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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.

Maintenance for Flow Control Actuators in Severe Service Applications

When the UK’s Buncefield oil storage terminal exploded in 2005 it was said to be the biggest blast in Europe since the Second World War. The disaster was caused by faulty equipment used to monitor the flow of petrol entering a tank and is a stark reminder of the need for a strict maintenance regime in severe service applications.

Managing the Proper Usage of AI Tech

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing the way valves are purchased, operated, and even how market research is conducted. It would be a mistake to think that we are at a stage where AI will replace human wisdom.

Elevating Specialized Valve Solutions

In today’s highly competitive industrial landscape, the need for flow control solutions that offer both performance and reliability is paramount.

Deploying Automation Diagnostics for Predictive Safety Management

When the need is required to forecast events with actionable precision, one of the best practices is accessing credible, dynamic asset information and the means to predict future failures with considerable accuracy.

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges Through 2025

The global supply chain landscape in 2025 continues to be defined by complexity, disruption, and transformation.

The Evolution of Valve Automation in the U.S.

With extensive experience in valve automation, having managed the introduction of the El-O-Matic rack and pinion pneumatic actuator to the market in the late 1990s, I have observed—and still participate in—the evolution of valve automation.

Valve Demand for Gas Turbines Climb 6% Annually

The valve market for gas turbines is expanding at 6% per year. Thanks to low-cost LNG, worldwide access to fuel for gas turbines will be easily available. Due to environmental needs and demand, the existing plants that are open cycle are being converted to combine cycle.

Cloud Based Diagnostics for Valves

If you attune to the process control, you will notice that the plant dances and vibrates. Thousands of valves move every second in unison.

Tariff Impacts on the Supply Chain for Valves and Pumps

The valve industry is experiencing steady growth with positive economic outlook. Yet, the ongoing tariffs and uncertain economic forecasts means manufacturers, distributors, and end users may continue to face cost pressures with limited options.

How Digital Transformation is Driving Maintenance Excellence

For Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD), serving 163,000 customers across 97 square miles in Southern California, the challenge of maintaining 385 valves at 150 sites demands a sophisticated solution to enhance accuracy, streamline maintenance scheduling, and improve asset management.