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EcoSeal is a reusable high-performance sealing solution designed to fit ASME, API and ANSI flanges. Proven to perform under extreme conditions, EcoSeal provides high integrity sealing to both reduce fugitive emissions and increase operational efficiencies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LaM8mF

🔧💡 Valve Tip of the Day #54 💡🔧 Stem Sealing System in Globe & Gate Valves (API 600) ⚙️ The stem sealing system uses a packing gland that compresses flexible packing (graphite, PTFE, etc.) to form a tight, leak-proof seal between the stem and the valve body. When the handwheel is operated, the packing is compressed and expands radially, preventing external leakage — even under pressure and high temperature. 🌡️ 💪 FLV Industrial Valves equips its API 600 gate and globe valves with high-performance packing systems, ensuring reliability, tightness, and safety in every operation. #ValveTip #API600 #StemSealing #GraphitePacking #PTFE #ValveEngineering #IndustrialValves #FLVPower #FLVTeam #OilAndGas #Engineering #𝐅𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬

Final testing is underway for Dexon’s 42-inch ultrasonic multi-channel (UT-MC) inspection tool, which is set to be deployed on a crude oil pipeline in Africa. Each pipeline presents unique challenges, including wall thickness, geometry, pressure, and flow conditions. Therefore, every inspection tool must be specifically configured and tested to ensure reliable performance under these conditions. This 900 kg UT-MC Octopus tool was designed to: - Navigate a 1.5D bend - Operate at expected pressures and speeds - Record accurate and consistent wall thickness data To verify its performance, we conducted tests using Dexon’s on-site 1.5D test loop, a 20-meter pipeline section that simulates live operational conditions. Due to the tool’s size, standard pumping units were insufficient to provide the necessary flow and pressure. Our engineering team responded by designing and building a custom fluid pump, capable of producing 600 Nm of torque and 2,500 rpm. Initial testing results have been positive, and the tool is now cleared for its first inspection run in Africa.

We recently fabricated a series of Limpet Coil High-Pressure Reactors (10 KL & 14 KL) for a speciality chemical manufacturing client, and this project truly required design coordination and fabrication accuracy. These weren’t ordinary reactors — they were reactor + internal heat exchanger hybrids, integrating SS316L U-tube bundles (25.39 m² × 3 sets) within a limpet coil shell, designed to handle pressures up to 15 kg/cm²(g) and temperatures from –40°C to +210°C. With zero CA = 0 mm. Achieving this meant: * Maintaining concentric alignment between inner tube bundles and agitator assembly * Preventing heat distortion during sequential welding * Ensuring NDE requirements under ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 (2023) Each reactor featured custom multi-agitator setups — Anchor, MIG, PBT, and Bottom Tickler — designed specifically for the reaction mass handled by end-user’s process. Every configuration was chosen for precise process compatibility. On top of that, the system was built for multi-utility operation (LPST / CHB / N₂) — capable of switching between cooling, heating, and inerting without compromising pressure integrity or performance. Projects like these remind us why experience matters. It’s one thing to fabricate under pressure — it’s another to engineer confidence within it. #SteelconEngineering #HighPressureReactors #ASME #ProcessEquipment #PharmaMachinery #EngineeringExcellence #PrecisionUnderPressure #CustomFabrication #IndustrialInnovation

Recently Published: CGA C-13, 8th Edition, Standard for Periodic Visual Inspection and Requalification of Acetylene Cylinders This standard provides comprehensive guidance for the inspection and requalification of acetylene cylinders, including both the shell and porous mass. It is intended for use by manufacturers, fillers, distributors, requalification facilities, and safety personnel involved in the handling of acetylene cylinders. The standard aligns with regulatory requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC), referencing Title 49 CFR and CSA B339, respectively. It addresses industry practices for determining minimum wall thickness, acknowledging variations in steel grades and manufacturing processes. The scope includes cylinders manufactured under DOT and TC specifications, as well as those produced under special permits or exemptions. While it does not cover UN acetylene cylinders regulated by ISO standards, it provides essential procedures for visual inspections and periodic requalification. This eighth edition incorporates the latest industry updates and reinforces the importance of regulatory compliance and safety in acetylene cylinder operations. https://lnkd.in/e_axCDrK

With its historical experience in Safety Relief valves manufacturing, AST is now working on Pilot operated safety valve with inlet HUB connection, here during Factory Acceptance Test. The valve presents engineered advanced sealing solutions and metal-to-metal seats that, combined with rigorous testing procedures, are designed to minimize seat leakage and environmental emissions. Our metal-to-metal seat design ensures a tightness level that exceeds API 527 requirements. In the pictured valve, the actual measured leakage is 1 bubble per minute, compared to the API 527 allowable limit of 100 bubbles per minute. Some more technical data are below listed:  Inlet connection: NPS 4 GR40 alpha-lock Outlet connection: NPS 6 class 300 RF - ASME B16.5 Orifice: L Set pressure: 139 barg Pilot style: modulating no-flowing Accessories: filter, back- flow preventer and field test connection Material of construction: A494 CW6MC + B564 N06625 #safetyreliefvalve #pilotoperaredvalves #customizedengineering #oilandgas #highquality

Our daughter company AST SpA is now working on a Pilot operated safety valve. It presents engineered advanced sealing solutions and metal-to-metal seats that, combined with rigorous testing procedures, are designed to minimize seat leakage and environmental emissions. #customizedengineering #highquality #safetyreliefvalves

🔬 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Explained — Surface-Level Precision that Protects Deep Investments Even the smallest surface crack can lead to costly breakdowns in oilfield operations. That’s why Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) remains one of the most trusted Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques in the industry. Here’s why PT matters for your operation: ✅ Identifies surface flaws, porosity, and leaks early ✅ Suitable for non-magnetic metals, alloys, and composites ✅ Provides fast, cost-effective results ✅ Fully compliant with API, ASTM & ISO standards At Eiger Engineering & Oilfield Services, we combine advanced PT techniques with certified inspectors to ensure flaw-free performance, compliance, and reliability. 💡 Detect early. Prevent failure. Operate safely. 📞 Contact us today to schedule your inspection: info@eiger.ly | www.eiger.ly . . . . . #LiquidPenetrantTesting #NDT #NonDestructiveTesting #OilAndGas #InspectionServices #API #ISO #ASTM #SurfaceInspection #EquipmentSafety #QualityControl #AssetIntegrity #RigSafety #OilfieldMaintenance #Engineering #LibyaEnergy #EigerEngineering #OilfieldServices

continúe PID offset valve Visual inspection tools: Borescopes, mirrors, and video probes may be used for internal inspection of the disc, seat, and other components for defects. Material verification instruments: Tools like a Positive Material Identification (PMI) analyzer can verify that the valve's body and internal parts are made from the specified alloy, which is crucial for high-temperature and corrosive services. Key standards influencing instrumentation Instrumentation selection for an offset valve PDI is driven by industry standards, which specify the test procedures and acceptance criteria. API 598: This American Petroleum Institute standard covers inspection and testing requirements for valves, specifying acceptable leakage rates for both shell (body) and seat tests. FCI 70-2: This standard from the Fluid Controls Institute defines criteria for control valve seat leakage, including the bubble-tight Class VI rating relevant for triple offset valves. ISO 15848: This standard for fugitive emissions testing requires specific monitoring equipment to ensure the valve packing provides a reliable seal to the atmosphere.

continue PID offset Valve Visual inspection tools: Borescopes, mirrors, and video probes may be used for internal inspection of the disc, seat, and other components for defects. Material verification instruments: Tools like a Positive Material Identification (PMI) analyzer can verify that the valve's body and internal parts are made from the specified alloy, which is crucial for high-temperature and corrosive services. Key standards influencing instrumentation Instrumentation selection for an offset valve PDI is driven by industry standards, which specify the test procedures and acceptance criteria. API 598: This American Petroleum Institute standard covers inspection and testing requirements for valves, specifying acceptable leakage rates for both shell (body) and seat tests. FCI 70-2: This standard from the Fluid Controls Institute defines criteria for control valve seat leakage, including the bubble-tight Class VI rating relevant for triple offset valves. ISO 15848: This standard for fugitive emissions testing requires specific monitoring equipment to ensure the valve packing provides a reliable seal to the atmosphere.