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SIL 3 – am I safe now?
An emergency shutdown (ESD) valve is part of a safety instrumented system (SIS). It is a vital part of the safety system and often described as the final element. Normally, the term ESD valve refers to all types of safety system valves, such as shutdown, emergency shutdown, emergency ventilation or blowdown valves.
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Hydraulic controls improve performance, reliability - case study
In this case study, Valmet helped a northern USA mill upgrade its hydraulic controls to remove obsolescence, while also improving runnability and reliability.
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Ahead of the pack for South African carton board manufacture
Ahead of the pack for South African carton board manufacture
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Valve expertise secures Naantali power plant’s reliability
The power plant process involves challenging conditions, and the plant must remain on stream continuously. Control valves are a small but important part of the process: they control flow and keep the power plant’s process stable, helping to ensure that the plant operates efficiently. This is why Neles’ valves were chosen for Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy’s (TSE) new power plant in Naantali, Finland.
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8 ways to lower the total cost of valve ownership
The concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) is not an unfamiliar term when discussing investment decisions in process industries. It has become a valuable tool to help buyers make more informed purchase decisions.
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Safe offshore production – part 3: processing information
There are efficient technologies available which can optimize the plant shutdown time as well optimize the needed visits in the platforms. Real time condition monitoring, using open technology asset management tools and analyzing the condition monitoring information works very efficient way and the following examples describes better this idea.
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Win-win service at Grupa LOTOS refinery
The best service solution is the one that fits the customer’s needs best. At the Grupa LOTOS Refinery, in Gdansk, Poland, Neles’ full-fledged customer service is a reality. It features a business focused service agreement, a maintenance presence near the customer and looking after the refinery’s valves and operation.
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How to improve valve service life in Catalyst Cracking Units
A catalyst, by definition, is a substance that enhances a chemical reaction. In the refining industry, catalysts are extensively used in many upgrading processes. One common upgrading process in refineries is the Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit (FCC) unit, which converts heavier distillation cuts into lighter, more profitable products, such as gasoline. This unit has many severe service valve applications that require special attention to design and material selection.
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The biggest Flowrox™ pinch valve ever providing reliability and control in a waste water plant
A massive DN1350 / 54” Flowrox pinch valve is providing reliability and controlling the flow in a wastewater treatment plant in Florida, USA. Flowrox’s robust and technologically advanced valve guarantees high wear and corrosion resistance, trouble-free operation, and extended lifetime.
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Neles™ 6D ball valves - Visualizing the experience of ownership first
When it comes to the Neles 6D ball valve product family, we started with the customer in mind. Much the same way we do when it comes to the development of any of our flow control solutions. Our customers seek reliable, future-proof API 6D valve solutions that provide the perfect balance of fresh features and robust field-proven technology.
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