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Is a Consolidated 2900 Series Pilot-Operated Safety Relief Valve Right for Your Application?
BHGE’s Consolidated 2900 Series pilot-operated safety relief valve provides a cost-effective solution for applications with improperly specified direct spring pressure relief valves. The 2900 was specifically developed for high-temperature applications that require the benefits of POSRVs, including a small size … Continue reading
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High Inlet Losses? Valve Damage? Time to Upgrade Your Direct Spring PRVs
Are you experiencing high inlet losses? Do you want to operate your systems at a higher pressure to increase production? If you’re using direct spring pressure relief valves, you might want to consider upgrading to a Consolidated 2900 Series pilot-operated … Continue reading
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Replacing Your Reciprocating Valves? Improve Performance and Reduce Stem Leakage with the Camflex GR
If you’re in oil and gas, hydrocarbon processing, or similar industries, you know how frequently reciprocating globe valves need to be replaced. This is because the sliding stem travels through the packing, causing the packing to wear out. The result … Continue reading
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Repairing Pipeline Slab Gate Valves: A Solution for Aging Facilities
U.S. oil production has ramped up to a level not seen in decades. Last November, production hit 10 million barrels a day for the first time since 1948, and according to some estimates it could reach 12 million barrels a … Continue reading
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Should You Install Automated Valves Along Your Pipeline?
In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing remote-actuated valves because they can be controlled from a central location, rather than requiring a technician to drive out and adjust them. This allows … Continue reading
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Pipeline Safety: Class Locations and Valve Placement
In a recent interview about pipeline safety, senior health and safety advisor Dale Gross recommended installing valves at closer intervals to allow you to isolate smaller sections of the pipeline. Pipeline valve spacing is covered under Title 49 of the … Continue reading
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Pipeline Safety Tips from a Senior Health and Safety Advisor in the Oil and Gas Industry
Roughly 200,000 miles of liquid petroleum pipelines crisscross the United States, delivering oil to refineries and other plants that produce the fuel that powers our lives. Safety is a primary focus of the oil and gas industry, and the industry … Continue reading
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How Valve Suppliers Can Help the Power Industry Meet Their Biggest Challenges
From aging plants and an aging workforce to the push for sustainability, the power generation industry today faces many challenges. As we look to the future, these challenges will only grow, and the power companies that act now to address … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Make Your Power Plant More Efficient
In the power industry, profitability depends on efficiency. There are, of course, plenty of ways to boost your top line, but without efficiency, your bottom line will always suffer. Here are 5 ways to make your power plant more efficient. … Continue reading
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How the Power Industry Can Save Time and Money with the Cornerstone TP-1 In-Line Repairable Severe Service Ball Valve
How much money do you lose to bad-acting valves every year? Probably much more than you think. Valve leakage is estimated to cost power plants $1.2 billion annually. Valve failures can cause safety problems and lead to unplanned downtime. Cutting … Continue reading
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