Valves
Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves
Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer
Designing the correct pressure-relieving system
Use these relief rate calculations for gas thermal expansion as a cause for overpressure
Consider new analysis for flares
Applying dynamic models in designing safety systems can reduce capital costs
Case 59: Heat-up rates and thermal cracking
A good analysis is usually better than speculation
HP Innovations: HPInnovations
New FCC catalyst announcedGrace Davison has released a new fluid catalytic cracking catalyst technology called Alcyon. This catalyst reflects Grace’s continuing commitment to delivering a broad p..
ABB and Dresser Masoneilan collaborating on emergency shutdown valves
ABB will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan on an integrated process to monitor, test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions, from normal plant operations to abnormal situations.
Valve revenues could rise to $52 billion by 2015
The world market for industrial valves will grow from $44 billion this year to $52 billion in 2015. This is the latest forecast in Industrial Valves: World Market, published by the McIlvaine Company.
New portable control valve diagnostic tool
Dresser Masoneilan has launched the next generation ValScope-PRO, a diagnostic tool for control valves with both conventional and digital positioners. The ValScope-PRO helps customers identify problems by providing a scientific evaluation of valves in operation.
Valve design reduces costs and increases safety for US refineries
The goals were achieved by using alloys with superior corrosion resistance
ITT acquires Canberra Pumps in Brazil
ITT Corp. has acquired Canberra Pumps do Brasil, expanding the company’s pump manufacturing presence in the Latin America region. Canberra Pumps has an installed base of 20,000 pumps serving customers in the chemical, pulp and paper, and general industry pump markets.
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