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The Valve World Asia team was filled with high expectations and curiosity as they prepared for their interview with Mr. Ma Zhigang — a General Manager highly praised by his industrial peers. Introducing the sealing industry from his own perspective, Mr. Ma Zhigang discussed the ‘aesthetic feeling’ of engineering, changes in the market, technology know-how and competition. By Laura WANG

The Valve World Asia team was filled with high expectations and curiosity as they prepared for their interview with Mr. Ma Zhigang — a General Manager highly praised by his industrial peers. Introducing the sealing industry from his own perspective, Mr. Ma Zhigang discussed the ‘aesthetic feeling’ of engineering, changes in the market, technology know-how and competition. By Laura WANG

For over 70 years, Solon Manufacturing has been a trusted supplier of Belleville springs and specialized pressure switches for the industrial sector. Founded in 1949 by four Case Western Reserve University engineering graduates, the company owes its success to: constant innovation, steadily improving its product lines and evolving into a valued, expert resource for companies and end users alike.

A wide range of components are regulated under Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs. Regulations dictate the timeframe, frequency and method in which the components must be inspected. However, a complete understanding of these requirements is often lacking. By Bronson Pate & Sam Davis, RFS Compliance Solutions.

With the application of Pressure Vessels (PV) in such notable industrial segments such as oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical, the risk of corrosion is heightened. One of the main causes of failure and fugitive emissions in pressure vessels is often linked to corrosion or erosion of the metal. This article describes three cases of heavy corrosion in Pressure Vessels (PV) that were designed and constructed using clad-steel plates. By Raymond Cordewener, Mechanical Engineer.

Eric Sturm, Owner and Lead Consultant for Air Regulations Consulting, LLC (ARC), spoke with Fugitive Emissions Journal about the U.S. Clean Air Act, Title V requirements, Air Permit pre planning, application processes, and the importance of practical implementation to avoid enforcement.

“Everything is bigger in Texas” is a common phrase around the Lonestar state — from oil refineries to livestock farming, to food production and transportation. “The bigger the better” is the name of the game when operating in a robust state like Texas, but when does quality overthrow quantity?By A. Geramifard, C. Pappas,M. Gyawali, R. Aryal.

Hydrocarbon fugitive emissions are far more potent greenhouse gasses than carbon dioxide, and cause significant pollution, pose safety hazards, and are a waste of valuable product. Industry and government entities around the world are very keen to monitor and control fugitive emissions, and every year seems to bring more stringent standards and rigorous monitoring programs. By Ned Davis, Maui Innovation.

Over the years, the industry and public has begun to understand how severe and toxic emissions from various industries are a contributing cause of environmental damages including pollution of air, water and land. The release of tons of harmful gases into the atmosphere are known to cause negative consequences and most countries have taken steps to monitor and reduce national emission levels. By Gobind Khiani, M. Eng, P. Eng, Fellow - Piping/Pipelines.

With over fourteen years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer for Promon, Rafael Souza has accumulated a wealth of industry knowledge surrounding refineries, thermoelectric, supply chain efficiency and testing procedures. Rafael Souza talks about Promon’s unique emission regulations, material selection methods, recent project developments and his insight on the future of the industry. By Stephanie Matas & João Carlos Vitorino, Eng, MBA, Consultant