Compressible fluid flow through control valves will inevitably cause some form of flow-induced vibration in the fluid system. Identifying the type and cause of the vibration requires detective work.

University of Plymouth researchers have developed magnetic spin valves for use in high-density disk or tape read heads that overcome some of the noise problems found in conventional designs. Dr ...

Power plant officials attributed a startlingly loud noise and cloud of steam coming from their facility last weekend to a “pressure valve release.” The sound, which occurred around 8 a.m. last ...