Featured Story

Our Featured articles are long reads that require more reading time than our news articles. In this section, you can find our cover stories, compelling content featuring prominent manufacturers, end-user interview with valve experts around the world, in-depth technical articles and interesting project reports from various industries, ranging from oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical to power generation, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries.

The Value in Valves in Pipeline Applications: An Interview with Sam Fuqua

The use of valves in pipeline applications is one which is often overlooked, yet they play a crucial role in the functionality of the pipeline. Alongside valves, are the engineers who ensure that said valves are working to the best of their ability.

Asset Integrity Management Systems: Pipeline Provers – Traditional Vs Compact

Pipeline Provers are used in a custody transfer system to ensure that the system provides the most accurate measurement possible.

Navigating the Challenging Waters of the Supply Chain

The global supply chain has experienced unprecedented strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Just as COVID-19-related challenges with labor shortages and transportation delays began to ease, the Russia-Ukraine conflict generated new problems for the global economy.

Increasing Valve Investment for the Semiconductor Industry

Water scarcities in Arizona, Taiwan, China and many locations where new semiconductor plants are being built have underscored the need for water conservation. Additionally, water reuse may be cheaper than bringing surface water to the ultrapure level.

Mitigating Emissions in Valve Stem Leaks

Data has recently been presented that suggests that 80% of hazardous fugitive emissions come from ball valve stem leaks. To mitigate the threat of these emissions, several new technologies and devices have been designed.

Thermoplastic Butterfly Valves: Considerations and Selections

Thermoplastic valves and pipes have increased in popularity within water, wastewater, and chemical treatment spaces. While metallic valves have existed for centuries, engineered thermoplastic valves are only about 50 years old.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict and China’s Zero-COVID Policy Prolong Supply Chain Woes

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has exacerbated logistical disruptions caused by the rapid spread of Omicron variants from late 2021. China’s zero-COVID strategy to fight against the pandemic have extended the shortage of raw materials in the global market.

Emissions Regulation for a Better Future

The Clean Air Act, introduced in 1970, was established to provide oversight and regulation of air emissions. This act was designed to improve air quality, prevent detrimental environmental impacts, and most importantly, to protect the safety and well-being of the public.

The Effects of Water Hammer: What is It and How to Solve

Water hammer, also known as hydraulic shock or hydraulic surge, is a result of uneven or steady flow of water through pipes. It is best characterized as the clunking, thumping and banging sounds of a pipeline system once the piping system is turned off.

ESG: The Economic Evolution of Responsible Investing

The effects of human impact to the environment and the best methods to mitigate that impact are at the forefront of public and geopolitical discourse. The United Nations’ net zero coalition consists of over 70 countries which have committed to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.