All About Valves and 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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
The world’s largest gate valve was designed and manufactured by Blackhall Valves for the Integrated Pipeline Project in Texas, a $2 billion initiative to meet the water demands of a…
Are you looking to choose the right actuator to drive your control valve? Control valves play a critical role in regulating fluid flow, and choosing the right actuator is essential…