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Propane dehydrogenation: solving the propylene production puzzle with reliable valves
Propylene is the second most valuable intermediate in the petrochemical industry after ethylene. Are you able to keep your production of propylene up at the right levels to meet increasing global demand? It may be that your propylene production is compromised by an inefficient process. How can better valves help you boost your production and reduce cost?
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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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These pneumatic troubleshooting charts cover many common problems
These lists cover common problems with the actuator or pneumatic valves. They are intended as a starting point for pneumatic troubleshooting since it is impossible to include all possibilities.
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Correct valve installations double the operational lifespan at Tarkwa mine
Seemingly minor details can make a major difference in unplanned costs. Valves are small, yet essential part of mining industry processes, and if problems with the valves should occur, it can lead to unplanned downtime and the equivalent losses in output.
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Reliability means high uptime
Measured by uptime, Neles’ reliable globe valves have proven their capabilities even in the most challenging process conditions. Globe valves are widely used in oil refineries as well as in gas processing, petrochemical and chemical plants.
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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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Challenges and solutions for molsieve dryer processes
Molecular sieves, or molsieves, are used in the refining and petrochemical process industries as adsorbents. They are mainly used in scenarios whereby very dry streams are required, helping to remove water and other oxygen sources to avoid catalyst deactivation and potential corrosion problems in the process plant. Molsieves exist in different pore sizes and their use varies between applications.
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Neles versatile butterfly valves – A favorite among customers and channel partners
To us, versatility means suitability for a wide range of applications and operating environments. It also means ease, flexibility and reliability. Our range of versatile Neldisc™ and Wafer-Sphere™ butterfly valves are all these things.
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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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Selecting valves for an ethylene plant: what is the right choice?
Running a reliable and competitive ethylene plant in an ever-growing ethylene production market is a matter of overcoming many challenges. However, choosing valve solutions that offer maximum reliability, safety and performance for your application is the first step to success.
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