Volume 29 , Issue 9 , November 2024
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Digital transformation and sustainable water management
The November issue of Valve World magazine is packed with insights , technical articles , and significant advancements in valve technology and applications across various industries , with a particular emphasis on digital transformation and water management .
Our cover story highlights MRC Global ’ s impressive digital e-commerce transformation . Over the past four years , the company has made remarkable strides in digitising its end-to-end supply chain . We had the pleasure of speaking with Dale Kendall , Vice President of E-commerce at MRC Global , about their digital ordering and integration capabilities . This strategic initiative has not only grown their digital sales channel but also enhanced customer experience and lowered costs .
A standout feature of this issue is our interview with Mike Parrott , senior manager for commodity equipment at Rolls-Royce SMR . Mike shares valuable insights on valve engineering challenges and advancements in Small Modular Reactor ( SMR ) technology , demonstrating how the valve industry is adapting to meet the needs of new nuclear power systems .
Water management is a key focus in this issue , reflecting its growing importance in our industry . Guenter Oexler ’ s article on smart valve solutions for municipal water leakage reduction showcases how advanced pressure management techniques , particularly smart valve control systems , are revolutionising water supply networks . Additionally , an in-depth article examines flow control innovations in wastewater treatment , focusing on how Valmet ’ s high-efficiency pumps and valves — including peristaltic hose pumps , metering pumps , progressive cavity pumps and pinch valves — are improving plant operations and reducing environmental impact .
This issue is rich with many other important articles . We explore valve innovations enhancing residue hydrocracking performance , improving safety , efficiency and reactor performance in refinery operations . Another piece looks at how advanced valve disc and seat designs in high-performance butterfly valves maintain superior sealing over an extended service life . We also examine the untapped potential of smart instruments in process automation , exploring their benefits in wireless technology , control precision , responsiveness , sustainability and safety design .
These articles , among many others featured in this issue , illustrate how our industry is adapting to address critical challenges in digital transformation , water management and environmental protection . We ’ re witnessing a growing emphasis on smart technologies , sustainability and innovative solutions to long-standing problems .
You won ’ t want to miss the upcoming 13th international Valve World Expo & Conference in Düsseldorf this December , where many of these topics will be discussed in greater depth . It ’ s an excellent opportunity to discover , innovate and shape the future of flow control , with a focus on energy transition , digitalisation and standardisation in the valve industry .
As always , we welcome your thoughts on this issue . Your feedback helps ensure that Valve World continues to be a valuable resource for professionals in the flow control industry .
Best regards , Melonie Dodaro Editor , Valve World m . dodaro @ kci-world . com editor ’ s page
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