1. How a City Water Department Prevents Cavitation Damage
(Matching tags: Cavitation,September 2010 Issue,Water and Wastewater,Valves)

Airdrie, Canada prevents cavitation damage by using an anti-cavitation trim Set in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains is the city of Airdrie. Without a water supply, Airdrie purchases its water ...

2. Quadna Provides Solutions to Navajo Generating Station
(Matching tags: July 2010 Issue,Success Story of the Year,Valves)

Pumps and Systems Success Story of the Year 2010 Honorable Mention

3. Flash Steam Recovery from Non-Modulating Steam Applications
(Matching tags: July 2010 Issue,Maintenance Minders,Valves)

The condensate and flash steam can be recovered in a flash tank system with the non-modulating steam system's operational design.

4. Improve Control Valve Performance for Greater Process Reliability
(Matching tags: June 2010 Issue,Valves)

Tips to ensure optimal control valve performance.

5. Flash Steam Recovery Using Condensate Tank Vent Condensers
(Matching tags: June 2010 Issue,Maintenance Minders,Valves)

With today’s energy prices and the need to reduce emissions, a plant cannot allow its steam/condensate systems to vent flash steam to the atmosphere.

6. Export Controls on Fluid Handling Equipment
(Matching tags: August 2009 Issue,Valves)

... of enforcement emphasis on the broad, expanding export controls in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 2B350, which covers pumps, valves, ...

7. Controlling Runaway Diesel Engines
(Matching tags: August 2009 Issue,Valves)

Pumps and Systems, August 2009 There are many potential ignition sources in a refinery or a petrochemical plant, including hot work, stationary, mobile and vehicular internal combustion engines, as well ...

8. Flowserve and Saudi's Abahsain Form Joint Venture to Manufacture Valves
(Matching tags: Valves,Oil and Gas,Petrochemical,Chemical,Global News)

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) Flowserve Corporation (Irving, Texas), a flow control products company that offers services to oil, power, gas and chemical industries ...

9. Test Drive a Check Valve Today
(Matching tags: Valves,March 2009)

... of check valves is available to meet the varying requirements of pumping systems.  ...

10. Choosing the Appropriate Valve for Your Application
(Matching tags: Valves)

Pumps and Systems, March 2009 When choosing a valve for an application, there is much to consider. Common concerns usually include cost, familiarity with a brand or type of valve and the method ...

11. Modulating Level Control and Metering in a Single Valve
(Matching tags: Valves,March 2009)

Pumps and Systems, March 2009 Late last year, construction began on an expansion project that would more than double production at the water treatment plant in the small Virginia town of Front ...

12. Benton Foundry Installs New DISA Machine
(Matching tags: Pumps,Valves,Global News)

Benton Foundry announces that it has installed the first DISA Machine of its kind, used to mold 28x32 matchplates.

13. Valves in Flue Gas Desulfurization
(Matching tags: Valves,Oil and Gas,Power Generation,December 2008 Issue)

Pumps & Systems, December 2008 Power Plant Emissions Sulfur emissions are one of the most environmentally harmful air emissions from coal fired power plants. Sulfur creates an unpleasant ...

14. Selecting the Proper Offshore Lubricant
(Matching tags: Valves,Oil and Gas,November 2008)

Pumps & Systems, November 2008 Choosing the right lubrication in the offshore industry is typically based on considerations such as performance and reliability, but this does not have to come ...

15. Cavitation Prevention
(Matching tags: Valves,Maintenance Minders,October 2008)

Pumps & Systems, October 2008 The Telltale Signs of Cavitation In water distribution systems where high pressure differentials and high flow rates are present, valves, piping and equipment ...

16. Metal Finishing Solution to Wastewater Management
(Matching tags: March 2007 Issue,Pumps,Valves,Wastewater Pump,Pump Industry)

Pumps & Systems, March 2007 In a metal finishing facility, wastewater management is critical. Often, seemingly small issues can shut down the entire cycle. Now on its third generation of pumps, ...

17. Surge Control in Pumping Stations
(Matching tags: May 2007 Issue,Pumps,Valves,Pump Troubleshooting)

Pumps & Systems, March 2007 This primer presents basic surge control principles and the functions of various valves associated with pumping stations.  ...

18. Portable Valve Operating Technology
(Matching tags: Valves,September 2008 Issue)

Pumps & Systems, September 2008 Have you ever looked at a valve, sluice or similar rotating equipment and wondered how to operate it?

19. Elastomer-Lined Valves for Tough Slurries
(Matching tags: Valves,September 2008 Issue)

Pumps & Systems, September 2008 Valves used in flotation cells, dewatering service, cyclone separators and tailing applications tend to wear out quickly, so mining companies spend thousands ...

20. Water Hammer (Part Two): Causes and Variables
(Matching tags: September 2008 Issue,Valves)

Pumps & Systems, September 2008 Last month, we used a hypothetical example to illustrate the onset and effects of water hammer. This month we will investigate its major causes and gain an even better ...