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How Back Pressure Affects PRV Operation

Posted on March 5, 2024 by admin

When selecting a pressure relief valve (PRV) for any application, many factors need to be taken into consideration. One of the most important — and least well understood — is back pressure. This article explains what back pressure is and … Continue reading →

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Pressure Relief Valve Installation and Operation Guide

Posted on February 27, 2024 by admin

Your pressure relief valves (PRVs) are your most important line of defense against equipment damage, not to mention harm to your personnel, your plant, and the environment. Because of this, it’s important that you install and operate them correctly. We … Continue reading →

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Allied Valve Enhances Pipeline Valve and Actuation Services

Posted on April 15, 2021 by admin

Purchase of Edgen Murray Corp. Ohio Valve Services Business This partnership strengthens Allied Valve’s pipeline repair service capabilities in the Midwest and Northeast United States and brings together two highly experienced valve and automation teams under one roof. Riverdale, IA … Continue reading →

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New Projects or Turnaround Coming Up? Don’t Overlook These 3 Critical Pieces of Equipment

Posted on February 9, 2021 by admin

Reviewing valve service and replacement requirements? Spring is fast approaching! That means you’re probably busy planning your next new project or scheduled turnaround. When it comes to reviewing valve service and replacement requirements, three critical pieces of equipment are often … Continue reading →

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Cash Valve FAQ: Type B Industrial Pressure Regulators

Posted on January 29, 2021 by admin

A version of this article first appeared on Valves Depot. This guide answers some of the most common questions about Cash Valve Type B pressure regulators.  What kind of devices does Cash Valve manufacture?  Cash Valve manufactures pressure control devices, … Continue reading →

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Pressure Relief Valve Inspection & Testing Frequency

Posted on January 13, 2021 by admin

Your pressure relief valves (PRVs) are some of the most important pieces of equipment in your plant. They are what protects your systems from overpressure events that can damage your systems and, in some cases, have catastrophic consequences. One of … Continue reading →

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Consolidated 2900 Series Gen II POSRV is a Game-Changer

Posted on October 23, 2020 by admin

Valve technology doesn’t change all that frequently. But every once in a while, a new technology appears that truly changes the game. Consolidated’s 2900 Series Gen II pilot-operated safety relief valve is one of these game changers. This innovative valve … Continue reading →

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Control Valve Services To Get Your Plant Up and Running

Posted on September 22, 2020 by admin

Are your control valves sticking? Leaking? Just not performing as well as they used to? Many industrial plants that had projects and upgrades planned this year have found those projects delayed or even canceled. The result is that the existing … Continue reading →

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Have an Outage Coming Up? 4 Ways To Stay On Schedule and Within Budget

Posted on August 10, 2020 by admin

The end of summer is fast approaching, and for many in the energy and chemical sectors, that means a planned outage. But this fall outage season will look a little different from most. The onset of the pandemic earlier this … Continue reading →

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The 4 Top Reasons Pressure Relief Valves Become Bad Actors

Posted on July 14, 2020 by admin

Poorly performing pressure relief valves, aka bad actors, can cause unplanned downtime for your facility. And, as you know, that downtime can be very expensive — in the range of thousands of dollars per hour or more once you factor … Continue reading →

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