Emerson's Electric Dump Valves: A Green Solution for Oil and Gas Emissions

Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves

The oil and gas industry is under increasing scrutiny to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations. In response, Emerson has taken up the challenge with Laramie Energy, a leading Colorado producer, to develop and implement an industry-leading solution in reducing emissions for the oilfield. By combining ASCO zero-emissions electric dump valves, Laramie Energy has been able to solve the key emission problem at dump during the liquid phase of their separation process.

Solving Emissions

Traditional dump valves are normally actuated by well gas that leads to massive emissions. Other than contributing to environmental pollution, this exposes the companies to hefty fines and regulatory penalties. Furthermore, the fugitive emissions from these valves can be an environmental hazard. Due to the gravity of the situation, the EPA has imposed strict regulations on methane emissions with a waste emissions charge when the specified threshold is exceeded.

A Revolutionary Approach to Emissions Control

Emerson's ASCO electric dump valves provide a revolutionary approach to this pressing challenge. These electric dump valves incorporate ultra-low-power electric actuation and do not consume well gas. Eliminating any consumption of well gas eliminates all possibilities for vented and fugitive emissions. Moreover, the valve design without packing inherently eliminates the source for these fugitive emissions.

Beyond Compliance: Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Maintenance

The benefits of these new valves extend beyond the reduction in emissions. Due to the very short actuation time in milliseconds, the vessel static pressure stability increases significantly and a remarkable increase in natural gas production can be observed. Furthermore, energy consumption is incredibly low at just 1.2 watts, considerably lower than in traditional electric retrofit kits, providing great energy savings.

Sustaining the Oil and Gas Industry into the Future

This successful collaboration of Emerson and Laramie Energy just goes to show how innovative technologies are capable of transforming the oil and gas industry. Not only will companies meet regulations, but with sustainable solutions like ASCO electric dump valves, it will improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and add to greener outcomes in the future.