8 Cover story VELAN : valves and volatile temperatures the future of cryogenics
Velan Inc . is one of the most innovative manufacturers in the market . Its founder , A . K . Velan , had an idea for a steam trap in 1949 and founded Velan Engineering in Canada . The company quickly expanded , and , as the nuclear power industry emerged in the 1960s and 70s , Velan ’ s product lines and technologies grew . Since then , Velan has continued to build an ever-growing portfolio of valves for the power , oil & gas , and process industries .
12 Project Report Rising plastics demand driving demand for propane dehydrogenation plants
Increased demand for plastics globally is driving the need for further propane dehydrogenation plants . Advanced Polyolefins Industry Company is investing $ 1.6 billion to fund plant construction in Saudi Arabia to meet this demand .
14 FCE INDIA 2022 Get set for IOT and SCADA controlled valves
Continuing our build-up to the FCE 2022 India show later this year , VWIME journal spoke to Mr . Zaheen Valiulla from Aira Euro Automation Ltd , who will be showcasing the company ’ s extensive range of flow control products at the exhibition .
16 Oil & Gas Offshore oil & gas : rising to the challenge
The offshore oil & gas sector is faced with several hard choices : chief among these is how to meet higher demand without exceeding emission reduction targets and how to manage the transition to renewables . Valves and special metals play a central role in both old and new energy types .
22 End user interview Equinor ’ s Digital Inventory : shapes of things to come
If companies strive to adapt AM , they will have to digitalise their inventories . Within ten years , Equinor aims to digitalise half of its inventory , leading to significant cost reduction across the supply chain .
27 Packing Valve packing optimisation
While there is increasing demand from valve end-users for low emission sealing systems , it is essential that the valve stem continues to move efficiently . However , the frictional load of the stem packing has a conflicting effect on these two requirements .
31 Column The champions race for survival is on
The current disastrous invasion of Ukraine a distractor from getting the world to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 ? The climate is in danger of being pushed down the agenda of priorities , and this is not good .
32 Oil & gas Meeting the highest standards for offshore oil and gas
As requirements for meeting the oil and gas industry standards have become stricter , materials manufacturers need to acknowledge early changes in the industry and adapt .
35 Meeting place Severe service focus on innovative design
In the Valve World Conference 2022 preview workshop , we have reserved a spot for four interesting presentations on severe service .
39 Technical The use of auxiliary valves ( Axy ) on DIB-2 : Part 1
Auxiliary valves ( Axy ) are needed to conduct in-service maintenance and repair on pressurized gate or ball valves in a safe manner . Axy valves should be used in combination with service valve for throttling .
43 Subsea Valves Modest growth for subsea valves
Current market conditions have resulted in a demand for subsea valves but the growth in this market will be determined by the comparative cost and availability of new oil and gas reserves .
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