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valves off er obvious advantages in this regard. In addition, the simple design lends itself to use of
specialist hardened materials if particular resistance is required for specialist applications, such as the use of corrosive materials in chemicals manufacturing. The device is currently undergoing testing with a
number of major utilities companies, including Anglian and Morrison and the business is also working on bespoke solutions for a number of clients. Discussing how the device might be used in the
process engineering sector, Steve Busby at Oxford Flow says: “Imprecise control of gas and liquids can have a negative impact on various industrial processes, leading to system malfunction and downtime that businesses can ill-aff ord. “Valves are undoubtedly a ‘pressure point’ for failure
in process engineering, so selecting the right one is essential. Oxford Flow has developed an innovative design from fi rst principles and using all of the mathematical, computational and design technologies available in the 21st century. We believe our devices are an improvement over traditional regulators in virtually all areas, off ering considerably improved performance over a much longer life span, while still staying competitive - three qualities that all businesses in the process industry are looking for.” ■
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