Control Valves Articles

Control valves regulate the rate of fluid flow and keep it as close to a set rate as possible. The size of the valve's flow passage is directed by a controller's signal and aids pressure, liquid and temperature levels.

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New Aseptic Control Valve Gemü 567 Biostar

GEMÜ has invested in a new valve design for hygienic and aseptic control valve applications for small volume dosing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnolo...
Valve User Issue 44

An Approach to Maximizing Gas Distributor Operations with Smart Grid Management Systems

For years, electric utility companies, process plants and gas transmission companies have been experiencing the benefits of new technologies designed ...
Valve User Issue 43

The Seetru Quicktester™ Safety Valve Test Rig: Accurate, reliable and safe checking of set-pressure and leak tightness

This compact, light weight and portable design is very robust and able to meet the demands of a busy maintenance workshop or mobile operation. The See...
Valve User Issue 43

Extending the Life of Attemperators during Increased Load Swings in Combined Cycle Power Plants: Increased dependency on sources of renewable energy such as wind, solar & geothermal power has placed significant strains on local power grid demands.

These new, higher demands on natural gas combined cycle power plants are significantly contributing to load swings that alter the dispatch curve of th...
Valve User Issue 43

Versa Extend their Direct Acting Solenoid Valve Range

Last year Versa introduced the D-316 direct acting side ported solenoid valve. This is a range of high flow 3-way valves (3/2), and is a multi-purpose...
Valve User Issue 43

Take The Stress Out Of Valve Spring Design & Sourcing

Springtech regularly receive enquiries from valve manufacturers and their maintenance networks requesting an engineering review of springs which are p...
Valve User Issue 43

Pressure Tech Appoint Arcamo Controls As Authorised Reseller: Pressure Tech were delighted to confirm the appointment of Acramo Controls as their Authorised Reseller for Spain this month.

The agreement was officially confirmed at the recent Expoquimia 2017 exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, where Pressure Tech’s regulators were on display ...
Valve User Issue 43

Full Range Of Brandoni Valves Available From Leengate Valves

Following on from Leengate Valves’ Brandoni feature back in issue 41 of Valve User magazine, Leengate Valves have continued to increase their stock le...
Valve User Issue 43

ElringKlinger Engineered Plastics add to their range of conforming materials

ElringKlinger Engineered Plastics have been at the forefront of PTFE fluorpolymer technology and other high performance plastics such as PEEK, PFA & P...
Valve User Issue 43

Advanced Valve Solutions (UK) Ltd Announce HP and IP Workshop/Seminar

At their new training facility in Cheshire, AVS has provided Valve Workshops that concentrate on concerns within the power industry, drawing on the ex...
Valve User Issue 43

WSG Acquire Provalve: WSG UK Ltd, announce that earlier this year they acquired a majority share of Provalve Ltd.

WSG UK Ltd, a well-established service provider within the worldwide Oil and Gas market, are delighted to announce that on the 27th February 2017 we a...
Valve User Issue 43

Groupe Latty delivers comprehensive sealing solutions

Groupe Latty delivers comprehensive sealing solutions for industrial valves and fittings, including the supply of standard and tailored parts as well ...
Valve User Issue 43

Elringklinger - Giving Cold Flow the Cold Shoulder: PTFE is a popular material for use in valves & fittings applications due largely to its universal chemical resistance.

Under pressure however, in applications subjected to high loads such as valve seat rings for example, the material tends to creep. ElringKlinger has n...
Valve User Issue 43

Approvals of sealing solutions on industrial valves

By virtue of a policy of constant innovation, Groupe Latty, via its Research & Development department, is able to satisfy new requirements and keep pa...
Valve User Issue 43

Albion Introduces New Gas Solenoid Line

Albion, a leading UK valve supplier to the building services and industrial sectors, has introduced a new line of gas solenoid valves to their product...
Valve User Issue 43

Engineer-to-engineer collaboration conquers extreme FPSO valve issues: An FPSO off the African coast was experiencing valve-related performance issues that interrupted production, resulting in significant financial loss.

Extreme environmental conditions went far beyond what its flow control valves (FVs) were originally specified for, causing damage and compromising per...
Valve User Issue 42

KSB expands its control valve range BOA-CVE/CVP H by launching a cast steel variant: The new valves are primarily used in industrial, process and plant engineering applications, i.e. applications requiring the control of liquid flows.

The new type series is available in cast steel (GP 240 GH), from DN 15 to DN 200 and for nominal pressure class PN 40. The maximum permissible tempera...
Valve User Issue 42

Webtec Leads the Way with Custom Solutions and 7-Day Lead-Times: Webtec showcased its latest range of hydraulic components and hydraulic test equipment at Hannover Messe on 24-28 April 2017.

Visitors were given the opportunity to discuss their hydraulic custom solution requirements and the recently introduced 7-day service on single piece ...
Valve User Issue 41

Full Range of Brandoni Valves Available from Leengate Valves

Following significant expansions to Leengate Valves over the last 12 months, including extended hours and the opening of their new distribution hub, L...
Valve User Issue 41

An Even More Extensive Catalogue of Products from Leengate Valves: Leengate Valves are pleased to announce even further extensions to their ZETKAMA range with the addition of electronic control globe valves.

Available in ½˝ to 6˝, flanged & rated PN16 & PN40 options; these cast & ductile iron control valves are suitable for a range of application...
Valve User Issue 41

Ultravalve Boosts its RPZ Test Team: Midlands-based valve supplier Ultravalve has increased its number of accredited RPZ test engineers in the wake of increased demand for the service.

The company; which was acquired last year by leading process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi (UK) Ltd, has recently recruited a further engineer,...
Valve User Issue 41