Mapping Control Valve Failure Modes to an FMEA
How to map control valve failure modes to an FMEA, listing components, potential failure modes, effects, causes, current controls, and recommended actions. It also explains the calculation of the Risk…
Failure Modes of Solenoid Valves
Discussing the failure modes of solenoid valves, which are critical in controlling the flow of liquids or gases in various applications. Common failure modes such as valves being stuck open…
Failure Modes of Electric Actuators
Electric actuators are essential in controlling valves and other mechanical components in various industrial applications. This article discusses the common failure modes of electric actuators, including power supply issues, mechanical…
The Business Case for Continuous Valve Diagnostics: People Perspective
This article is part of a series published by UReason describing the business case for using software solutions for continuous valve diagnostics. The series takes different viewpoints from the people…
How To Make The Case for Improved Reliability of Control Valves
Improving the reliability of control valves is crucial to prevent costly unplanned shutdowns and cascading failures in industrial plants. The UReason Control Valve App leverages AI and expert systems to…
Failure Modes of Pneumatic Actuators
Pneumatic actuators are commonly used in industrial processes to control the movement of valves, dampers, and other mechanical components. These actuators rely on compressed air or gas to generate motion…
Failure Modes of Control Valves
Control valves can experience several failure modes/mechanisms that can impact their performance and, in turn, affect the overall process. Some of the common control valve failure modes are: Up Next:…
AMPO Poyam 56″ for the Saudi Aramco Berri Project
The Berri field, located partly onshore and partly offshore in the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, is being expanded under the Berri Increment Program (BIP) to double its crude production…
The Process of Establishing an FMEA/FMECA
This blog is part of a series of blogs published by UReason about failure modes and effect analysis of essential components that are common in various industrial processes. It focuses on Failure…
CV Curve of a Valve
The CV curve of a valve, also known as the flow characteristic curve, illustrates the relationship between the valve’s flow capacity (CV) and the valve’s opening position or percentage of…