Articles relating to Safety and Standards

Framatome - Gearing up for liquid hydrogen valve testing

Hydrogen is poised to become a significant energy source by 2030, and yet the valve industry appears to be struggling to develop products to meet the ...
Valveuser Issue 83

Meet the Member – TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory

TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, a world-leading authority on flow measurement, has been at the forefront of flow measurement ...
Valveuser Issue 76

The CALDER QUICKSET™ Safety Relief Valve Tester from H&S Tool Holdings: State of the art in pressure relief valve testing!

New SRV/PRV Valve Testing Unit – Launched 7 July 2022 40 years ago, CALDER began manufacturing Valve Testers because founder, John Emmitte, ...
Valveuser Issue 76

SGS Launch New Mobile Valve Workshops

At SGS United Kingdom Ltd we have expanded our Valve Services to include Mobile Valve Testing Workshops, bringing our testing services to you. No ...
Valveuser Issue 75

Hydrogen Testing Facilities at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory: How TÜV SÜD are helping to address technical challenges

As part of the global drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions there is a pressing need to move towards clean fuels for energy. The use of hydrogen ...
Valveuser Issue 75

Upgraded water test facility offers ideal product development platform

TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has recently completed the upgrade of its water flow testing facility. The new facility gives the ...
Valveuser Issue 74

Testing on-site with Nitrogen or water

The CALDER TURN-AROUND-TESTER™ can efficiently perform a wide variety of pressure tests and can be easily transported for use on job sites. Valve ...
Valveuser Issue 51

Optimising check valve design through independent flow testing at UK National Flow Measurement Facilities

Challenge Check valves, or non-return valves, are a vital component of most process industries around the world. For any valve manufacturer, it ...
Valveuser Issue 51

Introducing TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory

TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has been at the forefront of flow measurement technology for over 60 years. A world-leading authority on ...
Valveuser Issue 51

James Walker unveils newest addition to development and testing portfolio

As part of their ongoing commitment to advancement in technology and their long-term relationship with the valve industry, the sealing solutions ...
Valveuser Issue 51

Introducing TrevitestX - the newest model of TEAM’s premiere in-line test system for safety and pressure relief valves

A critical component in maintaining a facility’s productivity, safety and profitability is to ensure that every valve is operating at peak efficiency ...
Valveuser Issue 50

Alco Valves Group introduces in-house fire testing facilities

Alco Valves Group Ltd, part of the international engineering firm Graco, have enhanced its testing capabilities with the official opening of their ...
Valveuser Issue 50

Commissioning underway for LNG safety system: HIPPS from Severn Glocon Technologies deployed on Floating Storage and Regasification Unit

Engineers from Severn Glocon Technologies have visited Korea to commission a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) supplied to ...
Valveuser Issue 48

Testing Fugitive Emissions Standards - which ones and why

Of the various methods and standards used for testing of valves for low fugitive emission application, which are most appropriate for your valves? Is ...
Valveuser Issue 47

Validating the hype about HIPPS: From cost-reduction and safety-enhancement to environmental responsibility, HIPPS has got all bases covered

In recent years, HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems) have emerged as an alternative to pressure relief systems for oil, gas and LNG ...
Valveuser Issue 47

SIL3 Certification for the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller

Bifold is pleased to announce that the Partial Stroke Function of the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 Certified according to IEC 61508 : ...
Valveuser Issue 46

Masterclass: Using Valves or Actuators in SIL Applications

Part 3: Modelling the reliability of the final element in the safety instrumented system An overview of what needs to be determined for the final ...
Valveuser Issue 45

Kent Introl undertake Major Shutdown on Leading UK Refinery: Kent Introl recently completed a major shutdown project of approximately 140 valves for a leading UK refinery

Having successfully undertaken 3 previous shutdowns for this client, Kent Introl was the first port of call and went on to fulfil requirements within ...
Valveuser Issue 45

Customised Rotork Actuators Fulfil Critical Offshore Safety Duties

Rotork Fluid Systems customised linear hydraulic spring-return valve actuators meet the critical safetyrelated specifications for an offshore gas ...
Valveuser Issue 44

WSG Provalve - Proficiency In Safety and Relief Valves: Relieving real world challenges & pressures are all part of WSG Provalve’s day job.

Periodic maintenance and testing of safety relief valves is a necessary aspect of plant safety and should not be seen as a box ticking exercise to ...
Valveuser Issue 44