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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 Petrochemical Market is Expanding Rapidly – But at What Cost to the Environment?

There is a growing demand for chemical and petrochemical products, from agriculture to aerospace to automobiles. The Middle East, China, Europe, and North America are bristling with new projects and expansions.

From Tradition to Innovation – Reflecting on Three Decades in the Chemical Industry with...

With over 37 years in the chemical industry, Bill Patrick has witnessed the evolution of piping technology like no other.

Bioenergy: A Growing Industry

Biomass is an important, if controversial, source of energy, which first rose to prominence in ethanol facilities and has been growing ever since.

Ensure Your New Valve Station Is Well Thought Out

Control valves are pivotal components of municipal water systems, playing a crucial role in regulating water pressure and flow to ensure a stable supply.

Can Optimal Seating Stress Improve Valve Packing Performance?

In technical papers, information is available about low emissions and how aiming for the best torque on a valve packing gland is essential to optimize economic resources and environmental impact.

The Role of the Subject Matter Expert in Valve Selection and the Offshore Environment

As valve and process systems become more complex, especially in an offshore environment, the role of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) has increased in importance.

The Importance of Valve Sealing and Packing

Conveying a substance from one place to another along a tube would be a simple affair if one never needed to control its flow.

Valve Market is Now High Profit and High Risk

A few valve companies are achieving EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of thirty percent.

One Stop Solution: From Single Valve to DBB And Blind Flange Isolation

Behind the complexities of valve operations, ensuring proper isolation of equipment and systems is crucial for maintaining reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimizing efficiency.

Pressure Locking Solutions for Gate Valves

Double-seated gate valves trap fluid in the center cavity when closed. Under specific circumstances this can result in pressure being high enough in the center cavity that prevents the valve from being opened.