If you work in oil and gas production, you're probably familiar with Kimray's industry-standard Back Pressure and Pressure Reducing Regulators.
In this video, Jeff shows you a few pressure regulators you may not know about:
- Differential Pressure Regulator
- Pressure Reducing Balanced (PRB) Regulator
- Back Pressure Regulator with Outside Supply
- Back Pressure to Vacuum Regulators
Differential Pressure Regulators
Common Applications: Meter Run, Gas Lift
The Differential Pressure Regulator regulates the pressure across your meter run. This regulator maintains a set differential pressure across the valve seat so the flow is consistent and metered appropriately.
It can also be used to control the injection flow rate in a gas lift application.
Pressure Reducing Balanced (PRB) Regulators
Common Application: Compressor Suction Control
The Pressure Reducing Balanced (or PRB) Regulator is the ideal valve for suction control on your compressor.
This regulator consistently controls a set point downstream even if there are large swings in upstream pressure. It features a 100:1 set point drift ratio versus the 8:1 of the standard version.
Back Pressure Regulator with Outside Supply
Common Application: Holding Back Pressure on a Vessel
Our Back Pressure Regulator with Outside Supply is used in applications where wet supply gas is an issue.
This regulator holds back pressure by using an outside source of gas, like an air compressor, so the wet gas does not disrupt the valve's function.
You can also convert your back pressure valve to a liquid back pressure regulator by changing out a few parts. Just make sure your elastomers are compatible with the fluids in your gas.
Back Pressure to Vacuum Regulators
Common Application: Vapor Recovery Tower
The Back Pressure Vacuum Regulator is an ideal valve for your Vapor Recovery Tower. This regulator can be used to hold pressure on the tower. When the pressure reaches a set point, the back pressure vacuum regulator will open, sending the gas to a vapor recovery unit for compression.
