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💡 #TechnicalThursday: How the Digital Twin Technology is going to change the valve design development of new products In this weeks's technical article, Flowserve Corporation discuss the “Digital Twin Technology”, talking about how it is currently revolutionising the methodology of design engineering activities by enabling to replicate the behaviour of a component, or an entire system operating in the real world, in a virtual environment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esBtQmRF

📝 Feature article: Bioenergy: fuelling the circular economy In this week's feature article, we have a piece from James Chater about bioenergy. This article discusses how bioenergy, the generation of power from organic matter, is a major and growing industry that plays a crucial role in the circular economy. However, its undoubted advantages come with a few drawbacks, including its high costs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQTn4gDw

📕 The April 2025 Issue of Valve World is available!   Filled with cutting-edge developments, industry updates, and groundbreaking technical articles, this edition has everything you need to stay ahead. Take a look at what’s featured:   ➜ Cover Story (p.8): OMAL’s victory in the H2 INVICTUS – read about OMAL S.p.A. Società Benefit’s new H2 INVICTUS valve and its developments in hydrogen. ➜ Project Report (p.12): read how the new plant for microcellular polyurethane strengthens its position in India by taking steps for capacity enhancement. ➜ Unique control valves in the energy transition (p. 16): dive into how a control valve featuring a unique patented design provides precise flow control using a three-petal mechanism from AMPO POYAM VALVES.   ➜ Concerns surrounding PFAS (p. 22): reflect on how the regulations surrounding PFAS are not so black and white with an exclusive interview with Sandy Van den Broeck from the European Sealing Association (ESA).   ➜ Combining process anomaly detection with continuous valve diagnostics (p.25): explore how Yara International has integrated a third-party software into its digital production platform to improve control valve performance. ➜ General check valve selection (p. 30): read about how check valves operate and the importance of the selection process from Mason Lu from Neway Valve. ➜ New ball valve design provides precise and reliable flow control (p.40): look into the advantages of new ball valve designs from Aalberts integrated piping systems. ➜ Completing control valve projects with online sizing & selection tools (p. 44): find out about the selection and sizing process of control valves from Warren Controls, Inc.. Don't miss these valuable insights!   Subscribe now to access the full April issue and receive 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 monthly editions directly in your inbox. ╰┈➤ https://lnkd.in/e2vcRpXu

💡 #TechnicalThursday: Enhancing valve durability in residue upgrading: tackling fouling, sulphidation and coking In today's technical article, we have Fadila Khelfaoui and Luc Vernhes from Velan Inc. discuss how residue hydrocracking technologies are evolving, but persistent challenges like fouling and sulphidation continue to impact valve performance. Through field insights and experimental research, Velan has developed coatings that considerably reduce fouling and extend the life of valves in these harsh environments. This innovation aims to improve corrosion, coking performance and reliability in residue upgrading, offering a new solution for the industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWZehiqr

#TechnicalThursday: From weight to space: why offshore platforms need pig ball and wafer monoblock ball valves In today's technical, Zahra Farrokhi from BatuValve discusses why offshore platforms need modern valve technologies, highlighting how they solve challenges posed by traditional valve systems while providing benefits in terms of cost, sustainability and performance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUpAi7kF

📌 Cover story: OMAL's victory with the H2 INVICTUS In Italy, the production of valves and actuators is a serious business, especially in Brescia, a hub of excellence in the sector. Italian companies set global benchmarks in quality and innovation, and OMAL S.p.A. Società Benefit is an important player in this field, constantly aiming to combine advanced technology and a long-term experience to ensure efficiency and durability in every product. In an exclusive interview with Valve World, we got the chance to speak with Hydrogen Business Development Manager Giorgio Nicolini about OMAL’s developments in hydrogen and its new H2 INVICTUS Valve. 📝 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNm9iQWj

📝 #FeatureArticle: Valves in space returning to Earth In this week's feature article, Bronson Pate and David Yakos from MagDrive Technologies wrote an intriguing piece on magnetic valves. From Apollo 13 to cutting-edge innovations, discover how magnetic actuation is revolutionising the way we manage leaks, emissions and fluid control both in space and here on Earth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqE2Ce_u #valves #space

📝 Feature article: Advancing gas infrastructure: the critical role of ball valves in RMS and MRS applications This week's feature article is by Zahra Farrokhi from BatuValve. In the rapidly evolving field of gas infrastructure, Pressure Reducing and Metering Stations (RMS) and Metering and Regulating Stations (MRS) play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of natural gas. Read more by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e2vcRpXu

📕 The March 2025 Issue of Valve World is available online! Filled with cutting-edge developments, industry updates, and groundbreaking technical articles, this edition has everything you need to stay ahead. Take a look at what’s featured: ➜ Cover Story (p.8): KITZ JAPAN on track to ‘Change the Flow’ – read about how KITZ is expanding its core business offerings, newly constructed plants and zoning in on customer requirements. ➜ Project Report (p.12): explore how CRC approves California’s first carbon capture and storage project ➜ How WAAM could reduce supply chain blockages (p.18): dive into how WAAM technology could help reduce lead times for engineered products from MX3D ➜ The need for young engineers (p.24): reflect on the need for engineers and the importance of internships in the engineering industry ➜ Bioenergy: fuelling the circular economy (p.32): read about the growing industry of bioenergy and the role it plays ➜ Enhancing valve durability in residue upgrading: tackling fouling, sulphidation, and coking (p.38): read about how Velan Inc. has made developments through field insights and experimental research ➜ How the Digital Twin Technology is going to change the valve design development of new products (p.42): look into how the Digital Twin Technology is revolutionising the methodology of design engineering activities at Flowserve Corporation Don't miss these valuable insights!   Subscribe now to access the full March issue and receive 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 monthly editions directly in your inbox. ╰┈➤ https://lnkd.in/e2vcRpXu

💡 Feature article: Functional contributions of electric actuators in industrial processes In this week's feature article, SMS-TORK Valve & Automation discusses the key advantages of electric actuators, focusing on the types, specifics and how they operate. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enjEcmb3