Gulf of Mexico Poised to Remain Strong in Coming Years
Gulf of Mexico Poised to Remain Strong in Coming Years
“The Gulf of Mexico (GOM), one of the major petroleum-producing areas of the world, is in the early stages of an extended growth cycle and is poised to remain one of the strongest offshore markets in the world in terms of deepwater activity. Overall, rig count and exploration and production (E&P) activities are at pre-Macondo levels and look tocontinue on an incline for the next couple of years.”
The Gulf of Mexico remains one of the most geologically attractive areas, It is also located in a stable region of the USA
http://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_gas/a/124243/Gulf_of_Mexico_Poised_to_Remain_Strong_in_Coming_Years
Denbury sells $1.3Billion of assets to Exxon Mobil
Denbury sells $1.3Billion of assets to Exxon Mobil
Denbury has sold its Bakken Shale assets to Exxon Mobil for 1.3B along with its properties in Texas and Wyoming.
“Denbury (NYSE: DNR) plans to use the proceeds of the deal to purchase additional oil fields in the Gulf Coast or Rocky Mountains. In September, Irving-based Exxon (NYSE: XOM) announced it would purchase about acquire about 196,000 net acres in Bakken Shale property in North Dakota and Montana.”
http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2012/12/26/exxonmobil-finishes-acquisition-of.html
Chemical Composition chart Stainless Steel
Chemical Composition chart Stainless Steel
One of our Sales reps created a chart to show the different kinds of stainless steel and how they are created. When ordering Ball, Gate, Globe or check valves it is important to know what grade of stainless steel you are looking for.
*304 IS BEST FOR WELDING, USED FOR NON SEVERE APPLICATIONS
316 IS SUPEERIOR TO OTHER SS COMPOSITE; BEST FOR CHEMICAL CORROSIVE APPLICATIONS
316 SS HAS 2% MOLYBDENUM; 304 SS DOES NOT. THIS 2% MOLYBDENUM IS WHAT MAKES 316 SS CONSIDERABLY MORE RESISTANT TO CORROSION AND OXIDATION. PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING MUST HAVE THE 316SS SO THAT THERE IS NOT EXCESSIVE METALLIC CONTAMINATION.
Those Dam Valves
As the nation increasingly seeks sources for renewable energy, dams and the thousands of valves they contain will only become more important.
When we see a majestic dam, with its huge face of concrete holding back acres of water, probably the last thing we think of are the valves it takes to make them operate effectively
“The purpose of the valves in these structures is to adjust the output of the reservoir that forms behind those dams while maintaining the proper reservoir depth, both in times of flood and in drought. Looking at the top of a moderate-size dam, we would see a number of rolling gates or sluices that provide the modulation of flow necessary to balance water supply and demand. In fact, the most common style of gate or valve used is a rolling type, which functions very similar to a sluice gate valve that is open at the top. Although this is technically a valve, these gates are not at all like the valve designs used in other industries.”
Where will Russia’s Gas go?
In my opinion, Russia has so much gas, more than the USA- but no one wants to drill there. Another example is Alaska. Alaska has an abundant amount of gas- but too beautiful to start drilling. I also read that Exxon is investing almost $2 Billion in Russia to explore for oil in the Arctic; this should create thousands of jobs for our Russian friends, sadly not for us Americans.
“Emerging right from beneath the shore’s wet sand are pipes that will carry gas from distant Western Siberia to Lubmin, Germany starting in November. The Nord Stream pipeline is laid deep undersea. The underwater part alone, stretching from Russia’s Vyborg to Lubmin, measures 1,224 kilometres. After that, gas produced in wells of the Ob River Basin is pumped through other pipelines for a few thousand more kilometres. “
“Russia is rapidly creating new routes to deliver its gas. The Nord Stream was the first major gas pipeline built to Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It bypasses all traditional transit countries to the north, thus avoiding associated risks. Next in line is the construction of the South Stream, a pipeline leading to Europe that would take the south bypass.”
Read more at: http://indrus.in/articles/2011/10/26/freedom_to_choose_the_destination_for_russian_gas_13170.html
TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL FOR BREWING
“Stainless steel is an alloy steel with a bright, long-lasting, silvery finish. The alloy has a 11-26% chromium base, with various percentages of nickel added to increase toughness and titanium added to increase weld ability.
Those most common to brewing are 304 and 316 stainless steel. Kegs are usually made from these materials. Both 304 and 316 have very good corrosion-resistance properties and are easily welded.”
Global Valve and Controls provide valves and controls provide highly capable and reliable service in catalyst slurry, gasification, hot gases, high pressure steam, polyethylene, vinyl chloride and many other related applications. GVC valves in exotic materials, including titanium, alloy 20, Monel and Hastelloy are used for highly corrosive applications involving sulfuric acid, aortic anhydride, and others.
We offer valves in Carbon Steel, Alloy 20, 316SS, CF8M, 304SS, LF2 and many more!
http://www.brewingtechniques.com/library/backissues/issue2.4/millspaw.html
Our Threaded & Socket Weld Valves
Threaded & Socket Weld Valves
GVC offers a complete line of threaded end and socket weld end valves in sizes ¼” through 4” with pressures up to 6000 psi.
Learn More Below About Global Valve and Control Valves
High Performance Valves
Series FSD 525
- Three Piece Swing Out Design
- Direct Mount for Easy Automation
- Variety of End Connections
- Fire-tested to API 607 Rev. 4
- Investment Cast
- Live Loaded Stem Seals
- WCB, 316SS, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C and various other alloys
Series 525
- Three Piece Swing Out Design
- Variety of End Connections
- Investment Cast
- Live Loaded Stem Seals
- NOVA & PEEK Stem Packings available
- WCB, 316SS, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C and various other alloys
Series FS 525
- Three Piece Swing Out Design
- Variety of End Connections
- Fire-tested to API 607 Rev. 4
- Investment Cast
- Live Loaded Stem Seals
- WCB, 316SS, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C and various other alloys
Series GVD-20
- 2000 WOG
- Two Piece Design
- Direct Mount for Easy Automation
- Full Port
- Live Loaded Stem Seals
- Double Stem Sealing to Comply with TA-LUFT Requirements
General Service Valves
Series 20 RP
- 2000/1500 WOG
- Two Piece Design
- Reduced Port
- Threaded Ends
- NACE Compliant
- Optional Seal Weld Available
Series 20 FP
- 2000/1500 WOG
- Two Piece Design
- Full Port
- Threaded Ends
- NACE Compliant
- Optional Seal Weld Available
Series 30
- 1000 WOG
- Three Piece Swing Out Design
- Full Port
- In-Line Repairable
- Various End Connections Available
High Pressure Valves
Series BV6000
- 6000 WOG
- Two Piece Threaded Ends
- Full Port
- Investment Cast
- Fire-Tested to API 607 Rev. 4
- NACE Compliant
Series 790
- 3000 WOG
- Double Union Design
- Full Port
- TFM Seats & Seals are Standard
- Wide Variety of End Connections
Series NV 10000
- Needle Valve
- 10000 PSI
- Packed Bonnet Style
- Standard Panel Nut
- Male/Female or Female/Female Ends
- Available in Soft or Hard Seat
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More Information Regarding Ball Valves for Pipelines
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Pipeline Valves
There are many kinds of pipeline valves, review more information below.
Firstly, the structure differs. As we all know that a ball valve features the spherical closure element with a round or other-shaped hole in the middle and a gate valve features the lifting and dropping wedge. And the number of the holding ports varies. A gate valve has two ports, which is called an inlet and an outlet. But a ball valve usually has two or more ports. However, when referring to the connections to the ports, they would be with the same ones, including the threaded, soldered or Flanged Ball Valves.
Pipeline Valves
Flanged Valves are one type of Pipeline valves, click to our main page to learn more about our other types of valves.
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Pipeline Valves
Best Flanged Valves On The Market
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Flanged Valves
The prosperity of the valve industry has been shown in many fields. Actually, there is great variety of the types of the valve. All these types are making their own contributions to the development of the whole modern industry. As we all know, Flanged Ball Valves are made to control the flow of gases, liquids and granular solids in many systems. In order to meet various requirements, valves are designed and manufactured with a wide range of the types, sizes, materials, working temperature and pressure and means of actuation and so on. At this moment, we take the type of the ball valve and gate valve out for a comparison. Learn more about flanged valves below.
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Flanged Valves
Ball Valves – Are They Useful?
Ball Valves in our history, have always proven helpful in a variety of ways. Review the article below and let us know what you think. Enjoy!
Importance of Ball and Pressure Valves to Industry Today
Although the ball valve was invented in the 1950’s it is more used today than ever before in history. This valve made of a simple ball with a hole in it has found wide spread applications in the chemical, petroleum refining, paper making, water treatment plants, and many other industries.
The engineering beauty of ball valves and control valves from their simplicity. A ball with a hole in the middle sits inside passage way that fluid or air from passing through. When the ball is turned so its hole is in line with the pipe the fluid passes though, however when it is turned so the hole does not line up with the pipe the movement of fluid is stopped. This simple design allows ball valves to withstand temperatures of up to 200 degrees and pressures of up to 700 bars making them ideal for most industrial uses and easy to repair. The whole mechanism can easily be controlled by a handle outside the valve that can be turned 90 degrees.
Ball valves come in a large variety. There sizes range from as small as half of a centimeter to is much is 30 centimeters. They also come in five different body styles: split body, single body, top entry, three-piece body, and wielded. Despite the variety in ball valves, all ball valves work in much the same way.
