Understanding the cause of the potentially damaging pressure surges is the key to finding the right solution.
Valves
Valves regulate and control flow and pressure in pumping systems. They also play an important role in site safety. Understanding the types of valves and how they work can help end users select the right valves for their application’s use.
A nearly fully opened valve allows increasing flow—hence higher production—while eliminating a bottleneck or pinch in the system is possible.
Technological advances related to pump control valves also help pumping system performance and energy savings.
Many of these factors relate to the ongoing instability in various parts of Europe, but in today’s interconnected global economy, innumerable current events and trends can impact the marketplace.
Proper selection, installation and maintenance can ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Avoiding these shortcuts can prevent many headaches in the long run.
Read these guidelines, and use the scorecard at the end of the article to find out.
Isolation valves, centrifugal solids separators and clean-in-place connections improve thermal performance.
In the coastal city of Salalah, Oman, the valves supply consistent service throughout the city's tourism season.
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.
Manufacturers and end users should consider how this standard will affect their business.
End users should be aware of the latest standards revisions to employ the most up-to-date valve sealing practices.
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.