Tuesday, August 2, 2011

DBB vs DIB

The range of technical papers that pass the desks here at Valve World is quite astounding.

Some cover the mechanical properties of valve bodies or internals; others look at the latest advances in communications technology and yet more provide case histories or look at innovative field trials.

All these papers are treated with the respect they deserve. After all, if a busy professional makes time to write an article, the least we can do is review it thoroughly. And find the best ways to present it, such as in the magazine, via the webshop, or even in one of the Valve World Conferences.

And, like Lady Justice, we treat each submission fairly, irrespective of the author's credentials.

That said, of course from time to time we will have personal favourites.

Recently, for example, Valve World magazine published a paper with a very intriguing headline: DBB vs DIB.

Sounds almost like a football game, doesn't it?

Actually, the author gives a good review of the differences between double block and bleed valves as compared to double isolation and bleed valves.

I am pleased to note that this paper is now availavble to all parties through the Valve World Webshop. Please click here for more info.