New Valve Design Targets Recips: Drop-in replacement for existing valves in reciprocating compressors

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Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI) has developed the Zahroof performance valve (ZPV), which delivers a noticeable change in valve performance, serviceability and reliability, said Zahroof Mohamed, president and CEO of the Houston-based company. "Improvements in valve design have plateaued over the past 50 years with the major improvements being made in materials and manufacturing," Mohamed said. "Valves have to be serviced periodically due to wear of the seat and guard and the failure of the helical coil springs and the plastic sealing element(s).