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testing efficiency and regulator performance. These solutions provide reliable and smooth hydraulic pressure during testing — while also reducing testing time. Advanced Regulator Features to Improve Performance Advanced regulators that feature guided hydraulic damp ing technology significantly reduce dynamic oscillation. Some other features key to improved regulator performance during well testing include: n Bolted plunger guides for accurate guidance n Dynamic plunger T-seals to prevent spiral wound O-ring failures n Improved set point resolution to lower deadband Reducing Debris Levels Control fluid contamination or buildup of solids are also common issues that significantly reduce system perfor mance. Besides hindering efficiency, this can lead to unnec essary downtime in various oil and gas operations. Control valves with dual direction seal-in dependability and high debris tolerance will ease system component wear and tear, improving overall service life and decreasing owner ship costs.

UPGRADING FOR ENERGY SAVINGS AND LONG-TERM RELIABILITY As the scale of projects in the energy market has increased, so too have demands and pressure on equipment. To main tain safe operations, optimize productivity and reduce opera tional costs, it’s essential that infrastructure maintains prime working condition, even as it ages. Relapping seals, implementing upgraded check or shuttle valves and leveraging smart valve technology are all effec tive solutions to improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing downtime in aging systems. In addition, expert insights and advanced engineering developments allow flow control suppliers to offer customized solutions — specific to unique control system designs. You don’t have to risk major losses due to aging infrastruc ture. With specialist field engineers and well-established man ufacturing teams leveraging new technologies, energy compa nies can work cleaner, safer and more cost-effectively. VM

Colleen Uriarte is the marketing manager for Gilmore and has worked with Gilmore’s technical authorities for over a decade to provide quality product content for the company.

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