CASE STUDY How Severn’s intelligent OEM retrofit extended control valve life at Berri Junction Topline overview In 2005, Saudi Aramco was facing significant challenges associated with black powder contamination of sales gas transmission pipelines. Some control valves were failing after just 44 days in service due to the rapid erosion of internal components. This resulted in excessive downtime and a fundamental lack of process control. In a bid to turn the situation around, Saudi Aramco collaborated with Severn Glocon Group to devise a new specification for pressure control valves (PCVs) deployed in contaminated applications. YEARS FROM 44 DAYS TOTwo PCVs were initially selected for retrofit. The combination of the pressure drops they needed to handle and the black powder con

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