Subsea engineering company Oceaneering International has introduced a new Topside Chemical Throttle Valve (T-CTV) for the oil and gas, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, medical and pharmaceutical industries that addresses operational requirements for topside chemical dosing.

According to its developers, the T-CTV offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for greenfield and brownfield projects and for unmanned and remotely operated applications across different industries, configured with optional Wi-Fi capabilities. The valve design features a full-flush position with an integrated mechanical scraper, which, explained a spokesperson from Oceaneering International ensures superior contamination tolerance and delivers long-term performance without the need for filters.

Source: Oceaneering International

“Historically, Rotator’s focus has been on subsea valves and we’re excited about this opportunity to expand into the topside market with an industry-leading solution,” said Tommy Tolfsen, T-CTV product manager at Rotator. “Our T-CTV delivers a fully automated chemical dosing package. It combines continuous and accurate flow measurement with automatic flow regulation in a modular, plug-and-play design.

“With the appetite for unmanned platforms growing, we wanted to make sure our T-CTV is ready for full, remote operation.”

Oceaneering suggests that the accuracy of the valve translates to less chemical waste and boasts ± 0.2% of reading via continuous Coriolis flow measurement. Additionally, the T-CTV control system relies on live feedback from the Coriolis flow meter to automatically regulate and continuously display flow rates. With its unique helical flow path, the valve reportedly offers a controlled flow throughout the entire operating range while a programmable deadband further optimizes flow performance. The accuracy and reliability of the T-CTV will also, according to developers, cut operating expenses via lowered chemical costs and improved uptime.

For more information on the new valve, visit Oceaneering International’s website.