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To ensure the Tritex EX meets the high cycle rate and high force requirements in the flow control industry, testing included at least 10 million starts and has exceeded the general requirements of ISO 22153:2020 valve actuation standards for continuous duty.
One of the key benefits of Tritex EX( and across much of its product portfolio) is its electric design. While extremely reliable, it produces zero emissions compared to pneumatic designs, thus allowing operators to stay current with emissions guidelines in various applications.
“ Typically, in upstream oil & gas, pneumatic actuators are used and every time it actuates, it ' s powered by the methane gas in the circuit,” says Holmgard.“ When it moves, it vents it off into the atmosphere. That is a huge point of emissions in the upstream environment.”
" Additionally, we understand that there are alternatives to methane powered pneumatic actuation. However, the increase in system complexity and reliability concerns can be avoided by applying the critical duty Tritex EX product," said Holmgard.
The Tritex ® EXA( left) and the Tritex EXM( right).
Software, Remote Monitoring, and Continued Reliability
Combining proven electromechanical technology, the Tritex EX software provides additional valuable functions. For instance, upon installation and start up, the system automatically calibrates the actuator to the valve’ s stroke and closed position, thus making installation fast and efficient, especially when implementing several units across facilities.
Additionally, the smart seating algorithm slows the actuator during the closing and seating of the valve, which reduces valve wear over time and the risk of leakage caused by valve degradation.
In an age of remote monitoring- and considering the rural locations of oilfields, Curtiss-Wright answers the call. Given the function of the Tritex EX servo actuation system, end users can monitor the current draw, the valve position, and additional valuable data points. The servo system can even be implemented with Modbus RTU for long range communication.
“ Curtiss-Wright actuation products are known for meeting the requirements of critical duty and high performance in a wide variety of applications,” said Holmgard. " Our customers trust us and rely on Curtiss-Wright for their proven applications."
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Engineers with the Tritex ® EX in in the electrical lab.
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