FEATURES
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A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR
WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Wireless technology provides an opportunity to save costs
while expanding the amount of information available to help
industry run its processes more productively and reliably. We
review what’s available and the latest developments.
BY KURTIS JENSEN
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES RISING:
BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS
As the nation looks for energy sources beyond the traditional
oil and gas industries, valves and actuators stand to play a
role in alternative applications such as solar, wind and
geothermal.
BY PETER CLEAVELAND
Valve
MAGAZINE
Winter 2010
VOLUME 22, NO. 1
COLUMNS
Perspectives 4
What Lies Ahead
BY BILL SANDLER
Materials Q&A 35
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EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
EXAMINATION
A look back at how NDE came to be and how it has
progressed shows how such testing came to be increasingly
important. The trend of more and more testing will continue
into the future.
BY RON MERRICK
Maintenance & Repair 39
A Guide to Cleaning
BY GREG JOHNSON
Education & Training 40
First “Valve Ed” Event
BY JUDY TIBBS
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HOW TO INCREASE REVENUE IN
GAS-LIFT APPLICATIONS
In the gas lift process, using an integrated flow control
system can increase productivity and lower costs. Here’s how
that works.
BY BRENT T. STEWARD AND BRADFORD HAINES
Conversation with… 48
VMA Chairman Mike Mason
BY GENILEE PARENTE
DEPARTMENTS
Industry Capsules 6
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED?
VALVE TRIAGE AND REPAIR
Recovering from disasters such as fire and floods requires
knowing when and how to repair and replace valves and
actuators. A look at what happens in both small and major
disasters provides insight on what can be done.
BY PETER CLEAVELAND
VMA Calendar 7
Index to Advertisers 45
VMA and VRC Member Roster 46
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