design makes the difference

Dome-loaded pressure regulators can deliver highly stable outlet pressure. In these devices, the required outlet pressure is regulated by means of a gas cushion instead of a spring.

Industrial fuel cell technology made in the Netherlands

With the advance of hydrogen in the renewable energy domain, fuel cell technology has come into the spotlight more and more.

ExxonMobil’s blue hydrogen hub

ExxonMobil is planning to establish an impressive blue hydrogen hub in the Houston Shipping Channel (Baytown, Texas).

Germany’s industrial valve sector: Upswing in sight

The German industrial valves sector achieved only a slight increase in sales of 1 percent in 2021. While domestic business stagnated, foreign sales grew by 1 percent.

ASVAD valve: first-of-a-kind passive safety solution

ASVAD may only have designed one product so far, but the Spanish company believes this unique valve can fill an important role in the nuclear power industry.

Mega-dam in Ethiopia

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be, once completed, the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa and the seventh largest in the world.

Future trends in control valves

Control valves had their heydays in the 1960s. Valve types designed in this decade account for around 80 per cent of all control valves sold today.

Breather vent performance: more testing needed

Breather vents in tank farms are regulated by two international standards.