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Ball valves have been a long-term standard in spite of their operational flaws. Decision-makers accepted the standard and budget for the long-term maintenance for ongoing repairs. Budgets are even adjusted to provide enough replacement valves during...

Every year, a typical refinery or chemical plant emits as much as 700 tons of VOCs from leaks in valves, connectors, and pressure-relief devices. A major reason for those leaks is seal or gasket failure due to simple wear and tear or poor...

Americans could cut their water usage by 20% by installing more water-efficient fixtures and appliances. That's where you can put ball valves to good use. A ball valve is a shut-off valve capable of preventing or allowing liquid or gas to pass...

Boiler valves are a necessary part to keep your boilers running efficiently and smoothly. When you have a defective or broken boiler valve, it's time to turn to a professional repair company. Are you looking for a company that does boiler valve...

The catalytic reforming process is one that is essential to the refining of petroleum. To get the most out of this process, you require the right equipment. More specifically, you require the right valves. This article goes over the basics of...

Valves used for oil and gas operate in many mission-critical functions, including controlling flow rates, isolation and shut-off, and other processing and production operations. In most scenarios, these valves face severe operating conditions,...

In an industrial setting, controlling the flow of clean fluids is a simple affair. But once solids become part of the flow, things get more challenging. A valve meant for straight liquid clogs, deteriorates, and slows down work quickly once it...

Since ancient times, we have been regulating the flow of liquids, with material including stones, branches, and trunks of trees. During the Middle Ages, rudimentary valves, most cylindrical in shape, were found in many of the towns around the...

Few industries are as important or exacting as the chemical industry. This essential industry provides products that not only improve our lives but are a critical cornerstone of our modern, industrialized age. The chemical industry, by its very...

Diverter valves serve many purposes in industrial applications. These valves control flow, including redirecting from an inlet to one or many outlets. Or they bring two lines to one. In industrial settings, particularly severe service conditions,...