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A valve is a pressure vessel with internal moving parts; and when they move, they encounter resistance from other parts and from the flow. The recording of the pressures and forces associated with overcoming these resistances is sometimes called “valve signature”. When plotted over time, the trends are helpful in identifying degradation and other operational problems.

A valve is a pressure vessel with internal moving parts; and when they move, they encounter resistance from other parts and from the flow. The recording of the pressures and forces associated with overcoming these resistances is sometimes called “valve signature”. When plotted over time, the trends are helpful in identifying degradation and other operational problems.

The partial demerger of Metso has spawned two independent companies: Metso Outotec and Neles. The latter company has taken the established brand name, which dates back to the mid-1950s. Valve World spoke with CEO Olli Isotalo about Neles and the company’s trajectory in the near future.

With over fourteen years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer for an established engineering company, Rafael Souza has accumulated a wealth of industry knowledge surrounding refineries, thermoelectric, supply chain efficiency and testing procedures.

A-T Controls, a global leader in the design and manufacture of manual and automated engineered valve solutions, has been dedicated to the reduction of fugitive emissions for over two decades. As a wide range of industries are paying more attention to the issue of fugitive emissions, A-T Controls is ideally positioned to assist their clients in their environmental endeavors.

Valve World Americas sat down with the Managing Aging Plants USA Conference and Expo Chairman, Mr. Sam Davis, President of RFS Compliance Solutions, to discuss his experiences in the industrial sector and working with aging infrastructure, and why he feels this is an important event for engineers of all ages and experiences to attend.

Jeremy Drury and Rex Wetherill use their experience and expertise to simplify the art of predicting unplanned downtime by making, moving, and managing data for manufacturers. By using smart technology that makes the sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) “as easy as 1-2-3” they help end users quickly convert reactive maintenance into a proactive strategy.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Dan DeVine began his career in 1987 working for the Union Carbide Corporation after graduating from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He joined The Dow Chemical Company in 2001 through the acquisition of Union Carbide. Dan is now working in a valve and piping consulting engineer role as an independent contractor through Midland Engineering, Ltd. for Corteva AgriscienceTM.

Comprehensive services delivered by locally-based industry experts are often required to optimize valve operations, reduce risk, improve safety, and cut costs. Valve World Americas spoke with Larry Baumber, Director of Global Service Management for Emerson Automation Solutions, to discuss common problems related to servicing control, on-off, and pressure relief valves, suggested solutions and examples of successful third-party service engagements.

With a quarter of a century of experience building reliability and maintenance programs for major food and pharmaceutical companies, Joe Anderson creates robust strategies that help manufacturers build programs and improve the life of key equipment and the productivity of operations.