Articles relating to Master Class

Complete solution from one source: Bridging the gap between the piping and the instrumentation

Pressure gauges can be adapted to almost any process conditions with the help of valves and fittings, especially in critical application. The ...
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

Using Position Transmitters on Automated Valves for Enhanced Plant Operational Efficiency & Safety

Over the past 30 years, globalisation, pressures on costs and the desire for greater efficiencies have led to a significant reduction in manpower ...
Valveuser Issue 45

Pneumatic Systems as a Genuine Alternative: The importance of considering service life costs in water technology

When planning municipal water management systems, it is worthwhile to consider the service life costs. In addition to the purchase price, the ...
Valveuser Issue 45

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

Valve Corrosion - Why is this So Important when Considering The Choice of Valve Packings?

Corrosion is a huge problem in many industries around the world especially the oil and gas industry. Due to the use of dissimilar metals in valves, ...
Valveuser 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 ...
Valveuser Issue 43

Plants based on the Lego principle: modular automation is the answer to volatile markets in process industries

Shorter production runs and increasingly varied requirements from the same plant: these are the market demands which more and more process plant ...
Valveuser Issue 43

Simple ways to save costs when selecting process valves for your application

How do you choose the best valve control solution for your process automation application? Kai Feller of industrial automation and control ...
Valveuser Issue 42

Diaphragm Valves for Control Applications

Introduction An important regulating element of any control loop within a processing plant, the control valve works with other parts of the loop ...
Valveuser Issue 41

Adding Value to the Motor: Operated Valve, Part 4: The valve control market faces increasing pressure from commoditisation of its products. Here’s how to avoid a race to the bottom.

In this, the last of our Masterclass articles we continue to look at how AUMA Actuators Ltd addresses the challenges of commoditisation in valve ...
Valveuser Issue 39

Adding Value to the Motor Operated Valve: Part 3

The valve control market faces increasing pressure from commoditisation of its products. Here’s how to avoid a race to the bottom.In the third of ...
Valveuser Issue 38

Getting to Grips with HIPPS

Robert Walker, Director at Severn Glocon Group, urges a closer look at High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems Oil and gas production ...
Valveuser Issue 37

Adding Value to the Motor Operated Valve: Part 2

The valve control market faces increasing pressure from commoditisation of its products. Here’s how to avoid a race to the bottom. In the second ...
Valveuser Issue 36

Adding Value To The Motor Operated Valve (MOV): In common with many industries, the valve control market faces increasing pressure from commoditisation of its products.

In a series of four Masterclass articles published in the next four issues of Valve User we look at how AUMA Actuators Ltd has addressed the ...
Valveuser Issue 35

SIL 4 – Am I Safe now?: Author: Ville Kähkönen, Oil & Gas business manager, Metso Flow Control Inc.

ESD valve An emergency shutdown (ESD) valve is part of a safety instrumented system (SIS). It is a vital part of the safety system and often ...
Valveuser Issue 35

A new approach for efficient valve instrumentation

Automated process valves actuated by pneumatic actuators always need pneumatic and/or electropneumatic instrumentation components to build up the ...
Valveuser Issue 33

Rapid Gas Decompression in Extreme Environments: By Jean-Luc Matoux, Global Application Engineer for Energy & Materials Handling, DuPont

Increasing oil extraction pressures and temperatures, aggressive chemicals and rapid gas decompression (RGD) in new, more difficult drilling sites ...
Valveuser Issue 30

Keep the noise down: High noise can be a problem in even low and medium pressure steam applications.

When walking around processing facilities like oil refineries, one striking element is the loud noise generated within the processes and piping by ...
Valveuser Issue 29

Improving measurement and process performance using smart instruments and asset management systems

Developments in smart instrumentation and asset management systems are offering a raft of new opportunities for today’s process operators. Providing ...
Valveuser Issue 28