The valves will operate under extreme conditions where pressures exceed 600 bar
IMI has been selected to supply specialist control valves for ultra-high-pressure injection systems supporting an offshore development in the North Sea
The valves will operate under extreme conditions where pressures exceed 600 bar, supporting chemical injection processes that help maintain flow and optimise production from deep offshore wells.
IMI will provide its EroSolve Metamorphic Trim (MMT) valve range, designed for precise, stable pressure control under severe service conditions. The valves are engineered to manage full pressure drops from 621 bar to near-vacuum conditions while retaining accurate low-flow regulation, a level of performance necessary for safe and reliable offshore operations.
The valves incorporate a multi-stage pressure reduction design, allowing controlled energy dissipation across the trim and protecting internal components from excessive wear.
The supply comes after the completion of a rigorous endurance testing programme, during which both balanced and unbalanced valve configurations were subjected to operating conditions representative of field life.
Rob Buyung, president for Process Automation at IMI, said, “Offshore production environments continue to push engineering boundaries, particularly as developments move into deeper, higher-pressure fields. The project required valve technology capable of delivering extremely precise pressure control under conditions that would challenge most conventional designs. Our EroSolve Metamorphic Trim valves are engineered specifically for these severe service applications, and this selection reflects the importance of proven, repeatable performance in safety-critical offshore systems."
