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German olefin producer had a major shut-down at their ethylene cracker in September 2012 and some valves were sent for service to Metso Automation’s service center in Horgau, Germany. This was already...
View ArticleEight ways to lower the total cost of valve ownership
The concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) is not an unfamiliar term when discussing investment decisions in process industries. It has become a valuable tool to help buyers make more informed...
View ArticleMetso Automation – At your service!
Today, service is of great importance to customers and suppliers alike. In a changing world with rapidly changing circumstances, tailored expert services are more valuable than ever. To address these...
View ArticleCan I tune a loop without a bump test?
Author: Geroge Buckbee Controller Tuning is basically the act of matching the controller’s response to the process. To be more specific, it is figuring out exactly how to move the controller output...
View ArticleOptimizing valve maintenance using condition analysis
Here’s a preview of a seminar presentation by our colleague Jarkko Räty, discussing condition analysis as a tool in optimizing valve maintenance. Those of you coming to the Valve World 2014 conference...
View ArticleValveTriage Service manages instrumentation and control valve performance by...
Text: Jarkko Räty Control valves and measurement instruments are critical pieces of equipment in industrial processes. Problems in them makes the rest of the process to suffer. Right targeted...
View ArticleMaximizing availability for industrial gas customers with dedicated services
Text: Damien Ferrone Main industrial gas processes When it comes to industrial gas we are dealing with several processes such as very demanding PSA (Pressure swing adsorption), VSA (Vacuum swing...
View ArticleReactive, preventive or predictive?
Text: Juha Yli-Petäys When it comes to maintenance, which is the right solution for a plant? Every day, management and maintenance teams are either being praised or blamed because of decisions they...
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