Articles relating to Safety and Standards

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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser Issue 76

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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser Issue 74

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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser Issue 50

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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 : ...
Valveuser Issue 46

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 ...
Valveuser Issue 45

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 ...
Valveuser Issue 44

WSG Provalve - Proficiency In Safety and Relief Valves: Relieving real world challenges & pressures are all part of WSG Provalve’s day job.

Periodic maintenance and testing of safety relief valves is a necessary aspect of plant safety and should not be seen as a box ticking exercise to ...
Valveuser Issue 44

Emerson Introduces SIL Certified Vortex Flow Meters To Enhance Plant Safety & Reliability: New SIL 2/3 certified Vortex meters for safety instrumented systems reduce process downtime and prevent spurious trips

Facilities with safety instrumented systems can now take advantage of the new SIL 2/3 functional safety certification of Emerson’s Rosemount™ 8800 ...
Valveuser Issue 44

Trends in Pneumatic Spring Return Valve Actuator Selection

The demands for safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility from the oil, gas and energy industries have significantly impacted the selection ...
Valveuser Issue 44

Challenge of Monitoring Shut Down Valve Condition on Existing and Ageing Assets: Shut down valves perform a vital safety role on many process plants, both onshore and offshore.

They are designed and positioned such that, in the event of a potential problem, they operate to ensure the process is stopped in a way that prevents ...
Valveuser Issue 44

Safety For Your Plants: The safety and reliability of technical processes are of vital importance for companies in the process industries

Bulk materials and powders in sectors such as the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries and others can be very dangerous. One spark – and the ...
Valveuser Issue 44