Learning the basics can ease loop tuning frustration and ensure stability. During plant operations, it seems that tuning control loops is an ongoing task, which can be a continual frustration to ...

Feedwater control valves play a critical role in boiler operation. One important parameter of their design is the pressure drop at the rated condition as well as off-design conditions. However, ...

Modern pumping systems and precision control valves are revolutionizing how power generation facilities manage their critical fluid systems, delivering substantial energy savings, reduced emissions, ...

For apparatus dedicated to fire suppression, there’s nothing more important than its pump and the plumbing. Every drop of water used at a fire scene is moved and controlled by pumps and there ...

Beyond the wheel, the most important mechanical equipment serving humanity is the centrifugal pump. Centrifugal pumps make modern quality of life possible. Turn on a faucet and a centrifugal turbine ...

Pumps, valves and actuators play a critical role in power plant operations. Because generating plants use them in variety of applications it is not possible to specify just one type of pump, valve or ...

Providing control of flow paths for fluid-handling systems, solenoid-operated pinch valves have low power requirements and are available with a normally open or normally closed valve function. The ...

Food processing pumps, valves and compressors are used in different steps during manufacturing in the food and beverage industry, including fermentation, mixing, pumping fluids, packaging, spraying, ...