Articles relating to R&D

Emerson Ball Valve Solutions Meet Stringent Fugitive Emissions Requirements: Over the past 20 years, more countries worldwide are increasing regulations related to controlling and reducing emissions.

In the United States alone, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to increase enforcement of regulations through negotiation of ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser Issue 43

Qualification and Innovation driving the subsea valve business

Small bore subsea valve specialist LB Bentley Ltd, part of the Severn Glocon Group Plc, continues to invest in new development and achieving full ...
Valveuser Issue 42

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 ...
Valveuser Issue 42

ASCO Numatics tackles process automation skills shortage: Strategic project management whitepaper launched

ASCO Numatics has launched a new whitepaper that describes how OEM’s and end users can tackle their resource and skills shortages in the process ...
Valveuser Issue 29

Double Celebration

CPI Pneumatics are having a double celebration with 20 years of trading and now appointed by Parker as the Authorised Distributor for the East ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Score Europe Expand Support Services: Score Europe open Aberdeen facility expanding their control valve technical and Sales Support Services

In order to further compliment Score Europe’s Control Valve Support services in the Aberdeen area, their Senior Control Valve Engineer, Steve Abel ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Rotork Valvekits Acquires Pro-Kits Ltd

Rotork is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pro-Kits Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of valve adaptor kits and accessories for the valve ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Heap & Partners Invest in Growth

Heap and Partners are investing in the future with new people and facilities to support their expanding product portfolio and customer base. Heap ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Midland-ACS - Helping Students Become the ‘Next Big Thing’

A new educational support scheme for mechanical engineering students - Engineering Insight - has been launched with sponsorship help from PC World ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Modular Actuation Aids Water Industry

In this report for Valve User, AUMA Actuators Ltd, an established member of the BVAA and a leading force in valve control, provides a definition of ...
Valveuser Issue 20

Tyco Supports Global Power Industry: Tyco Flow Control Supports Global Power Industry with Sempell Facility Extension

Tyco Flow Control has announced the completion of a new 2400m2 extension to its Sempell facility in Korschenbroich, Germany. This marks the ...
Valveuser Issue 19

Metso’s new Valve Technology Center: The new facility is in line with the company’s long-term strategy to invest in quality and delivery capabilities globally for Metso’s valve customers

Metso’s new Valve Technology Center in the Helsinki region, Finland, was officially opened on 22nd September, 2011. The office building and ...
Valveuser Issue 19

Nuclear Industry Welcomes “Clear” Government Energy Framework: The UK’s civil nuclear trade association has welcomed today’s publication of the Government’s finalised National Policy Statements (NPS) following ext

The NPS provide a “clear pathway” for the UK’s energy future, according to Keith Parker, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association. He ...
Valveuser Issue 18