The challenge to introduce a KPI for valve reliability to be used in projects with Valve Manufacturers, EPCs and End-Users[R]
To calculate the KPI, all major reliability influencing factors need to be taken into account.
Equipment, Systems and Process: The role of Actuated Valves in Safety Instrumented Systems[R]
IEC 61508 «Standard for Functional Safety of Electrical / Electronic / Programmable Electronic Safety related Systems»• It is an equipment manufacturer standard.• It defines the design and performance criteria necessary …
Additive Manufacturing in Oil&Gas Industries
On-demand production Short lead-time Reduction of parts in the stock Reduction of costs Possibility to repair old systems
Reactive, preventive and predictive maintenance – which is the right solution[R]
Presentation overview• In O&G green field projects EPC follows tightly end user specifications• Typically these specifications are not taking into account the maintenance strategies• In this presentation we will walk …
Control ball valves for severe service[R]
Common target: to complete the production range
Valve Stem Gaskets[R]
Stem seal is traditionally considered the most critical pressure containment boundary of a valve; in fact on top of the criticality of physical parameters of process fluids (Pressure,Temperature…) and its …
Changing & New Codes & Standards
Global Codes & StandardsCodes and standards are under continuous change about every 5 yearsCommon industry codes and standards
Valve Standards: United States and the World – The Things That Unite Us, Outweigh The Things That Divide Us[R]
DefinitionsCode: A universally accepted, agreed upon, or established means of determining what something should be. Monitored for compliance by an authoritative agency that can be adopted by legal jurisdiction and …
Bolt-On Jacketing Solutions[R]
Tube Traced Valves • Point contact (TT→Valve)• Performance unpredictable• Degrading performance over lifetime
ISO 15848-1: comparison with new fugitive emission standards[R]
Project overview• ISO 15848-1 is published since March 2006: “Classification system and qualification procedures for type testing of valves”o End of DIS Enquiry (23/06/2014). Result of votes: approved.o FDIS Enquiry …