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hutdowns for valvemaintenance or replacement are costly to plant capacity and, ultimately,
revenue. As end users strive tomaximise their operating performance and efficiency,
valvemanufacturers are forced to evolve their valve designs tomeet their customers’
expectations and demands. Implementing new designs andmaterials into the valve design is
one way to keep up with the evolving requirements. Another approach is to concentrate
on using the best valve for the application, rather than simply looking at the design and
material specifications. It is crucial that the application and process conditions are
considered when determining which product is selected. In this article, CGISwill
look at an application solution, along with valve design, to address challenges
faced in process industries.
LNG plants typically consist of liquefaction and gas treating areas to
condition the gas to be converted into liquid form. The process and
applications within these facilities are demanding for valves.
Proper review of the operating conditions of the valve should
be completed before a selection is made. The following
application is an example of looking at many aspects of
Kevin Niebergall, CGIS,
Canada,
explains the
importance of selecting the
right Severe Service Valve
(SSV) for LNG applications.
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