Valves
Demystify warm-up practices for centrifugal pumps
This article provides a thorough analysis of various warm-up practices—examining their benefits and drawbacks and proposing well-grounded guidelines for the development of efficient warm-up systems.
Research on vibration analysis and control of rotating axial flow pumps
Vibration of axial flow pumps has emerged as a key problem to the long-term, reliable and stable operation of these pumps in the chemical industry. This article dives into this issue and provides analysis and remedy.
Flowserve completes acquisition of MOGAS Industries
Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries.
StraightFlo™ reciprocating compressor valve provider rebrands as Atlas Copco
In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand.
IMI to supply valves to world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker
IMI has won the contract to supply an innovative package of transfer line and decoke valves for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker, located in Canada.
Effective inventory management during a turnaround
Nothing will impede a successful plant turnaround like improper planning. One aspect of this planning is effective inventory management, and the keys to achieving this are properly identifying and communicating maintenance needs.
How important is connected pipework to PSVs?
The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments.
Digital Feature: Minimizing the cost of corrosion: Budgeting for industrial asset preservation
Advanced budgeting for corrosion protection is critical to industrial facility management. Since the urgency of the matter is often not realized until a failure or accident occurs, the article provides several tips to help maintenance, purchasing or corporate teams start budgeting for preservation before an emergency happens.
Evaluating pressure recovery turbines as a clean energy solution
Petroleum refining is an energy intensive process. Although the level of energy efficiency, in general, is relatively higher in oil refining compared to the steel or cement sectors, there is still a scope for improvement.
Potential energy: Meeting demand as the H2 industry evolves
Hydrogen is a critical resource for many industries, especially as sustainability remains a high priority.
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
