30 August 2007
Midlands-ACS manufactured and commissioned the valves for the BTC (Baku-Tibilisi-Ceyhan) pipeline’s Ceyhan Marine Terminal and four of its pumping stations.The company has developed and supplied 20 Self-Contained Electro-hydraulic pipeline actuators controlling valves ranging in size from 8” to 32”.Midlands-ACS said that for the actuators to withstand the harsh and extreme conditions it was necessary to use specialist sealing technology, and in-house manufactured 316 stainless steel hydraulic cylinders, pipework and pilot valves.The actuator assembly also includes a hydraulic reserve tank used for pressure, flow control and re-injection, providing accurate positional, modulating and fail-safe control of the larger main valve.Weather protection is provided for the electrical connections by using Eexd rated cables, glands and termination.
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