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VOLUME 37 | NUMBER 2

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From the Editor Industry Briefings

Optimizing Actuator Performance in Mining 18 In mining flotation circuits, conditions are harsh. Actuators must be resistant to corrosion, slurries, dirt and other extreme conditions.

10 VMA News • Perspectives • News

• New Members • Calendar

28 Valve Basics: Metallurgy 36 VMA and VRC Member Roster 40 Industry Profile: David Bayreuther 40 Advertising Index

BY JULIAN WAINGORTIN

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The Evolution of Valve Automation for Emergency Shutdowns

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Latest Launches DeltaV 6.LTS Mimic Predictive maintenance Flow sensor Sealless pump

We spoke with VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson about his plans for his tenure as chair.

Valve failures happen, but having a well planned emergency shutdown system can limit lost time. BY JASON MOOREHEAD

BY HEATHER GAYNOR

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