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How Fluid Systems Impact the Cost of Semiconductor Fabs
Why High-Performing Fluid Systems Matter in New Semiconductor Fab Construction Masroor Malik, Lead Solutions Specialist, Semiconductor When building a new semiconductor fabrication facility (or “fab”), there are many considerations, including speed to market, material and installation standardizat...
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A Practical Guide to Gas Sampling Systems and Methods
A Practical Guide to Gas Sampling Methods Matt Dixon , Senior Principal Design Engineer, Swagelok Optimizing your chemical processing costs and maintaining high-quality product outputs require regular capture of representative process fluids for laboratory analysis. Grab sampling —also called spo...
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Seven Tips for Effective Plant Turnarounds
Seven Tips for More Effective, Efficient Plant Turnarounds Mike Aughenbaugh, Associate Target Market Manager, Swagelok, and Steven Robertson, Downstream Sales Manager, Swagelok Southeast Texas Plant turnaround is a major undertaking for chemical plants and refineries around the world. These comple...
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Why Green Hydrogen Is a Sustainable Fuel Source
Hydrogen: A Truly Sustainable Alternative Fuel Chuck Hayes, Global Technical Lead, Swagelok The world continues to develop alternatives to fossil fuels. Sustainability is the primary motivator. Reducing and outright eliminating carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from a wide variety of application...
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Next-Generation Semiconductor Precursors and Their Challenges
Navigating the Complexities of Next-Generation Precursor Gas in Semiconductor Manufacturing Author: Frank Horvat, PhD, Senior Scientist, Swagelok Company Artificial intelligence (AI) grows more advanced by the day—and as a result, new demands are causing major shifts in the semiconductor industry ...
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Fitting Training: How to Install Tube Fittings
Tube Fitting Installation: Everything You Need to Know Reliable industrial fluid systems are essential for safety, efficiency, and profitability in your plant—and their ability to operate dependably relies on many factors. Some of the most important include proper tube and tube fitting installation...
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How China’s Guofu Builds Safe Hydrogen Refueling Stations and More
How China’s Guofu Builds Safe Hydrogen Refueling Stations and More with Help From Swagelok Hydrogen transportation is set to play an important role in China’s carbon neutrality goals. The country’s government has made it clear that such technology will be key in the strategic development direction ...
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Control Costs and Improve Safety in Gas Delivery Systems
How to Control Costs and Improve Safety in Your Gas Distribution Systems Jeff DeWitt, Applications Engineer, Gas Distribution Systems Engineer Many laboratories, test centers, and industrial sites rely on the safe and continuous supply of primary and specialty gases to support critical processes...
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Common Water Pressure Regulator Problems and Troubleshooting
How to Troubleshoot Common Regulator Problems Industrial fluid system processes rely on precise fluid temperature, flow, and pressure settings to operate as intended. Many key components, including pressure regulators (or pressure-reducing valves), are critical in maintaining your necessary process...
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Understanding PFAS in Swagelok Products
Expert Insights on PFAS in Swagelok Products: Making Informed Material Choices By Marcy McQuary, Principal Materials Engineer, Swagelok PFAS reference guide If you’ve been following news about industrial materials or environmental regulations, you’ve likely heard the term “PFAS” mentioned...