FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
New electric dump valves
Earlier this year, a news report indicated how Laramie Energy deployed ASCO zero-emissions electric dump valves to comply with Colorado state regulations, reduce maintenance and boost productivity. 2 Emerson helped Laramie Energy achieve compliance by eliminating both vented and fugitive emissions from the liquid dump stage of their separation process. See main photo above.
Conventional dump valves are often piloted by well gas, which can leak into the atmosphere as vented and fugitive emissions. In comparison, ASCO zeroemission electric dump valves use ultra-low-power electric actuation, which removes the need to vent well gas in upstream applications. And, unlike traditional dump valves, they are fugitive emissions-free by design because they have no valve packing. With precise control, ASCO electric dump valves actuate in 50 to 75 milliseconds, thus virtually eliminating any chance of gas blowby. This helped Laramie Energy better maintain the static pressure of their vessels which ultimately led to an increase in natural gas production. The valves also use 1.2 watts( W) of energy compared to a conventional electric retrofit kit that uses 96 W, reducing valve power usage by 98.75 %.
Zero-emission solutions for electrohydraulic systems
“ At Volta, we’ re committed to driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions,” starts a recent company post on Linkedin. 3“ The recent mandate by Colorado’ s Air Quality Control Commission to replace methane-emitting pneumatic devices with cleaner alternatives aligns with our mission to reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. This regulation, targeting a phaseout by 2026 and 2027 deadlines, underscores the urgency of transitioning to low-emission technologies in the oil and gas sector”.“ Our electro-hydraulic systems are designed to meet these evolving standards, offering reliable, zero-emission solutions that help businesses stay ahead of regulatory curves and contribute to a cleaner future. Let’ s work together to power progress sustainably!”“ Volta electro-hydraulic ESD control systems are brought to you by Southern Valve & Control, LLC. in partnership with industry leaders in hydraulic control system design and manufacturing.”
References 1 https:// iuk-ktp. org. uk / case-study / creatinga-zero-emission-control-valve-to-supportindustry-net-zero-goals / 2 https:// www. emerson. com / nl-nl / news / 2025 / 01-laramieenergy-asco-zeroemissions-electric-dump-valves 3 https:// voltaesd. com /
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