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Why Use ValvKeep?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

We are often asked if we can support OSHA 1910.119, which specifies process safety management for highly hazardous chemicals. This regulation requires that the preventative maintenance schedules for all pressure relief valves be tracked. The answer is yes! We use … Continue reading →

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Is It Time for a Plant Survey?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

Have you ever had a state or insurance inspector come to audit your facility, but you couldn’t find your valve records? Do you have valves that have never been operated and you aren’t sure when they were last tested? Are … Continue reading →

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Why is My Valve Opening Early?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by admin

A question we commonly receive is why a valve appears to open, or actuate, earlier than expected. Often, we find that the valve is not, in fact, opening early. Rather, the perception that it is actuating early is due to … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Reduce Fugitive Emissions Along Your Pipeline

Posted on April 27, 2015 by admin

Reducing fugitive emissions, particularly methane, is a major priority in the fight against climate change. The EPA estimates that 45% of total methane emissions come from the production segment of the oil and natural gas industry, and earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Benefits of Valve Preventative Maintenance

Posted on April 13, 2015 by admin

We find that too often preventative valve maintenance is a topic that comes up only when there is a problem. Too many people assume that just because a valve was tested and stamped by the manufacturer, no further testing or … Continue reading →

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Safety Valves and Pressure Relief Valves Sizing

Posted on April 7, 2015 by admin

Safety valves and pressure relief valves are crucial for one main reason: safety. This means safety for the plant and equipment as well as safety for plant personnel and the surrounding environment. Safety valves and pressure relief valves protect vessels, piping … Continue reading →

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API Standard 6D for Pipeline Valves

Posted on March 16, 2015 by admin

API Standard 6D, from the American Petroleum Institute, provides specifications for pipeline valves. Scope API 6D covers the design, manufacture, testing, and documentation for pipeline ball, check, gate, and plug valves for pressure ratings up to ASME class 2500. Valve … Continue reading →

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API Standard 621 Guidelines for Gate, Globe, & Check Valves

Posted on March 16, 2015 by admin

API Standard 621 is a Recommended Practice (RP) that describes guidelines for reconditioning metallic gate, globe, and check valves. Scope API 621 RP provides guidelines for reconditioning heavy wall carbon steel, ferritic alloy, stainless steel, and nickel alloy gate, globe, … Continue reading →

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API 600 Standard – Gate Valves for Petroleum & Natural Gas

Posted on March 16, 2015 by admin

API Standard 600, from the American Petroleum Institute, describes the criteria for valve design/construction and the material/trim designations for steel gate valves. The most recent version of this standard was published in January 2015, effective as of July 15, 2015. … Continue reading →

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Preventative Maintenance vs. Greasing Valves: Why It’s Needed

Posted on March 10, 2015 by admin

Question: I’ve been lubricating and injecting sealant into my pipeline valves, but they still won’t shut off or operate. What’s going on? Answer: This is not a lubrication problem. It could be any number of things. Rather than continuing to … Continue reading →

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