Choosing the Right Swagelok Needle Valve: Guidelines and 3 Examples
by Tristian McCallion on Tue, Mar 26, 2024 @ 08:03 AM
Today we focus on selecting needle valves, taking into consideration general and severe service valves along with the various stem tips available. A new video from Swagelok shows the design difference …
New Liquid Sampling Valve Solves Common Bottle Sampling Challenges
by Tristian McCallion on Mon, Jan 22, 2024 @ 08:01 AM
The design of our new valve prioritizes operator safety, ease of use, and cost savings by minimizing exposure to process fluids, simplifying installation, and ensuring a reliable, leak-tight metal-to- …
Beyond Tube vs Pipe: Prefabricated Assemblies with Bent Tubing Offer a Range of Benefits
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Nov 16, 2023 @ 08:11 AM
You know that using bent tubing instead of traditional piping in some common applications can slash potential leak points and save time during installation. Now save even more with fully built, leak-t …
How To Optimize Your Fugitive Emissions Plan in Edmonton Refineries
by Tristian McCallion on Wed, Jan 12, 2022 @ 09:01 AM
Fugitive emissions are the bane of any refinery process. Releasing methane contributes to intensifying climate change effects and is twenty to forty times more effective at trapping heat than an equal …
How Alberta's Oil and Gas Operations Can Achieve Better Corrosion Prevention
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Oct 28, 2021 @ 09:10 AM
Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) operations involve corrosive fluids and abrasive media that can threaten the reliability of rotating equipment. When dealing with these harsh fluids in oil and g …
Wondering Which Seal Support Systems to Use? Options for Northern Alberta Refineries
by Tristian McCallion on Thu, Aug 19, 2021 @ 13:08 PM
Northern Alberta refineries depend on seal support systems for safe and efficient pump operation. API 682 defines a multitude of seal flush plans and their use cases—but even when you know which seal …