Two Gen X executives discuss strategies for filling the gap in the retiring valve industry workforce.

Valve selection takes into account several chemical and physical characteristics of fluids. These characteristics impact valve performance and influence flow rates, valve wear and tear, and leakage levels. Viscosity is one of the vital properties engineers must evaluate when selecting industrial valves.

How the correct ball valve can provide flexible flow control.

Used to start and stop, mix, direct and regulate flow, ball valves are found in water systems, gas plants, distilleries, refineries and other industrial applications.

With proper oversight, durable valves are less costly to maintain

The safety of industrial valves depends on several factors.

A check valve, or one-way valve, is designed to permit fluid flow in one direction only. The opening and closing of these valves is dependent on the pressure of the service medium. A differential pressure must exist between the outlet and the inlet ports of the valve for it to operate. The valve will open when the inlet pressure is higher than the outlet pressure.

The safety of industrial valves depends on several factors.

Engineers often make decisions based on the cost of acquiring and maintaining valves, with utilities and companies considering the purchase of cheaper valves as a cost-saving measure when working on complex projects requiring diverse valve designs and sizes. But by purchasing cheaper valves, engineers sometimes trade off desirable physical qualities and performance capabilities of these flow-control devices.

Machining operations need viable, long-term flow automation solutions for regulating the flow of metalworking fluids, compressed air, and industrial waste. How should they evaluate valve actuators’ performance and durability?

(P&GJ) — Oils processing occurs in multiple stages and requires specialized piping systems to handle different fluids. There are dedicated piping systems that transport crude oils, natural gases, liquids and semisolid materials. Service fluids will exhibit diverse physical and chemical characteristics at every stage. The design and size of pipeline components change as the fluid moves from one process to the other.

Valves are among the vital components that control and manage the flow and direction of fluids.

Because pipeline diameters in wastewater treatment or in water-as-a-utility applications can be quite large, butterfly valves are a perfect solution.

The process to extend the life expectancy of a valve begins with valve selection and continues through installation, operation and maintenance procedures.

When using actuated valves, users should consider the valve size, actuation speed, where the application is being used and more.

Some of the highly corrosive fluids in the oil and gas industry contain the following compounds: carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorides and moisture.

Reverse flow in piping systems manifest into the form of sporadic pipeline vibrations, media contamination or physical damage

Information provided here can help guide the selection of valve actuators that are best suited to the demands of a particular chemical processing application

A typical public water supply system contains several backflow prevention devices at consumer terminals. Backflow preventers are vital for eliminating the potential for potable water contamination. These mechanisms require proper sizing and installation to operate reliably in the long term.

Municipal water distribution and wastewater treatment facilities rely on a variety of valves. The different categories of valves contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of pipelines. Butterfly valves are popular across water collection, supply and distribution pipelines. They also offer dependable service in pumping stations for flow isolation purposes.