GVS Pressure-Balanced, Lubricated Plug Valves are used in the petrochemical industry for reliable isolation and flow control in applications involving viscous, abrasive, or corrosive fluids where bubble-tight sealing and in-line maintainability are critical. These valves are commonly installed in gas processing units, chemical transfer lines, storage terminals, and high-pressure manifold systems, where they handle hydrocarbons, solvents, and process gases with minimal leakage and wear. Their pressure-balanced design ensures smooth operation under high differential pressures, while the ability to inject sealant allows for restored sealing performance without shutdown, making them ideal for demanding, high-cycle service in petrochemical facilities.
- Gas Processing Units: Provide tight shut-off and smooth operation for isolating and redirecting process gases under high pressure.
- Chemical Transfer Lines: Handle viscous or corrosive fluids with reliable sealing and in-line lubrication to extend service life.
- Storage Terminals: Control the flow of petrochemicals in and out of tanks, ensuring safe, leak-tight isolation in bulk handling operations.
- High-Pressure Manifold Systems: Enable flexible flow routing with balanced pressure control in complex piping arrangements.
- Solvent Handling Systems: Resist chemical attack while providing bubble-tight shut-off in lines carrying aggressive solvents and light hydrocarbons.
- Process Isolation Points: Allow for dependable in-line maintenance and resealing, minimizing downtime during routine service in critical units.
GVS Pressure-Balanced, Lubricated Plug Valves are used in Oil & Gas applications where tight shut-off, durability, and resistance to abrasive or viscous media are required. These valves are commonly installed in natural gas gathering systems, crude oil and multiphase pipelines, manifolds, metering stations, and terminal facilities. Their pressure-balanced design ensures smooth operation under high differential pressures, while the injection of sealing compound enhances sealing performance and allows for in-line maintenance—making them ideal for both upstream and midstream service in harsh environments.
- Natural Gas Gathering Systems: Provide reliable shut-off and pressure control in field gas collection lines, even with wet or dirty gas.
- Crude Oil and Multiphase Pipelines: Handle viscous fluids, waxy crude, and gas-liquid mixtures with minimal pressure drop and strong sealing integrity.
- Manifolds: Enable flexible flow routing and isolation in high-pressure manifold assemblies at well sites or central processing facilities.
- Metering Stations: Maintain bubble-tight sealing for accurate flow measurement and custody transfer in gas or liquid service.
- Terminal Facilities: Control the loading and unloading of hydrocarbons in tank farms and export terminals, offering durability and in-line maintainability.
