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MRC Global is one of the most successful trusted pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) distributors in its space. This is a position that has been shaped – in large part – by its people. Stainless Steel World Americas had the pleasure of speaking with MRC Global’s Robert Nunn, Executive Director of Stainless Steel & Alloys, to learn more about how MRC Global continues to provide excellent value to its customers, and how it is playing a pivotal role in the energy transition.

Stainless steels alloyed with a high percentage of Chromium, Nickel, and Molybdenum have been widely popular as a material in the construction of heat exchanger tubing (as well as pipes, fittings, plates, and more) for demanding and highly corrosive process conditions such as acids and salts, as well as operating in high temperatures. The two most used alloys in this segment are UNS N10276 and UNS N06022. Another alloy, UNS N06059, is gaining popularity as a material used in severe corrosive environments.

Heat Exchanger World Americas 2023, held at the Pasadena Convention Center, exceeded all expectations and emerged as a resounding success. With over 1,300 registrations, this year's event provided a bustling platform for heat transfer enthusiasts to explore vendors, network, and stay updated on the latest industry developments and trends.

Efficient and effective bolted flange joint installations are pivotal for minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity in industrial plants. The ASME PCC-1-2019 Tightening Method recommends a minimum of four hours of dwell time before retightening the bolts to restore short-term creep relaxation and embedment losses. Research has shown that dwell time, which is defined as the period between initial torque and a post-installation re-torque, is a crucial interval for gasket performance optimization.

Stainless steel is a key material in the energy industry, and its properties make it ideal for applications such as hydrogen transport. As govern-ments around the world set ambitious net-zero goals, the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector. In fact, many countries have included hydrogen as a central element in their climate change strategies for transportation. For instance, the European Union aims to have 40GW of renewable hydrogen electrolyzers by 2030, and hydrogen is expected to play a major role in achieving its decarbonization goals. Governments are investing heavily in the development of hydrogen technologies for transportation, and significant progress has been made in recent years. Research groups like the Hydrogen Council and H2ME have conducted extensive trials to investigate the feasibility and benefits of using hydrogen as a fuel for transportation, and their findings have been encouraging. These developments present an opportunity for the stainless steel industry to play a key role in the energy transition by providing the materials needed for hydrogen transport infrastructure.

Metal hoses are a necessary solution in many industries, especially those that are subject to high-pressure & temperature applications or volatile media. To ensure the safety of the end user, knowledgeable specialists are crucial for ensuring the best asset for the process is chosen and recommending materials and fixtures that will make for the best product.

Maruichi Stainless Tube is globally recognized for its manufacturing of high-quality seamless stainless pipes and tubes.

Selecting the right bolt is an important aspect of any bolted flange connection.

As global powers lift the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last few years, the stainless-steel industry has begun to see a glimpse of hope for recovering its past production and consumption levels.

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