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The KSB Group has supplied 2 million Euros worth of valves to a new steam power plant currently being built in Barh, in the Indian State of Bihar. The order was awarded to the KSB Group as they have previously supplied other Indian ...
In the process industry, mechanical interlocks guarantee strict adherence to procedures and help avoid human error. They are particularly useful for highly dangerous operations such as pigging and valve changeover procedures. While ...
Bestobell Valves, has linked up with its distribution partner W&O, based in Florida, to exhibit at HHP Summit, North America’s largest showcase of natural gas fueling and technology solutions. The exhibition was held in New Orleans on ...
Following the completion of the 2014 Systematic Review of the following standards decisions have been taken as shown below: • EN 15714-1:2009 “Industrial valves - Actuators - Part 1 : terminology and definitions • EN 15714-2:2009 ...
SIPOS Aktorik has secured a prestigious power industry contract for around 1,000 electric actuators to be commissioned at a new ultra-supercritical (USC) coal-fired power plant in Opole, south-west Poland. The contract, which follows an ...
Two Shift Operation Power Stations can benefit from Advanced Valve Solutions Expertise Power stations that were originally designed for base load applications are now increasingly being asked to operate on a two shift, stop/ start ...
Zoedale Plc are value added resellers for a number of flow control products including valves and actuators for many industries including oil and gas, biogas, brewing and water. They have been based in Bedfordshire since 1976. Recently ...
Does the “T” class of hazardous area equipment (e.g. T4, T5, T6 for gas hazards or T135°C, T100°C, T85°C for dust hazards) define the maximum temperature of the surrounding environment in which the equipment can be installed? For example ...
Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA announces that a HART interface option can be ordered with immediate effect for the company’s AC .2 and ACExC .2 controls. The adoption of the popular communication protocol by AUMA strengthens the ...
Engineering firm, Koso Kent Introl - www.kentintrol.com - has adopted a new sales structure that will support the future global development of the business and focus on customers’ evolving needs. Koso Kent Introl is a leading valve ...
Metso has successfully delivered more than 70 Neles® globe valves for Phase II of the Longyu Coal project in Henan for the production of 400,000 tons of acetic acid/year and 200,000 tons of ethylene glycol/year The valves have been ...
The acquisition of the GTA Group, comprising of GT Attuatori Srl, GT Attuatori Europe GmbH and Max Process GmbH, has added an established range of rugged rack and pinion pneumatic valve actuators to Rotork’s wide range of flow control ...
Separation of the Fisher® FIELDVUE™ DVC6200p series travel sensing and controller segments helps meet extreme temperature and vibration valve demands while maintaining performance and reliability Emerson Process Management has ...
Quickits Limited, one of Europe’s leading suppliers to the valve and actuator industry, is pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting website Timed to coincide with the December 2014 ValveWorld Exhibition the launch of the new ...
One very successful outcome from the BVAA Spring Conference at Celtic Manor in May was the coming together of the leap® team at Pera Technology and The Smart Actuator Company ltd (SACO). Delegates at the Conference will recall that the ...
Established brands including Midland-ACS, Alcon and Landon Kingsway have been added to Rotork Instruments’ product offering with the formation of Rotork Midland. The ISO9001 certified company, which has been designing and manufacturing ...
As temperatures start to plummet and central heating systems kick in, the winter months often prove the most challenging time of year for heating engineers to maintain a comfortable and healthy climate for people to live and work ...
Steve Bangs, Managing Director of SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd, has been appointed a Director on the main Board of the Japanese multi-national, SMC Corporation with responsibility for the management of SMC’s European zone. One of only three ...
Commonly used on pneumatically actuated ball and butterfly valves, the Namur mount solenoid valve has long been accepted as a cost effective solution in a competitive actuation market. For some applications though, we have been told by ...
Understated and discreet, the humble ball valve is one of the vital cogs in the machinery that drives the modern world. There are few utility systems in our homes, offices, schools, hospitals and factories that don’t rely on a ball valve ...
Zoedale Plc is the UK Partner of Bernard Controls who is well known for manufacturing high end electric actuators for oil and gas, water and power applications. In order to expand their product portfolio and service manufacturing and low ...
The Buckle Pin pressure relief valve offers a number of benefits over the alternatives when selecting a valve for over-pressure protection. The fast acting, safe and easy to replace valves offer a cost effective solution to a number of ...
Valve engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group received special recognition for manufacturing excellence at the 2014 Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 awards ceremony. The annual International Track 200 lists the UK’s private ...
Pentair has conducted focused educational seminars for the company’s partners of its Westlock Controls brand, part of the Actuation & Controls (A&C) platform, in the Asia-Pacific region. Over 160 channel partners and Pentair A&C sales and ...
In issue 30 of Valve User Magazine, we mentioned that Score Diagnostics limited was launching a new valve condition and performance monitoring system for critical process valves : V-MAP® G3. It was quite a launch, with the new kit being ...
Any business that relies on steam for processing – whether it’s a chemical plant, a recycling company, a laundry, a food manufacturer or a hospital – needs its boiler system to operate reliably and efficiently, every single working day of ...
Fisher® P700 series rotary actuators for Fisher C series valves help to deliver full valve capacity and reduce maintenance in LP-gas applications Emerson Process Management has released the Fisher P700 rotary style actuator for use with ...
Severn Glocon recently designed and manufactured the largest control valves in its 53 year history, at 42˝ bore and 21 tonnes in weight Over the next six months four valves of this scale will have been despatched from the ...
Bestobell Marine has recently secured its first order to supply its brand new range of cryogenic high pressure Globe valves to DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd) in South Korea The innovative new valves have been ...
Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has chosen Metso’s automation technology for the new Greatmoor energy-from-waste facility under construction in Calvert, Edgcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK. HZI will act as the turnkey EPC contractor for the ...
Hydraulic actuator engineering firm Advanced Actuators is set to achieve 40% growth this financial year and has recruited a new general manager in the Middle East to manage its growth in bespoke customer projects The UK-based business ...
Smith Flow Control (SFC), global leader in the design and manufacture of mechanical interlocks and valve management systems, is exhibiting at Valve World Expo, taking place in Düsseldorf from 2-4 December. Visitors can find SFC in Hall ...
Visit PPE at stand A63 in Hall 03 at Valve World Expo, in Dusseldorf, Germany 2-4 December 2014 to find out more Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high performance moulded elastomer ...
Bray may be a global company but they have recognised the importance of modifying their valves to fulfil European market requirements. As one of the world leaders in butterfly valves, Bray continues to implement improvements in the design ...
Delivering superior fugitive emissions protection and a unique dual-material body gasket, the new Xomox®FK Ball Valve from Crane ChemPharma & Energy combines all of the critical safety and performance features required for demanding ...
Draft BS EN ISO 4126-11 “Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure Part 11: Performance testing” has been issued for public comment. This draft is issued to allow comments from interested parties; all comments will be ...
Pressure Tech is extremely pleased and proud to have been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award. The company is one of just seven to have been selected as a finalist for the EIC Award for Supply Chain Excellence 2014. The EIC ...
Advances in thermoplastic technology may mean that a plastic valve is a better solution than the traditionally considered metal, lined metal & alloy option. Over the last 50 years there have been great advances in the materials ...
The recast PED was published on 27 June 2014 to replace 97/23/EC. Member States have until 28 February 2015 to implement Article 13 (Classification of equipment – alignment with Regulation 1272/2008/EC on CLP) which will apply from 1 ...
Pneumatrol Limited, the Lancashire-based specialist manufacturer of pneumatic control products for use within both hazardous and safe area environments, has recently announced an improved 4-week lead time for some of its standard Namur ...
API 6D Trunnion mounted ball valves proving popular for oil and gas and nuclear applications Heap & Partners Ltd launched its PHASE brand of API 6D Trunnion mounted ball valves in mid 2011. The company has now now developed the range ...
Shieldseal® 663 is the latest elastomer developed by James Walker for long-term applications in ionising radiation — as experienced in nuclear power plants, and nuclear waste transportation and storage facilities. Based on an ...
An Open Day for customers and suppliers on 19th September celebrated the opening of the new 7,450 m² manufacturing and operation centre for Rotork UK in Leeds. The new £8 million facility was officially opened by Rotork Chief Executive ...
Two Shift Working at Pulrose Power Station on the Isle of Man gains through AVS Expertise The problem In common with many power stations built in the early 2000s, Pulrose CCGT plant was designed as a base load plant. Subsequently ...
Lynn Mowbray and Angela Bailey, directors of engineering firm, Koso Kent Introl - www.kentintrol.com - have been appointed ambassadors for the ‘Females in Factories’ campaign. Run by Women in Manufacturing in partnership with Works ...
A new electric actuator range will be launched by SIPOS Aktorik at the Valve World Expo. The SIPOS SEVEN series features a number of breakthrough innovations to enhance the flexibility and functionality of actuation technology. ...
Agreement with Ringo Valvulas will see the high quality, European manufactured valve range gain greater market traction in the UK. Denholm Valvecare Ltd (DVL), the Aberdeen, Lincoln and Great Yarmouth based valve service and supply ...
Yorkshire based Valve Manufacturer is pleased to begin work with Graco, a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment. The Company will maintain its manufacturing and engineering base in the UK Alco Valves Group, the West Yorkshire ...
MCE Group plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ValvTechnologies, Inc., and provides a complete range of valve services and supply to the Power Generation, Process, Chemical and Refinery Industries. We serve Clients 24-7 in many countries ...
W H Tildesley Ltd, a specialist drop forging manufacturer, has joined BVAA. For over 130 years the company has manufactured forgings on its site in the West Midlands. The company specialises in producing closed die drop forgings in a wide ...
NOF Energy, the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear, offshore renewables sectors, has announced its 2015 national conference, ‘Energy: A Balanced Future’, will take place at Sage Gateshead to meet growing interest in ...
If you are planning an event for charity, take a picture in a BVAA hat and we’ll donate £50 to the cause. BVAA hats available free of charge on request. Below are a selection of this quarter’s donations. Bike Ride Les Littlewood ...
Competition John Hancill of BVAA Members Emerson Process Management certainly looks the part here; but where is he? If you are the first to identify the venue at which John is proudly wearing his BVAA hat we will donate £50 to a charity ...
This issue we have two submissions to our regular opinion section provided from the ‘other’ side of the Atlantic. Karen Mackey was secretary of ISO/TC 131, the technical committee that develops International Standards for hydraulic and ...
BVAA attended a very interesting NOF Energy Networking Lunch at Wynyard Hall, Co. Durham in September. The key note speech was delivered by Andrew Ledbetter, who is the supply chain Director based at the Aberdeen office. It was one of ...
The BVAA Scottish Golf Day is a fantastic chance for members to entertain their customers in the Aberdeen area. September’s event was no exception, as a range of members attended the event. The course at Craibstone was bathed in sunshine ...
BVAA took a booth as part of the UK pavilion at ONS Stavanger Exhibition in Norway in August. The oil and gas exhibition was attended by over 80,000 people across four days. This was a perfect platform to promote the oil and gas special ...
The economic climate is not uniform across Europe, and allocating resources toward areas of growth will help you outperform the general economy. Annual Industrial Production for Europe as a whole is on the rise, and the economy is expected ...
On 23rd September the BVAA Valve WG experts assembled for a convivial dinner, prior to holding their autumn meeting the next day at Score Europe’s Glenrothes facility. The full agenda included an update report on wide ranging changes to ...
October was a busy time for BVAA’s Training strand, offering more courses than ever before at the newly-titled ‘Peter Churm Technical Centre.’ It was standing-room only at the sold-out Introduction to Valves course, delivered this term by ...
There’s been a recent flurry of activity in Actuator standardisation, resulting in two meetings of the BVAA Actuator Working Group, which holds combined meetings with BSI counterparts, PSE/18/5. In late July the WG met at BVAA’s old HQ ...
We said a fond farewell to our ‘gappie’ Ellie Davies in the summer, who has now gone off to study Event Management at Gloucester University. A new recruit to the BVAA Secretariat team therefore is Isobel Goldthorpe. Isobel has previous ...
The BVAA has recently moved to new headquarters. Still in Banbury (UK), the new facility is twice the size of the previous unit at 3000 sq. ft. BVAA’s Rob Bartlett commented, ‘The BVAA has outgrown two homes in the last few years. Rapid ...
Peter Richard Churm was born in December 1940, the eldest of 5 children. In his youth, Peter had been a superb athlete, holding for several years a youth record for the long jump. He was also an accomplished footballer, once having had a ...
It has been an extraordinary few months for the British Valve & Actuator Association in the short period between this and the autumn issue of Valve User magazine, incorporating a wide spectrum of major developments, and indeed ...
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