Low shear
Typhoon System

The Typhoon® System is a cost efficient way to debottleneck your separation and produced water treatment systems without requiring additional equipment, simply by replacing the existing valves with the more separation efficient Typhoon System. This low shear system is based on axial cyclonic flow and is not a typical low shear valve with a labyrinth cage.

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LS-R

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Facts

Cyclonic axial flow

Emulsification and droplet breaking in petroleum phases are directly coupled to shear forces in throttling valves. Shear forces are a function of the volume involved in energy dissipation in the valve. The Typhoon System significantly reduces shear forces by increasing the volume involved in energy dissipation by means of the axial cyclonic flow pattern through the system.

Cleaner Production

An oil in water reduction of 30% to 80% is achievable for choke applications, dependent on the function.

Improved separation efficiency

The Typhoon System reduces oil in separated water and water in separated oil. There is less need for, or improved performance of process chemicals like emulsion breakers, flocculants and anti-foam.

Availability

Erosion resistant materials in the cyclonic flow area reduces erosion to improve operational lifetime, similar to the standard Mokveld choke valves.

Accurate control

Linear inherent characteristics allow optimum control for liquid level systems and flow control processes.

Compact

As a result of the low actuation force requirement, small actuators can be used; combined with a compact body design  this minimizes the installation’s footprint.

Process safety

In this cyclonic axial flow system the cage is inherently protected against direct impacts by foreign objects. The design further introduces a secondary method to reduce flow rate if cage collapse does occur

Product Summary

Type designation
Low shear control system
Model
RZD-LS-R..... / CHV-LS-R....
Scope
Sizes 3" - 16", rating class ASME 150 – 2500
Other sizes and ratings upon request
In preference to
Multi stage labyrinth type valves
(angle and in-line)
Conventional globe control valve
(angle and in-line)
Conventional choke valve (angle and in-line)
Typical applications
Oil Production
Level control
Produced water
Production choke
Working principles and effects on two phase flow
Working principles and effects on two phase flow
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Prototype testing at Statoil’s multiphase flow loop in Porsgrunn 2009
Prototype testing at Statoil’s multiphase flow loop in Porsgrunn 2009
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Example of water quality improvement between standard valve (left) and Typhoon System (right)
Example of water quality improvement between standard valve (left) and Typhoon System (right)
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If you would like to have more information about this product, please contact us. As experts in engineered valve systems, we offer reliable customer services and can support you with valve sizing and selection, process engineering and system lay-out and budget pricing.

Special features

  • Custom-designed cyclonic valve for each application to maximize liquid droplets based on performance models established during development.
  • Full range of matching pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators are available.
  • System which is interchangeable with existing Mokveld choke valves.
  • Next to the axial Typhoon System, there is also the option for an angle Typhoon

Low shear angle Typhoon System

 

Development

The Typhoon System is developed in close cooperation with Typhonix AS in Norway. For more information regarding Typhoon Technology visit typhonix.com.

To get a better understanding about low shear theory and technologies visit lowshearschool.com

Downloads

Summary sheet
 SPE Article - The effect of shear on produced water treatment

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Articles & Applications

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Product support

In order to ensure you continue to benefit from valves that offer high capacity and safety as standard, our Product Support team offers a range of services to improve your valves in use and to achieve cost savings.


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