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Upgrading older process plant valves to the latest technology translates into energy savings and long-term reliability

We are often asked why we recommend upgrading older valves to the latest technology. We will examine how technological improvements deliver measurable results in terms of cost savings, sustainability and long-term reliability.

Flowrox control and shut-off pinch valves succeed in ore and water treatment plants in a Spanish mine

After seven years of implementation of Flowrox™ pinch valves in a concentration plant, customer remains satisfied with the cost savings combined with reliable operation and easy valve maintenance. All 330 pinch valves were installed in an extension of their ore and water treatment plant. The project basically consisted of duplicating the size of an existing plant.

12 recommendations to minimize capital project start-up problems and lower total cost of ownership

Valves are a major investment, in every sense of the word, for process industry brownfield and greenfield projects. Particular attention is given to valves in severe, operation-critical, and safety-critical applications – products on which Valmet's flow control business has built its reputation – to ensure a timely and successful plant start-up. Read on to see our expert's recommendations.

Problem solving keeps work motivation high

Irina started her Valmet journey as a summer trainee around 10 years ago. Over the years she has gained experience through various different roles. Read more about Irina's career development and what her typical work day looks like.

Klabin stabilizes its pulp mill production

The Expertune PlantTriage software helped stabilize the operation and achieve chemical savings at Klabin’s Ortigueira mill.

Focus on fugitive emissions

Eliminating fugitive emissions is a matter of both safety and sustainability. These are topics that we take very seriously. In addition ...

Efficiency takes more than just valves

Process control efficiency often directly correlates to improved profitability and environmental performance.

Information is power in an increasingly digital pulp & paper industry

Information is at the heart of digitalization, and the production process for bioproducts such as pulp and paper, is full of it. As ...

Wear protection is no-longer skin deep – the beauty of eliminating erosion start from the inside

We know that the smallest of things can result in some of the biggest issues. Issues that can result in considerable unplanned costs.

Neles ValvGuard Diagnostics - Ask the flow control expert

There are two tests in Neles ValvGuard™ (VG9000), where the most important diagnostics are based on partial stroke testing (PST) and the internal pneumatics test. Janne Laaksonen, Senior product manager at Valmet, discusses the available diagnostics in more detail.