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...
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 | Jan 21, 2020 | Case Studies, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper
Issue After replacing a leaking actuated main steam attemperator block valve for the 3rd time in 3 years, a Canadian combined utility company contacted Armour Valve in search of a more reliable solution. The utility company had tried different ball valve options in...