Valves
Proper selection, installation and maintenance can ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Specialized software helps end users address problems before they happen.
Part one of two: This column discusses valves and fittings and evaluates how these devices affect the operation of piping systems.
The valves, 78 and 84 inches (1.9 and 2.1 meters) in diameter, were the largest the manufacturer had ever produced.
Real-time monitoring software and trained support staff provided early warning of critical equipment issues and prevented costly faults.
Coal-burning power plants can expect higher returns by installing pinch valves in emissions scrubbers.
LNG benefits have increased the demand for this cleaner burning fuel and associated production and distribution equipment.