Setting the Standard in Subsea Valve Solutions

The global energy industry is comprised of companies that have invested billions of dollars in research and development, as well as in operational efficiencies and safety measures. One vital aspect of those operations, and the allocation of operational budgets, is the selection and application of high-quality and reliable?subsea valves.

?That’s because subsea valves are critical to the integrity of?offshore energy operations. They enable flow control through a complex network of risers, manifolds and other subsea components with a high risk of exposure to harsh environments, corrosive fluids and pressures in upwards of 15,000 psig. It’s imperative that they’re properly designed, built and tested before being installed on site.

?Why? Because high-quality subsea valves provide the highest level of reliability for offshore operations. Conversely, lower-quality valves pose a significant risk for leak paths that could result in significant environmental damage.

It’s why?BuTech?offers products that meet or exceed industry standards while providing an unmatched level of service at all times. With 30 years of experience in the subsea market, BuTech is a leader in developing new and innovative ways to control the increasing temperature and pressure requirements as the industry moves to greater depths.

?In fact, BuTech supplies subsea valves that meet or exceed the?American Petroleum Institute’s?API 6A/17D qualification, which is the most highly respected seal of approval in the industry and is considered to be the "gold standard" in subsea valve manufacturing. Also available are PR2, Annex F/PSL3G qualified valves, as well as subsea valves that can be manufactured to meet the requirements of NACE MR0175.

?To achieve these certifications, our valves undergo rigorous testing according to strict guidelines set forth by both upstream and downstream energy companies, as well as our own internal standards for quality and performance. These protocols ensure we supply subsea valve solutions that are:

?·????????Internally pressure tested to at least 50% over rated pressure

·????????Externally sealed design for depths to 14,000 feet (4200 meters)

·????????Rated for a typical service life guarantee of 25 years

·????????Custom designed for instrumentation, process control, and chemical injection applications

·????????Compatible with remote operated vehicle (ROV) capabilities in template control panels, subsea wellheads, and Christmas trees

·????????Designed for trouble-free operation in a variety of media including hydrogen sulfides, corrosion inhibitors, paraffin thinners, hydraulic fluids, and other harsh chemicals

·????????Manufactured with 316 cold-worked steel and super duplex as standard

·????????Available to be manufactured with any machinable metal and specialty seal material required for your application

?It’s all part of BuTech’s mission to offer full-service engineering solutions for any type of valve application – from simple pipeline valves up through complex subsea ball valves with integral actuators and everything in between. Our engineers work closely with you throughout every step of your project so that you get exactly what you need when it comes time for installation.

?For more information on our BuTech subsea valve solutions, visit?BuTech-valve.com?or contact your local BuTech representative.

?BuTech, a business of Ingersoll Rand, is a leading global provider of precision-engineered, process-critical and technologically-advanced valves, fittings and tubing.