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Ideal Installation of a PRV in a Steam System
Following the steps in the process below will maximize the performance and service life of your pressure reducing valve in critical services, especially steam.
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Benefits of Remotely Set Pressure Reducing Valves
What are the benefits of remotely set PRVs?
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The Ever-changing Landscape of the Valve Industry
Change is change and it's going to happen!
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We Offer Solutions For Your Special Applications
Need help with a difficult application? Call us!
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Regulators in Series
What if one regulator is not enough to handle the pressure drop?
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The Use of a Line Strainer
Why is a line strainer so important with PRVs? Read on!
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Pressure Recovery Factor Explained
Read on to understand pressure recovery factory.
![Calculated vs Optimal Cvs](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/calculatedcv-1024x680.jpg)
Calculated Cv versus Optimal Cv
Learn more about Cv's and why sizing valves is so important.
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A Quick Guide to End Connections
Here is a quick reference guide to typical end connections.
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Heat Tracing Systems
Read an in-depth article on heat tracing systems.
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Mark 50 Series Back Pressure Regulator Seat Adjustment & Operation
Watch this video on seat adjustment and operation.
![How does a Mark 80 Work?](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/mk80work-1024x680.jpg)
How Does a Self-Operated Temperature Regulator Work?
What this video to learn about the Sliding Gate Temperature Regulator.
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Troubleshooting the Mark 67 Piloted Pressure Regulator
What is the load pressure tubing on a Mark 67?
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What is the Expected Life of a Mark 608 Tank Blanketing Regulator?
Interesting question. Watch the video to find out!
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Can a Mark 66 Air Loaded Regulator be Controlled by an I/P Regulator?
Watch this video to find out!
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Having Concerns with the Shutoff of your Pressure Regulator?
Are you Experiencing a Downstream Pressure Increase when your Pressure Regulator is Shut Off?
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What is Tank Blanketing (Part 2)
Learn more about tank blanketing.
![Converting a Mark 80 Series](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/convertmk80-1024x680.jpg)
How to Convert a Mark 80 Temperature Regulator to the Open Position
How to fill the system when your regulators are in the closed position.
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Are Mark 60 Series Pressure Regulators Suitable for Water Service?
We answer a customer's question about whethe their Mark 60 Series regulators are suitable for water service.
![What is Tank Blanketing](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/tankblanketing-1024x680.jpg)
What Is Tank Blanketing?
Learn the basics about tank blanketing. Read on!
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Is Your Internally Piloted Regulator Suitable for Sea Water Services?
Watch this quick video to learn if your regulator is suitable for sea water service.
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Interview with Rick Cromer – Chemical Industry Expert
Learn what a chemical industry expert has to say about valves.
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Back Pressure Regulating Valves (BPRV)
Want to learn more about back pressure regulating valves? Read on!
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Preventing Frozen Pipes
How to prevent frozen pipes - know before they freeze!
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Why Water Pipes Freeze & Burst
Why do water pipes burst and why do they always fail the same way?
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Differences Between Direct & Pilot-Operated Regulating Valves
What is the difference between direct & pilot-operated valves?
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Challenges Faced When Conducting Business in a Global Market
What should you consider when doing business in a global market?
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The History of Valve Standards
Ever wondered why and how the ASME was formed? Read on!
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Calculating A Reasonable Safety Factor when Sizing Control Valves & Regulators
It is important to include a reasonable safety factor when sizing.
![Why Application Training Is Important](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/apptraining-1024x680.jpg)
Application Training
Applying the proper valve in an application is critical.
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Hands On Product Training Most Effective
Why we prefer hands-on training rather than classroom training.
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Industry Valve Delivery Time
What are the delivery time metrics for manufacturers?
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Temperature Regulator Applications
What types of applications are temperature regulators the choice? Read on.
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Understanding Temperature Regulators
Mechanical temperature regulators are often overlooked as a simple solution for temperature control.
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Regulators in Parallel
When are two regulators in parallel a solution? Read on.
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Regulator Selection & Sizing
When selecting a regulator, proper sizing is critical.
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Industrial Valve Terminology
Basic definitions for industrial valve terminology.
![Managing Droop](https://www.jordanvalve.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/08/managingdroop-1024x680.jpg)
Managing Droop
How do you manage droop with industrial regulators? It's possible - read on.
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How Accurate Are Industrial Regulators?
Interested in learning about the accuracy of industrial regulators? Read on to learn more.
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How Do Industrial Regulators Work?
Interested in knowing how industrial regulators work? This is the blog post for you.
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What To Know About Regulators
A basic understanding about industrial pressure regulators. Read on!
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Differential Pressure Regulators
What are differential pressure regulators? What do they do? Let’s take a look and find out.