Tag: safety valves
Faulty safety valves at Pilgrim nuclear plant
The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts, now ranks among the lowest performing reactors in the United States. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is downgrading Pilgrim to one of its lowest performance categories after a series of emergency shutdowns and equipment failures at the power plant.
Feds propose safety valves for gas lines
The new proposal made by the Transportation Department covers new or replaced natural gas lines serving multi-family dwellings, small businesses and homes not covered under the previous 2009 mandate.
Short delivery time for LESER POSVs
Short delivery times are crucial for safety relief valves, especially for plants in operation. Operators in the U.S. and Canada can now benefit from quick delivery: As a global safety relief valve manufacturer, LESER has expanded its local stock and assembly capabilities in Charlotte, North Carolina.
New report on global valve market
The market Research Store has published its new report on the global valve industry called, Valve Markets in the World to 2019-Market Size, Development and Forecasts.
The report includes historic market data from 2008 to 2014 and even a forecast until 2019.
Griffco Valve receives CE PED
The manufacturer of high quality chemical feed equipment for pumps and systems, Griffco Valve, has earned certification for CE under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC Category IV, Modules B and D, for its design and manufacture of back pressure valves and pressure relief/safety valves.
Metso wins large contract for valves in Brazil
Metso and Arcelor Mittal Tubarão, located in Espirito Santo State, Brazil, have signed a service contract covering approximately 2000 automatic and safety valves. The contract also includes intelligent tools for preventive and predictive maintenance and maintenance planning activities.