D351451X012/Dec18 For more information: www.Fisher.com REFINING V500 Valves with Ceramic Trim Resist Erosion in Bitumen Furnace Application RESULTS • Valve replacements improve process control and up-time. • Valve replacements extend time between unit turnarounds from 3 to 12 months. APPLICATION Diluted bitumen furnace feed valves. CUSTOMER Oil sand producer in Alberta, Canada. CHALLENGE Beneath the windswept soil of Alberta lies a thick, viscous mixture of bitumen, sand, clay, and water called oil sand. One of those components—bitumen—is a tar-like substance too thick and sticky to flow unless it is heated (melted). Extracting bitumen from the sand is a challenge for Canadian oil producers. Applying valves to control the extraction or separation process is also a challenge bec

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