Safety and Standards Articles
Framatome - Gearing up for liquid hydrogen valve testing
Hydrogen is poised to become a significant energy source by 2030, and yet the valve industry appears to be struggling to develop products to meet the ...
Valve User Issue 83
Meet the Member – TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, a world-leading authority on flow measurement, has been at the forefront of flow measurement techno...
Valve User Issue 76
The CALDER QUICKSET™ Safety Relief Valve Tester from H&S Tool Holdings: State of the art in pressure relief valve testing!
New SRV/PRV Valve Testing Unit – Launched 7 July 2022
40 years ago, CALDER began manufacturing Valve Testers because founder, John Emmitte, rea...
Valve User Issue 76
SGS Launch New Mobile Valve Workshops
At SGS United Kingdom Ltd we have expanded our Valve Services to include Mobile Valve Testing Workshops, bringing our testing services to you.
No nee...
Valve User Issue 75
Hydrogen Testing Facilities at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory: How TÜV SÜD are helping to address technical challenges
As part of the global drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions there is a pressing need to move towards clean fuels for energy. The use of hydrogen as...
Valve User Issue 75
Upgraded water test facility offers ideal product development platform
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has recently completed the upgrade of its water flow testing facility. The new facility gives the UK...
Valve User Issue 74
SVS awarded ISO 45001: 2018 accreditation and focus on proactivity
On the 13th June 2019, Bureau Veritas Awarded its ISO 45001:2018 accreditation to SVS for our Health & Safety Management System.
This supersedes O...
Valve User Issue 51
Testing on-site with Nitrogen or water
The CALDER TURN-AROUND-TESTER™ can efficiently perform a wide variety of pressure tests and can be easily transported for use on job sites. Valve repa...
Valve User Issue 51
Optimising check valve design through independent flow testing at UK National Flow Measurement Facilities
Challenge
Check valves, or non-return valves, are a vital component of most process industries around the world.
For any valve manufacturer, it ...
Valve User Issue 51
Introducing TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has been at the forefront of flow measurement technology for over 60 years.
A world-leading authority on f...
Valve User Issue 51
James Walker unveils newest addition to development and testing portfolio
As part of their ongoing commitment to advancement in technology and their long-term relationship with the valve industry, the sealing solutions exper...
Valve User Issue 51
Introducing TrevitestX - the newest model of TEAM’s premiere in-line test system for safety and pressure relief valves
A critical component in maintaining a facility’s productivity, safety and profitability is to ensure that every valve is operating at peak efficiency ...
Valve User Issue 50
Alco Valves Group introduces in-house fire testing facilities
Alco Valves Group Ltd, part of the international engineering firm Graco, have enhanced its testing capabilities with the official opening of their val...
Valve User Issue 50
Webtec Hydraulic Flow Monitoring range now compatible with Biodegradeable fluids
Webtec, the specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its FlowHUB ViscoCorrect, an innovative and intelligen...
Valve User Issue 49
Commissioning underway for LNG safety system: HIPPS from Severn Glocon Technologies deployed on Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
Engineers from Severn Glocon Technologies have visited Korea to commission a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) supplied to shipbuilder...
Valve User Issue 48
Testing Fugitive Emissions Standards - which ones and why
Of the various methods and standards used for testing of valves for low fugitive emission application, which are most appropriate for your valves? Is ...
Valve User Issue 47
Validating the hype about HIPPS: From cost-reduction and safety-enhancement to environmental responsibility, HIPPS has got all bases covered
In recent years, HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems) have emerged as an alternative to pressure relief systems for oil, gas and LNG ind...
Valve User Issue 47
SIL3 Certification for the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller
Bifold is pleased to announce that the Partial Stroke Function of the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 Certified according to IEC 61508 : 201...
Valve User Issue 46
Leengate Distribute Ghibson Butterfly & Check Valves
With a strong reputation spanning over 35 years, Ghibson export products all over the world and work closely with Leengate Valves in the UK to develop...
Valve User Issue 45
The Challenges of Meeting International Oil & Gas Valve Sealing Requirements
NORSOK M710, NACE TM0297, ISO 10423 (API 6A) and similar testing standards provide general methods for qualifying manufacturers of elastomeric valve s...
Valve User Issue 45
7 Steps to Help Achieve Functional Safety
Automated safety systems are increasingly being integrated around the world and across diverse industries – including process, household and commercia...
Valve User Issue 45
Masterclass: Using Valves or Actuators in SIL Applications
Part 3: Modelling the reliability of the final element in the safety instrumented system
An overview of what needs to be determined for the final e...
Valve User Issue 45
Kent Introl undertake Major Shutdown on Leading UK Refinery: Kent Introl recently completed a major shutdown project of approximately 140 valves for a leading UK refinery
Having successfully undertaken 3 previous shutdowns for this client, Kent Introl was the first port of call and went on to fulfil requirements within ...
Valve User Issue 45
Testing at HH Valves
HH Valves have been established as a quality supplier of valves around the World for almost 20 years with our focus & commitment to controlling all as...
Valve User Issue 44
Customised Rotork Actuators Fulfil Critical Offshore Safety Duties
Rotork Fluid Systems customised linear hydraulic spring-return valve actuators meet the critical safetyrelated specifications for an offshore gas fiel...
Valve User Issue 44
