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Valves India Newsletter
- Septamber.2023
Orbinox Supplies valves for new sustainable textile process
ORBINOX has supplied around (100x) knife gate valves to Renewcell, a company with the mission to make fashion circular. Renewcell has developed a new material called CIRCULOSE®, a Next Generation raw material derived from the recovery of cellulose found in worn-out clothing and transformed into a dissolving pulp made from 100% recycled textiles. The pulp serves as the foundation for various types of regenerated fibers, including viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other man-made cellulosic fibers.
The production process of CIRCULOSE entails certain similarities with Pulp & Paper production processes. ORBINOX has once again shown its capabilities to adapt the knife gate valves mainly used in Pulp & Paper applications to this new sustainable textile process.
Through this project, ORBINOX emphasizes the support for sustainable initiatives that protect the environment. ORBINOX is at the same time also aligned with AVK’s sustainability program, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Actuation Lab secure GBP 3m contract
Actuation Lab has been awarded a GBP 3M contract from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio to support the development and certification of their novel Dragonfly Valve.
Low-carbon hydrogen will be critical to the decarbonisation of the global energy supply. However, hydrogen has an extremely high leak propensity and a global warming potential 12 times greater than carbon dioxide if it escapes into the atmosphere. The risks of ignition associated with hydrogen are significant, particularly in enclosed spaces.
To support the decarbonisation with hydrogen, new technologies will be required to significantly reduce the risk of atmospheric valve leakage.
Actuation Lab is applying the latest innovations in materials, manufacturing, and origami-inspired design to tackle the valve leakage issue. Its revolutionary ‘Dragonfly Valve’ will help enable the safe and sustainable transition to hydrogen use and billions of tonnes of associated carbon savings.
In recognition of its groundbreaking technology, Actruation Lab has partnered with the University of South Wales (USW) Hydrogen Research Centre to demonstrate the valve and its capabilities.
Trillium receives contract awards from power utilities
Trillium Flow Technologies is thrilled to announce its recent contract awards with prominent power utilities in the US. These orders represent a significant stride in its mission to provide quality products in the most demanding applications to support the sustainable growth and performance of utilities across the nation.
Under these contracts, Trillium will supply 12-inch and 14-inch wye pattern globe and parallel slide gate valves to two combined cycle gas turbine power plants in the US, expanding its installed base and strengthening Trillium’s relationship with these key customers.
The recent contracts encompass a range of cutting-edge valves meticulously designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance in power plants and distribution networks. Trillium valves are tailored to tackle the unique challenges posed by high pressure steam applications where traditional casting material and other valve designs fall short.
Rotork acquires Hanbay, Inc.
Rotork Plc, the global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control solutions, has acquired Hanbay, Inc.
Rotork’s acquisition of Hanbay, Inc. based in Montreal, Canada further enhances its product range by adding precise, compact, miniature electric actuators to its portfolio.
Based in Montreal, Canada, Hanbay designs and manufactures precise, miniature electric actuators that offer a compact profile and high torque design for use with small valves and instrument valves for use in hazardous and non-hazardous applications.
Clow Valve USD 75M expansion breaks ground
Clow Valve, among the McWane Inc. family of companies, began the construction to expand its iron foundry. This USD 75M investment will add 36,000 square feet to its footprint.
The Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved the project in February for their Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program application. The program assists qualifying businesses to offset some of the costs incurred to locate, expand, or modernize an Iowa facility.
As a primary employer in the Oskaloosa community, Clow Valve will retain 439 jobs in the area in the next five years with the expansion. The company has an annual payroll of over USD 34M and a yearly economic impact of USD 157M. By replacing manufacturing equipment upwards of 45 years old, the plant will nearly double production output.
Severn manufactures 48” butterfly valves
Severn was recently approached by a UK Petrochemical client to create a solution to assist in the reduction of noise and harmful emission pollution at their facility. The client was moving from a standard flare system to a new enclosed ground flare (EGF) system in an effort to improve reliability and reduce noise and combustion related emissions.
An enclosed ground flare system is designed to include advantages over an elevated flare system such as: Clean, smokeless burning for a range of flare gas compositions; No visible emissions; Low noise pollution; Reduced combustion emissions; and Improved efficiency and reliability.
Severn’s 48’’ Butterfly valves were designed as the main Control valve for the new ground flare system, therefore had to be designed to reflect the safety critical nature of the application and the stringent specifications & testing regime set by the client. The valves and accessories were supplied SIL certified to integrate into the client’s SIL rated system.
The 48’’ Butterfly valves were double flanged, designed to fit between the client ASME 150 flanges. The valves also had a replaceable RPTFE seal to give repeatable Class VI shutoff. The bodies of the Butterfly valves were manufactured in ASTM A352 LCB (Carbon Steel) and the discs in ASTM A351 CF8M (Stainless Steel) to ensure the valve performed as designed when operating at temperatures from -45 C to +50 C. The valves were operated by a Quifer Scotch Yoke Actuator with smart positioner and instrumentation.
Emerson to acquire Flexim
Emerson (EMR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire FLEXIM Flexible Industriemeßtechnik GmbH (Flexim), a global leader in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases, and steam.
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Flexim brings highly differentiated, complementary technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson, with an installed base of more than 100,000 flowmeters, as well as approximately 450 employees. Flexim provides highly accurate, low-maintenance clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement technology for a broad range of attractive end markets, including chemical, water & wastewater, life sciences, food & beverage, and power generation.
The transaction will expand Emerson’s automation portfolio and measurement capabilities, complementing its existing flow measurement positions in Coriolis, differential pressure, magmeter, and vortex flow measurement. Underpinned by favorable end market growth and technology leadership, the global ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter market is expected to grow in the high single digits annually longer-term. Upon the close of the transaction, Flexim’s Berlin headquarters is planned to become Emerson’s Ultrasonic Flow Measurement Center of Excellence.
300 automatic valves for water tanks in Pune
Various works are going on in the city of Pune including a common water supply scheme, the laying of new water lines, the installation of water meters, and more. Along with those, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started installing ‘automatic valves’ on water tanks to reduce human intervention in the water supply system.
As per further information, three ‘automatic valves’ have been installed on water tanks in Viman Nagar. Two ‘automatic valves’ will be installed at Baner & Balewadi areas in the coming days. These valves are going to be installed at three hundred places in the city. Valves can be turned on and off by remote.
These valves are installed on the water channel of these tanks, and ‘actuators’ are going to be installed on it. With the help of this, the release and closing of the valve can be done remotely. By installing the valves, the water pressure and its duration can be controlled, which will reduce human intervention and reduce complaints.
India and Saudi Arabia for west coast refinery project
India and Saudi Arabia will set up a joint task force to explore early implementation of the west coast refinery project for which the Arabian nation will invest USD 50bn. A monitoring committee will also be created to ensure that the progress is as per plan.
At the first India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting, both countries agreed to diversify their hydrocarbon relationship into a comprehensive energy partnership. Both countries have extended full support to the early implementation of the west coast refinery project, which is a trilateral partnership between Saudi oil giant Aramco and Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), for which USD 50bn is already earmarked, he added.
The two sides have agreed to set up a joint task force to help in identifying and channelising the USD 100bn investment promised by the Saudi side, half of which is for the refinery, and also to create a monitoring committee to ensure that the progress in the refinery project is as per plans laid out by both nations.
L&T and Partners to invest USD 4bn in Green Hydrogen
Engineering major L&T, along with its green hydrogen joint venture partners Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and ReNew, has announced plans to invest up to USD 4bn (Rs 32,000 crore) in their green hydrogen businesses over the next three to five years. L&T has formed a joint venture with IOCL and ReNew for its green hydrogen ventures.
To fund these initiatives, L&T will utilize internal accruals. The company may also require additional land near the port for the transportation of green hydrogen and ammonia, and it is currently in discussions with state governments regarding this matter.
In line with its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040, L&T has formed the L&T Green Energy Council, comprising global leaders who will focus on identifying technology trends in green energy among other responsibilities.Furthermore, L&T has proposed to acquire a 26% stake held by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) in L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings, a joint venture between the two companies.
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