Blog & Technical Articles
Engineering insights, application guides, product updates and industry knowledge from the AIRA engineering team.
Understanding ATEX Certification for Valves in Hazardous Areas
A detailed overview of ATEX zones, equipment categories, and how to correctly select valve and actuator assemblies for explosive atmospheres.
Cavitation in Control Valves — Causes, Effects and Prevention
How to identify cavitation in globe control valves, understand its root causes, and prevent damage through correct valve sizing and trim selection.
Valve Selection Guide for High-Pressure Steam Applications
Comprehensive guide covering valve type selection, material specification, and IBR compliance requirements for saturated and superheated steam service.
Fugitive Emissions Control — ISO 15848 and API 641 Explained
Regulatory drivers, test standards, and practical guidance on specifying fugitive emission-rated valves for refinery and chemical plant applications.
Pneumatic Actuator Sizing — A Practical Engineer's Guide
Step-by-step guide to correctly sizing pneumatic rack & pinion and scotch-yoke actuators for quarter-turn valves, including safety factor calculations.
Triple Offset Butterfly Valves — Design, Benefits and Applications
How triple-offset geometry eliminates disc-to-seat rubbing, enables metal-seated bubble-tight shut-off, and extends service life in critical applications.
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