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Chevron Sets New GHG Reduction Goals

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has established new goals to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from upstream oil and natural gas.

Column: The Human Side of Change

In a recently published article about making improvements on the factory floor, especially the machine shop, I discussed several metrics and their definitions.

Axial Flow Check Valves eBook Released by DFT

DFT has released a new eBook addressing a number of important details to help customers make an educated decision in their check valve procurement journeys.Both pumps and compressors can vary widely in terms of size and output, largely depending on the fluid being pumped and the power required by the specific application.

co-ax® Valves Releases New FMX Valve Series

co-ax® valves inc. has announced the launch of the FMX valve series. The invention of the first coaxial valve was a solution for dealing with high pressures.

Spartan Scientific Releases New 2-Way Brass Valve

Spartan Scientific, a leading manufacturer of industrial solenoid valves, has introduced a new high-flow Series 3516, a two-way, internal-pilot operated solenoid valve.This rugged and virtually indestructible solenoid valve is designed for reliability and repeatability.

Valtorc’s V-Ball Valves Available in 30°, 60°, or 90°

Valtorc has announced an expansion to their V-Ball, V-Port and V-Notch ball valves lines. The V-ball, V "notch" is an exclusive design that allows precise flow with the ability to modulate and control the flow with 30°, 60°, or 90° degree V "notch".

Cummins Releases Innovative GTA38GCE

Cummins Inc., a USA-based power leader, has announced the availability of a new 38-liter natural gas engine for the gas compression industry.Expanding on the proven KTA19GCE platform, this new 12-cylinder engine delivers up to 760-horsepower (567-kW) at 1800-rpm in continuous operation.

USD $12 Billion U.S. Industrial Valve Market Next Year

The U.S. valve market will expand next year thanks to low cost oil and gas. Tariffs and a potential recession may provide a dampener, but the production of oil at less than USD$30/barrel and production of cheap natural gas and petrochemical feed stocks through hydraulic fracturing has made the U.S.

Flow Control Partners with Armour Valve

Flow Control Industries Inc has partnered with Armour Valve Ltd. to represent the DeltaPValve and DeltaP SmartValve exclusively in Ontario, Canada.

Matco-Norca Releases Lead-Free Press Ball Valve

Matco-Norca has updated its lead-free brass 759 Press Ball Valve to include a leak-prior-to-press technology. This design includes a unique EPDM O-ring that allows water or air past the sealing element of any un-pressed connection.Press-fit systems offer an advantage of flame-free installations, making solder connections a less preferred method in copper applications.