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Boarding Shut-Down Valves Field

Facing with High Pressure High Temperature Challenge.The engineering standards for onshore and offshore equipment are predominantly High Pressure and High Temperature (HPHT).

Conval Releases Renewable Ball Valve Designs

The new Conval Camseal forged ball valves include zero body, seat and stem leakage on stand-alone and actuated valves. The metal-seated, severe-service valve line is offered in sizes from 0.5 through 4” sizes with socket- or butt-weld and flanged ends, and in pressure classes through ASME 4500 lb.

BP Deploys Continuous Methane Measurement in O&G

BP announced it will deploy continuous measurement of methane emissions in its future oil and gas processing projects. Continuous measurement, including the use of such instruments as gas cloud imaging (GCI), will be introduced at all major BP projects worldwide.

TLX Introduces Proportional Pilot Valve

TLX Technologies' has released Discrete Proportional Pilot Valve that offer precise control for up to four discrete positions.TLX Technologies has designed the DPPV for fluid control in commercial vehicle and off-highway applications.

SPX Flow Introduces Valves for Oil & Gas Applications

The new M&J Valve Danflo Axial Surge Relief Valve is engineered to track unabated surge-wave pressure transients. The valves can be gas loaded or pilot operated.

USA’s BHGE Awarded Contract for Spain’s Largest Refiner

Houston-based valve manufacturer, BHGE Masoneilan has been given a contract to provide the heavy-duty severe service angle control valves for CEPSA’s refinery in San Roque, Cádiz, Spain.

Tech Talk: Hydromet Valves

Material selection for hydromet valves is a relevant topic. Because of the challenging conditions, end users prefer valve solutions with longer life spans than previous products.

NOV Releases New ReAct Valve

National Oilwell Varco has released the new ReAct Clean Out Valve (RCOV). These valves unload mud and clean up the wellbore as an integral part of the completion string.The RCOV presents large, open flow ports for unloading drilling mud, solids, or lost-circulation material.

3P Invests in Thermoplastic Range for Cryogenic Valves

3P - Performance Plastics Products has announced its investment in developing the Xytrex range of thermoplastics materials, which are widely used in fluid handling systems.

DeltaPValves for Water Source Heat Pumps

Flow Control Industries’ DeltaPValves have become increasingly popular for typical hydronic heating and cooling systems. Now you can find them in Water Source Heat Pump applications.