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Celeros Flow Technology are embarking on an exciting new chapter in its journey. They have a new mission: to help its customers achieve their energy goals and reduce their carbon footprint in line with their ambition

“Valve World” series of exhibitions and conferences started in Europe in 1998, and then spread to the Americas, Asia and other major markets around the world.

Not many years ago, cryogenics – the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures – was likely to be understood by a group of people with specialized knowledge in fields like aerospace. Working with cryogenic applications means working with systems and components that have very special design and performance requirements. The costs associated with manufacturing and testing can be extreme. For these reasons, relatively few manufacturers have become adept at developing and commercializing cryogenic products that can meet the performance needs of the end user, at a price point that is practical.

To meet the net zero targets and the contribution from hydrogen, valve sales will likely average $4 billion per year, over the next 10 years, and $6.3 billion over the next 30 years.(1) This includes the valves needed for hydrogen use, production, transport, storage as well as for carbon capture and sequestration.

Norgren’s extensive portfolio of VR Series valve manifold solutions has expanded with a comprehensive array of connectivity options for industrial users. With new communication protocols, Norgren’s valve offering paves the way for a complete connected pneumatic solution as well as a one-stop-shop for valve manifolds.

A key distinction between the consumer world and the industrial world is the power the latter might have over a manufacturer. An individual is not typically able to impose on their favorite cellphone supplier additional requirements addressing design and materials; but this is something commonly done for industrial valves. The bigger the end user, the greater the power.

The Nuclear Power industry is extending the operating lifespan of its reactors. Originally, reactor lifespan was planned for 40 to 60 years and is now extended to 60 to 80 years. This life extension requires regulatory approval and verification that safety-related components can meet their new service (qualified) life objectives.

This article discusses a technology approach of design & development of Knife Gate Valves consistent to the AWWA C-520 industry standard. It also describes AWWA C-520 testing requirements and an approach to qualification that goes well beyond.

It is human nature that what does not trouble one, should not worry one. But, it is critical to think about how many times during field operations we evaluate or examine functionality of valves. Precautions can be made for field maintenance of valves in special cases.

Any engineer or maintenance manager must consider a litany of valve choices for placement in their various processes. For example, critical service valves are not limited to high pressure and high temperature environments.