IMI has efficiently delivered what are believed to be the biggest manufacturing choke valves ever manufactured to a landmark unmanned processing platform within the North Sea.
The 100D DRAG® multi-stage, multi-turn management valves, manufactured on the firm’s IMI CCI manufacturing facility in Austria, measure 20” x 20” and are rated to ASME 4500. With a design stress of 686 barg, the valve physique and bonnet comprise of solid ASTM A182 F22 Cl, whereas a full inside Inconel 625 weld overlay presents enhanced corrosion resistance. Leveraging IMI’s patented DRAG™ know-how, the trim is constituted of stable tungsten carbide to offer excessive sturdiness in high-pressure, erosive service.
Following the profitable completion of manufacturing unit acceptance testing in Austria, three 100D DRAG® valves have now been delivered to the location.
Ronald Simon, Principal Engineer for Oil & Gasoline, and Valve Physician, at IMI, mentioned: “The profitable manufacturing and supply of the 100D DRAG® valves underscores {our capability} to offer cutting-edge movement management options for high-pressure, high-flow offshore functions.
“Designed to be used inside an unmanned offshore platform, which itself presents a novel operational problem, these valves are constructed to the very best high quality requirements that are important to making sure dependable, secure, and environment friendly manufacturing in distant environments.”
Mr Simon added: “In the end, this supply marks a big engineering milestone for IMI and reaffirms our dedication to supplying industry-leading movement management options for essentially the most demanding offshore functions.”
