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Mastering Tank Pressure: Practical Ways to Reduce Risk, Product Loss, and Emissions

by Jim Cahill, Gerard Wittekoek | Jul 10, 2026 | Valves, Actuators & Regulators

Storage tanks may look static, but pressure inside them is constantly changing. Filling, emptying, solar heating, rain cooling, vapor generation, inert gas supply, and connected recovery systems can all affect the pressure in the vapor space above the liquid. If those pressure changes are not managed, a tank can exceed its maximum allowable working pressure or fall below its maximum allowable working vacuum.

AI Data Centers Are Rewriting the Rules of Power Infrastructure

by Todd Walden, James Nyenhuis | Jul 9, 2026 | Data Centers, Power Generation

TL;DR AI data centers require far more power than traditional facilities. The electrical grid cannot yet support this scale or volatility. Onsite, islanded power systems are becoming the preferred approach. Project coordination is a major challenge across multiple...

Optimizing Power Plant Efficiency with Pressure Relief and Blowdown Valves

by Jim Cahill, Shaik Mohammad Ali, Balakrishnan B | Jul 8, 2026 | Power Generation, Valves, Actuators & Regulators

In high-pressure, high-temperature service, small deviations in valve performance translate into measurable efficiency losses and safety risk. Code-compliant selection, proven design features, and factory-verified testing help operators avoid unplanned outages, extend maintenance intervals, and protect critical assets.

Reshaping Grid and Data Center Power Strategies

by Todd Walden, Brett Benson, TJ Surbella | Jul 7, 2026 | Control & Safety Systems, Data Centers

Why this matters now The AI revolution is here, and it comes with a very real and growing demand for power. As AI capabilities become embedded into everyday tools and industrial systems alike, the energy required to train and operate these models has grown...

Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Why Measurement Confidence Matters from Day One in Data Centers

by Aaron Noviski | Jul 3, 2026 | Data Centers, Measurement Instrumentation

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape data center infrastructure, cooling systems are quickly becoming one of the most critical factors in determining performance, efficiency, and uptime. A recent article published on Automation.com, Cooling Cannot Run on...

RF and Wireless Technology Trends Shaping 2026: A Test Engineer’s View

by Jim Cahill, Sarah LaSelva, Gabi Castillo | Jul 1, 2026 | Test & Measurement

Explore the wireless and radio frequency trends for the interconnected web, with artificial intelligence (AI), sixth-generation wireless (6G), non-terrestrial networks (NTN), defense priorities, and semiconductor supply chains.

SaaS Is Changing the Dynamics of Predictive Maintenance

by Todd Walden, Drew Mackley | Jun 30, 2026 | Digital Transformation, Reliability

Why this matters now A strong reliability program has long been tied directly to improved production, safety, and operational performance. Today’s sensing technologies deliver unprecedented visibility into asset health, enabling teams to keep critical equipment...

Understanding Valve Operations in Heat Recovery Steam Generators

by Jim Cahill | Jun 26, 2026 | Power Generation, Valves, Actuators & Regulators

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.

Dead Time Compensation: What Every Control Engineer Should Know Before Turning It On

by Jim Cahill, Greg McMillan | Jun 25, 2026 | Services, Consulting & Training

Dead time is the single most limiting factor in any control loop. It is the total elapsed time from the start of a change until it completes a trip around the entire loop and returns to the point of origin.

Improving Mining Reliability with Wireless Monitoring and Edge AI

by Todd Walden, Ben Swisher | Jun 25, 2026 | Metals, Mining, Minerals, Reliability

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...

Smarter Control Valves, Better Operating Decisions: A Conversation with Clint Schneider

by Jim Cahill, Clint Schneider | Jun 22, 2026 | Downstream Hydrocarbons, Valves, Actuators & Regulators

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.

Smart Solutions for Emerging Pipeline Priorities

by Evangéline Cousot | Jun 22, 2026 | Sustainable Energy, Valves, Actuators & Regulators

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).

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Mastering Tank Pressure: Practical Ways to Reduce Risk, Product Loss, and Emissions

AI Data Centers Are Rewriting the Rules of Power Infrastructure

Optimizing Power Plant Efficiency with Pressure Relief and Blowdown Valves

Reshaping Grid and Data Center Power Strategies

Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Why Measurement Confidence Matters from Day One in Data Centers

RF and Wireless Technology Trends Shaping 2026: A Test Engineer’s View

Understanding Valve Operations in Heat Recovery Steam Generators

Dead Time Compensation: What Every Control Engineer Should Know Before Turning It On

Improving Mining Reliability with Wireless Monitoring and Edge AI

Smarter Control Valves, Better Operating Decisions: A Conversation with Clint Schneider

Smart Solutions for Emerging Pipeline Priorities

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