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VOLUME 37 | NUMBER 3

The Critical Role of Cooling for Data Centers 16 As larger and more compute-intensive data centers are built, the need for efficient yet powerful cooling systems is paramount.

Departments and Columns

4 From the Editor 6 Industry News 10 Standards Spotlight 11 VMA News • Perspectives • Association updates • Calendar 32 Valve Basics: Check Valve Chatter 36 VMA and VRC Member Roster 40 Industry Profile: Chris Jones 40 Advertising Index

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Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems Considerations for durability, reliablity and proper sizing are key for storage systems. BY BILL MOORE

Going Beyond Torque

Case Study: SIS Management Transformed Phillips 66 turns decades of data into actionable, digital insights for safety, operations and uptime. BY GREG RANKIN

Latest Launches Pressure/vacuum relief valves and flame arresters

Seemingly minor details in flange assembly can have a significant consequence on the integrity of seals. BY CARLOS D. GIRÃO AND ANGELICA PAJKOVIC

Rising stem ball valve Bolted bonnet valve AI-based condition monitoring solution

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