The Comprehensive Valve Dictionary : Terminology, Applications, and Insights for Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy (Hardcover)

1.Introduction to Valves. Introduction. Part 1: Overview of Valve Functions and Applications. Part 2: Historical Development of Industrial valves. Part 3: Importance of Valves. 2.Types of Valves. Introduction. Part 1: Classification of the Valves. Part 2: Detail Description of Valves. Part 3: Valve Comparative Analysis. Part 4: Valve Selection Criteria. 3.Valve Components. 4.Materials of Construction. 5.Valve Design and Standards. 6.Valve Manufacturing, Testing, and Quality Assurance. Introduction. Part 1: Valve Manufacturing. Part 2: Valve Testing. Part 3: Quality Assurance. 7.Valve Installation and Commissioning. Introduction. Part 1: Preparation and Pre-installation. Part 2: Valve Installation. Part 3: System Integration. Part 4: Testing and Verification. Part 5: Documentations and Records. Part 6: Packing and Preservation. 8. Valve Operation and Performance. 9. Valve Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Introduction. Part 1: Common Valves Failure Mode. Part 2: Inspection. Part 3: Maintenance Practices. Part 4: Troubleshooting. Part 5: Reliability Practices. Part 6: Operational Challenges. Part 7: Best Maintenance Practices. 10. Valve Safety, Reliability, and Compliance (SIL, SAR). 11. Actuators and Valve Automation. 12. Valves in the Energy Industry: From Conventional to Emerging Applications (Hydrogen, Carbon Capture). 13. Valve Lifecycle and Cost of Ownership. Part 1: Valve Lifecycle Stages. Part 2: Cost Analysis. Part 3: Maintenance and Reliability. Part 4: Materials Technology & Valve Lifecycle. Part 5: Energy Related Terms and Valve Cost. 14. Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Valves