TPi November 2015

Fi t t ings , f langes , valves & connectors

Valve system prevents welding dam bursts Many inflatable tube and pipe purging systems are at risk of overinflating during the weld purging process. and manufactures the PurgeGate ® valve system, in order to stop any over- pressurising of inflatable tube and pipe purging systems.

As the heat of welding rises, the inflatable dams can expand beyond their safe limits. In addition, other personnel working near the welding area can vary the gas flow or pressure at random, causing over-inflation and bursting. Once a burst occurs, the purge is lost and the weld will immediately oxidise in the presence of incoming air. The welder will then have to cease welding, grind out the oxidation and start the whole process again.

These devices, which are fitted as standard on the HotPurge™ and QuickPurge ® systems (PurgeGate II), are offered as accessories for the PurgElite ® , PurgExtra™ and any other manufacturer’s versions of inflatable tube and pipe purging systems. They have an easy push-fit connection and are plug-and-play. The PurgeGate valves fit all system sizes from 1" to 96", and can be moved from system to system. Huntingdon Fusion Techniques – UK hft@huntingdonfusion.com www.huntingdonfusion.com

To prevent such bursts, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (HFT ® ) designed

PurgeGate valve from HFT

Valve World Americas sets new record The third staging of Valve World Americas Expo & Conference, held in Houston, Texas, USA, was a success. A total of 3,718 visitors and delegates (not including exhibitor staff) attended the event to get a broad overview of the latest technologies, components and systems in the field of industrial flow control. are especially proud of the fact that this has become a real partnership between the organisers and the industry to build and foster a community. Due to the unprecedented growth and demand for exhibit space at the 2015 show, we will again expand our available exhibit space at the George R Brown Convention Center for the 2017 show.”

Products and innovations were presented by 192 exhibitors from the USA, Asia, Europe, India and Mexico on 38,900ft 2 of exhibit space. Since its inception in 2011, the event has grown significantly with each staging, in terms of both exhibitors and attendees. Key support was provided by major valve manufacturers as show sponsors, including Bonney Forge, Bray International, Crane ChemPharma & Energy, Emerson Process Management, Metso, MRC Global, Pentair Valves & Controls and Velan, with the support of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA), API and the Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED). “The response to Valve World Americas has been nothing short of exceptional,” stated Tom Mitchell, president of Messe Düsseldorf North America. “We

The Valve World Americas Conference 2015 followed the successful format of the previous event, by having the

standardising specifications in valves and environmental enforcement.

conference consist of plenary sessions and panel workshops developed by a steering committee of industry experts. The workshops covered a variety of timely topics and issues such as valve testing for emissions, performance and validation, valve technologies selection for cryogenic applications, variables in the design of a valve, material selection and casting specifications. The plenary sessions included themes such as the outlook on the Houston economy, the role of effective valve selection and operation for improved safety, the benefits of

For the 2017 event, the conference organisation will employ a call for papers for the first time; more information on how to become involved with the conference will be made available in the near future.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH – Germany www.messe-duesseldorf.de

KCI Publishing – Netherlands www.valveworldexpoamericas.com

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