Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas

From production and transport to refining operations, valves and actuators play a central role in regulating flow, protecting equipment, and supporting safe system performance. These specialised components manage the flow, pressure and direction of liquids and gases throughout upstream, midstream and downstream operations. Valves act as the mechanism to stop or throttle flow while actuators provide the automated force to operate the valves remotely. Without them it would be impossible to control the flow of oil and gas through complex systems used in the industry.

Challenges:

• Solid deposition/blockage
• Liquid loading
• Multiphase flow management
• Corrosion and erosion
• Complex flow regimes
• Ageing infrastructure management

Solutions:

• Ball valves – Used for tight, rapid shut off, quarter turn and controlling high pressure liquids and gases
• Gate valves – Open and closing flow in pipelines, typically used in full open or fully closed positions
• Globe valves – Ideal for throttling and regulating flow
• Plug valves – Used for on/off service in harsh and high pressure environments
• Butterfly valves – Flow modulation in large diameter, high flow, low pressure applications
• Check valves – Prevents backflow to protect downstream equipment like pumps and compressors
• Pneumatic actuators – Uses compressed air to operate values in high pressure pipelines and ensure the safe and efficient transport of oil and gas
• Hydraulic actuators – Using pressurised liquid for high torque applications which are often found in heavy duty valves
• Electric actuators – Automate the opening and closing of valves, ideal for remote, off grid pipelines
• Explosion proof actuators – Control machinery, ventilation and systems where methane and other flammable gases are a common byproduct