The oil and gas sector provides the fuels, lubricants, and derived chemicals used in everyday life. The extraction and processing of raw materials often take place in adverse conditions, especially in extreme climatic zones or offshore locations. This demands reliable equipment that can withstand high pressures, elevated temperatures, and corrosive or scaling fluids.

Valves constitute a significant portion of the equipment in a petrochemical production plant. All kinds of gases and liquids within the plant must pass through various valves, responsible for either blocking or directing these fluids to various process equipment, depending on the production stage. In the oil and gas industry, valves are classified into various classes, taking into consideration the type of trim, body material, actuation method, and design. Among the most important are plug, globe, gate, full or segmented ball, butterfly, and relief valves, which play a crucial role in preventing explosion and other potential damage. Therefore, it's essential to optimize the refining processes with sophisticated controls and adhere to the strictest safety standards.

Valmet, a global leader in providing technology, automation, and services for process industries, offers solutions that cater to a wide range of applications, from exploration and transportation to oil, gas, and derivative refining. Valmet's control valve solutions are widely used in refining processes worldwide. Over the past 65 years, Valmet has delivered valves, actuators, and positioners to refineries in over 100 countries, assisting numerous customers in enhancing the reliability, productivity, safety, and sustainability of their processes through suitable valve solutions for each application.

The multinational's portfolio encompasses all standard applications, including both on-off and control applications, along with more demanding applications, such as valves for hydrogen production in PSA units, catalytic applications, oxygen, and even special handling of olefins, aromatics, solvents, and fuels. They offer globe or rotary control valves, developed in special materials like duplex stainless steel, super duplex, or monel. They also provide valves with special internals designed to control phenomena like flashing in non-clean fluids, noise, and cavitation, available in various configurations to precisely meet process needs.

"In an environment where safety and environmental protection are as critical as profitability and performance, operators are challenged to find the right combination of technologies to achieve the optimal balance between these requirements. Process efficiency in the oil and gas industries is strongly based on the quality of equipment. It's essential that each piece of equipment is safe, durable, and reliable. Valmet combines all of these attributes in its extensive range of valves, actuators, and positioners," explains Valmet's Business Development Manager, Rodrigo Bonas.

Intelligent valve controls make a difference. Smart control and valve diagnostics, as well as positioners, enhance process efficiency over extended periods. They ensure that hazardous conditions are not overlooked, preventing late repairs that result in additional costs. Without intelligent valve controls, platforms spend more time and money on maintenance and are required to maintain a larger inventory of spare parts and equipment.

The intelligent Partial Stroke Test Neles ValvGuard positioner raises the safety standard of valves and, consequently, the entire plant. It is compatible with both emergency shutdown valves (ESD) and emergency relief valves (ESV). Its unique and advanced functions and features are specially designed for safety applications. With the largest variety of safety valve tests and diagnostics available on the market, substantial pneumatic capacity, user-friendly diagnostics accessible through DTM Neles Valve Manager™, along with the selection of integrated position sensors, transmitters, and limit switches, in addition to HART and Foundation Fieldbus communication, it offers an unbeatable solution, promoting greater efficiency, reliability, and safety.

These controls enable operators to optimize devices and monitor equipment proactively, allowing the implementation of a preventive maintenance strategy. In addition, the company offers a wide range of services, including chemical metering pumps.

Valmet introduces the Neles 6D series valve. This is a full-bore ball valve with API 6D certification (certified as 6D-1529). The valve incorporates the latest industry-proven technology in its body design, ball, stem, sealing case, and seat. Designed with a pig passage feature, it offers lasting performance in isolation services. Its modular design expands material and operator selection options to meet specific application requirements. Component selection according to the application ensures the valve can meet various process conditions. The 6D series complies with the latest industry requirements for safety and emissions.

Valmet will participate in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2023, one of the world's major offshore technology events and the largest in the country. OTC Brazil, organized by the Brazilian Institute of Oil and Gas (IBP), will be held between October 24 and 26 in Rio de Janeiro at Expo Mag. The event will bring together experts from various countries, promoting knowledge exchange and business opportunities in different areas of the offshore industry. Aligned with the global society's commitment to promoting a just and viable energy transition, the event is in line with Valmet's mission and will include discussions on technologies and innovations necessary to create a cleaner and more sustainable future. The complete program and information on accreditation are available on the event's official website.

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OTC Brazil 2023

Date: October 24 to 26

Location: Expo Mag, Rio de Janeiro

Website: https://otcbrasil.org/