0. Valve Life Cycle Management
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and its authorized service centers
ValvKeep and VK-Viewer are trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

1. ValvKeep® via VK-Viewer
what is ValvKeep® ?
Dresser’s proprietary relational database software used by its aftermarket operations and its authorized service centers to record the life events of your relief devices and control valves:
Documents in detail the repair, service, and test performed
No limitation to manufacturer and make
Order requirements documented including special needs
Documents “As Found” or “As Received” equipment conditions
Eternal conditions & settings · Equipment Configuration
Operational condition · Parts’ condition
Images are taken and attached to the record.
Can receive and retain any type of external document related to the equipment – sizing report, NDE reports etc.
Documents “As Ship” condition of the equipment
Work Performed including parts replaced · Tests Performed & Results
Images of work performed and final conditions are attached to the record
End of Job Quality check list
Generates Job reports in detail and in summary and keeps them on file.
Reports and or record keeping for regulatory compliance

2. ValvKeep® via VK-Viewer
what is ValvKeep® ?
Dresser’s proprietary relational database software used by its aftermarket operations and its authorized service centers to:
Future maintenance planning
Next maintenance date posted on the last event
Assists in planning of tests, labor, and material needed
Alarms and filters to remind of pending due dates
Minimizes costs and downtime
Predictive next maintenance analysis
Mean time between failure program that determines if next planned maintenance fits experienced recorded in ValvKeep
Identifies possible problem applications and or equipment keeping uptimes from being maximized
Best configurations?
Best maintenance interval?
Critical parts is stock for unexpected maintenance?

3. ValvKeep® via VK-Viewer
what is ValvKeep® ?
Dresser’s proprietary relational database software used by its aftermarket operations and its authorized service centers to:
TO-DO List
Reminder system that brings up required tasks
Owner / Plant items · Job Items
Valve Tasks · Other
Data Imports / Export
Imports equipment history from other electronic resources
Customer’s records · Factory Records
Exports Data in Excel or ASCII

4. ValvKeep® via VK-Viewer
Customers can access ValvKeep data via a web site called
VK-Viewer
24/7/365
Monitor repair / service as it progresses
Review any equipment’s event detail (current & past) at any time
Print job related reports on any event at any time
Look up & review Next Maintenance / Test dates
Execute analytical reports when needed
Installed tools allow the user to filter the data to display desired needs
Other tools available: Find and sort
Secured Access

5. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Plant Equipment List
Opening Screen after login
To see control valves you change switch this setting

6. ValvKeep® via VK-Viewer: Executing a Query
Using Query to Filter listing of items shown
Click the Query.

7. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Filter
Using Query to Filter listing of items shown
To filter records the column must be visible in the grid. The pull down menu only shows those fields available for filtering. If field not listed add the desired field to the grid via the column button.

8. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Filter results
Using Query to Filter listing of items shown
After filtering for manufacturer “Consolidated” the grid now shows only entries with this manufacturer.

9. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Equipment List in a Grid
Most Recent entry and Historicals
Job Type
The grid can be commanded to display the latest record “Most Recent” or all events associated with the valve. Use pull down to change setting.

10. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Quick Command buttons
Most Recent entry and Historicals
Job Type
Use these buttons to create Filters (Query), add / delete columns, find a record, or remove all filters (Default)

11. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Displaying Event Details
Job Type
To see details of an event double click a valve. Results on next page.

12. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Event Details
Job Type
Use buttons to move to a different record
Each tab contains details about actions that occur in the repairing of this valve. We now record “As Receive” “As Shipped conditions.

13. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Event Parts, Images, Etc
Job Type
Use these buttons to see information on a particular equipment or event per subject listed.

14. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Images
Equipment Images viewable during on any event
Job Type
Images associated with the selected repair / service event

15. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Analytical Reports
Job Type
Use these buttons to generate different analytical reports.

16. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Owner – Plant Selection
To Change Plant go to File – Select Owner / Plant
Job Type
You may not be authorized to view other owners and or plants. Contact your sales representative for assistance.

17. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Generating Reports
Job Type
Reports on any valve can be viewed and printed via these commands. See your Dresser Direct for instructions on how to generate the reports.

18. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Valve Data Report

19. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Valve Data Report

20. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Maintenance Coming Due
Job Type
Quickly identify when equipment is due for maintenance

21. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / To-Do List
Job Type
Important TO-DOs viewable – a reminder list of tasks associated with current and future events. To-Do are listed for both the provider and the customer

22. ValvKeep®: via VK-Viewer / Terminating session
Job Type
Please use Exit button to terminate your session

23. Valve Life Cycle Management
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Produced by
and its authorized service centers
ValvKeep and VK-Viewer are trademarks of Dresser, Inc.