Innovations and solutions

Emerson Process Management has announced that it has released an updated version of its Fisher® Specification Manager software. Designed for engineers who select and specify control valves, the Fisher Specification Manager software package

McJunkin Red Man Corp recently announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement for the acquisition of the operations and assets of the legacy distribution business of Valve Systems and Controls (VSC).

Curtiss-Wright Corp has signed a contract with Progress Energy to provide a safety-related Inadequate Core Cooling Mitigation System (ICCMS) to support the extended power uprate at the utility's Crystal River Unit 3 nuclear power plant in Florida. The new protection system uses only analog technology to perform safety functions, while providing modern computer-based online performance monitoring through an isolated, non-safety monitor. This combination of analog and digital technologies is designed to simplify the licensing process and reduce cyber-security concerns because no software is used to perform the safety-related functions of the system. Curtiss-Wright's Flow Control segment will build the new system at its Idaho Falls, ID facility.

CRANE Energy Flow Solutions® recently announced the new location of its head office in The Woodlands, Texas.  The new 20,000 sq/ft space will accommodate nearly 100 employees.

Matheson has published a 16-page guide that includes valuable information on how to safely handle compressed gases in the laboratory and plant. The guide reviews the hazards involved with using compressed gases, the OSHA

Carnegie, Pennsylvania-based Red Valve has released its new Series DX Slurry knife gate valve. It is designed especially for heavy slurry applications in the power and mining industries. When the Series DX valve opens,

A Foster Wheeler subsidiary has been awarded a process design and front-end engineering design (FEED) services contract by PDVSA for Batalla Santa Ines Refinery.

The Valve World Conference and Expo Americas 2011 which took place two weeks ago was a real success for both conference attendees and exhibitors.

Reed Manufacturing has released its new PES6 (3in – 6in nom. diameter) and PES8 (3in – 8in) PE Squeeze-Off Tools which compress polyethylene (PE) plastic tube/pipe to stop the flow of water or gas. When used properly,

Engis has released a new three axis single-pass bore finishing system, the FPM-3X, which can finish stacked valve body bores to a cylindricity of 2 microns and a diameter of +/- 1 micron, especially those with multiple bores