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The results of the DIS enquiry on ISO 10631 have been published. ISO/DIS 10631 was approved for acceptance, with 13 out of 14 P - Member countries voting in favour of the DIS. (93 % requirement >= 66.66%) (P-Members having ...
With the well publicised multi million pound refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster under way, ISIS Fluid Control worked closely with MITIE Built Environment to supply several steam to water Isotherm heat exchanger packages to serve ...
MetalTek International, the manufacturer and integrator of quality high-alloy components, announced a reorganization recently designed to solidify its growth strategy as a metals technology provider in key target high performance global ...
“Industrial valves - Isolating valves for low temperatures application Part 1: Design, manufacturing and production testing” The result of the DIS enquiry on ISO/DIS 28921-1 “Industrial valves - Isolating valves for low temperatures ...
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has recently introduced its P1D-T range of actuators available with bore sizes up to 320mm. This highly competitive range of ISO 15552 actuators is suitable for a wide ...
Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, will invest up to £5 million and create 40 jobs as part of an expansion programme in Saudi Arabia. The company has signed a joint venture agreement with Shoaibi Group to form EnerMech Saudi ...
The latest revision of PD 5500 has been published. It outlines the latest amendments to the specification up to and including those published in September 2011. It is the start of a new 3 year cycle specifying requirements for design, ...
Just four years on from its founding, steam system and flow control specialists Valveforce has made a threefold increase in its floor space by moving to new purpose-built premises in Solihull, West Midlands. After relocating from ...
The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) has joined the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to better promote innovation and competitiveness among UK manufacturers. As of 1 August 2012, NAMTEC ...
Another era is dawning for Hobbs Valve with an extensive investment in the expansion of their manufacturing operation based in South Wales. With an ever increasing international demand for the companies TVT range of Triple Offset ...
Dimethyl ether (DME) burns much cleaner than diesel oils, and is also proving to be an economic and effective alternative fuel or fuel additive for use with gas turbines as well as petrol and diesel powered engines. However, the seals used ...
Industrial valves — Testing of metallic valves Part 1: Pressure tests, test procedures and acceptance criteria — Mandatory requirements This British Standard has now been published and is the UK implementation of EN 12266-1:2012. It ...
With a developing business and significant market growth being displayed, BEL Valves recognised the need for new methods of planning and scheduling to manage its growing order book. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Excel based ...
In August, Scottish Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Fergus Ewing (pictured right) visited Mick Beavers, Managing Director of Control Valve Solutions Ltd (CVS) at the company’s new 2,500m2 Portlethen facility on the Badentoy ...
Four final year B.Eng students at Brunel University took on a design brief from leading global water technology provider Xylem in a new initiative aimed at promoting closer links between industry and academic institutions. Xylem’s ...
Result of the NWIP ballot for the revision of ISO 15848-1:2006 and ISO 15848-2:2006. • Approval for the addition of ISO/NP 15848-1 and -2 to the ISO/TC 153/SC 1 programme of work; • Disapproval for the submission of ISO/CD 15848-1 ...
Leengate Valves, the UK’s market leading valve wholesaler, is pleased to announce our brand new priced catalogue – with over 140 new products and extended ranges. If you require a copy or would like to enquire about unbranded copies, ...
As part of our on-going Development and Expansion Programme of Alpha Controls product range we are pleased to announce the Alpha ALV Range of high quality Flameproof and ATEX approved Solenoid valves. The Alpha Controls NEW Range of ...
Explosive atmospheres Part 0: Equipment — General requirements This British standard was published in September 2012. It is the UK implementation of EN 60079-0:2012 and is derived from IEC 60079-0:2011. It supersedes BS EN ...
Econosto UK approaches the end of 2012 celebrating some significant achievements. Most recently the company has announced its appointment as the official UK and Ireland distributor for a new Gas Sampling valve developed by renowned ...
The new PositionMaster EDP300 digital positioner from ABB offers a single control solution to suit any control valve with an air-driven actuator. The new unit features built-in intelligence that enables it to adapt to different valves at ...
This British standard was published on 31 May 2012 and is the UK implementation of ISO 6552:1980, incorporating corrigendum July 2009. It supersedes BS 6023:1981 (dual numbered as BS 6023:1981 / ISO 6552:1980), which is withdrawn. In ...
Steam system and flow control specialists Valveforce have launched a new range of High Pressure Two-Way Pneumatic and Electric Control Valves, designed to help maximise efficient operation of the energy centre at biogas and biofuel plants. ...
Under the slogan ‘Everything for the valve industry except valves and actuators’, the new website describes Valvekits’ abilities to supply a vast array of valve and actuator related products. These include mounting kits, extension ...
A new White Paper from Spirax Sarco shows how steam users can save tens of thousands of pounds by improving their condensate recovery systems. Condensate, the hot, treated water produced as steam releases its heat energy, is a valuable ...
When traditional valves with a metal seat are used to shut off and restrict steam, they are highly susceptible to scoring. Inevitably this leads to costly and even dangerous leakages of steam. This was one of the reasons why the Eichbaum ...
Pigging operations are inherently dangerous. Opening a pig trap closure while there is pressure in the barrel can shoot the pig out of the launcher at high speeds. Attempting to pass a pig through a partially open outlet valve, or ...
was submitted to the CEN systematic review in 2011. Following the results of the review, CEN/ TC 69 requested its secretariat to launch a resolution for the revision of EN 14341:2006. A vote on the resolution was launched among member ...
Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, part of leading materials group Saint-Gobain, has extended its BlutopTM pipe system to accommodate growing customer needs. A smaller diameter push-fit pipe system for water distribution ...
Ball valves, utilising a drilledthrough ball rotating in a retaining socket, are widely used for process line control operations within industry. Typical areas of application for these valves include oil and gas, chemical processing, power ...
Score Training and Multimedia Productions Ltd. (part of Score Group plc.) will this month deliver training in Compression Packing to external clients for the first time as they launch the newest in their range of expert engineering ...
Quickits Limited has long been established as the ‘Best in Class’ when it comes to the valve and actuator mounting kit manufacturing industry. With the recent, new additions to the CNC fleet of machinery the management team at Quickits ...
AUMA growth in the UK has been supported with the recruitment of Kerry Harris to the new post of Manager for the Southern Region and Head of Internal Sales. The appointment supports the manufacturer and global supplier of electric ...
The innovative Hobbs Valve TVT range of Triple Offset Butterfly Valves has successfully passed the Fugitive Emissions test requirements of International Standard ISO 15848-1:2006. At Hobbs Valve we are supremely confident in the ...
The robust GO Range now provides a more compact and reliable solution for automating heavy duty valve applications found in the gathering, transmission, compression and storage of gas. Re-designed to provide longer and more efficient ...
Tyre curing presses work at high pressures of steam, water, and nitrogen, as well as at high temperatures. In addition, the very short processing cycles require extremely robust valves for very high cycles, so that good operating ...
The third revision of the DNV Offshore Standard for Submarine Pipeline Systems, DNV-OS-F101, is now available providing significant improvements based on solid feedback from the industry. Close to 1,000 comments were received during the ...
Score Group plc launched its latest innovative valve diagnostic product during ONS week in Stavanger. The MIDAS® Sensor (patent applied for), follows on from the successful launch of their MIDAS® Meter at the previous ONS Exhibition week, ...
New Spirax Sarco insulation jackets save energy, cut costs, improve safety, are easy to order, instant to fit and have a long life – what’s not to like? Spirax Sarco is launching insulation jackets tailored for pipeline equipment, such ...
The ISO DIS enquiry opened 21 December 2011 and closed 23 May 2012. The ISO/DIS 10631 was approved by 93% of P-Members voting with comments and only 1 negative vote. The comments received will be considered and addressed by ISO/TC ...
These apparently random statistics are all connected with a giant oil storage project in Central China created as part of a key national energy programme to provide crude oil reserves for national and commercial consumption. At two ...
EasiDrive is a valve operating system that actuates hard-to-operate valves in power plants, chemical processing facilities and oil refineries. It is ideal for use wherever there are manually operated valves with high operating torques, ...
Traditionally, limit switch boxes with mechanical, magnetic or inductive contacts are used to detect the position of the valve in valve actuators. However, open solutions are also gaining in popularity on the market due to their compact ...
Nottinghamshire based manufacturing company Quickits Limited is renowned for providing excellent customer service and reliable lead times for a vast range of valve & actuator mounting kits and their associated products. In January 2012 ...
The oil and gas industry is often criticised for not being at the cutting edge of technological advancement. But with the demise of ‘easy oil’ Operators and vendors are now leading the way in developing technologies to shape the world’s ...
The patented AlphaRadin Controller can be paired with any switch or gateway. It can be used for applications where the flow of liquid or gas needs to be stopped or resumed remotely, safely and wirelessly. It can also be operated by mobile ...
Situated on the coast at Chixi Town, south of Guangzhou in China’s Guangdong Province, the Taishan Nuclear Power Station is expected to be one of the largest in the world. It is also China’s first nuclear power plant to adopt the European ...
International System EST (ISE) has selected Emerson Industrial Automation to supply control cabinets for a utilities upgrade project at SABIC’s Petrokemya Arabian Petrochemical site in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This significant order is for ...
It’s been an exciting 18 months for the Koso Kent Introl aftermarket team, since they moved to their new premises in spring of 2011. Having previously been situated within the main Kent Introl site, the team now occupies a dedicated ...
In actual practice, roughly one out of three check valves installed in pump systems is causing major losses due to improper selection. Particularly in connection with system conversions and overhauls, more attention should be paid to the ...
Whilst system balancing is one of the more complicated tasks faced by commercial heating engineers, it needn’t be beyond most installers. Here, Les Littlewood, Sales & Marketing Director at Albion Valves UK provides us with a handy ...
The ‘Department for Business Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) has issued a consultation document on: Implementation of the restrictions of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU. The ...
The introduction of Rotork CVA all-electric control valve actuation technology has improved the efficiency of the production process for a leading polymer manufacturing company in Australia. Samos Polymers is a world-class manufacturer ...
I recently delivered to the BVAA Valve Working Group a comprehensive Technical Update Report on all standards and European Directives relating to the Valve Industry, including an update on the work of all BVAA’s own Technical Working ...
On 12th September, 58 days after moving into its new 2,500m2 Portlethen facility, bespoke valve supply, service and repair company, Control Valve Solutions Ltd (CVS) has been accredited with ISO14001. This Environmental Management standard ...
The growth in the LNG and Industrial Gases market has seen increased interest in low temperature and Cryogenic testing. Adanac’s Technical Director Neil West and Business Development Manager Steve Busby discuss the “Science” behind dealing ...
Assessment of CEN Consultant on PED on FprEN ISO 4126-1, - 4, - 5 Mr Ed Haynes, CEN Consultant on PED, has made an assessment on the following draft standards and has made comments with regard to the relationship between them and ISO ...
SIPOS Aktorik will present its range of actuation products and services at the Valve World Expo (booth 3D36). Capabilities in specialist solutions will be showcased including the company’s pioneering variable speed actuation technology. ...
This preliminary standard was submitted to the CEN enquiry closed on 11 January 2012. The comments received by CEN/TC 69/WG 9 were discussed and considered and prEN 14141 was modified according to the accepted comments and sent to CEN ...
For over twenty years, AUMA has supported engineer development through apprenticeship schemes. Since 1989, the manufacturer and global supplier of electric actuators has trained over one hundred apprentices. A recent success is Tom Gibbs’ ...
James Walker has expanded its research and development capabilities with the opening of a half-million pound, purposebuilt laboratory facility within the James Walker Elastomer Technology Centre in the North of England. The facility was ...
Valve failure can represent far more than the capital cost of replacing the products. With many operators looking to maximize plant uptime and efficiency, regular monitoring and analysis can help the industry to maintain these essential ...
Rotork Fairchild, a member of the Rotork group of flow control companies, has launched a new range of compact high pressure pneumatic regulators for instrument and industrial control applications. The new Rotork Fairchild range ...
Objective Increase sales revenue, either by winning new customers or increasing the average transaction value while at the same time building long term relationships and getting repeat orders, and the latest skills and best practice for ...
In my opinion there is nothing wrong with our young people, it’s what we are doing to them that makes too many unemployable. We are perpetuating an already massive problem with high youth unemployment. There are two prime causes, firstly ...
Adanac had a part to play in the London 2012 Olympic Games when Engineering Director, Neil West was offered a volunteer role. Neil spent time working alongside Omega in the Timing & Scoring Team in The Mall. Shortly after the games were ...
BVAA is working very closely with new member ‘The Academy of Joint Integrity’ to offer Valve User readers a Joint Integrity Masterclass, to be held at the Academy’s state-of-the-art training centre in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire on Tuesday ...
Bottlenecks and shortages in water supply to the Colombian City of Valledupar, (870km north of Bogotá), required urgent attention. Within two weeks, SIPOS Aktorik responded with the supply of electric actuators to aid automation of the ...
During its last plenary meeting in June 2011, CEN/TC 69 discussed whether industrial valves must be considered as Construction Products. CEN/TC 69 launched an enquiry within CEN/TC 69 to determine which European countries have a national ...
BVAA Introduction BVAA recently engaged Alan Beaulieu, President of ITR Economics and a regular speaker at VMA Annual Meetings, to speak at the Association’s AGM meetings on December 7th 2012. Here his colleague Will Skebey gives Valve ...
As it comes around only every two years, expectations are high for this November’s Valve World Expo in Dusseldorf, Germany! Nearly 40 BVAA members will have a presence of some sort at the exhibition, with several presenting papers at ...
Draft ISO/DIS 28921-1 Industrial valves - Isolating valves for low temperatures application Part 1: Design, manufacturing and production testing. The result of the DIS enquiry on ISO/DIS 28921-1 “Industrial valves - Isolating valves for ...
BVAA hats continue to travel the world, sometimes in surprisingly large numbers! Pictured is a huge team from BEL Valves, bravely doing the Coast to Coast Cycle Ride (C2C – 138 miles) over the first weekend in October. The event was ...
BVAA Membership continues to grow and grow. Our latest recruits ...
Here at BVAA we’ve been delighted with the response to our highly enjoyable golf days. Our autumn gathering was very special however, as it was our first dedicated ‘Customer Day’ for members and their customers, generously sponsored by HS ...
On 4th October 2012, the BVAA Actuator WG met again at BVAA HQ under the Chairmanship of Peter Hirst (Rotork). By arrangement with British Standards Institution, the WG also met in a combined session with BSI Actuator WG, PSE/18/5. ...
This year, the AGM day will commence with an extended presentation by Alan Beaulieu of the world renowned Institute for Trend Research, entitled ‘The Economic Outlook & Beyond.’ Always entertaining, witty and insightful, Alan presents at ...
BVAA’s AGM, Economic Forecast and Dinner Dance will be held this year at Slaley Hall Hotel in Northumberland, on Friday 7th December 2012. Places have been snapped up and, as the deadline on the rooms block booking has now closed, rooms ...
On 5th September 2012, Peter Burnett (Heap & Partners) officiated as Chairman at a new look Valve working group meeting. In addition to the usual Technical & Standards business, the WG received two interesting presentations, one from John ...
The BVAA and NOF Energy - the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors - announced a new Business Development Partnership in the summer. NOF Energy is supporting the BVAA with the ...
In this issue, I’m delighted to bring to readers the first in a series of insightful articles from ITR Economics, recommending ‘invest in the future’ – the theme of my own ‘Comment’ last time. I lately attended a conference on ‘the ...
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