OIL & GAS LONG-DISTANCE PIPELINES
Valve applications from pipeline origin to terminal.
Explore isolation, protection and flow-control requirements across long-distance oil and gas transmission systems.
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Four critical parts of the oil & gas pipelines process.
PUMP & COMPRESSOR STATIONS
Protect rotating equipment and maintain throughput.
Pump and compressor stations provide the pressure needed to move crude oil, products and natural gas over long distances.
- Pump suction and discharge
- Compressor isolation
- Recycle and bypass lines
- Station inlet and outlet
High flow velocity, vibration and rapid shutdown events can create reverse flow, surge and excessive valve loads.
Full-bore isolation valves and fast-acting check valves are configured around station operating and emergency shutdown sequences.
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Integrated pump protection for minimum-flow and recirculation duty.
Controlled closure helps reduce reverse flow and damaging hydraulic surge.
Forged-body, low-torque isolation for high-pressure pipelines.
MAINLINE BLOCK ISOLATION
Section the pipeline quickly and reliably.
Block valve stations limit inventory release and allow pipeline sections to be isolated for inspection, maintenance or emergencies.
- Mainline block stations
- River and road crossings
- Branch connections
- Remote isolation points
Valves may remain static for years yet must operate reliably under full differential pressure when required.
Full-bore ball or slab gate valves with stem sealing, cavity relief and suitable actuation support dependable remote isolation.
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Leak-path-minimized isolation for long-distance oil and gas lines.
Welded-body isolation designed for buried transmission pipelines.
Full-bore API 6D isolation for high-capacity pipeline service.
PIG LAUNCHING & RECEIVING
Enable safe inspection and pipeline cleaning.
Pig traps and bypass manifolds allow cleaning, batching and in-line inspection tools to enter and leave the pipeline.
- Launcher barrel isolation
- Receiver barrel isolation
- Kicker and bypass lines
- Vent and drain connections
Sequence errors, trapped pressure and debris can compromise safe opening, closing and pressure equalization.
Full-opening isolation valves and clearly defined vent, drain and bypass valve arrangements support safe pigging procedures.
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Full-bore valve access for pipeline cleaning and inspection operations.
Compact double-block-and-bleed isolation for critical process lines.
In-line maintainable isolation for critical continuous-service pipelines.
METERING, TERMINALS & STORAGE
Control custody transfer and terminal routing.
Metering stations and terminals route product between pipelines, storage tanks, loading systems and customer connections.
- Meter runs
- Tank farm manifolds
- Loading and unloading
- Pressure and flow control
Accurate routing, low internal leakage and repeatable control are essential for product quality and custody transfer.
Tight-shutoff ball valves, double-isolation arrangements and control valves support dependable switching and measurement.
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Compact flow diversion between process, bypass and transfer branches.
Compact quarter-turn tight shutoff for process and utility lines.
Full-bore pipeline isolation with low pressure loss.
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