Oil Reclamation Technology
Submitted by Norm Hall || Valin Corporation
Investing in oil reclamation technology can help reduce the costs associated with oil usage. Learn more in the article below.
Read MoreSubmitted by Norm Hall || Valin Corporation
Investing in oil reclamation technology can help reduce the costs associated with oil usage. Learn more in the article below.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Irvine || Valin Corporation
There are many types of options to sift through, and keying in on the ones that benefit your process the most will guide you to the most appropriate controller.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D., PE || Valin Corporation
A veteran of valve sizing with more than 40 years of experience provides his perspective on how to calculate the compressibility factor of a real gas for control valve sizing purposes.
Read MoreSubmitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation
As technology continues to evolve, some terms meant to represent one thing have come to mean something a bit different. A technology that once had restrictions can evolve to the point where, not only is that restriction gone, but the name of the technology doesnt even necessarily apply anymore.
Read MoreSubmitted by Kair Turubayev || Valin Corporation
With an understanding of the economic implications of VFDs running until failure, it is also important to be aware of the safety implications of such a feature.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Monsen || Valin Corporation
Most control valve manufacturers include IEC 60534-8-4:2015 in their control valve sizing and selection software to predict control valve hydrodynamic noise. However, users who want to make quick noise predictions or who want to construct valve sizing applications, programming the above noise standard can be a daunting task.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Irvine || Valin Corporation
The first step to solving a problem is recognizing that one is present. An operations team cannot adequately put a sufficient maintenance plan in place if there is no awareness that maintenance is required.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Monsen || Valin Corporation
If one wants to be able to do accurate hand calculations, or construct a simple program or Excel sheet, the method described here gives answers that agree exactly with iterative calculations using the equations in the current version of the ISA and IEC standards.
Read MoreSubmitted by Kari Kohonen || Valin Corporation
The key to developing the ideal filtration mix which achieves the desired results is to gather as much information as possible so that the right decisions about filtration can be made. Kari Kohonen from Valin Corporation examines whether introducing strainer technology can be advantageous.
Read MoreSubmitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Current data on cyber ransom is alarming. Most companies do not report their attacks because they do not want it to be advertised. This article discusses ways that IT and OT personnel can work together to make your company more secure.
Read MoreSubmitted by Peter Jessee || Valin Corp.
EIVs are a critical safety device for fuel-burning equipment and industrial processes that use flammable ingredients. Proper selection is critical for the safety of the workers in the plant, plant equipment and the surrounding communities.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Monsen || Valin Corporation
The availability of an easily constructed Excel worksheet that calculates and graphs control valve installed gain in conjunction with the users preferred control valve sizing application has prompted a new interest in the application of these calculations. Three examples are shown here.
Read MoreSubmitted by Sri Gavini || Valin Corporation
It is on the top of every decision makers mind in the semiconductor industry: yield. Operators are continually doing what they can to improve their throughput and maximize yield in terms of wafer production, all with keeping an eye on increasing profitability.
Read MoreSubmitted by Nathan Ehresman || Valin Corporation
For any process where temperature needs to be monitored or controlled, a thermal loop is required. Typically, a process that contains a thermal loop includes some key elements: the process itself, the temperature sensor or transmitter, the temperature controller and the power controller.
Read MoreSubmitted by Peter Jessee and Dave Fahlgren || Valin Corporation
Positioner selection deserves due diligence and consideration of several factors before making any firm decision. Theres certainly not a typical one-size-fits-all approach for positioners; an uninformed choice can lead to undesirable consequences.
Read MoreSubmitted by Greg Neneman || Valin Corporation
For a power plant to run as efficiently as possible, proper filtration is a critical part of the equation.
Read MoreSubmitted by Peter Jessee || Valin Corporation
Appropriately specifying trip valves in the world of natural gas liquification is a critical element. Failing to do so effectively can risk the lives of operators and maintenance personnel working in close proximity to the equipment, and can sometimes cause irreparable damage to expensive turbomachinery.
Read MoreSubmitted by Rich Wilbur || Valin Corporation
By taking advantage of Valins program, customers can be confident that their inventory management function is fully optimized. They can rest assured that the right parts will be in the right place right when they need them, while keeping the peace of mind that their transactional costs are being lowered and the KPIs are being adequately analyzed.
Read MoreSubmitted by Corey Foster and Peter Jessee || Valin Corporation
The process industries have control valves with actuators designed to open, close, and control them. Many people prefer pneumatic actuators given their long history, reliability, and high performance.
Read MoreSubmitted by Peter Jessee and Rick Ferdon
Application requirements are paramount, but don't overspend when a less expensive option will do.
Read MoreSubmitted by Ryan Kraus || Valin Corporation
In this article, featured in Process Heating Magazine, Ryan Kraus discusses the various criteria to consider when selecting a circulation heater.
Read MoreSubmitted by Raymond Antalek, Inventek Engineering
For the past 30 years, Inventek has utilized the expertise from the engineers at Valin to better understand and master the technology it needs to best serve its customer base.
Read MoreSubmitted by Jon Monsen || Valin Corporation
A simple process method based on the principle that piping pressure losses are approximately proportional to flow squared is presented.
Read MoreA fuel leak in any part of a generator set can potentially be a catastrophe for the operator. But the issue can be tackled.
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