Solving Erosion in Dump Valves
Solving Erosion in Dump Valves
1 Pages® 1 Searching for a Solution An oil and gas producer in West Texas was seeking ways to increase dump valve life (LCV) on a 3-phase separator and reduce overall cost of ownership. Case Study Solving Erosion in Dump Valves Contact us: 713-466-3552 | NRS_info@apergy.com | norrisealwellmark.com 2 Identifying the Challenges The competitor’s valve was consistently failing after one month of service with high volumes of sand particles in the produced fluid. The failed competitor valve had high erosion on the plug, seat, and cage of the trim assembly and bridge of the valve body. In addition, the oil & gas producer was concerned with the related loss of production due to constantly changing out the failed valve at several different production sites. 3 New Control Valves Deliver Value The Norr
