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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Over the years, Neles and its predecessors have developed capabilities that position it as a best-in-class player in the field. Now, the company looks forward to accelerating this agenda as part of Valmet. The key message to its customers is: our capabilities and know-how are even stronger. In fact, we are operating from a stronger base and with a wider offering, covering more markets, and leveraging our global reach in a more efficient manner.”

With the effects of climate change making themselves known all over the planet, natural disasters and unusual weather events are slowly but surely becoming...

The quest for emission reduction has reached a fevered pitch. Driven by corporate goals for environmental improvements and backed by a host of recent government standards targeting greenhouse gas emission reductions, plant personnel are faced with a pressing mandate to reduce, and ideally eliminate, releases to the atmosphere.

Spiral Wound gaskets are one of the most respected and recognizable gaskets in the industry. Since its inception in 1912, it has become a staple in a variety of services, from nuclear powered aircraft carriers, to petrochemical plants.