Ball Valve Failure Analysis: Why a Chemical Plant Replaced Their Previous Supplier In chemical processing plants, valve reliability is directly linked to plant safety, uptime, and operating cost. Even a minor leakage from a process valve can lead to product loss, safety hazards, environmental concerns, and unplanned shutdowns. Despite this, many chemical plants still face …
A municipal contractor from Chile contacted C-Way Engineering Exports after facing significant leakage and operational failures caused by aging valves in their municipal water distribution and wastewater network. The existing valves-installed more than 15 years earlier-were leaking heavily, causing pressure drops, constant maintenance interruptions, and high levels of water loss. After a detailed engineering evaluation …
A Case Study on Reliability, Material Selection, and Flange Design Precision When Pipeline Integrity Meets Corrosive Reality Every engineer knows that one of the biggest enemies of a chemical processing plant is leakage. When pipelines carry highly corrosive media like acids, solvents, or caustic solutions, even a minor leak can lead to safety risks, production …
Mining slurry systems in Africa face extreme challenges – abrasion, chemical attack, and constant pressure fluctuations. These factors make valves especially vulnerable, leading to frequent failures, downtime, and high maintenance costs. Ball valves are a cornerstone of mining slurry pipelines, enabling precise flow control in highly demanding conditions. Yet, even the best valves can fail …
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Industry: Oil & Gas Application: Boiler Feedwater System Location: Middle East Refinery Expansion Project Boiler feedwater and steam systems in refineries operate under high pressure and temperature conditions, where any malfunction can lead to severe consequences such as equipment damage, operational downtime, or even catastrophic failure. Among the critical challenges in these systems is reverse …
Introduction: Aging Water Infrastructure, A Global Concern Introducción: Infraestructura de Agua Envejecida, un Problema Global Cities around the world are under pressure to upgrade aging water systems, especially in regions where the infrastructure dates back to the mid-20th century. In South America, the situation is especially urgent. Decades-old pipelines are corroded, inefficient, and prone to …
Industry: Beverage & Juice Manufacturing Location: Nairobi, Kenya Export Markets: European Union, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia Background: Export Potential Blocked by Non-Compliant Valves In early 2024, a leading juice and beverage producer in Nairobi, Kenya, known for its tropical fruit juices, encountered a critical barrier in expanding its footprint into global markets. The plant, …
From Chaos to Clarity: Why a Top USA EPC Contractor Chose Us as Their One-Stop Valve & Piping Partner – And Never Looked Back In the world of EPC projects, time is money, and chaos is the enemy. If you’re managing procurement for a massive oil and gas operation, you know the pain of chasing …
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Supplying Corrosion-Resistant Pipe Fittings for a Gas Processing Facility in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Client Overview Our client is a mid-sized gas processing company operating in the heart of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. With rising domestic demand for cleaner fuel and Nigeria’s push to reduce gas flaring, the company recently expanded its processing infrastructure to boost capacity …
Case Study: Globe Valve Performance in Supercritical Steam Applications Introduction Supercritical steam applications play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, and food production. When high-pressure steam operates beyond its critical point, it presents extreme challenges in flow regulation, material integrity, and operational efficiency. A major pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Kenya …
