VALVE MAGAZINE Summer 2023

Valve Repair Seminar Provides Focus on Key Industry Issues After a five-year hiatus, the Valve Repair Seminar, produced by the Valve Repair Council, an affiliate of VMA, took place in early June outside of

Houston, Tx. The Seminar provided the perfect opportunity for learning and networking through the sharing of best practices, tours of a local facility and demonstrations of new technology. Day one included a tour of the Setpoint IS facility nearby, where safety programs were highlighted as well as the overall facility operational flow and various pods of work centered on specif ic valve types. The next day kicked off at the Houston Area

Safety Council with presentations on var ious repair issues and management topics. The day was moderated by Chris Jones, Valve Repair Council board member and director of asset reliability Services at Midwest Valve Ser vices. Kyle Burdine, lead speaker and sales engi neer at Digitize Designs, provided attendees with AI applications for the

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Speaker R. Roth

repair industry, mostly around possibilities with 3D scanning technology and how that could be utilized in the valve repair process. Other topics that generated a lot of discussion — both presented by Setpoint employees — included a discussion on hiring and why it’s important to find the right team and indi viduals who support and reflect the organization culture and goals, and safety considerations when bringing valves back to the shop to repair. A discussion on the industry implications and current activity around PFAS chemicals also took place. Remaining sessions focused on core repair issues — from pipeline valves, MOV, fugitive emissions and more. Thank you to Carbide Technologies, EFCO USA, ENGIS and EGC for providing tabletop displays during the closing reception. With over 40 people in attendance, the event was a great way for targeted networking! The next seminar will take place in two years. In the meantime, repair topics will be presented at the Valve Forum next spring in Houston.

SUMMER 2023 VALVE MAGAZINE

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