Check valves are installed in many piping systems. Their purpose is to allow flow in only one direction, which can be critical for plant safety and to protect equipment from damage. There are a few ...

At times a driver needs to quickly drop a working rig’s rear suspension, such as to gain more clearance under low openings or when backing under a trailer. Nothing works better for such situations ...

To simplify the task, engineers at Mead Fluid Dynamics Inc., Chicago (www.mead-usa.com), have developed the Isonic Mod 3 Series of air-activated solenoid valves. Electrical and pneumatic connections ...

When water systems malfunction, one of the small parts usually fails. If installed incorrectly or with mismatched parameters, the float valve is one of the most likely to fail continuously.

Suggested Citation: "3 Pipeline Safety Regulatory Framework." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Ensuring Timely Pipeline Shutdowns in Emergencies: When to Install ...

Exxon-affiliated attorney Dawn Sestito delivers a presentation to the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on Wednesday in support of the valve installation project. Credit: Giana Magnoli / ...