What's New: Valves and Valve Operators

Structural Integrity Associates and New Century Software, Pipe and Valve Technology Institute, Victaulic, Elster Perfection, Rotork, Metso Automation, Tyco Flow Control, Siemens Energy & Automation, WhiteStar Corp., Tinker & Rasor, ViaData LP, Emerson Process Management, Sensus, Pietro Fiorentini and TechCorr.

Structural Integrity Associates and New Century Software
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) and New Century Software, Inc. announced signing of an MOU to offer an industry-leading software solution and supporting services to assist gas distribution operators in complying with pending regulation for Distribution Integrity Management regulation. The companies said the DIMP solution will provide a flexible framework that is capable of being adapted to each operator's unique requirements within their system. The joint offering will provide a comprehensive and flexible software solution to organize key system data, identify threats, and prioritize the relative risk of these threats; critical steps in complying with the pending DIMP regulation. 303-792-0077, sriccardella@structint.com, 970-237-0097, tony.lopez@newcenturysoftware.com.

Pipe and Valve Technology Institute
Pipe and Valve Technology Institute (PVT) announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art training center and is now offering two training modules: 1.) Pipe Cutting and Weld Prep technologies and 2.) Valve Operation Maintenance and Vacuum Excavation. The Valve Operation Maintenance and Vacuum Excavation courses have the primary focus of valve operation and exercising, with the objective of improving the operation, performance and life of the valve while reducing maintenance costs. Other areas of concentration include: vacuum excavation and vault cleanout, to ensure valves can be maintained and accessed; collection of vital field information on the operation and condition of the valves, including the ability to locate and store GPS coordinates using handheld data collection devices as well as other tools needed to perform the operation. Keith Polifka, 847-438-2623, kpolifka@pvtinstitute.com.

Victaulic
Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has introduced the Style 207 and Style 277 high-pressure couplings for large-diameter systems. The couplings are said to maximize the life of piping systems for abrasive services such as oil sands, slurries and tailings, while offering a cost-effective joining method with superior performance benefits. Style 207 and Style 277 couplings extend the life of piping systems by maintaining full pipe-wall thickness and a smooth flow path. A specially designed ring is butt welded to the end of the pipe, and the coupling is assembled on the ring to complete the joint. The couplings’ FlushSeal gaskets have a center lip that creates a barrier between the pipe ends, ensuring a smooth flow path and allowing the couplings to be used on lined pipe. www.victaulic.com.