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Assured Automation has published these technical articles:
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Read posts about valve applications, case studies, problem/solutions, industry news, and more. Customer reviews of products and testimonials are also included....
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Ball valves have long been the default choice for on/off control in automated systems. They're familiar, dependable, and widely available. However, when fast response, long cycle life, and air...
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Read posts about valve applications, case studies, problem/solutions, industry news, and more. Customer reviews of products and testimonials are also included....
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In any food or beverage production facility, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) systems are nonnegotiable components of process integrity and safety. As you know, plants must maintain...
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When handling flammable and combustible liquids, safety isn't optional-it's a code requirement. The NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code establishes the standards for storing, transferring,...
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Automated valves for HVAC systems are transforming how engineers improve efficiency and reliability. From field applications to best practices, automation delivers measurable gains. Heating,...
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Today's producers work with a wide variety of raw materials-from waste cooking oils and animal fats to advanced cellulosic biomass-and must meet increasingly strict safety, environmental, and quality...
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Read posts about valve applications, case studies, problem/solutions, industry news, and more. Customer reviews of products and testimonials are also included....
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Predictive maintenance (PdM) leverages AI, machine learning, and IoT sensors to anticipate failures before they happen, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In valve automation, PdM is...
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Traditional valve systems rely on pre-programmed control loops (PID controllers), which often struggle to keep up with fluctuating process conditions due to slow response times and overshooting or...
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Process applications that use valve automation are increasingly integrating Artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process control and optimization. This...
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Automated valves for renewable energy applications are in high demand as clean energy projects expand globally. These systems require precise, reliable flow control....
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Every minute of data center downtime can cost thousands, and fire is among the most disruptive risks operators face. Traditional suppression systems, such as sprinklers or gas-based agents, only...
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Automated valves for the flavor and fragrance industry play a critical role in meeting the sector's high demands for cleanliness, precision, and batch consistency. Whether it's flavor formulations for...
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As data centers grow larger and more power-intensive, liquid cooling is emerging as a preferred alternative to traditional air cooling. This shift is opening new conversations around components used...
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Now any pneumatic control system can be designed to automatically shutdown in a local fi re or excess heat situation. The FireChek® can be installed on most fail-safe standard pneumatically...
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Buying complex products and services can be just that — complex. Engineers, such as David Griffiths at New York Air Brake (www.nyab.com), need to design and assemble solutions that perform under...
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The two most common methods used to trigger a thermal shutoff, eliciting a failure position in pneumatically operated Emergency Shut Down and Emergency Isolation Valves are: (1) Fusible Plugs, and (2)...
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Today, you can go to a website, search for a valve for your application, add any variety of valve automation components, and see the quote and illustration for the configuration on your screen with...
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The installation of emergency block valves (EBV) on process piping and equipment is a key component of the various layers of protection. EBVs are used to shut down the system in the event of an...
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Pneumatic and Electric Actuators each have advantages and disadvantages. The criteria in determining which is the best actuator includes the power source, on/off or modulating control valve function,...
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FireChek® emergency shut-off valves ensure fire safety compliance. It is critical for industries handling flammable materials, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and liquefied natural gas...
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In the global pursuit of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture technology has emerged as a promising solution. At the heart of carbon capture systems lie...
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Assured Automation now offers an oxygen cleaned nickel plated brass coaxial valve for OEM’s of Oxygen PSA generators. This compact, high cycle, low cost VA Series valve is ideal for saving space...
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Double-acting vs. spring return actuators, which one is right? You’ve asked yourself that question when selecting actuators for valves. You’re probably familiar with the two most common...
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VIP-EVO high-pressure coaxial valves are designed and engineered to help OEMs and system designers get more speed, reliability, and performance from their systems. In demanding...
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Read posts about valve applications, case studies, problem/solutions, industry news, and more. Customer reviews of products and testimonials are also included....
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Flammable liquids are integral to many industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, and flavor and fragrance manufacturing. However, the very properties...
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The use of pneumatic and electric automation have been the life blood of industrial processes found in chemical and petrochemical plants, oil and gas processing, food and beverage processing,...
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Actuator sizing for quarter-turn valves may seem simple, but there’s a bit more to it than just matching torque values from a chart against the torque values required by the valve. In fact,...
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In the world of gas separation and purification, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems are indispensable . These systems play a crucial role in generating high-purity nitrogen and oxygen gases,...
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Modern data centers are engineered around redundancy models such as N+1 and 2N to prevent downtime. Every major cooling, power, and fluid-handling subsystem is designed with backup capacity. However,...
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Valve automation for high-cycle applications places unique demands on valves, actuators, and control components. In many automated processes, valves may open and close thousands of times per day,...