Subsea oil and gas production subjects industrial instrumentation to some of the harshest operating conditions. Valves — particularly those used for isolation and flow control — bear the brunt of ...

Originally embedded in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, today the Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants standard for inservice testing ...

During one of our never-ending technical discussions, Jim Grubbs at Jim Grubbs Motorsports (JGM) suggested that we take a look at the flow difference between 30- and 45-degree valve seats. While ...

A vital element in process safety is assurance that safety-related devices, including automated valves, remain capable of performing intended safety functions at all times during plant operations.

This subcommittee work applies to all rotary or reciprocating, on off or modulating valves with actuation. It also includes positioners and transducers as applicable. It provides a standard for ...

In this transitional period between the gasoline and electric ages, there's still plenty of room, and plenty of motivation, for last-gasp improvements to the combustion engine – and a Swiss R&D ...

To meet increasing demands for carbon capture and storage (CCS) services, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has completed updates to its subsurface safety valve (SSSV) facilities to accommodate ...