Pipeline Valve Technology - A Practical Guide

The book covers the life cycle of pipeline valves, the largest and most essential valve in offshore pipeline engineering. Discussing the design process, testing, production, transportation, installation, and maintenance, the book also covers the risk analysis required to assess the reliability of the valves.

List of contents

1: Introduction and General Features
2: Material Selection
3: Double Isolation and Bleed Concept
4: Design for Weight Reduction
5: Seat Scrapers and Flushing Ports
6: Manufacturing Process
7: Welding Technology
8: Actuation
9: Testing
10: Preservation and Packing
11: Handling, Lifting, and Transportation
12: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
13: Safety and Reliability

About the author

Karan Sotoodeh previously worked for Baker Hughes as a Senior Lead Valve and Actuator engineer in the subsea oil and gas industry. He has almost 16 years of experience in oil and gas industry mainly with valves, piping, actuators and material engineering. He has written four books about piping, valves and actuators and more than 30 papers in peer-reviewed journals. Karan Sotoodeh has worked with many valve suppliers in Europe in countries such as UK, Italy, France, Germany and Norway. He loves travelling, running and spending time in the nature.

Summary

The book covers the life cycle of pipeline valves, the largest and most essential valve in offshore pipeline engineering. Discussing the design process, testing, production, transportation, installation, and maintenance, the book also covers the risk analysis required to assess the reliability of the valves.

Product details

• Authors: Karan Sotoodeh, Karan (University of Stavanger Sotoodeh
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032380568
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3238056-8
• No. of pages: 222
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Waste Management, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Engineering: general, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Production & quality control management, Risk assessment, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Production and quality control management