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Written by rad Clarke & Kari Oksanen, Singer Valve
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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 from neighboring Calgary. Every night, Calgary pumps enough water to fill two reservoirs in Airdrie (a total of four million gallons).
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Written by Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors, Inc.
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The condensate and flash steam can be recovered in a flash tank system with the non-modulating steam system's operational design.
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Written by Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors, Inc.
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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.
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Written by Jogen Bhalla, AMOT
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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 as improperly maintained lighting or electrical equipment.
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Written by Dave Hurley, Asahi/America, Inc.
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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 of operation. While these are certainly important factors, other considerations such as chemical resistance, abrasion, temperature and pressure relationships and future maintenance can often be overlooked.
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Written by Alexandra Ferretti
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Pumps and Systems Success Story of the Year 2010 Honorable Mention
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Written by Ken Hall, Emerson Process Management, Fisher Division
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Tips to ensure optimal control valve performance.
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Written by Eric McClafferty, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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Pumps and Systems, August 2009
Export control agencies have continuously intensified their focus on pump, valve and other fluid handling equipment companies. In particular, there has been a great deal 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, pipes, storage tanks, heat exchangers and other equipment that can be used for chemical processing.
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Written by John V. Ballun, P.E., Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
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Pumps and Systems, March 2009
Selecting a check valve is similar to buying a new car. There are many types of cars and buyers-each with an array of needs and wants. Similarly, a wide range of check valves is available to meet the varying requirements of pumping systems.
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Written by Phyllis Dretzka, Cla-Val
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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 Royal-increasing the treatment capacity from 3 million gallons of water per day to 6.5 million gallons per day. The plant had been in operation since 1960 with few modifications until the expansion plan was initiated.
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