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Pneumatically Operated Piston Balanced High Volume

Pneumatically Operated Piston Balanced High Volume Valves, or more commonly known as the Low Pressure High Volume Valve (LPHV), feature an angled body and inverted trim. The LPHV provides extended production time through flowback and in erosive applications.

These valves can be fitted with optional electric actuation or operated with compressed air for zero-emission requirements.

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Limit Valve Damage with the Low Pressure High Volume Valve

What Causes Valve Damage? Control valve damage is common with modern completion processes. Managing erosive production fluid is a constant battle for oil and gas producers, particularly during flowback . Control valves take a beating from the sand and other particulates in the flow, often causing da...

How to Repair a Low Pressure High Volume Valve

The Low Pressure High Volume Valve is for oil and gas producers who want to extend production time through flowback and in erosive applications. It provides long-lasting, robust control of low-pressure applications that allows you to keep your well running longer. Kimray Liquid Dump Valve bodies can...

How to Convert the Low Pressure High Volume Valve to Electric Actuation for Zero Emissions

ESG commitments are a growing trend for oil and gas producers. To help producers meet these goals, Kimray has been focusing on creating solutions that reduce or eliminate emissions. One of these products is the Low Pressure High Volume Valve, or LPHV, installed with an electric actuator. In this vid...

The Sand Problem in Oil and Gas Production

The sand problem in oil and gas is that it's critical to the drilling and completion process, but can severely damage production equipment.

Beyond the Basics: Pneumatic Dump Valves

There are two main types of pneumatically operated liquid dump valves: Diaphragm Balanced Low Pressure High Volume In this article we'll outline some of the features and troubleshooting tips for each. Note: The Low Pressure High Volume Valve has replaced the Piston Balanced Throttling version of the...

How to Perform Maintenance and Repair on the Pneumatic Diaphragm Balanced Liquid Dump Valve

This is a walkthrough of how to repair a Pneumatic Diaphragm Balanced Liquid Dump Valve. Pneumatic liquid dump valves are available in either pressure-opening or pressure-closing configurations. We will be using the pressure-opening model for this repair. How Often Should I Perform Maintenance on a ...

5 Things You Should Know about Lever Operated Dump Valves | Podcast Ep. #106

As the sole path for oil and water to leave a production vessel, dump valves are critical to any upstream operation. In this ep, Kyle shares 5 things you should know about Lever Operated Liquid Dump Valves. Where to listen online:

Beyond the Basics: Lever Operated Liquid Dump Valves

Lever Operated Liquid Dump Valves can be used on separators and knockouts to dump water or oil. These valves are paired with our trunnion assemblies. The trunnion assembly is what connects with the float and float arm inside the vessel. Outside, the trunnion and the liquid dump valve are mechanicall...

Product Notice | Now Available: 4" High Volume Liquid Dump Valve

Operators have seen great success with the 2” and 3” LPHV, especially in highly erosive conditions. Now we are able to offer the same outstanding performance for customers with 4” 150RF flanged connections The 4” LPHV is offered with an angled body or thru body, full port or reduced port, wi...

Natural Gas Flaring vs. Capturing with Vapor Recovery Systems

What is Natural Gas Flaring? Combustors and flares are equipment used in energy production to eliminate natural gas and harmful volatile organic compounds, called VOCs. After an oil and gas well is drilled and completed, it will produce three primary elements: water, crude oil, and natural gas. Comp...

Product Notice | Reducing Length of 7609 Shaft in 2" Lever Operated and Weight Operated Valves

This product notice is to inform you that we have reduced the length of the 7609 Shaft used in the 2" Lever Operated and Weight Operated Valves. The purpose of this change is to reduce the torque applied to the shaft by the lever during regular operation, which will help increase the life of the sha...

Product Notice | Consolidating Stem and Diaphragm Nut in 2"-3" PBT Lever Operated Dump Valves

This product notice is to inform you that we are consolidating the stem and diaphragm nut into one stem on all 2" and 3" Piston Balanced Lever Operated Dump Valves. The benefits of this change are: Reduced number of components in the PBT Lever Operated Dump Valve Time savings on disassembly and reas...

Product Notice | Serial Number Updates for Hub/Shaft Redesigns in 2”- 6” Lever Operated and Weight Operated Dump Valves

This product notice is to inform you of a change to components in 3”-6” Lever Operated and Weight Operated Dump Valves. In a previous notice, we informed you that we completed the changeover from the single-D style hub and shaft connection to the new design with two flats to reduce rotational pl...

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