Control valves sit at the center of slurry density, cyanide dosing, and recycled water duties, where small controllability problems compound directly into lost ounces. Treating those valves as commodity components rather than performance assets has become an increasingly expensive habit.
Inline corrosion is driven by aggressive chemistry, temperature, pressure, flow effects, and phase changes that can rapidly shift operating conditions. The financial impact goes well beyond replacement cost, with unplanned downtime, environmental consequences, and safety risks often representing the largest exposure.
HRSG valve applications span an unusually wide range of operating conditions. During startup, a feedwater valve may see the full discharge pressure of the boiler feed pump against an empty, atmospheric-pressure drum, creating severe cavitation potential.
Why this matters now Mining has always been a challenging industry. Mine sites are inherently dirty operations and are often situated in very remote locations. As critical minerals become increasingly scarce, those conditions are exacerbated, as mining operations are...
TL;DR Modular LNG projects prioritize speed and capital efficiency. Automation must scale to avoid becoming a bottleneck. Industrial AI accelerates configuration and engineering workflows. Simulation tools enable faster, more accurate project design. AI advisors...
Control valves sit at the point where process decisions become physical actions. Better data from the valve, delivered to the right person in the right place, shortens the path from detection to response.
Evangéline Cousot’s World Pipelines article, “Pipelines under pressure,” explains how smart technology and integrated biomethane injection stations support sustainability improvement initiatives for distribution system operators (DSOs).
The need for data center energy management is nothing new, as it extends back to the beginnings of the internet and has kept growing. Lately, the growth curve has taken a sharp turn up with new AI platforms creating the need for increasing equipment density. The...
One common type of commercial running on TV today is for new types of non-stick pots and pans. They go to great lengths to prove that whatever you cook, it slides right out and you never have to scrape the bottom. Many industrial applications also have to solve...
Ensuring accuracy and repeatability in transformer manufacturing is critical, not only for product quality, but also for long-term performance and reliability in the field. The team at Asya Trafo, a leading transformer test equipment manufacturer, faced a familiar...
Accurate level and inventory data feed the dashboards, control loops, and reporting systems that enable sustainable production in mining operations.
An expanding range of wireless technologies is helping chemical manufacturers extend level measurement coverage and improve operational efficiency across even the most remote assets.
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