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Optimizing processes based on valve data

An expert article on optimizing the production by using the collected data. Focus on bioproducts, such as pulp and paper.

The time to act is now

Climate change mitigation is a challenge we all need to consider in our actions. The recently published IPCC Climate Change Mitigation report paints a grim picture. Unless emissions are reduced immediately and deeply across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5 °C will be beyond our reach. On the other hand, the report showed we have options in all sectors to at least halve emissions by 2030.    

Looking back on 2020: how we supported Save the Children’s work in India

Last year was extremely challenging all over the world and the effects of COVID-19 have also been present in Valmet’s social responsibility work.

Three learnings on training in virtual reality

How to train people for hazardous work conditions? How to practice skills during risky situations hands-on? Combining game style training in the virtual reality environment can boost learning to new heights.

Upgrading FCC-unit valve controllers without disruption

In the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit of a large refinery built in the 1940s in the US, a variety of control valve types and brands, along with their proprietary valve controllers, had been installed over the years. This had led to production inconsistency and disruption. The unit wanted to have one type of controller with multiple bracket designs to fit the wide variety of valves in the plant.

Maximum pipeline performance requires maximum control

In the US alone, there are approximately 95 000 miles of pipelines. All along the way, control valves should be optimizing throughput. But pipeline operations present a unique set of challenges for valves; they have to operate reliably and efficiently to handle crude oil impurities such as water, ice, dirt and sand 24/7/365. Another important issue is effectively managing through while dealing with noise and cavitation problems. These all can potentially result in costly safety and operational issues.

Valve controller usability saves money and time, while improving safety and reliability

At a plant, the usability of a valve controller plays a major role in a number of situations. Whether you need to install a valve controller on actuators in volume production, quickly replace one in real field conditions or interpret its diagnostic information – simplicity is highly beneficial.

How to maintain peak performance in a gas turbine plant

The worldwide gas turbine market is expected to grow over the long run by 3.5% per annum. This growth is being driven by increasing industrialization and urbanization combined with the rising demand for electricity.

Propane dehydrogenation: solving the propylene production puzzle with reliable valves

Propylene is the second most valuable intermediate in the petrochemical industry after ethylene. Are you able to keep your production of propylene up at the right levels to meet increasing global demand? It may be that your propylene production is compromised by an inefficient process. How can better valves help you boost your production and reduce cost?

How transparent collaboration leads to higher performance

Maintaining a plant is a challenge that requires deep knowledge and great listening abilities. When it comes to keeping valves at peak performance, we need to listen to plant personnel, suppliers and to the valve itself. When plant maintenance and reliability managers consider all sides, they get the full story and the best valve performance.