Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Valves Chapter 2: Valve Selection Criteria Chapter 3: Manual Valves Chapter 4: Control Valves Chapter 5: Manual Operators and Actuators Chapter 6: New smart valve technology Chapter 7: Smart Valves and Positioners Chapter 8: Valve Sizing Chapter 9: Actuator Sizing Chapter 10: Common-Valve Problems Bibliography Index

About the Author

Philip L. Skousen is founder and president of Communiqué, a technology-based marketing company for the control and manual valve industry. He also consults with manufacturers and valve associations regarding marketing and technology issues within the process control industry.