A stormwater outfall located on the Hampton River in Virginia was constantly affected by tidal water, blocking the pipeline with mud and silt. The existing metal flap gate valve would not operate...

Check valves are critical in backflow prevention....

Valve specification and selection is an important part of every new system design. Many resources are spent identifying criteria such as service conditions and piping considerations. Over time,...

Stormwater discharges to the tidal section of the Parrett River in Bridgewater (a town located in Somerset County, England) were constantly blocked due to mud and silt settling in metal flapgate...

Water plays an integral part in the petroleum refining process. A tremendous amount of water is used in a refinery – from mixing and separating the crude oil, to cooling the distillation tower...

In a time of ever-increasing demand for industrial growth and end products, sectors such as refining, water and wastewater, hydropower, chemical and mining are seeing a move toward bigger valves. But...

Thousands of miles from the coast, lake communities serve as the center of Midwestern fun. However, as millions of families flock to their favorite lakeside spots, municipalities close to the shore...

When choosing a valve to control water release from a reservoir, many factors must be taken into consideration. This article discusses the variety of valves available, consideration for their...

Urethane is an engineered product and a member of the rubber family. Like other rubber materials, urethane has the ability to endure large deformation and recover from the deforming force; more simply...

Proper valve selection that helps ensure safe operation and protection of the pump station can present a challenge to the engineer and owner. This white paper describes important criteria for...