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Welcome to the
New Year 2010 HSP Aberdeen Newsletter |
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Since our last update we have continued to experience
steady growth despite the economic downturn. More
and more customers are experiencing our friendly
service and technical support and all of them
appear to be coming back for more.
We are encouraged that this is a trend that will
continue throughout 2010 and have been busy expanding
the stock in our Aberdeen facility with over £1m
of additional valves and are poised to assist
our customers in any way we can.
Our success at Offshore Europe Exhibition in September
last year was a great reflection of the professional,
experienced, staff we have on board at HSP. The
exhibition proved to be the best ever; with record
attendances and plenty of lively conversation
on our Stand. We thank the many customers that
paid us a visit over the four days of the exhibition.
To start 2010 we are delighted to annouce that
Ben Gibby will be moving from HSP Newbury to take
up the position of Project Engineer. In his new
role, Ben will act as the single point of contact
for the technical and commercial execution of
project orders and key accounts, alongside providing
support to the bidding of sales opportunites.
I am pleased to welcome Ben into our team and
I am confident that he will contribute to our
continued success and growth by ensuring a smooth
and professional delivery of our services.
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We hope that you enjoy our newsletter and
would appreciate any feedback.
Derrick Mackenzie
General Manager
Aberdeen Office
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H.S.Pipequipment Provide Valves on Tap at Offshore Europe 2009 |
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years Offshore Europe saw our stand attract plenty
of interest throughout the four day event, generating
quality leads and networking opportunities.
Being in the unique position as the only valve stockist
and distributor exhibiting, provided a steady stream
of visitors onto our stand. Visitors were drawn
to the diverse range of valves and actuators on
display, including a 10" Valbart trunnion mounted
ball valve and Rotork actuator (SIZE), the Hobbs
Valve TVT range of Triple Offset Butterfly valves
and their revolutionary Double Block and Bleed valves
released earlier this year.
Visitors took part in our competition 'Guess the
Weight' of the Bonney Forge Valves to win a framed
and signed Scotland Football shirt. Those who placed
an estimate were awarded HSP branded footballs and
were challenged to put their own skills to the test
on our mini table football.
More importantly, there was an opportunity to openly
discuss our complete valve package solution with
our expert staff - from assisting in the selection
and technical evaluation of the ideal product through
to order placement, expediting and delivery. Due
to our solid relationship with leading global manufacturers,
visitors to our stand had the opportunity to meet
with representatives of Dresser, Maxseal, Bonney
Forge and Hobbs Valve to discuss specific requirements
and enquiries.
As a result of our excellent turn out of visitors
we have been able to quickly respond to all our
quality leads. |
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Hobbs Valve Join Alliances with H.S.Pipequipment |
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Hobbs Valve, a UK manufacturer of Leak Tight Triple
Offset Butterfly Valves and pioneers of the TVT
range of Butterfly Valves, have joined alliances
with us.
As part of Hobbs Valve's commitment to customers
in the past 3 years, they have introduced a broader
stock base across the UK. With the successful growth
of the company, the most efficient and effective
approach to develop this concept was to consolidate
territories and strengthen their association with
their existing distribution stockists.
In Scotland our Aberdeen office has been awarded
the responsibility of becoming one of the primary
distribution companies for the Hobbs Valve product
range and has committed to hold an extensive stock
of Hobbs Valve TVT range of Triple Offset Butterfly
Valves.
Rhys Jones, Commercial director of Hobbs Valve comments,
"H.S.Pipequipment are a leading supplier to the
Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry and have an
enormous amount of experience with our products.
We know that H.S.Pipequipment are dedicated to providing
the highest levels of customer support throughout
Scotland".
Derrick Mackenzie General Manager of H.S.Pipequipment
Aberdeen comments, "We are very proud of our relationship
with a British valve manufacturer like Hobbs Valve.
We continue to grow our business on the back of
providing world class products and world class service.
For Hobbs customers this will now involve delivery
of valves from H.S.Pipequipment's stock and where
more exotic materials are required, delivery through
HSP's on time project management system.
In addition the Hobbs Valve range is continuously
evolving. We are excited by the fact that during
Offshore Europe Hobbs are launching the cryogenic,
600 & 900Lb pressure class ratings to sit along
side the already successful TVT range of 150/300
and Double block & Bleed Valves all to be complemented
by an increase in the dimensional size ranges of
up to 42 inches."
The new formal arrangement promises to be a valuable
linkage for clients delivering both an efficient
and dedicated distribution link and promising significant
advantages and benefits for all Hobbs Valve and
our customers. |
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Improve Maintenance Safety with Double Block and Bleed Valves |
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 In
today's demanding oil and gas applications where
the operating pressures and temperatures are increasing
the need for safety and the need for assured valve
shut off providing absolute and verifiable isolation,
are regularly becoming the standard for critical
applications.
Valves are a vital part of processes in the industry
as they provide flow control and isolation. In an
ideal world all valves would give 100% assured bubble
tight sealing for their life span, unfortunately,
for much of the industry this is not always the
case. In demanding applications, service duties
are rarely clean or kind to valves. The problems
range from high velocities (particularly when opening
valves on gas/ multi-phase flow against high differential
pressure) to fluids that are entrained with foreign
particles or pipelines affected by scale, corrosion,
and other debris.
These problems are exacerbated where valves are
protecting equipment that requires regular maintenance.
In these situations plant operators demand two levels
of isolation to ensure safety and integrity of the
system. As a result, Double Block and Bleed (DBB)
systems have been developed.
Today, there are a number of advanced technologies
available to end-users, each of these offer different
benefits. Through our knowledge and relationships
with manufacturers, we are able to offer a range
of products for DBB applications.
There are two main types of product grouping for
this application, Instrument Double Block and Bleed
(typically 2" and below where the application
is pressure connections, chemical injection etc)
and the larger and more demanding application of
in line valves (typically these valves are 3" and
above, used for process or equipment isolations).
The main products available in the market are:
• Single Ball Valve with DBB seat sealing
capabilities including double piston effects seat
• Double Ball Valve in either cartridge AP1 6D single
valve dimensions or special dimensions
• Double Isolation Plug Valve
• Twin Disc Triple Offset Butterfly Valves
• Split Wedge or Expanding Gate Valves
• Through Conduit Valves
The traditional product for the industry has been
the soft-seated ball valve. These valves can be
vulnerable and often require regular replacement,
typically with trunnion mounted metal-seated valves.
However, in severe environments surfaces can deteriorate
resulting in seat leakage. It is well known that
the softer the seat, the easier it is to get a seal.
In the case of DBB, the pressure upstream may try
to assist in sealing the first valve thought he
seats, though the seats are often damaged due to
high differential pressure.
The first novel approach to Double Block and Bleed
was to use the cavity relief on a trunnion mounted
ball valve to provide verification of leakage. The
problem here was that the seats were still vulnerable
to damage and ingress, various designs have been
utilised to overcome this problem.
In DDB ball valves the finished product can be side
entry, top entry and also welded body and can be
supplied in an above or sub-sea configuration. The
bleed system for these valves can be (globe, gate
or ball valves). The main advantages of these types
of valves compared to the traditional DBB approach
include space and weight saving, lower costs, fewer
leak paths a number operational advantages when
actuation is required.
The DIPV (Double Isolation Plug Valve) design has
two separate valves in one single face-to-face body;
the advantage being the second valve is completely
independent to the first. It is compact, lightweight
and lower cost. Furthermore, it is reliable, rugged
and low maintenance. The design has typically opposed
plugs to maximise the passage through the valve.
The protected seats enable throttling and some multi-phase
flow to occur with minimal problems and the metal
to metal seats trap the sealant film to give 100%
bubble tight sealing, which can be maintained over
the life of the valve.
A newcomer to the market is the triple offset butterfly
valve. The advantage here is the broad seal contact
width that is less susceptible to leakage resulting
from minor damage to the sealing service and the
torque seating capabilities. Furthermore, the design
includes, low initial cost, minimal maintenance,
low weight and a small footprint.
Derrick Mackenzie, General Manager of H.S.Pipequipment's
Aberdeen office comments, "Double Block and Bleed
valves have evolved to provide greater savings in
weight, space and installation times. However, the
greatest savings are the reduction of leak paths
to the atmosphere, which reduces the risk of potential
hazards and improves maintenance safety." |
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H.S.Pipequipment Increases Stock Levels with Valbart Srl Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves |
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 We
have further extended our value offering by increasing
our stock levels with the recent arrival of £1m
of Valbart Srl (formerly Velan Srl) trunnion mounted
ball valves.
The new stock ranges in sizes from 2ins to 10ins
with pressure classes from 150 to 1500 bar. They
have been manufactured to oil and gas industry specifications
and include low temperature carbon steel (ASTM A350
LF2) bodies and internals (e.g. Balls) manufactured
from 316 SS and Duplex (ASTM A182 F51) stainless
steel.
Valbart Srl are recognised within the global market
for producing high quality valves. Their trunnion
mounted ball valves are the company's flagship products.
This stock will be held at our strategically located
Aberdeen warehouse allowing the products to be readily
available whilst enhancing the speed and efficiency
with which they can be accessed around the globe.
We have been successfully operating for 30 years
and have become a streamlined supplier of valves
to the global oil and gas industry. We can fulfil
orders of any size or complexity, from a single
valve to a multi-million pound EPC project. Our
capability and strengths cover the full supply chain
from assisting in the selection and technical evaluation
of the ideal application through to order placement,
expediting and delivery.
Derrick Mackenzie, General Manager of H.S.Pipequipment's
Aberdeen office comments, "Despite the slow down
in Capex investment in the oil and gas industry,
HSP continues to grow on the back of operational
expenditure (OPEX). Much of this operational (or
MRO) spending depends on a rapid response for assistance
with technical support as well as product. HSP has
an established reputation for excellent technical
support; the new Valbart Srl trunnion mounted ball
valves will not only enhance our extensive product
portfolio, but it will provide a boost to our position
as a leading valve supplier to the sector." |
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H.S.Pipequipment Fills Gap in Global Valve Market |
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 Robust
valve procurement processes and stock holding reduces
delivery times particularly for ‘specials' and urgent
requirements.
At H.S.Pipequipment (HSP), we have the competitive
edge by providing a service that can fill these
gaps in the global market. Our capability and strength
covers the full supply chain from assisting in the
selection and technical evaluation of the ideal
product through to order placement, expediting and
delivery. We offer fast response to enquiries and
can supply valves within ultra quick lead times
whether it is a single valve order or a multi million
pound EPC project.
The first gap that we fill is towards the end of
these projects when there is the requirement for
a reliable supply partner to deliver a complete
valve package including short deliveries and a variety
of valve types. we are able to achieve this through
our extensive on-the-shelf stock holding and strong
supply network. In addition, we also have the knowledge
and capability to upgrade valves to meet client
specifications with additional testing, NDE or painting
to client specifications. We can source valves within
tight deadlines and were recently called upon to
supply 31 off 12inch 600 RF trunnion mounted API6D
ball valves modified to comply with Saudi Aramco
specifications to complete the SHY –1 Expansion
Project in Saudi Arabia. We supplied the valves
within 4-6 weeks, instead of the delivery time quoted
by the OEM of thirty-eight weeks.
The second area of service that we provide is to
help clients with ‘brown field' developments. In
these situations the client will employ small EPC
contractors, typically local based. These projects
are generally smaller in size and at a level where
it is not viable for the required valves to be outsourced
to different suppliers. This is when our bespoke
service can be utilised, as the variety of valves
required is better suited to a supplier that can
offer the complete valve package solution. We understand
the market requirement for this type of contract
and are able to offer a different approach by acting
as a proactive and reactive supplier meeting the
shorter lead times than that of the large ‘green
field', EPC projects.
The final service that we offer to the global market
is providing actuated valves to end users where
the local manufactures agents do not have the necessary
skills to provide the value added service of advising
on selection and sizing.
The Middle East region is very much driven and dictated
by the end users and their approved manufactures
list (AML). We offer a very strong position in this
market, as our stock holding and network of global
manufactures are prominent on the AML's of all the
major companies. Our alliances with leading valve
manufacturers have resulted in the company doubling
its inventory to hold over £5m of valves. The Company
stocks a range of leading manufacturers including:
Ball Valves, Triple Offset Butterfly Valves and
Gate, Globe and Check Valves.
The strong distribution network that we have developed
enables us to offer stock and support to other countries
quickly where a valve manufacturer may not be able
to meet deadlines.
Derrick MacKenzie General Manager of HSP says "Because
of our unique inventory and skills we often work
alongside manufacturers representatives in the Middle
East. Our ability to package different valves provides
these Reps with the ability to provide a complete
service to their customers." |
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H.S. Pipequipment
£5M Stock Holding |
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| Manufacturer |
Types |
Size Range |
Ratings |
Materials |
Specials |
| Bonney Forge |
Gate, Globe, Check |
¼" - 2" |
150lb - 2500lb |
A105N, LF2, F316-L, F11, Duplex |
Cryogenic, bellow sealed |
| Maxseal |
Solenoids |
¼" - ½" |
12 bar - 414 bar |
316 |
Various options in stock for seals, temperature,
voltage, etc. |
| Larson & Toubro |
Gate, Globe, Check |
2" - 16" |
150lb -300lb |
WCB |
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| Audco |
Floating Ball |
½" - 8" |
150lb -300lb |
WCB, LCC, CF8M |
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| Yancheng |
Gate, Globe, Check |
2" - 16" |
150lb -300lb |
WCB, LCC, CF8M |
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Della Foglia
OMS Saleri
Valbart |
Trunnion Mounted Ball |
½" - 10" |
150lb -1500lb |
A105N/WCB, LF2/LCC |
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| Hobbs |
Triple Offset Butterfly |
2" - 12" |
150lb |
LCC/Duplex/Ali Bronze |
Metal seated |
| Gestra |
Sprung Disc Wafer Check |
½" - 3" |
150lb -300lb |
CF8M |
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| Crane Stockham |
Dual Plate Wafer Check |
2" - 16" |
150lb - 1500lb |
WCB/LCC/CF8M/Duplex |
Soft & Metal seats |
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