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Expanding gate and plug valves are an integral component used in a wide range of critical applications, from pipelines to power plants, to isolation tanks and marine platforms.

The Polish people have an expression that fits in many workplaces. It says “Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy”, which translates to “Not my circus, not my monkeys”. There are two meanings to this sentence. One is about being at peace with things that you cannot change; accepting that you are not in control of some situations and that there is a limit to what you can possibly do to influence outcomes. Holding this view reduces stress and gives one freedom to pursue others, more productive, endeavors.

The oil and gas industry is always facing new challenges as different products and regulations are released. This article provides insight into how some old and new challenges are impacting the industry today, including cleaner energy, selecting the correct valves and actuators, and maintenance requirements.

Water is a vital resource and component to human life. From the municipal water system in your city to the bottled water you purchase from your local grocery store, the potable water you consume must conform to a strict set of standards that govern the safety and cleanliness of the final product that is offered and available to customers.

Faced by global climate change, countries and industries around the world are looking to decarbonize their energy sources. Hydrogen – the smallest chemical element on our planet – is seen by many as holding the key to a sustainable future. This journal contacted Deepak Bawa, Director of Project Development with New Fortress Energy, to glean his observations on the potential role of hydrogen.

As we know, most liquids are considered non-compressible which means that no matter how much pressure is applied to them we can not modify their volume, they are considered non-elastic.

After 65 years of offering equipment and services that help customers to improve their process performance and ensure the safe flow of materials, Neles is recognized as a leader in valve control solutions.

Valves are used in many industrial sectors across the globe. Each sector has varying design and feature requirements while sharing basic industry standards, such as ASME, API, ASTM and ISO.

I had a very interesting conversation a few days ago with a valve manufacturer. We were discussing the market and then a topic came out that I really was not prepared to engage in: energy transition and valves. More precisely, what valves will be needed when we shift our fossil-fuel dependency to renewable sources? Also, when will this post-oil world require these valves?

Bryan Bieschke did not take the traditional path into the industrial world, but his mechanical, technical, and leadership skills have propelled him to executive maintenance and reliability roles for manufacturers, military operations, and now a ship and terminal operations company for which he leads a quality maintenance and reliability program.