BVAA Activities

Spring is traditionally a time for the BVAA Working Groups to meet again and 2016 is no exception.

Toby Miles of DNV outlining the Valve Integrity JIP proposal

Valve WG
The Valve Working Group met on 10th March, at the kind invitation of KT Hydraulics in Elland. As well as the usual agenda, TEG (Technical Expert Group) and BSI Reports, the WG received several presentations including a ‘safety moment’ from BP, a proposed Valve Integrity Joint Industry Project from DNV, and updates on various Directives relating to the industry. The day was concluded with a tour of the impressive KT Hydraulics facility.

Actuator WG
BVAA’s Actuator WG, which regularly meets in conjunction with its BSI counterpart, met at BVAA HQ on 5th April. Although other projects are very much on the table, the group is currently focused on the UK’s input into the revision of the ISO 5210/5211 attachments standards. The group is always on the lookout for new actuator expertise, contact rob@bvaa.org.uk if you would like to participate.

Other Group Meetings
Further recent meetings include the Butterfly TEG, whose work on reviewing EN593 has now been completed, the Fugitive Emissions TEG (via teleconference, a first for BVAA TEGs) and the recently retasked Business Development Group under new Chair Tim Guest (Zoedale). The latter has a strong programme of new activities planned already, which it is anticipated will lead to several new services and initiatives.

As we go to press BVAA are in the middle of a very busy two-week cluster of training courses, delivered at the newly re-kitted Peter Churm Technical Centre at our Banbury HQ. The usual pattern of courses is being delivered, including introductions to Valves, Actuators, Control & Safety Valves, with additional courses covering ‘Advanced Valves,’ PED and ATEX.

BVAA Conference
Also in preparation are the final aspects of the BVAA Conference at Celtic Manor (17/18 May). A varied programme this year will feature presentations on ‘The Internet of Things,’ ‘How to make Money from Twitter,’ ‘Zero Defect Castings,’ updates on new BVAA publications and services, and ‘Doing Business in Iran.’ There’s also the small matter of the fiercely contested BVAA Golf Day, a superb networking event!

Published: 13th May 2016