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Forward 3/2019

Guest blog: Gas compressibility factor and control valve sizing

Our guest writer Jon F. Monsen on the theories behind control valves and how to apply that in reality when choosing and sizing control valves.

Easy on-off valve integration with AS-interface for marine applications

How to answer seagoing concerns with valve communication networking?

Implementing the Lean model in R&D delivers customer-centric results faster

Neles has been utilizing a Lean management model in production for a long time already.

Reactive, preventive or predictive?

When it comes to maintenance, which is the right solution for a plant?

How to eliminate erosion and abrasion caused by catalyst fines in FCCU?

This entry describes how an installed Neles erosion/abrasion resistant ceramic valve solution has helped a customer improve FCC unit performance and profitability. In this particular case eroding 2″ to 10″ valves in a refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit were causing problems that degraded both productivity and profitability. Neles application engineers analyzed the problem and provided a solution that quickly paid itself back many times over.

Valves enhance fluidized-bed polymerization: Part 2 – Product discharge system

In this post we continue discussing the polyolefin processing by looking at the product discharge system, piping and valves controlling the flows.

Precise control with high vibration

A corn processing plant in the US was experiencing difficulties with a critical valve used for controlling fiber-laden corn syrup in its ethanol manufacturing process. Two factors in particular were making it tough to achieve consistent control.

Focus on renewable energy technologies’ competitiveness

Due to the combat on climate change, the role of renewable energy has increased significantly over the past decade. Despite solar and wind taking most of the headlines, according to REN21 Renewables 2018 Global Status Report, about a third of the world’s renewable energy consumption is still based on modern bioenergy.

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