VALVES · Surface Safety Valves

Pneumatic Surface Safety Valve (SSV)

Fail-safe shutdown valve operated by instrument-air or gas control pressure.

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Red Pneumatic Surface Safety Valve (SSV)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Purpose and construction

The Pneumatic Surface Safety Valve (SSV) is supplied as a project-selected pressure-control component. Its body, trim, seals, actuation and end connections are reviewed against the operating medium, pressure, temperature, duty cycle and applicable purchase specification.

Technical features

  • Fail-safe closed shutdown action
  • Remote emergency-shutdown capability
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic or diaphragm actuator
  • Gate-valve pressure-containing section
  • Fusible-loop and pilot integration where required
  • Local override and position indication options
  • Materials and seals selected for standard or sour service
  • Pressure-shell, seat and functional testing to the approved inspection plan

Typical applications

  • Wellheads and Christmas trees
  • Choke, kill and process manifolds
  • Drilling, completion and well-testing systems
  • Production, stimulation and pressure-pumping service

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Project-selection basis

Design basisAPI 6A / ISO 10423 where applicable and specified; final edition and scope confirmed by the approved purchase specification
Bore / nominal sizeProduct-specific standard and project sizes
Rated working pressureSelected for the approved operating envelope; commonly 2,000–20,000 psi depending on design
Temperature classSelected for minimum and maximum design temperature
Material classAA–HH or project-specific metallurgy according to service fluid
PSL / PRPSL 1–4 and PR1 / PR2 where applicable and specified
End connectionsFlanged, studded, threaded, hub or other approved connection; API requirements apply only where specified
OperationManual, hydraulic or pneumatic according to product type
DocumentationApproved drawings, MTCs, NDE, pressure and functional-test records, and traceability dossier as agreed

Energy Equipment International supplies valves against approved project requirements. Product configuration, dimensions, pressure and temperature ratings, materials, certification, interchangeability and performance are subject to the approved quotation, datasheet, drawings and test documentation.