Innovations and solutions

Trapped-key interlocks offer enhanced safety and efficiency for the most difficult process management challenges. Mounted directly to valves, interlocks ensure a process only happens in the correct operational sequence.

This week Andre Davanzo from KCI Publishing travelled to Sao Paolo to meet with members of ABIMAQ, the Brazilian Valve Association, and introduce the Flow Control Exchange Conference and Exhibition which will take place in Rio de Janeiro on 3 & 4 March 2015.

Hydraulic and electrical separation between liquid and valve parts is essential for the flow control of aggressive, particle loaded or high-purity liquids. Lever valves are particularly suitable in such cases.

MRC Canada ULC, a subsidiary of MRC Global, has significantly expanded its Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Nisku, Alberta.

Kirk Key has expanded its Eagle Valve Interlock Series, adding bolt-interlocking designs to the range of integral valve interlocks.

ProSep, the Houston-headquartered oil, gas and water process-separation specialist has been awarded the contract with Shell Canada for a comprehensive oil treatment solution consisting of the design and packaging of 12 large oil treatment vessels.The equipment, which will be designed and partly fabricated by ProSep includes degassers, production separators, production treaters and slop oil treaters and will be delivered to the Carmon Creek heavy oil development in Northern Alberta, Canada.

Clippard Minimatic electronic valves are precision-built 2-way control valves, utilising a unique, patented valving principle.

Metso has won a significant repeat order from a North American pipeline owner that brings crude oil from Canada to US refineries for Neles ball valves with Neles Q-Trim noise-attenuating technology.

Coperion, Stuttgart, Germany, introduced a blow-through valve type ZXD in Hygienic PLUS execution to be certified in compliance with the criteria of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG), type ED at Interpack 2014.

Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) released its new PB64 blow‐off valve (BOV). Made from lightweight 6071 and 7075 billet aluminium, the 64mm unit is satin black anodised to be aesthetically pleasing yet functional while offering long‐lasting protection from the elements.