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Standards updates, valves designed for outer space, and large valve applications headline Tech Track

Thursday, January 19, 2023   (0 Comments)
Posted by: Camilo Cuba

The VMA Valve Forum Conference & Exhibits is coming to San Antonio April 17-19, and we’re excited to highlight our Technical Track!

The sessions that make up the Technical Track are developed for experienced technical and engineering personnel working with valves and related products. This year’s topics include an update on U.S. valve industry and fire test standards, vales designed for outer space, and how the 168” valve is manufactured and its application in the Joint Water Pollution Control Plan, among other sessions.  

Fire Test Standards and Fugitive Emissions Update
Presented by Matt Wasielewski, President, Yarmouth Research and Technology

U.S. Industry Standards Update
Presented by Carlos Davila, Product Manager, Crane, and Paul Olson, Senior Manager of Standards, AWWA

Valves Designed for Use in Space
Presented by Ryan Kirchner, Emerson Automation Solutions

Dynamic Testing of Valves and Scaling
Presented by Brandon Habin, Hydraulic/Mechanical/Test Engineer, Alden Labs

Large Diameter Butterfly Valve for Clearwater Project

Presented by Chad Britz and Nicholas Krippner, DeZurik

With over 20+ hours of education sessions on topics including manufacturing, management and marketing, and valve fundamentals, you’ll learn fresh strategies, uncover new trends and find solutions that will make you a more well-rounded valve industry professional – no matter what your experience level is!

Register before February 28 and save up to $130!