https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/en-USTelligent Community 13https://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/turning-fuel-gas-conditioning-into-a-path-to-better-plant-performanceMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:7b74b21c-5052-4295-ba2c-f8a8a7fb4461Jim CahillCombined-cycle power plants pair gas turbines with a steam turbine to achieve roughly 60% overall efficiency, placing them among the most efficient large-scale generation technologies available today. Those gains depend entirely on precise fuel gas conditioning. The post Turning Fuel Gas Conditioning into a Path to Better Plant Performance appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.pressure regulatorValves, Actuators & RegulatorsAndrew PhangtartariniFisherHeeya Leehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/mastering-tank-pressure-practical-ways-to-reduce-risk-product-loss-and-emissionsFri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:f7eb205f-22b6-43de-9f41-6b0ab6f07d84Jim CahillStorage tanks may look static, but pressure inside them is constantly changing. Filling, emptying, solar heating, rain cooling, vapor generation, inert gas supply, and connected recovery systems can all affect the pressure in the vapor space above the liquid. If those pressure changes are not managed, a tank can exceed its maximum allowable working pressure or fall below its maximum allowable working vacuum. The post Mastering Tank Pressure: Practical Ways to Reduce Risk, Product Loss, and Emissions appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.tank blanketingValves, Actuators & Regulatorspressure relief vacuum valveAnderson GreenwoodGerard Wittekoekpressure relief valvehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/optimizing-power-plant-efficiency-with-pressure-relief-and-blowdown-valvesThu, 09 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:5675921a-4105-43d9-b88c-2e3de2decd55Jim CahillIn high-pressure, high-temperature service, small deviations in valve performance translate into measurable efficiency losses and safety risk. Code-compliant selection, proven design features, and factory-verified testing help operators avoid unplanned outages, extend maintenance intervals, and protect critical assets. The post Optimizing Power Plant Efficiency with Pressure Relief and Blowdown Valves appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Balakrishnan BYarwayValves, Actuators & RegulatorsShaik Mohammad AliAnderson GreenwoodCrosbypower generationhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/rethinking-reliability-in-gold-mining-why-run-to-fail-no-longer-pays-in-critical-valve-serviceTue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:ec56d623-254c-412b-a1bb-bf57c6af1351Jim CahillControl valves sit at the center of slurry density, cyanide dosing, and recycled water duties, where small controllability problems compound directly into lost ounces. Treating those valves as commodity components rather than performance assets has become an increasingly expensive habit. The post Rethinking Reliability in Gold Mining: Why Run-to-Fail No Longer Pays in Critical Valve Service appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Kelly ChongValves, Actuators & Regulatorsgold miningFIELDVUECavitrolMetals, Mining, MineralsNandha ThiyagarajanFisherhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/understanding-valve-operations-in-heat-recovery-steam-generatorsFri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:e36b96b7-2add-4f2b-ba82-6135682554d9Jim CahillHRSG valve applications span an unusually wide range of operating conditions. During startup, a feedwater valve may see the full discharge pressure of the boiler feed pump against an empty, atmospheric-pressure drum, creating severe cavitation potential. The post Understanding Valve Operations in Heat Recovery Steam Generators appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Valves, Actuators & Regulatorsheat recovery steam generatorcavitationpower generationHRSGhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/smarter-control-valves-better-operating-decisions-a-conversation-with-clint-schneiderMon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:8b3e519c-ba95-4c17-9a59-8f8d3420b948Jim CahillControl 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.Clint SchneiderValves, Actuators & RegulatorspodcastValveLinkENVIRO-SEALDownstream HydrocarbonsFisherFIELDVUE DVC7Khttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/smart-solutions-for-emerging-pipeline-prioritiesMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:5b2c1fe9-2356-4eb5-9cd6-0a2a7cc10f96Jim CahillEvangéline 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.Valves, Actuators & RegulatorsSustainable Energyhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/f/actuators-regulators-other-final-control/11270/fieldvue-dvc6200-to-feedback-hart-conversion/25353Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:57:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:3a797943-30b1-4fe9-a028-71e173f02479Pop AlexandraA HART-based solution sounds like a very sensible approach in this situation. Since the DVC6200 positioners already support HART communication, you can potentially retrieve valve position feedback, diagnostics, travel, alerts, and other status information digitally without adding 92 dedicated analog input channels. This would significantly reduce I/O requirements while also providing much richer information than a simple 4–20 mA feedback signal. _______________________ Alexandra from RDC Controlhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/sizing-a-control-valve-for-liquid-flow-a-step-by-step-walkthroughWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:f36a47e3-3251-4031-b9bc-7ef985fbe7ffJim CahillAn 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.globe valveValves, Actuators & RegulatorsReid Youngdahlcontrol valveFisherhttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/valve-strategies-to-de-risk-modular-lng-and-floating-lng-executionMon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:be7ef97b-fbdf-4f2a-8243-e98d4d35b2fbJim CahillThe 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.Valves, Actuators & Regulatorsliquefied petroleum gasValveLinkJake PittmanFLNGliquefied natural gasLNGfloating liquefied natural gasJoe DemonteGeorge DuckworthOil & Gashttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/copper-emerges-as-the-defining-metal-of-the-ai-eraFri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:e24999da-00a4-4a5b-b414-e5e3ae69f5b3Jim CahillCopper 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.Valves, Actuators & RegulatorsVenkat SekarMetals, Mining, Mineralscopper miningmetals & mininghttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/solving-lng-valve-challenges-from-production-to-storage-and-transportWed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:3edde5bd-8df7-464a-bce8-59e3518e8fecJim CahillPoorly 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 first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Valves, Actuators & RegulatorsRosemountCaitlin Carrollliquefied natural gasLNGAnderson GreenwoodJoe DemonteFisherOil & Gaspressure relief valvehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/benefits-of-metal-seals-in-quarter-turn-valvesTue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:dffd5d98-b7b6-4f08-affd-d9d1c952feb1Jim CahillIn 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 Seals in Quarter Turn Valves appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.quarter-turn valveValves, Actuators & Regulatorsvalve designsflow control valvehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/slurry-corrosion-remote-operations-and-water-valves-that-keep-mines-runningMon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:ccabe2cc-110a-4159-aeeb-1046db5c7128Jim CahillValve 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 first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.mining slurrymining efficiencyValves, Actuators & Regulatorspodcastball valvevalve positionJustin MillerENVIRO-SEALMetals, Mining, MineralsFIELDVUE DVC6200Fishermetals & miningsegmented ball valveslurry valvehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/reducing-chemical-over-injection-and-capex-through-control-grade-injection-strategiesWed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:70cf3c9d-cea4-4350-927b-a3d64660e1c9Jim CahillIn 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 Over‑Injection and CapEx Through Control‑Grade Injection Strategies appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.Measurement InstrumentationValves, Actuators & RegulatorsChemical Over-InjectionChemicalFlowMicro MotiontransmitterCoriolis flowInjection StrategiesOil & Gashttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/advanced-pressure-relief-valves-for-lng-storage-applicationsWed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:19103a88-69b5-4015-8f69-95174a9a498aJim CahillNew 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.Valves, Actuators & Regulatorsliquefied natural gasLNGAnderson GreenwoodOil & Gaspressure relief valvehttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/global-mining-investment-boom-what-1-5-trillion-in-projects-means-for-operations-and-automationMon, 06 Apr 2026 15:18:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:78170e61-4b30-41eb-9235-89477858d2d1Jim CahillThe $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 for Operations and Automation appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.miningValves, Actuators & RegulatorsKeystoneClarksonMetals, Mining, Mineralsmetals & miningisolation valveshttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/strengthening-isolation-valve-support-across-europe-through-channel-partners-podcastFri, 27 Mar 2026 12:58:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:02fc790d-e397-4779-99da-63e7c7eeb137Jim CahillJim 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.Valves, Actuators & Regulatorspodcastlifecycle servicesKeystonevalve lifecycleisolation valveshttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/final-control-innovations-for-european-chemical-producers-net-zero-goalsMon, 09 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:f762b6fd-2225-4b17-999e-d8d9f8655dcbJim CahillCompetitiveness 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 Experts blog.chemical industryJacqueline OnditiValves, Actuators & RegulatorspodcastKeystoneChemicalbutterfly valveactuatorsOznur CelikkolJean-Paul BoyerSergio Zaghenpressure relief valveBettisisolation valveshttps://emersonexchange365.com/community-hubs/valves-actuators-regulators/b/vcp-weblog/posts/boiler-safety-valves-in-steam-applicationsFri, 06 Mar 2026 20:44:00 GMTcd40bb2b-3d49-4868-939d-417119b40291:28ad4509-968a-48f9-b28e-1aa92387e599Jim CahillThis 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.Valves, Actuators & RegulatorsblowdownSafetyboiler operationCrosby