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  • Safety, Purity, and Performance—Key Design Considerations for Valves in Oxygen PSA Generators

    Safety, Purity, and Performance—Key Design Considerations for Valves in Oxygen PSA Generators

    Why Valve Design Matters in Oxygen PSA Generators The growing use of oxygen PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) systems in medical, industrial, and environmental applications has made valve design a critical engineering priority. These systems depend on precision, cleanliness, and reliability. Unlike nitrogen PSA or other gas applications, oxygen systems present unique challenges. The gas itself…

  • Better than Ball Valves! — Explore These Fast-Acting Valves with Integrated Actuators

    Better than Ball Valves! — Explore These Fast-Acting Valves with Integrated Actuators

    Ball valves have long been the default choice for on/off control in automated systems. They’re familiar, dependable, and widely available. However, when fast response, long cycle life, and air efficiency matter most, engineers are looking beyond traditional ball valves. Fast-acting valves with integrated actuators deliver quicker response times, higher reliability, and compact designs that outperform…

  • From Manual to Smart: How Automated Valves Streamline CIP & SIP in Food & Beverage Plants

    From Manual to Smart: How Automated Valves Streamline CIP & SIP in Food & Beverage Plants

    In any food or beverage production facility, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) systems are nonnegotiable components of process integrity and safety. As you know, plants must maintain strict sanitation standards to comply with regulatory agencies and avoid product recalls, contamination events, or shutdowns. This is why automated valves in CIP and SIP play an essential…

  • How NFPA 30 Impacts Valve Selection for Thermal Shutoff in Hazardous Environments

    How NFPA 30 Impacts Valve Selection for Thermal Shutoff in Hazardous Environments

    When handling flammable and combustible liquids, safety isn’t optional—it’s a code requirement. The NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code establishes the standards for storing, transferring, and protecting these liquids to minimize the risk of fire. One critical aspect of compliance involves valve selection, particularly when it comes to thermal shutoff and emergency shutdown functions.…

  • Modernizing HVAC Systems with Automated Valve Solutions—Field Applications & Best Practices

    Modernizing HVAC Systems with Automated Valve Solutions—Field Applications & Best Practices

    Automated valves for HVAC systems are transforming how engineers improve efficiency and reliability. From field applications to best practices, automation delivers measurable gains. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for comfort and efficiency in commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many still run below optimal performance. Faulty or improperly programmed HVAC controls can…

  • Evolving Valve Automation for Biofuels: What Today’s Producers Need to Know

    Evolving Valve Automation for Biofuels: What Today’s Producers Need to Know

    The biofuels industry has come a long way since its early days of small pilot plants and single-feedstock processing. In the U.S., the market was valued at USD 63.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research). Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a particularly fast-growing segment.…

  • Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Managing the supply chain and inventory for actuated valves – whether in manufacturing, industrial process applications, or large-scale transfer and distribution systems – requires accurate demand forecasting, efficient stock management, and timely procurement. AI-driven solutions enhance these processes which reduces costs, prevents stock-outs, and optimizes logistics. AI-powered supply chain optimization helps: How AI Optimizes Supply…

  • AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Actuated Valves

    AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Actuated Valves

    Predictive maintenance (PdM) leverages AI, machine learning, and IoT sensors to anticipate failures before they happen, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In valve automation, PdM is particularly valuable in industries like oil & gas, chemical processing, water treatment, and power generation, where unplanned failures can lead to significant safety risks and operational losses. Continuous process…

  • Smart Control & Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Smart Control & Optimization for Actuated Valves

    AI-Powered Adaptive Valve Control Traditional valve systems rely on pre-programmed control loops (PID controllers), which often struggle to keep up with fluctuating process conditions due to slow response times and overshooting or oscillation. AI enhanced smart control and optimization systems overcome slow response times by replacing real-time readings with predictive data models based on historical…

  • AI-Driven Valve Automation: What Are the Benefits it Provides?

    AI-Driven Valve Automation: What Are the Benefits it Provides?

    Process applications that use valve automation are increasingly integrating Artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process control and optimization. This article explains some key benefits of AI driven valve automation below. 1. Predictive Maintenance AI can analyze real-time sensor data (pressure, flow, temperature, vibration) to predict valve failures before they occur. This…

  • Automated Valves for Renewable Energy Applications: Why Demand Is Growing Across Clean Energy Projects

    Automated Valves for Renewable Energy Applications: Why Demand Is Growing Across Clean Energy Projects

    Automated valves for renewable energy applications are in high demand as clean energy projects expand globally. These systems require precise, reliable flow control. From green hydrogen and solar to wind and biofuels, each application presents unique challenges — harsh conditions, remote locations, and variable operating loads. Automated valves help meet these challenges by improving system…

  • Oxygen Reduction Systems in Data Centers: A Smarter Approach to Fire Prevention

    Oxygen Reduction Systems in Data Centers: A Smarter Approach to Fire Prevention

    Every minute of data center downtime can cost thousands, and fire is among the most disruptive risks operators face. Traditional suppression systems, such as sprinklers or gas-based agents, only respond after a fire has started, often causing additional damage in the process. That’s why a growing number of data centers are turning to a smarter…