Practical Engineering on MSN11d
How to Collapse a Pipe by Closing a Valve
Momentum carrying fluid away from a valve wants to keep going even after the valve is closed. This generates a negative ...
AZ Central24d
APS, contractor cited and fined after worker fell to his death
An investigative report by Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health showed three employees, one of whom was a supervisor, were removing a pipe valve and actuator from the platform of a ...
The Family Handyman on MSN1mon
Water Heater Leaking from Drain Valve? Here’s What to Do
“Existing valves on most water heaters are not full port valves,” says Barnes. “This means they are not the actual pipe ...
Marine Link26d
Incorrect Valve Led to Deadly Engine Room Fire
The installation of an incorrect valve in a pipe to a diesel oil tank led to a fatal fire aboard a cargo vessel docked in LaPorte, Texas, an National Transportation Safety Board shows. On Jan. 8 ...