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Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Smarter Control Valves, Better Operating Decisions: A Conversation with Clint Schneider
Jim Cahill
Control valves sit at the point where process decisions become physical actions. Better data from the valve, delivered to the right person in the right place, shortens the path from detection to response. The post Smarter Control Valves, Better Operating Decisions: A Conversation with Clint Schneider appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
22 Jun 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Smart Solutions for Emerging Pipeline Priorities
Jim Cahill
Evangéline Cousot's World Pipelines article, “Pipelines under pressure,” explains how smart technology and integrated biomethane injection stations support sustainability improvement initiatives for distribution system operators (DSOs). The post Smart Solutions for Emerging Pipeline Priorities appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
22 Jun 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Sizing a Control Valve for Liquid Flow: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Jim Cahill
An undersized valve cannot pass the required flow, and the correct selection depends on more than the published flow coefficient. Pipe reducers, choked flow conditions, and the interaction between pressure drop and vaporization all influence the result. The post Sizing a Control Valve for Liquid Flow: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
10 Jun 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Valve Strategies to De-risk Modular LNG and Floating LNG Execution
Jim Cahill
The rapid growth of LNG & FLNG projects introduces valve procurement and execution complexity that traditional approaches were not designed to handle, and project teams that fail to adapt early risk schedule slips, rework, and startup delays. The post Valve Strategies to De-risk Modular LNG and Floating LNG Execution appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
1 Jun 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Copper Emerges as the Defining Metal of the AI Era
Jim Cahill
Copper is undergoing a quiet but profound redefinition. Long viewed primarily as an industrial commodity, it is now rising to the level of critical infrastructure, essential to the digital, electric, and energy systems shaping the next decade. The post Copper Emerges as the Defining Metal of the AI Era appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
22 May 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Solving LNG Valve Challenges from Production to Storage and Transport
Jim Cahill
Poorly specified or undersized valves in critical services can cause unplanned shutdowns, fugitive emissions, and safety incidents, so getting valve selection right at the front end of a project and revisiting it whenever process conditions change are among the highest-leverage actions an operator or engineering contractor can take. The post Solving LNG Valve Challenges from Production to Storage and Transport appeared…
13 May 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Benefits of Metal Seals in Quarter Turn Valves
Jim Cahill
In terms of control performance, sealing life, and cost, quarter turn valves incorporating soft, non-metallic components have been the gold standard for decades. Unfortunately, these soft seals have a somewhat limited ceiling for temperature and are easily damaged when used in applications where the process fluid contains abrasive materials. Metal seals address these deficiencies, but […] The post Benefits of Metal…
12 May 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Slurry, Corrosion, Remote Operations and Water: Valves That Keep Mines Running
Jim Cahill
Valve failures in mining drive unplanned downtime, safety hazards, environmental exposure, and lost production. Abrasive slurries, cavitation, and corrosive acids each attack valves in different ways, yet all lead to the same outcome: shortened service life and rising maintenance costs. A podcast analyzing available solutions. The post Slurry, Corrosion, Remote Operations and Water: Valves That Keep Mines Running appeared…
11 May 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Reducing Chemical Over‑Injection and CapEx Through Control‑Grade Injection Strategies
Jim Cahill
In upstream Oil & Gas operations, chemical injection is one of those critical processes that rarely gets much attention—until something goes wrong. Corrosion, scale formation, and flow assurance issues can quickly turn into costly production disruptions, safety risks, and unplanned maintenance. As a result, many operators take a conservative approach: inject more chemical than necessary […] The post Reducing Chemical…
6 May 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Advanced Pressure Relief Valves for LNG Storage Applications
Jim Cahill
New pressure relief valve (PRV) designs that protect LNG storage tanks, while providing cost savings through reduced fugitive emissions and increased capacity. The post Advanced Pressure Relief Valves for LNG Storage Applications appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
8 Apr 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Global Mining Investment Boom: What $1.5 Trillion in Projects Means for Operations and Automation
Jim Cahill
The $1.5 Trillion Mining Boom newsletter highlights that the global mining industry has entered a new investment super-cycle with roughly $1.5 trillion in active mining projects worldwide, while operators and suppliers alike are navigating tighter timelines, more demanding operating conditions, and higher expectations for execution reliability. The post Global Mining Investment Boom: What $1.5 Trillion in Projects Means…
6 Apr 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Strengthening Isolation Valve Support Across Europe Through Channel Partners Podcast
Jim Cahill
Jim Cahill's podcast conversation with Emerson’s Knut Riegel explores what “proximity to the customer” looks like in practice, and which leading indicators signal a healthy service ecosystem. The post Strengthening Isolation Valve Support Across Europe Through Channel Partners Podcast appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
27 Mar 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Final Control Innovations for European Chemical Producers’ Net-Zero Goals
Jim Cahill
Competitiveness requires the ability to offset higher energy costs and additional regulatory requirements on the path to Net-Zero. Valve selection and lifecycle management play a significant role in operating these production processes with higher availability, greater reliability, and lower emissions. The post Final Control Innovations for European Chemical Producers’ Net-Zero Goals appeared first on the Emerson Automation…
9 Mar 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Boiler Safety Valves in Steam Applications
Jim Cahill
This 5:18 YouTube video, Crosby HCI Boiler Safety Valve, shows a 3D animation for the Crosby HCI Boiler Safety Relief Valve, a Section I and Section VIII ASME-rated pressure relief valve. The post Boiler Safety Valves in Steam Applications appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
6 Mar 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Inside Data Center Builds: The Critical Role of Valves
Jim Cahill
Valves play an essential role in the cooling requirements for these high-performance data center servers. Reliability and efficiency are required to drive down operating costs throughout the facility’s lifecycle. The post Inside Data Center Builds: The Critical Role of Valves appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
4 Mar 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Plant Walkdown Planning for Turnarounds
Jim Cahill
Emerson Accredited Service Providers, combined with digital tools, can assist you in collecting and reviewing information to validate your installed base of valves, actuators, and regulators at plant startup or to analyze equipment health in preparation for a shutdown, turnaround, or outage. The post Plant Walkdown Planning for Turnarounds appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
9 Feb 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Making Smarter Maintenance Decisions with Valve Health App
Jim Cahill
Jaime Alvarado Millan joins podcast host Jim Cahill to discuss the Plantweb Insight Valve Health Application and how it provides diagnostics to better plan maintenance activities and avoid abnormal plant conditions. The post Making Smarter Maintenance Decisions with Valve Health App appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
5 Feb 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Optimized Antisurge Control Valves
Jim Cahill
Antisurge control valves are an essential component in an effective surge control system. These specialized control valves require superior dynamic response, robustness, and easy tuning. The post Optimized Antisurge Control Valves appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
30 Jan 2026
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Proportional Pressure Control in Laser-Cutting Applications
Jim Cahill
In this quick, minute-and-a-half YouTube video, Optimize precision regulation of Laser Cutting Machines with Proportional Technology | AVENTICS, Emerson’s Jonathan Mitchell explains how proportional technology enables precise regulation of gases in laser cutting applications, from as little as 300 mbar to 25 bar in pressure or higher. The post Proportional Pressure Control in Laser-Cutting Applications appeared first…
12 Dec 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Protecting Against Overpressure Conditions
Jim Cahill
In this 2:21 YouTube video, “Three types of Overpressure Protection,” Emerson’s Doug Schleffer highlights three solutions to address overpressure conditions. These solutions include worker monitors, slam shuts, and pressure relief valves. The post Protecting Against Overpressure Conditions appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
24 Nov 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Nozzle Testing for High-Quality Steam
Jim Cahill
Joe Gibbons demonstrates how steam system nozzle testing is performed to identify problems in this 4:38 YouTube video, "Unlock Efficiency with Routine Nozzle Inspection and Maintenance." The post Nozzle Testing for High-Quality Steam appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
14 Nov 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Isolation Valves for Reliable Operation
Jim Cahill
Today, isolation valves are used across most manufacturing and production industries to start and stop the flow of gas, liquids, slurries, or powders. Explore this detailed brochure of Emerson’s isolation valve product portfolio. The post Isolation Valves for Reliable Operation appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
12 Nov 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Electric Actuator Smart Field Device Connectivity
Jim Cahill
At the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference, Emerson’s Tom Mullins and Andy Le presented Smart Field Device Connectivity – Electric Actuation. The post Electric Actuator Smart Field Device Connectivity appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.
16 Oct 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Designing for Reliability: Engineered Solution in Powder Discharge Systems Podcast
Jim Cahill
Polyethylene and polypropylene are polymer plastics that are widely used in packaging applications. Powder discharge systems handle polyethylene and polypropylene powders during the discharge process. The valves used in this process are challenged due to high-speed requirements, frequent cycling, and the abrasive and intrusive presence of the powder particles. In this episode , Emerson’s Ashwin Kannan joins me to discuss…
18 Sep 2025
Valves, Actuators & Regulators Blog:
Designing for Reliability: Engineered Solution in Powder Discharge Systems Podcast
Jim Cahill
Polyethylene and polypropylene are polymer plastics that are widely used in packaging applications. Powder discharge systems handle polyethylene and polypropylene powders during the discharge process. The valves used in this process are challenged due to high-speed requirements, frequent cycling, and the abrasive and intrusive presence of the powder particles. In this episode , Emerson’s Ashwin Kannan joins me to discuss…
18 Sep 2025
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