What is a Plug Valve? Types, Uses & Benefits for Oil & Gas Industry in UAE

In the oil, gas and chemical industries of the Middle East (such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc.), the globe valve has become a key equipment due to its excellent sealing performance and durability. This article will provide a detailed introduction to five types of products: sleeve plug valves, inverted oil seal pressure balance plug valves, full liner plug valves, forged plug valves and double check double break plug valves, to assist Middle Eastern customers in making precise selections.

1. Sleeve Plug Valve

Product Introduction: The plug is usually conical and is installed into the valve body from the top. It adopts a soft-sealed elastic bushing (PTFE/ rubber) valve seat structure.

Core advantage

✔Zero leakage - Elastic bushing compensates for wear (adapted to Saudi sandy crude oil)

✔ Anti-vibration - Sleeve absorbs pipeline pulsation (Measured leakage rate of Dubai pumping station <0.001%)

✔ Cavitation Resistance - Unique buffer design (Solving the high-pressure flash evaporation condition in Oman)

Typical Applications

UAE FPSO Swing Pipeline System

Kuwait Oilfield Multiphase Flow Metering Device

Iraq Tanker Loading and Unloading Arm

2. Inverted Pressure-Balance Lubricated Plug Valve

Product Introduction: Unique inverted structure + continuous lubrication system, specially designed for high-pressure oil and gas fields in the Middle East.

Core Advantages

✔ Zero Leakage - Dual-stage seals withstand 1000 bar pressure (meets Saudi Aramco standards)

✔ Self-Cleaning - Automatically scrapes away sand during rotation (suitable for the Omani desert environment)

✔ Long Life - Lubrication system extends life by 5-8 years

Typical Applications

Abu Dhabi offshore drilling platform main oil pipeline;

Iraq heavy oil pipeline high-pressure cleaning system;

Iran sulfur recovery unit

3. Fully Lined Plug Valve

Product Introduction: The inner cavity of the katup steker body is fully lined with PTFE/PFA and other anti-corrosion materials, specially developed for the highly corrosive working conditions in the Middle East.

Core Advantages

✔ Superior corrosion resistance - Can withstand acid and alkaline media with a pH range of 1-14 (preferred for Dubai's scrubbers)

✔ Maintenance-free - No metal parts come into contact with the media

✔ Lightweight - 60% lighter than metal valves (facilitating high-altitude installation in Saudi Arabia)

Typical Application Scenarios

Hydrochloric acid pipeline in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

Sodium hypochlorite filling system at a seawater desalination plant in the UAE

Sulfuric acid storage tanks at a chemical plant in Egypt

4. Forged Steel Plug Valve

Product Introduction: Made of ASTM A105 forged steel, suitable for ultra-high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Core Advantages

✔ Ultra-High Strength - Pressure bearing capacity reaches ANSI 2500 lb (meets Qatar North Oilfield requirements)

✔ Precision Sealing - Mirror-polished Ra0.8 μm sealing surface

✔ Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance - Specialized heat treatment process (suitable for sour oil and gas in the UAE)

Typical Applications

Kuwait Refinery Hydrogenation Reactor

Oman Natural Gas Compression Station

Bahrain High-Pressure Steam Pipeline Network

5. Double Block & Bleed Plug Valve

Product introduction: Safety valve with integrated double seal + relief function, compliant with API 6D standard.

Core Advantages

✔ Safety Isolation - Enables dual shutoff and intermediate chamber pressure relief (mandatory requirement of Aramco SHEM standards)

✔ Online Maintenance - Seals can be replaced without interrupting production

✔ Versatile - Features fireproof and anti-static design (standard for ADNOC projects in the UAE)

Typical Application Scenarios

Emergency shut-off of a Saudi oil pipeline station

Measurement and calibration system for Iraqi oil fields

Hazardous media loading and unloading at an Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant

To meet the unique needs of markets like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, we offer the following:

lFast Delivery Guarantee - Our factory warehouse maintains a constant inventory of over 50 plug valve models, offering 7-day delivery within the Middle East.

lOptimized High-Temperature Design - Utilizing a special alloy material, it can withstand long-term temperatures of 400°C.

lDual Certification Guarantee - Both API 6D and ISO 15848 certification are available (meeting the latest ADNOC standards).

Why choose us?

✓ 10 years of service experience in the Middle East, successfully delivering benchmark projects such as Saudi Arabia's NEOM New City.

✓ Direct shipment from warehouse stock, ensuring delivery speeds 30% faster than competitors.

✓ 3-year extended warranty (including high-temperature and high-pressure service coverage).

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