Refinery automation project, finds solutions in Rotork CVA electric control valve actuator

Rotork’s latest electric control valve actuation technology has been selected for the automation of metering pumps in Group 2C hazardous areas in an automation project at an oil refinery in India. Sixteen CVA (model number CVL500) linear actuators with IECEx international explosionproof certification have been ordered to control metering pump valve positions by means of a 4-20 milliamp signal and provide remote status indication. The actuators are also equipped with hand drive mechanisms to enable manual operation of the valves. The innovative CVA is engineered to deliver high precision valve positioning and facilitate the tightest possible tolerances on the process variable in order to optimise process quality and output. On loss of mains power, built-in super capacitors enable the CVA to move the valve to a desired position, programmable as open, close, any intermediate position or stay-put.The CVA uses a variant of Rotork’s well established ‘non-intrusive’ wireless communication technology for actuator programming, commissioning and adjustment. Actuator set-up and configuration is performed using a Bluetooth enabled PDA or PC running Rotork Enlight software. Every CVA incorporates an onboard data logger, enabling operational data including valve torque profiles, dwell times, actuator events and statistics to be downloaded for investigation and diagnosis. After analysis, any required configuration changes can be uploaded into the actuator. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

VALVE SOLUTIONS wins "My success story" contest at LinkedIn B2B Connect 2012

VALVE SOLUTIONS, winners of the "My success story" contest at the LinkedIn B2Bconnect 2012. The biggest event in the B2B digital marketing space for the first time in India. This extravaganza witnessed a series of presentations and discussions consisting of eminent speakers, industry leaders and digital media professionals from across the world. This spectacular event was hosted by none other than the biggest brand in the B2B digital space "LinkedIn" India. The opening presentation by one of the eminent guru's of B2B digital marketing David Meerman Scott, @dmscott couldnt have been more inspiring. With a great sense of humour and panache he touched upon several interesting topics in the ever dynamic rules of digital marketing in the B2B segment. I had the opportunity to chat up with David over coffee, who was quick to share some valuable insights in the B2B digital marketing space. The biggest statement of the evening was the presentation made by none other than Jeff Weiner, CEO LinkedIn. His presence on indian soil had truly announced the future of B2B digital marketing in India. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan

Metso's valve solutions improves safety in upstream offshore industry.

New stainless steel version of Metso’s intelligent safety valve controller Neles ValvGuard offers market leading pneumatics capacity, extensive safety valve testing capabilities and enhanced online condition monitoring features resulting in improved safety and availability at offshore platforms. To complement its Smart Product offering for offshore customers Metso has released stainless steel versions, VG9300 and SG9300, of its safety valve controller, Neles ValvGuard, and intelligent on-off valve controller, Neles SwitchGuard. New product launches are in line with Metso’s ambitious targets to develop and expand its valve offering and services globally for oil and gas industry.Metso now has a unique offering for control valves, critical and conventional on-off valves as well as ESD valves for upstream offshore industry.In addition to integrated limit switches and market leading pneumatics capacity, the stainless steel ValvGuard provides online diagnostics on the safety valve performance and extensive safety valve testing capabilities. With the stainless steel SwitchGuard, Metso is the first one to offer online condition monitoring features for on-off valves at offshore platforms. It also features unique possibility to customize valve opening and closing times and profiles. DOWNLOAD VALVE SOLUTIONS APP. WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT? FEEDBACK @anand_rkrishnan