A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids or slurries) by opening, closing or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. Valves are found in virtually every industrial process, including…
Nirmal Surendran Menon, PMP®, is the author of the book, Valves Made Easy, along with a coauthor, who is an industry expert as well as a project management professional with 17-plus years of experience in the oil and gas/energy facility construction. He currently works as a senior construction manager overseeing the Pipe Pressure Testing and Pipe Cleaning portfolio with an EPC company with a distinguished reputation in the industry. Menon’s interests include pipe integrity, pipe cleanliness, loss prevention, and human factors for process facilities. He has authored 11 articles and two books, and has sustained national and international acclaim in the industry, having been part of major LNG project construction execution in different geographical locations.
Ashish Goyal, coauthor of the book Valves Made Easy, is a quality manager at Sempra Infrastructure, a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. With a bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, he has been involved in all phases of EPCI project delivery.
Collaborating with another industry expert, Menon and Goyal have cowritten this book to share insights and best practices related to valves used in process industries. Their rich and diverse experience aims to inspire and educate readers interested in pursuing a career or enhancing their skills in this field. This book serves as a comprehensive reference for engineers and technicians working with valves across various process industries.
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