Valves are an important forged component in any pressure system. They work together with flanges, nozzles and other pressure vessel connections for the flow of air, gas and fluids within a piping system. Functions of Valves in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industries Valves are a critical component in any piping system for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. These …
The disc forging process is used to create large steel discs for use in industrial equipment, valves and other high-pressure components for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The Steel Disc Forging Process The first step is to cut a slab of steel billet from the grade of steel you want to use. Steel disc forging can be made of …
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This is Part 2 of our two-part series on how subsea wellheads for the oil and gas industries are established. If you missed Part 1 of this series, check it out here. Last month our blog post discussed the following: How subsea exploratory well sites are selected How the base pipe is installed on the sea floor The composition and …
One of the most important actions undertaken by companies in the oil and gas industry is exploratory mining for undersea oil and natural gas deposits. The first part of this process is using scientific data such as seismic studies and consults of geo-scientists who are experts in this field to locate suitable drill sites with the potential for large oil …
A mudline suspension system is a system designed to support the considerable casing weight of a deep-sea drilling operation such as that on a floating Jack-Up Rig. The mudline suspension system transfers most of the weight via subsea connections from the rig itself to the sea floor. This is especially important for wells drilled in deeper water where the weight …
Last month in part 1 of Common Parts Found in a Wellhead, we described the following common parts found in a wellhead, including casing spools, casing hangars, casing head, bowl protector, and wellhead bushings. Here are some additional common elements found in a wellhead casing made by a wellhead casing manufacturer. Mudline Suspension A mudline suspension system is used in …
Ultimately all ANSI flanges used in the oil and gas industries are pipe flanges, there are just several different types of pipe flanges used in different situations. Here are five of the most common ANSI flanges used in the oil/gas industry: Weld Neck Pipe Flange A weld-neck pipe flange–AKA Butt Weld Flange–is a high-pressure flange that attach to a pipe …
A pressure vessel is basically a container designed to keep a liquid or gas under high pressure. Some examples of common pressure vessels are propane tanks for your home gas grill, the tank for the air compressor in your garage, or a hot water tank, but here are some general uses of these pressure vessels for industrial purposes: Storage Vessels …
Wellheads are complex components involving many different working pieces. Here are some of the common elements found in a wellhead casing made by a wellhead casing manufacturer. Casing Spools A wellhead casing spool is used in a wellhead casing to secure the upper part of a casing string. These are also known as casing bowls. The casing spool allows the …
