by armourvalvedev | Sep 25, 2018 | Case Studies, Oil and Gas
Problem: A well-known brand of choke valve was in use on a SAGD high-pressure steam separator blowdown line. These valves would operate for a few days to a week before they would start to leak. The valves were leaking due to erosion incurred when blowing down the...
by armourvalvedev | Oct 1, 2018 | Case Studies, Oil and Gas
Problem: For years, a major Canadian natural gas distribution company struggled with frequent servicing of the more than 20,000 plug valves on its network. Every 12-18 months, operators would have to lubricate and turn the valves, often in extreme cold conditions....
by armourvalvedev | Sep 13, 2018 | Case Studies, Pulp and Paper
Problem: A Canadian Pulp and Paper Mill was having difficulty controlling steam temperatures. The plant required two steam operating conditions – 11.4 bar (165 psig) and 5.5 bar (80 psig). The plant foreman wanted to change the desuperheater for the 11.4 bar...
by armourvalvedev | Sep 11, 2018 | Case Studies, Oil and Gas
Problem: One major Alberta SAGD operator drew its process water from a deep source well (500-600 meters) containing brackish water. The water had a high chloride content and was contaminated by solid particles finer than beach sand. It was not possible to detect...
