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The circular economy is transforming the pulp industry
The global megatrends, climate change mitigation and the circular economy, are driving key forest industry players towards a major industrial transformation. The industry is moving from traditional business models and bravely embracing new technologies and strategies
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Cut turnaround costs by focusing maintenance where needed
One of the biggest challenges is determining what devices will be adjusted, repaired or upgraded, and ensuring that key devices are not ignored.
Insights ● Blog postFugitive emission standards – remedy or futility?
Plant owners are being forced to spend more time and money to stay in compliance with the lower emission mandates. Several reports state that 50 to 60% of emissions from a plant are attributed to external leakage from valves.
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8 ways to lower the total cost of valve ownership
The concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) is not an unfamiliar term when discussing investment decisions in process industries. It has become a valuable tool to help buyers make more informed purchase decisions.
Insights ● Blog postCooling down a reactor for process reliability
There are a great number of polyolefin reactors available, each with having their own advantages and disadvantages in polyolefin production. Therefore, efficient heat removal remains a key concern in the design and operation of the polyolefin reactors.
Insights ● Blog postOver 50 years of valve controllers
Reliability and performance with 50 years of valve controlling experience.
Insights ● Blog postIngredients for innovations
The idea for innovation can be born anytime anywhere. That is the most said sentence when asked whether there needs to be a special time of date or a specific place to come up with new prosperous ideas for R&D to take further. Indeed, here at Valmet’s Flow Control Business Line we have witnessed a blooming innovation culture, as every six months we have new invention disclosures to celebrate on, leading also to new patents.
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What should you look for in a partner for valves in oxygen service?
To many of us oxygen is the air we breathe to sustain life. But many of our industrial customers know that it is a volatile gas that requires extra care and knowhow when dealing with it in a process environment. We in Valmet’s flow control business have the needed experience to help you select and maintain the best possible valve solutions for oxygen service.
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How to select the sleeve for a pinch valve?
Our expert Johanna Puranen, Technical Product Manager, Elastomers, was asked to answer this commonly raising question. In most cases, it is easy to choose the right sleeve material for the application, because the medium and other process parameters given by the customer lead us to the correct solution. Read the answer below.
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Sustainability through long-lasting efficient performance
The sustainable performance of a butterfly valve is dependent on a number of important factors. In essence, a valve that can maintain safe and efficient performance over its extended lifecycle is inherently sustainable. This means minimizing both internal and external leakages as well as the risk of failure in demanding service.
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