The Comprehensive Valve Dictionary: Terminology, Applications, and Insights for Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy - Rilegato

Sotoodeh, Karan

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ISBN 10: 104107378X ISBN 13: 9781041073789

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2025

Riassunto

This book is a pioneering reference work designed to address the complex terminology, technical specifications, and diverse applications of valves in industrial systems.

The Comprehensive Valve Dictionary: Terminology, Applications, and Insights for Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy is an authoritative and practical reference that demystifies the technical language surrounding industrial valves. The dictionary provides detailed definitions for hundreds of valve-related terms, including valve types, components, materials, standards, testing methods, and failure mechanisms. In addition to traditional applications, this dictionary places significant emphasis on valves used in renewable energy systems, including those for hydrogen production, hydropower, carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and offshore wind power. Moreover, it explores the definitions and real-world applications of cutting-edge technologies such as smart valves, condition monitoring, digital twin technology, and additive manufacturing. It also includes cross-references to relevant international standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO), troubleshooting guides, and operational insights. By bridging gaps in understanding, this resource will support professionals in making informed decisions, improving system reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

This work is specifically tailored for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and researchers working in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, and renewable energy industries.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Karan Sotoodeh is an Iranian author and engineer with nearly two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in valves, actuators, piping, and material engineering. In his most recent role, he served as a Senior/Lead Valve and Actuator Engineer at Baker Hughes, focusing on subsea oil and gas projects. Karan Sotoodeh earned his PhD in Safety and Reliability in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Stavanger in 2021. Over the years, he has established himself as a prolific contributor to the field, authoring 15 technical books on topics such as valves, piping, actuators, corrosion, material selection, and safety engineering. He has also published more than 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to present his work at international conferences in the United States, Germany, and China. Karan has collaborated with numerous valve suppliers across Europe, including those in the UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Norway, gaining extensive insight into global industry practices. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is an avid traveler, runner, and swimmer who enjoys spending time in nature.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 104107378X
• ISBN 13: 9781041073789
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 574
• Contatto del produttore: Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis; gpsr@taylorandfrancis.com; ; Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24; München; 80331; Germania