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TLV to participate in World Future Energy Summit 2012

2012-02-02T12:02:27+00:00

TLV is pleased to announce its participation in the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) to be held in Abu Dhabi from January 16 to 19 2012.

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PowerDyne™ Disc Traps

2012-01-06T09:05:04+00:00

Discover how to improve system performance and reduce maintenance costs with TLV's PowerDyne™ Disc Trap series.

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Portuguese Website Now Available!

2011-11-25T08:46:25+00:00

The website was developed to provide better service to its customers and distributors in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions. This new addition brings the total number of languages offered...

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TLV monitors steam trap conditions at Sunlight

2011-09-02T14:42:35+00:00

TLV Euro Engineering has helped to identify faulty steam traps and reduce steam losses at Sunlight's commercial laundry facilities.

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Use Available Data to Lower System Cost

2011-07-04T11:20:29+00:00

Featuring a checklist of 25 questions to determine the real importance of steam at a site.

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Steam Heating Mechanism

2011-07-04T11:20:18+00:00

Discover how steam provides even and rapid heating in industrial heating processes. Explanations supported by animations and experimental data.

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Types of Condensate Recovery Systems

2011-07-04T11:11:19+00:00

Various types of condensate recovery systems are discussed in this article, from positive pressure recovery to mechanical and centrifugal pumps.

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Introduction to Condensate Recovery

2011-07-04T11:11:19+00:00

What is condensate? How can condensate be reused for energy and resource conservation? Includes animations about the basics of condensate recovery.

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Steam Trap Selection: Don't Get Steamed

2011-07-04T11:11:19+00:00

By selecting the proper steam trap design and size for a particular application, chemical facilities can enhance system and process performance, as well as equipment reliability.

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Open vs. Closed Condensate Recovery

2011-07-04T11:11:18+00:00

Learn about open and closed condensate recovery and how to choose the appropriate system. Interactive graph used to compare both methods.

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Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient

2011-06-02T10:25:13+00:00

Learn about the Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient and related calculations on how to evaluate heat transfer in heat exchangers.

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What is Vacuum Steam?

2011-06-02T10:25:13+00:00

Vacuum steam is the general term used for saturated steam at temperatures below 100°C.Animations used to discuss vacuum steam uses and benefits.

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Tips to improve steam plant efficiency

2011-06-02T10:25:12+00:00

Five steps that industrial businesses can take to improve their steam plant efficiency.

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What is Steam?

2011-05-09T13:05:16+00:00

Steam is a transparent gas formed when water passes from the liquid to the gaseous state. Dry and wet steam explained using animations.

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Principal Applications for Steam

2011-05-09T13:05:16+00:00

Main uses for steam are discussed from heating to power to cleaning and humidification. Explanations supported with illustrations and animations.

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Water Hammer in Equipment

2011-02-23T11:20:54+00:00

Water hammer inside equipment is caused by a high level of accumulated condensate. Stall or improperly built/oriented equipment may be the cause.

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Water Hammer in Condensate Transport Piping

2011-02-23T11:20:54+00:00

Water hammer in condensate transport piping is caused by the interaction of low temperature condensate and high temperature steam.

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Water Hammer: Conclusion

2011-02-23T11:20:54+00:00

Large-scale water hammer can be very dangerous, but small-scale water hammer must also be looked into to prevent equipment damage and accidents.

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Water Hammer: Cause and Location

2011-02-23T11:20:53+00:00

Water Hammer can lead to serious accidents. Temporary solutions may minimize water hammer, but long-term countermeasures are necessary.

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Water Hammer in Steam Distribution Lines

2011-02-23T11:20:53+00:00

Solutions and countermeasures for water hammer in steam distribution lines caused by high-speed condensate crashing into piping, etc.

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Water Hammer: The Mechanism

2011-02-23T11:20:52+00:00

Water Hammer / Steam Hammer. Slugs of water or steam slam into piping and create a hammer-like impact. Low Condensate Temperature.

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What is Water Hammer/ Steam Hammer?

2011-02-23T11:13:54+00:00

Water Hammer / Steam Hammer. Metallic, repetitive 'bang' or loud noise heard when steam is first supplied. Violent 'boom' heard along with vibration.

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Condensate Recovery Pump for Closed Systems

2011-02-15T16:12:18+00:00

PowerTrap® GT10 / GT10L. Suitable for use on closed systems*, for the complete recovery of condensate heat and water resources from steam-using equipment.

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Condensate Recovery Pump for Open Systems

2011-02-15T16:04:27+00:00

PowerTrap® GP10 / GP10L. The PowerTrap® is a pump that transports condensate, powered by pressure from steam or compressed air without the use of electricity.

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Staff News And Announcements

2011-01-19T16:45:59+00:00

TLV Pte. Ltd is pleased to introduce and welcome 3 new members to the family.

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TLV At NCCC Pharmaceuticals Workgroup Meeting 2009

2011-01-19T16:45:58+00:00

TLV was invited to give a presentation on our Energy Environment Profit Program during the NCCC Pharmaceuticals Workgroup Meeting 2009.

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Upcoming Energy Tech 2009 Exhibition (India)

2011-01-19T16:45:57+00:00

TLV is proud to be invited by JETRO to participate in the upcoming Energy Tech 2009.

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TLV Family Grows

2011-01-19T16:45:57+00:00

TLV PTE Ltd welcomes 3 new members.

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News (February 2010)

2011-01-19T16:45:53+00:00

TLV At Energy Tech India 2009, New Addition To TLV Shanghai Family, TLV At Vietnam's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Promotion Seminar.

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Change of Address

2011-01-19T16:45:40+00:00

Please note that our new address, as of March 4th 2007.

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TLV East Asia Welcomes New Additions to the Family

2011-01-19T16:30:11+00:00

TLV East Asia is pleased to introduce 7 new members who have recently joined our offices in Singapore and Malaysia.

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TLV Malaysia office has moved!

2011-01-19T16:30:11+00:00

TLV Malaysia has moved to a new office location with effect from 27 June 2010.

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Advice on Winter Preparation for Steam Systems

2011-01-19T16:12:09+00:00

The consequences of frozen pipes and pipeline components and what companies can do to prevent them.

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TLV Acquires ASME Nuclear Certification

2011-01-19T16:12:06+00:00

TLV CO., LTD. received ASME Sect. III certification for its traps, strainers, and other miscellaneous items and parts, effective Nov. 12, 2010.

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TLV to attend World Future Energy Summit

2011-01-07T13:15:12+00:00

We will participate in the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi during 17-20th January 2011.

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TLV vortex flowmeters for boiler steam monitoring

2010-09-02T11:11:06+00:00

This allows the hospital to monitor how much steam is being used by the old and new buildings and, by monitoring and comparing daily gas, water and steam readings, identify any significant jumps in...

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Choose the Original for the Best Quality and Reliability

2010-08-05T13:37:58+00:00

Choose the Original for the Best Quality and Reliability

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TLV valve improves heat transfer at Greencore site

2010-08-05T13:37:57+00:00

Besides improving heat transfer - and therefore efficiency and productivity - the CV-COS is also said to provide Greencore with the ability to easily change pressure in order to cook different sauces.

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TLV Celebrates 60th Anniversary

2010-07-06T09:30:36+00:00

Founded in 1950 in Japan, TLV is now a recognised global leader in steam engineering.

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Free Float® Steam Traps for High Temperature, High Pressure Use

2010-06-02T11:39:46+00:00

JH series steam traps offer a large condensate discharge capacity, powerful automatic air venting, and are designed for high pressure systems.

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Report from the Exhibition

2010-05-06T10:18:46+00:00

Thank you to the large number of people who dropped by the TLV booth at ENEX 2010. Check this web page for a report on the event.

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Japan’s 2009 Energy Conservation Grand Prize

2010-05-06T10:18:46+00:00

TLV is a recipient of one of these prestigious awards, the Director General's Award for Japan's Agency of Natural Resources and Energy, through a joint application with the Nippon Petroleum Refining...

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Free Float® Steam Traps for Process Use

2010-05-06T10:18:45+00:00

Compact steam traps that offer continuous condensate discharge, large condensate discharge capacities, and air-venting with a powerful automatic blow-out function.

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Removing Condensate from Compressed Air

2010-04-01T10:41:19+00:00

Separators use a cyclone-type mechanism or a baffle plate to forcibly separate the suspended condensate out of the air. There are also dryers that chemically remove condensate from extremities with...

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Condensate Recovery Piping

2010-04-01T10:41:19+00:00

Piping designed for the transport of water is not necessarily suitable for use as condensate recovery piping. The design of condensate recovery piping requires a bit of specialization.

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Bypass Valves

2010-03-01T16:24:35+00:00

When considering what types of valves are suitable for installation in bypass piping, it is necessary to think about the role of the bypass line. What was the purpose for the installation of that...

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Preventing Clogging of Air Traps

2010-03-01T16:24:35+00:00

Air traps are installed in compressed air transport piping to automatically remove condensed water (condensate). In this tutorial, we will be discussing air traps.

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Technical Seminars at TLV in 2010

2010-02-02T10:44:28+00:00

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

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Free Float® Steam Traps for Steam Mains and Tracer Lines

2010-02-02T10:44:27+00:00

The SST steam trap series is designed for minimal steam loss at time of condensate discharge, long-term stable performance, and for use on steam distribution mains.

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Temperature Control Trap Precautions

2010-02-02T10:44:27+00:00

The main feature of the temperature control trap is that it can set the condensate temperature discharged.* By causing the condensate to pool in front of the trap, it becomes possible to discharge...

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Technical-oriented Sales for Steam-using Industries (Argentine Market)

2009-11-02T11:53:08+00:00

Due to strong industrial demand there are new openings as a Sales Engineer for steam-using industries in TLV International, Inc. (a member of the TLV group) at TLV corporate headquarters in Kakogawa,...

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Technical-oriented Sales for Steam-using Industries (French Market)

2009-11-02T11:53:07+00:00

Traps and Orifices Part 2

2009-07-24T14:50:03+00:00

The discussion on orifices in Traps and Orifices Part 1 focused on why the diameter of a trap orifice (valve seat) is much smaller than the diameter of the connected piping. In Part 2, we will...

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Trap Installation Orientation

2009-07-24T14:50:02+00:00

Steam traps must be installed in piping before use, but some piping runs horizontally and some runs vertically. Is it acceptable to install steam traps in whichever of the two types of piping one...

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Traps and Orifices Part 1

2009-07-24T14:50:02+00:00

What is an Orifice? - The word ‘orifice’ literally means an opening. For TLV steam traps, the term orifice is used to refer to the opening or passage through the valve seat.

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The History of Steam Traps #2

2009-07-24T14:50:01+00:00

Among mechanical traps, which have the longest history of all trap types, the first to be developed was the bucket trap, which is relatively simple to mass produce. In the bucket traps most commonly...

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Trap Back Pressure

2009-07-24T14:50:01+00:00

The 'back pressure' is the pressure just downstream of the steam trap. In other words, back pressure is the outlet or secondary pressure of the trap. The difference between a trap's inlet (primary)...

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The History of Steam Traps #1

2009-07-24T14:50:00+00:00

Mankind first began to use steam in industry following the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. Initially, steam was used as a motive source, to drive pumps, locomotives and the like.

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Stainless Steel GT5C PowerTrap® for Food and Pharmaceuticals

2009-07-24T14:33:58+00:00

Since the launch of the cast iron GT5C in October 2007, TLV has received numerous requests from various industries – particularly Food, Pharmaceutical and Chemical – for an alternative to the cast...

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Eliminate frequent pressure adjustments

2009-07-01T09:56:05+00:00

Freedom from the need for frequent pressure adjustments, and no maintenance necessary in 10 years!

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Stabilization of Secondary Pressure

2009-07-01T09:56:05+00:00

Reduced product defects through stabilization of secondary pressure.

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Still in service after 22 years

2009-07-01T09:45:24+00:00

When COSPECT was first introduced by TLV 22 years ago, we decided to give it a try. We found that it supplied stable secondary pressure and required no maintenance. We were amazed that such a...

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Troublefree Pressure Reducing Valves

2009-07-01T09:45:23+00:00

Discover COSPECT® pressure reducing valves with built-in strainer and Free Float® steam trap to improve steam quality and prolong service life.

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Is Your Steam Quality Worse Than You Think?

2009-07-01T09:45:23+00:00

Learn how steam quality affects production and the different means to combat wet steam & scale in piping.

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Check Valve Installation and Benefits

2009-06-01T11:25:53+00:00

Learn about preventing backflow and water hammer in condensate return lines. Includes illustrated tips on proper check valve installation.

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El Sitio Web en Español ya está disponible!

2009-06-01T11:16:28+00:00

Nos complacemos en anunciar que nuestro sitio Web TLV ya está disponible en Español. Este sitio web está diseñado para ser utilizado por nuestros clientes en América Latina.

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Insulating Traps

2009-04-22T14:57:09+00:00

At the time of the oil crises some 30 years ago, there was talk in Japan of huge energy savings to be gained by placing an empty can over steam traps, and actually this idea provided a brilliant...

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Types of Steam

2009-04-22T14:57:08+00:00

Different types of steam and their properties are discussed using animations: saturated (dry) steam, wet steam, superheated steam, etc.

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What is a Steam Trap?

2009-04-01T11:04:04+00:00

Interactive animations show how steam traps discharge condensate without letting steam escape.

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Vortex Flowmeter (Transmitter) EF73

2009-04-01T10:52:14+00:00

In order to manage and reduce the cost of steam, the first step is to find out the status of the plant. This is done by using a flowmeter installed on each production management unit to take an...

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Technical Seminars at TLV in 2009

2009-04-01T10:52:14+00:00

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

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Mexico Office Now Fully Established

2009-04-01T10:52:13+00:00

We are pleased to announce the establishment of a new local subsidary office in Mexico, TLV ENGINEERING S.A. DE C.V, as of January 2009.

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Types of Manual Valves

2009-02-02T14:39:04+00:00

General mechanism and function of typical valves illustrated and explained: globe valves, ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves and more.

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Pressure Reducing Valves for Steam

2009-02-02T14:39:04+00:00

Discover the difference between direct-acting pressure reducing valves and pilot-operated pressure reducing valves in steam systems.

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Heating with Steam

2009-02-02T14:39:04+00:00

Read about the advantages of heating with steam vs hot water or oil in a heat exchanger. Animations used to facilitate understanding.

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Spring Loaded Disc-type Check Valves

2009-02-02T14:30:08+00:00

TLV CK series check valves are ideal for nearly all types of fluid processes with their high sealing performance in both vertical and horizontal piping and their rapid open-close mechanism.

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Steam Trap Losses - what it costs you

2008-04-07T09:40:26+00:00

Even one failed trap can have steam leakage resulting in losses of hundreds of dollars/pounds/euros per year. Though it depends somewhat on the other conditions, traps on applications of 1 MPaG or...

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Mexico Sales Office opened!

2008-02-19T10:45:14+00:00

TLV is pleased to announce the opening of a new sales office in Mexico

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Argentina Office opened!

2008-02-01T09:17:28+00:00

TLV is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Argentina

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Technical Seminars at TLV in 2008

2008-02-01T09:17:28+00:00

Latest: Energy Saving at the Refinery - 2008-10-15

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Processing’s Breakthrough Product of the Year 2007

2008-02-01T09:17:28+00:00

TLV introduced the new CV-COS in July. An innovative conditioning control valve station for improving steam quality, the development of CV-COS was in response to Customers’ requests for an...

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Steam Locking and Air Binding

2007-11-14T14:36:10+00:00

In the plant, have you ever experienced an unexplainable drop in process temperature even though your traps appear to be working properly? The reason could be a condition known as 'steam locking' ...

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Steam Partial Pressure #2: Air Removal (Part 1)

2007-11-14T14:36:10+00:00

Which is heavier, air or steam? - If we examine the weights of steam and air under actual conditions such as those of the steam space inside a heat exchanger, quite interestingly we find that they...

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Steam Partial Pressure #3: Air Removal (Part 2)

2007-11-14T14:36:10+00:00

From Where on the Equipment is Air Removed? - The air filling the steam space is pushed along by the flow of steam, and since heating begins when steam enters the equipment, it is critical that all...

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Vapor and Flash Steam

2007-11-14T14:36:09+00:00

Why is vapor released from traps? If condensate has a higher heat-content than does saturated water at atmospheric pressure, then some of the condensate released from the trap will turn back into...

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Steam Partial Pressure #1: Why the Temperature Doesn’t Rise

2007-11-14T14:36:09+00:00

Have you ever had the experience of the required temperature never being achieved even though the pressure gauge on the steam space of the heat exchanger indicates the designated pressure? In such...

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Stall Phenomenon #1: Causes & Resulting Problems

2007-11-14T14:36:09+00:00

Are you familiar with the term ‘stall phenomenon?’ Even though you may not have heard the term ‘stall’ before, there are probably many of you who have encountered the following problems:

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Stall Phenomenon #2: Methods for Preventing Stall

2007-11-14T14:36:09+00:00

In the preceding article, we touched on the mechanism responsible for the occurrence of stall.

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Technical Seminars at TLV in 2007

2007-11-02T10:40:06+00:00

Latest: One Week Distributor Seminar - October 29 - November 2 2007

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2007-10-05T10:40:06+00:00

TLV is pleased to announce the newest addition to the PowerTrap® family, the GT5C. The TLV PowerTrap® series helps prevent heat exchanger stall when process steam pressure drops below system back...

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CV-COS Electro-Pneumatic Control Valve

2007-01-16T07:35:06+00:00

Provides dry, high-quality steam for process applications.

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SF1 Separator Filter

2007-01-15T10:40:06+00:00

Filter with integral Cyclone Separator

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Welcome to the TLV website

2007-01-15T09:35:06+00:00

Website redesign

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