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News Release from: Midland ACS | Subject: BTC pipeline
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 January 2007
Remote actuated valves for BTC pipeline
in Turkey
Botas chose Midland-ACS to design, engineer, manufacture and commission actuated valves for the Ceyhan Marine Terminal and pumping stations on the new BTC pipeline in Turkey
Running over 1,700 kilometres from the Mediterranean Ceyhan terminal through 3 countries to the Caspian Sea the new BTC (Baku-Tibilisi-Ceyhan) crude oil pipeline presented some new technical challenges for electro-hydraulic actuator specialist Midland-ACS The company has been manufacturing remote actuated valves for oil and gas applications for over 20 years, but the - 29C to +40C operating temperature range along the BTC pipeline required mechanical construction predominantly of 316 stainless steel and full Zone 1 (Eexd) compliancy
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 25 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Hydrocarbon reserves in the Caspian Region have attracted massive international interest from gas and oil companies resulting in joint ventures being established to explore the reserves.
With the potential there for raising output the new BTC crude pipeline has been constructed by BP for the Turkish government owned company Botas.
Based on prior experience, a reputation for quality and a global technical support network Midland-ACS were chosen by Botas to design, engineer, manufacture and commission actuated valves for the Ceyhan Marine Terminal in addition to 4 pumping stations along the route.
Midland-ACS has now developed and supplied 20 self-contained electro-hydraulic pipeline actuators controlling valves ranging in size from 8 inch to 32 inch.
In order for the actuators to withstand the harsh and extreme conditions they would be subject to and also to ensure longevity, specialist sealing technology and in-house manufactured 316 stainless steel hydraulic cylinders, pipework and pilot valves were used.
The actuator assembly also includes a hydraulic reserve tank used for pressure, flow control and re-injection, providing accurate positional, modulating, and fail-safe control of the larger main valve.
Protection is provided for the electrical connections by using Eexd rated cables, glands and termination. Request a free brochure from Midland ACS ...
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