Control Valve Application Tools

I have been a Control Valve Technology Specialist for 45 years and over that time I have gained a lot of insight into the proper application of control valves. I recently retired but can't bring myself to completely divorce myself from the world of control valves.

Jon Monsen, PhD, PE OR (Ret.), CA, WA

I will attempt to answer any questions about things on this web site.

It is always nice to hear from someone who has found something useful here.

I seem to be getting older and have less energy than in the past. I am unable to get involved in any sort of consulting services. I can be reached at  CvAppTools@

(In an attempt to discourage robots, I have left off the domain name.

It is the domain associated with Google)

My health has taken a sudden turn for the worse. Don't be disappointed if I don't reply.

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