It is common practice to combine HIPPS with wellhead choke valves and wellhead panels. This solution, especially when skid mounted, allows a reduction of the footprint and optimization of the performance of the system. ATV HIPPS can provide a wide range of choke solutions for standard and critical service applications.
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Footprint
Upstream plants have some space limitations and HIPPS combined with choke valves in a skid help to reduce footprint.
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Process
Optimization of the process and of the sizing of HIPPS valves and choke valves is achieved with this solution.
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Delivery
Delivery time of combined solution, already tested through IFAT, is notably shorter than standard ones.
Components
VALVE
The valve is the main component of the safety loop. Based on application, fluid composition and process requirements different types of valves may be suitable: Gate Valve, Ball Valve, Axial Valve. ATV HIPPS is able to choose the best option within ATV brand wide product basket or with any valve supplier based on customer’s preference.
actuator
The actuator is an important component of the safety loop. The most suitable actuation for HIPPS are Hydraulic and Pneumatic actuation based on available power supply. Self-acting actuation is an option as well when no power supply is available. Electric actuation is less common. ATV HIPPS can supply actuators from the market or its own actuators.
logic solver
The logic solver is a very important component of the safety loop. Programmable or Solid State Logic Solvers are available based on SRS and Customer SIL goals. SIL 3 or 4 equipment is available in the market based on customers’ requirement and preference. An additional logic solver-free solution is available, using traditional mechanical HIPPS systems.
Pressure Transmitter
The pressure transmitters are the most common and suitable initiators of the safety loop. A pressure transmitter is an electronic instrument sensing the process fluid pressure and generating a 4-20mA signal to the logic solver, according to the calibration range. The recommended configuration is 2oo3.
Partial Stroke Device
The partial stroke device is a must in order to increase and keep required SIL levels. A certain number of partial stroke tests per year could be necessary to comply with SIL requirements. It depends on the reliability data of the final element components and the installation architecture. Different technical solutions are available.
Choke valve
Choke valves need to control the flow on top of the wellhead. Choke valves are normally located close to HIPPS. A good practice would require a combined evaluation of HIPPS and Chokes in order to optimize process and sizing of the systems. Choke valves are available in single stage version for standard applications or multistage solutions for more critical applications.