Technical

Valve World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with former Chairman of the Valve World Americas Conference & Global Improvement Leader - Piping Technology, at Dow Chemical Company (retired), Bill Patrick, about his experience working in the industry leading up to his retirement, the ways in which technological advancements has impacted his work, as well his take on the future of the industry.

There is a growing demand for chemical and petrochemical products, from agriculture to aerospace to automobiles. The Middle East, China, Europe, and North America are bristling with new projects and expansions.

Climate change has gained the attention of global organizations and lawmakers, all coming to the same conclusion – greenhouse gases (GHG) and their effects must be addressed if we are to limit the effects of climate change.

Gaskets are crushed more frequently than many end users realize. Some maintenance professionals claim that is all they see when they separate a leaking flange.

Carbon capture technology is emerging as a crucial tool in the fight against climate change.

Carbon capture is a crucial process worldwide as the call to reduce and eliminate global emissions continues. Valves are one of the components necessary to employ such a process.

As the world grapples with the pressing challenge of mitigating climate change, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology has emerged as a critical tool in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

APV, a brand of SPX FLOW, has launched the new DualSafe™ Aseptic Mixproof Valve designed to ensure aseptic processing in the most demanding environments.

A trend has been gaining steam. Electric modulating pressure-reducing valves (PRV) are increasingly replacing traditional self-piloted regulators in steam systems.

Mike Dunn, Co-owner of JS Machine & Valve, discusses valve safety and emphasizes its importance in ensuring the reliable and safe operation of valves in industrial settings.