Offspring International (OIL), has announced an exclusive worldwide agency agreement with valve actuator and control systems supplier, Paladon Systems, for its innovative autonomous shutdown valve (ASV) for pipeline end manifolds (PLEM).
The ASV is designed to remove the reliance on or eliminate the need for a surface control umbilical or diver intervention. It is a self-contained subsea package comprising PLEM valve, spring-return actuator and long life, battery control system.
The valve closure speed can be controlled to suit the terminal. The ASV is designed to be inherently failsafe and provide automated control of subsea valves for up to 7 years before requiring any servicing.