<p>Valve are one of the most widely used products in the power industry.&nbsp; The subject of valves is broad.&nbsp; They come in various configurations to meet end-user requirements.&nbsp; Because of their uniquiness, valves are designed to meet specific industry standards such as the American Petroleumm Institute (API), the British Standards Society of Mechanical Engineers, the International Organization for Standardization, and others.&nbsp; Compliance with these standatds should assure the end-users that their purchased valves will provide long term service.&nbsp; In this paper, we present cases where there the newly installed valves did not last long in service and cases where they did.&nbsp; In one case study, we will show some examples of valves that failed and what actions were taken to address the failures.&nbsp; In another case stuerdy, we will presnt examples of instakked valkves that provided long term services and the reasons for their success.&nbsp;Nothing lasts for ever no mater how well&nbsp;designed.&nbsp; Failures of components are not uncome.&nbsp; Not investing in startegies to monitor valves and related equipment, and perform inspections&nbsp;is a recipe for disaster.&nbsp;&nbsp;Run-to-failure strategy is very risky.&nbsp; Finally, the paper will cover remedies that valve end-users should adopt to ensure that their valves provide long-term service in operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Valve Failures and Suggested Remedies

Paper Proceedings: https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/PVP/PVP2021/volume/85314

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