Stanwell Power Station, a 1,460-MW coal-fired power plant located in Queensland, Australia, faced a dilemma. The reliability of its fire protection system was questionable. Many of the plant’s ...

New research may take the current 'gold standard' for heart valves to a new level of reliability. A team of researchers has developed a way to improve overall blood flow through the valves, so the ...

The Evolution of Gate Valve Manufacturing Gate valve production has undergone substantial changes over the past two decades. Early designs focused primarily on basic shut-off functions, but current ...

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Tens of thousands of valves are required to manage the myriad of fluid and gasses in a power generation facility. Whether the valve is for isolation, flow reversal protection or something completely ...

The unique game pad that will accompany some Steam Machines down the line has lost its touch screen and makes room for a more comfortable button layout. Nick Statt was a staff reporter for CNET News ...

It's no secret that OEMs want hydraulic controls that simplify mobile-equipment design and are versatile enough to handle a range of applications. Modular load-sensing valves fit this bill and are an ...

There aren’t many technologies as ubiquitous in cycling as the Presta air valve. So it’s surprising that, in the roughly 100 years since its invention, it’s basically never changed. Until now. A new ...

• Standard solenoid valves pose an ignition danger near hazardous materials. • Valves with pneumatic and magnetic actuators require no electricity, making them inherently safe in hazardous locations.