Fisher Oil Sands Solutions

Steam Distribution and Injection

extraction methods are often ineffective. In-situ thermal recovery, Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) in particular, is extremely successful for recovery of heavy and extra-heavy oil (bitumen). A typical SAGD process consists of two horizontal wells placed near the base of an oil sands deposit. A steam injection well is placed a

Application Discussion

xtracting oil from the oil sands that are too deep to mine, that are beneath impermeable rock or are unrecoverable due to

environmental issues, presents challenges to the oil and gas industry. Under severe conditions such as these, conventional oil

chamber. The bitumen surrounding the steam chamber is heated and becomes mobile. Gravity causes the mobilized bitumen and pump.

short vertical distance above a producing well. Steam is injected into the upper well and rises in the formation, creating a steam

condensed steam to drain to the producing well and is subsequently brought to the surface via natural steam lift, gas lift or down hold

Most SAGD facilities generate steam using once-through steam generators, or OTSGs. The steam is piped to a well pad where the injection wells. pressure is reduced by a steam distribution valve and directed to a manifold. The manifold splits the steam into several different

The steam distribution and injection valves are exposed to a number of challenges depending upon the steam quality and pressure. These challenges include:

Erosion damage to the trim and body due to low quality steam Inadequate seat load to maintain tight shutoff

High pressure differential can lead to noise generation and piping vibration Packing leakage and stem corrosion

STEAMER BLOWDOWN

STEAM DISTRIBUTION TO WELLS

SAGD STEAM WELLHEAD

STEAMER BFW PUMP RECYCLE

merson has specific Fisher valve and valve trim solutions for steam distribution and injection systems that offer protection from

cavitation, erosion, plugging and leakage while providing reliable steam injection. Aerodynamic noise is attenuated by utilizing a unique trim pump pressure during plant startup, tight shutoff (ANSI Class V or
FLOW CONTROL STEAMER MAIN passage size and shape. Also, because these valves can be exposed to full STEAMER

STEAM CONDENSATE SEPARATOR

STEAM WELL

BOILER FEEDWATER PUMP

greater) is critical. Any leakage results in a decrease of quality steam potentially causing valve trim damage.

injection, which in turn affects steam flow rate and efficiency along with

STEAM SEPARATOR STEAM SEPARATER LEVEL LETDOWN LEVEL LETDOWN

STEAMER PASS BALANCE

This helps to ensure proper operation and tight shutoff over the normal service life of the valve.

FIELDVUE instrument provides diagnostic reviews without interrupting the process in order to identify potential performance issues.

To ensure proper operation after installation, a Fisher FIELDVUE digital valve controller can be used to monitor valve performance. The

Steam System

Severe Service Control Hierarchy

Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage Control Valve Solutions

FISHER CUSTOMIZATION A SAGD plant in Northern Alberta was having process issues and needed a valve that could handle their low quality steam. The high pressure steam and condensate was very erosive and was causing erosion damage to the rim. The valve trim materials were selected to combat the erosive effects of the condensate entrained in the steam and a customized Fisher Whisper Trim III cage was designed to suit the sizing requirements of the application and to reduce the vibration typically caused by high pressure drop steam applications. For selected process pressure drops, Whisper Trim cage utilizes multiple orifices of special shape, size and spacing to achieve noise reductions to 30 dBA. Process flow-up techniques keeps energy sources away from critical trim parts Trim parts furnished in hardened materials to extend service life Incorporates patented, three-dimensional flow path, pressure staging and special passage shapes that uniquely combine to achieve up to a 40 dBA noise reduction Process flow-up technique keeps energy sources away from critical trim parts Trim parts furnished in hardened materials to extend service life

FISHER OPTIMIZATION Whisper Trim Cage

WhisperFlo Trim

BASIC TECHNOLOGY

On-off, automated block valve or standard trim control valve with restriction orifice Hardened trim materials to extend service life Angle valves to extend body life Tight shutoff construction

The Next Step Contact your local Emerson Process Management sales office or sales representative location for more information. Their highly skilled and experienced applications personnel are ready to help you take advantage of the many benefits of SAGD solutions. For more severe service solutions, see us at www.FisherSevereService.com

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