Pipeline Components
Pipeline Components
“The speed at which pipelines are built is one of the more serious constraints in preventing impacts. Most big infrastructures take many years to plan and build. Completion of pipelines, on the other hand, often takes 24 to 36 months. This means it is even more important for the ESA of pipelines to begin as soon as the prefeasibility planning begins. Route selection, the main means of reducing impacts, is often one of the first items planned by the engineers. “
Being how I am blogging for a Valve Manufacture, I will save you some extra details about what a pipeline consists of. Depending on if you are an end-user, Mfg, or just a reader hoping to gain more info, you probably already know the different parts. Typically, you might see pipes, flanges, valves, fasteners, and of course many more parts. Some of the ball valves you might see would be the Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves. (This is our specialty)
GVC’s Trunnion Ball Valve are manufactured accordance to API 6D, NACE Compliant, they consist of 2 piece and 3 piece designs, also are Double Block & Bleed. We have a variety we keep in stock from ANSI 150-2500. If you are interested in GVC’s Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves, and want to know more information please visit our direct website which will route you to our Trunnion Valves: (For more information on our Trunnion Ball Valves, please visit our site; http://http://gvcintl.com/products_trunnion_mounted_ball_valves.html
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Pipelines in Poland
“Exxon Mobil Corp. said Monday it has dropped further shale exploration in Poland after two wells failed to yield commercial quantities of natural gas, a hit for the country’s efforts to reduce its dependence on imports from Russia”
We know that Obama has cancelled the Keystone Pipeline- why not take all our resources and send some workers to the Eastern European countries to build a pipeline? This will not only help out our neighbors but also create jobs for thousands of people.
“Analysts have said that Poland and other Eastern European countries faced a big challenge for developing unconventional energy resources, owing to a lack of infrastructure and manpower. Unlike the U.S. and Canada, Poland doesn’t have a well-developed pipeline system to move gas from the fields it is produced to where it is consumed, nor the strong drilling services industry needed to tap shale reservoirs.”
http://rigzone.com/news/article.asp?a_id=118675
Building a Pipeline
“The speed at which pipelines are built is one of the more serious constraints in preventing impacts. Most big infrastructures take many years to plan and build. Completion of pipelines, on the other hand, often takes 24 to 36 months. This means it is even more important for the ESA of pipelines to begin as soon as the prefeasibility planning begins. Route selection, the main means of reducing impacts, is often one of the first items planned by the engineers. “
I am blogging for a valve mfg so I won’t go into too many details on what a pipeline may consist of. Here are some of the components; Pipes, Flanges, Valves, Fasteners, etc. Some of the Ball Valves you might see are the Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves. (This is our specialty). Our Trunnion Ball Valves are mfg in accordance to API 6D, NACE Compliant, Two piece and Three piece designs, Double Block and Bleed. Our ANSI sizes are 150-2500, which we keep mainly in stock. For more information on our Trunnion Ball Valves, please visit our site; http://gvcintl.com/products_trunnion_mounted_ball_valves.html
Peru – Largest Oil Refinery Capacity in the Country
When you think of Peru, what do you think of? Before I took a trip to Lima Peru, I thought there was going to be little shops everywhere and people selling anywhere from jewelry to food, on the streets. Lima, Peru is actually the most industrialized city in South America.
“Peru has six major oil refineries with total capacity of 192,950 bbl/d. Repsol-YPF controls the largest facility in the country, La Pampilla, located in Lima, with a capacity of 102,000 bbl/d. The other privately-operated refinery in the country is the 3,250-bbl/d Purcallpa, operated by Maple Gas. Petroperu operates the remaining four refineries and the largest network of retail oil products distribution. The Peruvian government has planned to further privatize downstream facilities in the future. “
And just like Houston, Texas has many refineries and buy petroleum equipment such as Ball, Gate, Globe, and Check Valves.
“Peru has proven crude oil reserves of 930 million barrels, according to Oil and Gas Journal (OGJ). The country produced 110,900 barrels per day. With the revival in oil exploration, Peru has had new projects brought online, increasing the country’s oil production levels. However, Peru's oil consumption has also grown over the past 20 years.”
Source: http://http://www.eoearth.org/article/Energy_profile_of_Peru
$1 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed for PA
$1 Billion Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed for PA., would connect to Baltimore, DC areas
While the Keystone XL Pipeline is waiting to be built, Philadelphia proposed a $1 Billion dollar Gas Pipeline connecting from Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Although the UGI Corporation, Energy Midstream L.P. & Capitol Energy Ventures came to conclusion to build a 200-mile pipeline on Thursday conference. The companies set a completed goal of 2015 and still need regulatory approval.
This project would move at least 800,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day from Lycoming County South through Eastern and Central Pennsylvania. However, still waiting on what they end up doing; either allowing Kansas City, MO, build the pipeline and share an equal stake with Valley Forge and Capitol Energy Ventures.
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Ball Valves
Ball valves are flow valves that are quarter-turn and straight through apparatuses. These valves allow for shut-off and/or purposes of control. The ball valve pressure rating and materials used determines what kind of seat is required. Not all valve seats are the same.
Ball valves are considered superior to other valves because they are very easy to use and can both maintain and regulate three important things-high pressure, high volume and high flow of temperature. The ball valve design allows for the easy ability to fix the seats if a problem arises and also seals without having to take away the body of the valves from the line.
Ball valves can be found in a number of different styles. Some of these include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece and flanged body construction. Check out GVC’s line of ball, gate, globe and check valves.
Source: http://www.thomasnet.com/about/ball-valves-90370206.html
Mining in the Oceans
I never knew that Mining was done in the water. I always pictured caves and creeks when I thought about mining. Mining in the ocean was actually first developed around the 1950’s.
“Diamonds are found in greater number and quality in the ocean than on land, but are much harder to mine. When diamonds are mined, the ocean floor is dredged to bring it up to the boat and sift through the sediment for valuable gems. The process is difficult as sediment is not easy to bring up to the surface, but will probably become a huge industry once technology evolves to solve the logistical problem”
Diamonds are not the only jewels collected under the ocean floor. Metal compounds such as gravels, sands and gas hydrates are also mined in the ocean. The sands and gravels are used for beaches to protect them from erosion.
“Mining the ocean can be devastating to the natural ecosystems. Dredging of any kind pulls up the ocean floor resulting in widespread destruction of marine animal habitats, as well as wiping out vast numbers of fishes and invertebrates. When the ocean floor is mined, a cloud of sediment rises up in the water, interfering with photosynthetic processes of phytoplankton and other marine life, in addition to introducing previously benign heavy metals into the food chain. As minerals found on land are exploited and used up, mining of the ocean floor will increase.”
http://marinebio.org/oceans/ocean-resources.asp
GVC Sales rep married!!
Nina Prohorenko, inside sales rep of GVC, was married on January 7, 2012. It was a beautiful wedding! Nina looked stunning, she looked like a princess right out of a fairy tale! Guests followed bride and groom to the Petroleum Club, where the reception was held.
Laura Parker was in attendance with her daughter, Emerson. Emerson was supposed to be the flower girl. She did arrive at the church, dressed and ready to go, just 45 minutes late! So, Emerson got to walk down the aisle and sprinkle fresh rose petals at the end of the reception, as the guests bid their farewells to the couple! As GVC sales reps never miss an opportunity, a very nice waiter was befriended for leads. It’s Laura’s fault that he got the wrong impression. Nina just provided the opportunity! Why else would she pick the Petroleum Club for her reception! No worries; however, for Nina! She was in wedded bliss, headed to Canada for a romantic honeymoon getaway with her bridegroom!
Here are some pictures from Canada that she took:
NACE – Compliant Double Block & Bleed Valves
Do you know what DBBV stands for? Well for those who do not know it stands for, it is also known as the Double Block and Bleed Valve.
What does a DBBV do? DBBV unveiled to deliver a second level of isolation often mandated by refineries and production facilities.
The DBBV operates up to 3,600PSI and 450 Degrees Fahrenheit/ 232 Degrees Celsius with the seal options.
What do they comprise? They comprise a secondary ball/sealing surface to retain pressure in the event that the first ball or sealing surface is damaged
Slow Season for Sales?
The holidays are upon us here at GVC and we are still striving to meet our goals to help you, the customer, meet yours. We are not running around the office with our heads cut off, (at-least not at the moment that is) The holidays are a slow time for us at Global Valve and Controls, but we look forward to kicking off 2012 and getting back to business as usual!
(One of our employees working diligently on research for the upcoming year!)
