Valves
Ebara Elliott Energy awarded key contracts for SATORP’S AMIRAL petrochemical complex
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has been selected to supply advanced equipment for SATORP’s Strategic Expansion (AMIRAL) petrochemical complex, located in Jubail on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast.
Sealing oil mist: Choose the proper bearing isolators
Bearings are valuable components that support the proper functionality of pumps. However, like any essential component, they require adequate protection. The best technology to guard against premature bearing failure is bearing isolators, and it is critical to select the correct bearing isolator design that incorporates features specific for oil mist lubrication.
Demystify warm-up practices for centrifugal pumps
This article provides a thorough analysis of various warm-up practices—examining their benefits and drawbacks and proposing well-grounded guidelines for the development of efficient warm-up systems.
Research on vibration analysis and control of rotating axial flow pumps
Vibration of axial flow pumps has emerged as a key problem to the long-term, reliable and stable operation of these pumps in the chemical industry. This article dives into this issue and provides analysis and remedy.
Flowserve completes acquisition of MOGAS Industries
Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries.
StraightFlo™ reciprocating compressor valve provider rebrands as Atlas Copco
In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand.
IMI to supply valves to world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker
IMI has won the contract to supply an innovative package of transfer line and decoke valves for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker, located in Canada.
Effective inventory management during a turnaround
Nothing will impede a successful plant turnaround like improper planning. One aspect of this planning is effective inventory management, and the keys to achieving this are properly identifying and communicating maintenance needs.
How important is connected pipework to PSVs?
The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments.
Digital Feature: Minimizing the cost of corrosion: Budgeting for industrial asset preservation
Advanced budgeting for corrosion protection is critical to industrial facility management. Since the urgency of the matter is often not realized until a failure or accident occurs, the article provides several tips to help maintenance, purchasing or corporate teams start budgeting for preservation before an emergency happens.
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