Electro-Hydraulic Control Systems: Applications Overview

Automated control valves, including block valves and motor-operated valves (MOVs), enable the automated isolation of pipeline sections in both upstream and midstream applications, playing a critical role in pipeline control systems and functioning as emergency shutdown valves.

Pig launcher/receiver valves are automated control valves that are integral to pigging sequences and are controlled by PLCs, ensuring efficiency in midstream applications as well as supporting pipeline control systems and upstream applications. Additionally, they function effectively as emergency shutdown valves when needed.

Emergency shutdown valves, which are a type of automated control valves, close automatically on trunk lines in midstream applications when they detect leaks, pressure surges, or fire, ensuring optimal performance in pipeline control systems. These mechanisms are also critical in upstream applications.

Automates the process of transferring ownership of oil through automated control valves, including flow control and emergency shutdown valves, which are critical for both midstream and upstream applications in pipeline control systems.

Automates the process of transferring ownership of natural gas, utilizing automated control valves for flow control and ensuring safety with emergency shutdown valves, suitable for both upstream and midstream applications of pipeline control systems.

Operation of automated control valves, including pressure and flow control valves, as well as emergency shutdown valves (ESD), is essential for both upstream and midstream applications in pipeline control systems.

Operation of automated control valves, including pressure and flow control valves, as well as emergency shutdown valves (ESD), is essential for both upstream and midstream applications in pipeline control systems.

Operation of automated control valves, including pressure and flow control valves, as well as emergency shutdown valves (ESD), is essential for both upstream and midstream applications in pipeline control systems.

Automated control valves and emergency shutdown valves are essential in ESD systems to safely isolate the well during unsafe conditions, effectively enhancing pipeline control systems used in both midstream and upstream applications.

Actuated valves, including automated control valves and emergency shutdown valves, in mud pumps and manifolds facilitate the automation of drilling fluid flow paths, enhancing efficiency in both upstream applications and midstream applications within pipeline control systems.

Automated control valves and emergency shutdown valves are essential components used in separators, heaters, and treaters to regulate pressure, temperature, and liquid levels in both midstream and upstream applications. These valves also play a crucial role in pipeline control systems.

Gas lift injection control valves, which are a type of automated control valves, regulate gas flow rates into wells, often utilizing automated actuators. These valves play a crucial role in both upstream applications and midstream applications, including pipeline control systems where emergency shutdown valves are also essential.

Pump protection valves in upstream and midstream applications, such as ESP and PCP systems, utilize automated control valves to manage bypass and relief functions, ensuring emergency shutdown valves prevent damage during upset conditions within pipeline control systems.

Automated control valves, including water injection valves (control and check), are essential for pressure and flow regulation in secondary recovery within upstream applications. Additionally, chemical injection valves are automated for the delivery of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and hydrate prevention chemicals, playing a crucial role in midstream applications and pipeline control systems.

Integration with pipeline control systems, including automated control valves and emergency shutdown valves, ensures automatic actuation during trips or high-pressure events in both midstream and upstream applications.