TrimGuard boosts choke valve impact resistance Choke valves fitted with TrimGuard qualify for the upper end of the choke valve impact resistance spectrum, and beyond. INDUSTRY Oil & gas, offshore LOCATION Norwegian North Sea PROJECT New solution for choke valve damage avoidance THE CHALLENGE Protecting choke valves from extreme internal damage caused by sudden impact of fluid-borne objects is an enduring challenge for offshore operators. Should a choke trim collapse, there is a high probability that downstream systems could over-pressurise, leading to a major safety concern. Operator requirements for the impact resistance of choke valves typically range from 37 to 700 joules. However, manufacturing a valve where the trim itself has the required resistance can be prohibitively

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