Automation and flow control for the industrial gas industry

Innovative solutions for industrial gas applications

Valmet is a leading supplier of flow control solutions for industrial gas applications and 70% of the world’s industrial gases flow through Valmet valves. We also provide automation solutions for producing, purifying and handling industrial gas that help our customers maintain safe, efficient and profitable operations.

70% of industrial gases flow through Neles™ valves

Decades of experience

Improve reliability and productivity

Service centers in over 40 countries

Solutions for industrial gases

Automation for industrial gases

Valves and pumps for industrial gases

Flow control for different applications in industrial gas processing

Air separation

Valmet's flow control products and experience cover the entire Air Separation Unit (ASU) process from the compressor and purification through the cold box to tank loading and distribution.

Swing adsorption

Swing adsorption processes are used to separate or purify gases to produce industrial applicable products. The longer and more efficiently this process runs the more productive and profitable the plant will be.

High-performance flow control solutions

Each industrial gas brings its own risks and challenges. Hydrogen is highly flammable, oxygen poses a fire and explosion risk, while ammonia is toxic and caustic. In addition, industrial gases like oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are handled and stored under cryogenic conditions, while production processes like pressure swing adsorption involve rapid cycles and extreme temperature changes, which places great stress on valves. This means that valve design and the choice of materials is exceptionally important for ensuring safety, tightness, and reliable operation over millions of cycles.

Valmet’s valves lead the world in ultra-reliable, high-performance industrial gas flow control solutions, and they comply with the latest environmental and SIL requirements. Our valves are designed for the most demanding challenges, including those found in cryogenic, adsorption and membrane applications.

Advanced automation and safety systems

Valmet provides sophisticated automation systems that enhance safety and improve process control, together with a complete range of automated valve controllers and automated valves. The Valmet DNA distributed control system gives you complete control of your industrial gas applications. We have also developed automations solutions specifically for companies that work with hazardous gases, including the ATEX certified Valmet DNA Integrated Operations solution for tracking LNG, gas and chemical containers.

Services for reliability and availability

Valmet’s highly skilled field service experts provide the support you need to reach maximum plant availability and reduce operational costs throughout the life cycle of your plant, and to make sure your industrial gas processes are always under control. For particularly challenging applications, we can also design components and assemble devices according to your specific needs.

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Ask the expert: Why are valves important in industrial gas processing?

We interviewed our expert, Joshua Ruiz, and asked why are valves important in industrial gas processing? He will also outline how Valmet's solutions can help in productivity and reliability of your processes.

Your valve automation partner of choice in Europe

Successful actuator sizing and instrumentation engineering according to customer specification takes time and resources. Trust is essential when relying on a 3rd party to automate your valve. When do you know you can proceed with confidence in the partner you have chosen?

Hydrogen is hard on valves

Under pressure, the hydrogen molecule H2 cracks metal and can even penetrate steel. Hydrogen fracture weakens the tensile strength and ductility of steel, which reduces its resistance to fracture and causes cracking.

Material solutions for maximum safety of hydrogen valves

Q&A: Does hydrogen present any special issues relative service hardware compared to other gasses?

How the new Neles™ NDX 2.0 is making life simple and easy

Less is less – And sometimes that is a good thing. In fact, when it comes to time and money spent, it is the greatest thing imaginable. This is why the new NDX 2.0 is expected to be a new favourite among OEM customers and end customers alike. The potential for saving both time and money is very tangible.

Smart technology utilization in the refining & chemicals industry

Over the years the field devices used in various process industries have changed from simple to more intelligent. Through the enhanced intelligent features, these smart field devices present process industries wide range of possibilities. Yet we find that the functionalities and benefits of smart technology are often not yet fully utilized. This is particularly the case when it comes to diagnostics features. We at Valmet hope to change all that.

The Neles™ NDX 2.0 delivers on sustainability

Many have asked what’s so different about the new Neles NDX 2.0 valve controller. While there are several technical developments worth discussing, we’ll start by looking at the considerable increase in the potential to improve the sustainability of valve assemblies and the processes they are a part of.

Great expectations for Neles NDX™ 2.0 in China

The Neles NDX has been a runaway success in China since its launch in 2016. This high-quality valve controller has become a go-to device for many of China’s oil & gas and chemical industry operators. With the recent launch of the latest update, the Neles NDX 2.0, we are looking forward to a continued popularity.