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What happened to the valves when the German olefin producer had a major shut-down at their ethylene cracker?
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Valves enhance fluidized-bed polymerization: Part 1 – Reactor cycle gas system
Valves have a critical role in ensuring that the fluidized-bed type of gas-phase polymerization is stable, flexible and controlled. Any valve leakage poses both an environmental and safety issue due to risk of fire, toxicity, and the volatility of gaseous hydrocarbons.
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A record-breaking number of valves and switches installed and supplied in Brazil
Large investments bring impressive benefits to local economy.
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Common fluids valves explained: Cartridge pressure relief valve
Pressure relief valves are used to prevent over pressurization in the hydraulic circuit. They are located close to the pumps and reservoir tank or close to the equipment to safeguard from over pressurization.
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The performance from within
A refinery in South America was approaching its scheduled maintenance shutdown, which is carried out every three years of plant ...
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The unrivalled performance and cost efficiency enabled by our Neles valves is helping the Siemens PTA project in Rotterdam successfully fulfill even the most stringent industry requirements.
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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.
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Why do we need valves for geothermal energy?
The need for renewable energy sources is rising at a rapid pace. Geothermal is a clean and renewable source of energy, as it is continuously produced inside the earth. Reliable, high-performance valves play a significant role in producing renewable energy from geothermal sources.
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Advanced slurry valves promote efficiency and productivity
A short article looking at the sound reasoning for using advanced slurry valves in a number of industries where targeted efficiencies and productivities require process parameters that may seem totally intolerable for materials and construction – namely nonstop exposure to abrasive and erosive solids that often move at very high velocities.
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SCA pulp and paper plant sets new standards
Sustainability and high plant availability are the main requirements of the paper and pulp industry. This goes for SCA as well, which operates its largest European integrated plant for the manufacture of tissue products in Mannheim, Germany. Among other products, some 120,000 tons of pulp are produced here annually in a continuous digester.
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