Petroleum Refining

Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

Valvcon® V-Series Electric Actuator

Metso's Valvcon® V-Series is a compact, rugged, reliable electric actuator designed for quarter-turn valve and damper applications and is available in both NEMA 4/4X and NEMA 4/4X/7&9 configurations.

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Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery and Support

Valin shares in your devastation over the chaos left behind from Hurricane Harvey.  Our Houston office was damaged, but the damage was minimal compared to what most companies experienced. Valin is prepared to aid and support in getting you back online, up and running. If you need replacements products, we can help!

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Valvcon® I-Series Network Capable Electric Actuator

The Valvcon® I-Series is a compact, rugged, reliable electric actuator designed for quarter-turn valve and damper applications. I-Series actuators can be equipped with AS-i, Modbus, DeviceNet, or Foundation Fieldbus options for interface with the respective network.

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Determining Gas Density Using the NIST Chemistry WebBook

Submitted by Jon Monsen

The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains a great deal of information regarding the properties of a broad range of chemicals and is helpful for those who deal with chemical processes. In this article, Jon Monsen has outlined the procedure for finding the actual density of a gas using the WebBook.

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7 Switch Myths Busted

Submitted by Michael Sandlin || United Electric Controls

With more than 80 years of evolution since its introduction, switch technology has changed significantly enough that some of the common beliefs about switches are no longer true. Click on the button below to read about the seven common myths surrounding switches.

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StoneL's Axiom AN Increases Valve Communication and Control

If you are looking for a valve controller that can be used on most on/off automated valves then look no further. StoneL's new Discrete Valve Controller provides unmatched reliability, state-of-the-art monitoring and robust pneumatic control in hazardous and general process applications.

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Controlling Fugitive Emissions

The greatest control challenges we see often surround fugitive emissions and the challenges encountered in this area are directly related to the reliability of existing equipment, as well as the use of outdated valve technologies and correct installation procedures to ensure that they are remaining compliant with EPA standards.

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