VALVE MAGAZINE Summer 2023

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CONTROL VALVES FOR HYDROGEN APPLICATIONS Hydrogen is taking center stage as the fuel of the future. Learn how product selection, sizing and materials are critical for the safe production and transport. BY KEVIN JACKSON CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS TO MAXIMIZE PROCESS PERFORMANCE Key considerations in successful check valve performance. BY LEA CLAUSON SAFETY RELIEF VALVE PERFORMANCE TESTING & MONITORING Nuclear plant engineers and maintenance staff need to pay extra attention to SRV monitoring and maintenance. BY JEREMY STEVENS & PHILLIP TWADDLE Protein Products: What’s Ahead for Manufacturers As climate change forces us to look at different ways to grow, raise and cultivate our food, fermentation to create “meat” that is sustainable is on the rise. BY DIANE JACOBER COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF UPSIDE FOODS

MAGAZINE SUMMER 2023 | VOL. 35, NO. 3

PHOTO CREDIT: UPSIDE FOODS

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