Valves and actuators are critical in almost every aspect of power plant operations. They are used in a wide range of applications, including pollution control, feed water, cooling water, chemical ...

HVAC systems that regulate temperature and air quality to keep enclosed areas warm in wintertime typically depend on natural gas combustion to sustain boilers, pumps, radiators, meters, and other ...

In January 2004, a U.S. power plant employee was struck by metal fragments and killed as the result of an electric actuator failure. Before the failure, a wedge gate valve on a boiler feedwater line ...

MONTVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, announced it has upgraded its motor operated pilot valve (MOPV) used in aqueous film-forming foam ...

The most common reference in the industry for valve actuator motors (VAMs) are motor operated valves (MOVs). The reason the term “MOV” wasn’t used in the NEC when they were added to the document ...

Ball valves, gate valves, plug valves... choosing the right locking device can seem a difficult decision. But, in fact, answering a few questions will he Valves come in a wide range of shapes and ...

Directional-control valves are common in pneumatic systems. They control compressed-air flow to cylinders, rotary actuators, grippers, and other mechanisms in packaging, handling, assembly, and ...

While many folks view diesel engines as indestructible, they do still need maintenance. Oil changes, fuel filter replacement, and cleaning or changing the air filter are all important items when it ...