Explore the design that has been inspired by engineering heritage and excellence to create a product that master’s isolation and control applications.

From the outset, Severn wanted the Oblique Cone Technology (OCT) to be unique in the Triple Offset valve market. Severn wanted to develop a product that not only solves an extensive range of issues for the customer with our “standard” product range, but to break tradition, and to design and manufacture a technically superior Butterfly Valve.  

By utilising their comprehensive history with specialist butterfly valve design and manufacture, Severn have been able to develop a Triple Offset Butterfly Valve that performs both control and isolation duty in a single package. A valve designed from the outset to be re-used, upgraded, and provide an increased level of safety to the end user. 

Severn have utilised its years of experience in manufacturing both the concentric and double offset Butterfly Valves to create innovative technology that pushes the boundaries of Triple Offset Butterfly Valve design. By looking at the traditional elliptical sealing concepts of Triple offset valves and combining this with circular sealing principals, Severn created its patented Oblique Cone Technology (OCT). In its most simplistic form, the geometry can be compared to a circular cone, by moving the point of the cone along one axis, this creates two different angles to the cone sides (forming an oblique cone), by taking a slice of this cone, it forms the sealing geometry of the OCT valve.  

The benefit of this method means we maintain the principals of circular seals, thus providing an even seat load all-round the disc, therefore providing increased flexibility within the design to allow Severn to add different sealing options to the valve as well as specialist control trims such as anti-cavitation / low noise trims.  

By understanding the foundational principals of Butterfly Valve design, Severn have a detailed knowledge of the interaction between each and every Butterfly Valve component. This combined with Severn’s Repair Intelligence philosophy and over 60 years of engineering excellence, customer solutions and end user feedback, problems can be anticipated and resolved before they occur and therefore increasing the lifecycle of the product and reducing costly unplanned downtime.  

Severn additionally want to break the cycle of Butterfly Valves being a “throw away’’ commodity items. The OCT TOV Butterfly Valve is designed to be re-used, repaired, or upgraded on site with only basic tools. The robustness of the design means that the main components can be cleaned, soft goods replaced, and the valve can be reinstalled to provide extended years of reliable service. This not only reduces long term cost of ownership for the end user, but also reduces the environmental impact of the plant operations. Severn also install Fugitive Emission certified packing as standard in the OCT to further reduce the plant emission. 

Flexibility and reliability come as standard in the OCT TOV Butterfly Valve. By using the principals of a Control Valve, Severn have streamlined and reduced the disc thickness to impede the flow as little as possible and maximise valve Cv. Fasteners have been removed from the disc, to eliminate the risk of them coming loose due to vibration and falling into the pipeline. The seal has also been mounted in the body rather than on the disc. This not only protects the seal by removing it from the direct flow path, but means the disc is thinner as well as giving Severn the option to add anti cavitation / low noise trims onto the disc when process conditions dictate. 

The OCT principle has been installed and operating in the field for over 10 years without issues, this coupled with countless amounts of testing and validation including fire testing, pressure testing, temperature testing and cycle testing, provide the end user with confidence in the robustness and reliability of the OCT Triple Offset Butterfly valve range and ultimately minimise down time and plant costs.  

With over 60 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of Butterfly Valves, Severn launches a range built on decades of learnings and innovative engineering.

In the dynamic landscape of industrial engineering, innovation often stems from a rich heritage of expertise and an unyielding commitment to excellence. Severn Glocon, a renowned name in the world of valve design and manufacturing, have once again proven this statement true with the unveiling of the superior Oblique Cone Technology (OCT) Triple Offset (TOV) Butterfly Valve. This development represents Severn’s commitment to innovation in the realm of process and industrial energy markets, promising enhanced performance, reliability, and efficiency.  

Engineering Heritage: The Foundation of Excellence 

Severn’s journey to engineering eminence is woven with a tapestry of innovation and dedication stemming back over 60 years. With an engineering history extending back to 1957 and the design and manufacturing of Globe Control Valves, Severn has continuously pushed the boundaries of valve technology and design, earning a reputation for precision engineering and unmatched quality. Drawing from this extensive engineering heritage, Severn has consistently delivered solutions that exceed industry standards and address the evolving needs of diverse sectors.  

Unveiling the Oblique Cone Technology (OCT) 

At the heart of Severn’s latest engineering triumph lies the OCT TOV Butterfly valve, a revolutionary advancement in Butterfly valve design and performance. Unlike traditional Butterfly valves, which often suffer from limitations in sealing performance and durability, the OCT TOV Butterfly Valve introduces circular sealing geometry.  

Unlike traditional triple offset designs that use an ellipse. The benefit of circular geometry is that it provides a uniform sealing load around the circumference of the sealing diameter, providing a reliable and repeatable shut-off. By using circles rather than ellipses, it allows Severn to use proven circular sealing knowledge and incorporate this into the TOV.   

Incorporating Severn’s ‘Repair Intelligence’ knowledge which involves providing real market feedback from extensive in-depth analysis from failed valves. Severn have designed each facet of this valve to provide the most accurate, reliable, and robust service capability possible whether managing critical processes in Oil & Gas refineries, Chemical Plants, or Power Generation facilities, the OCT TOV Butterfly valve ensures the end user achieves their core remit of safe operations and minimum downtime.

Advantages for Process and Industrial Energy Markets 

The introduction of the innovative OCT TOV Butterfly Valve designed by Severn signifies a paradigm shift in valve technology, offering a host of benefits to the Process & Industrial Energy markets 

Enhanced Performance: Severn have designed each facet of this valve to provide the most accurate, reliable, and robust service capability possible to help the end user achieve their core remit of safe operations and minimum downtime. 

Extended Lifecycle: Process conditions can change with time. Severn have ensured the interchangeability of the seal, should the sealing requirement not become as critical, or process conditions become more arduous. 

Increased Safety: At Severn, safety is paramount to the design of our products and ensured that whilst adhering to the strictest industry standards, have incorporated shaft blowout prevention as a vital addition to the design of the valve to increase suitability for end users and the wider industry.  

Versatility: Utilising Severn’s extended history of engineering excellence, the OCT TOV Butterfly valve has been designed for both superior control in both throttling and modulating services, whilst additionally providing a repeatable seal for isolation duties.  

Environmental Sustainability: To further the commitment to reducing fugitive emissions and reduce the burden on end users to meet tightening specifications, all Severn’s OCT triple offset butterfly range offer the fugitive emissions packing sets as standard fitment on all standard valves in the range. 

Severn’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence has culminated in the development of the OCT Triple Offset Butterfly Valve – a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. As industries worldwide seek ever-improving solutions to their operational challenges, Severn Glocon stands ready to lead the way, setting new benchmarks for performance, reliability, and efficiency in valve technology. 

With a few weeks until IEW 24, Severn, a renowned leader in fluid control solutions, is thrilled to introduce the dynamic team of valve experts who will be representing the company at IEW 24 in Goa from the 6-9 February.

As the world gears up for one of the most significant gatherings in the energy sector, Severn’s selection of experts promises to elevate the discourse on cutting-edge valve technology and innovation.

Join us as we unveil the names and expertise behind Severn’s delegation, offering a glimpse into the exceptional insights and knowledge they will be bringing to IEW 24.

RK Patil – Sales Director – India

With over 33 years experience in process industries including Projects & MRO, and a proven track record in the India market, RK has become instrumental in driving growth and expanding Severn’s market share.

We look forward to having RK on the Severn IEW 24 team!

B. Karthikeyan – Sr. Manager – Domestic Sales Chennai

Joining the Severn IEW team, with expertise in Control valves, Pressure Regulators and Pressure Relief valves in the Oil & Gas, refineries, steel and chemical industries.

We look forward to having you as part of the Severn IEW 24 team.

Rajesh MP – Sr. Manager – Project Sales

Rajesh has over 20 years experience in the Industrial valves market, specialising in Control valves.

With expertise in diversified industry and applications, his vast knowledge of customer persona in Northern India makes Rajesh another valued member of the Severn IEW 24 team.

Rajendran – Key Account Manager

With over 20 years experience in Control valve applications, Rajendran is responsible for business growth in the Oil & Gas and Industrial Gas industries.

With expertise in oxygen service and cryogenic valve applications, Rajendran is a welcomed addition to the IEW 24 team.

Sanjeev – Sr. Manager – MRO

Sanjeev provides the Severn IEW 24 team with tecno-commercial expertise.

With over 16 years experience in flow control, Sanjeev is overseeing MRO opportunities in India, specialising in severe services and challenging applications in process industries.

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Severn’s patented OCT technology takes the traditional TOV sealing technology even further to maximise the sealing benefits. The Oblique Cone Technology (OCT) moves away from the traditional elliptical shape and provides circular sealing geometry, thus allowing the proven double offset sealing knowledge to be applied and incorporated into the TOV.

In addition to this, trims that are traditionally found on double offset valves such as the Anti-Cavitation trim, can be used in our TOV design, making the TOV OCT the ultimate valve for both isolation and control applications.

Severn’s considerable investment in research and development for the TOV OCT has been key to introducing hybrid sealing technology to the TOV. By utilising our hybrid polymer metallic seal, we can apply the self-compensating benefits of the TOV to a polymer seal. Coupling this with the metallic element of the seal, means that should the soft seal become damaged in operation, the metal seal would take over and still provide an entirely reliable seal.

The hybrid seal has also undergone an extensive and strict regime of testing, including cycle testing & fire testing, thus proving that even in extreme conditions the TOV can still provide a suitable seal. This would not be the case for a double offset valve as if damage was to occur, the seal would need replacing resulting in unplanned down time and loss in production.

The TOV OCT is self-compensating for wear, meaning consistent sealing performance, time after time. The Camming action of the 3rd offset reduces seal wear by minimising seal contact. The disc and seal only contact each other in the last 1-2° of operation, not only minimising wear but also reducing friction. Comparing this to a double offset valve which contacts for around 10°.

The standard design of the TOV incorporates the requirements of the most stringent specifications, Dual anti-blowout design comes as standard, ensuring the shaft cannot be ejected from the valve. The hybrid polymer seal is fully compliant with EN ISO 90079-36 (ATEX) requirements.

Despite the fault proof capabilities of the hybrid seal, we know site conditions can change and become more arduous or change from the initial operating conditions given for the valve. To combat this, we have ensured the seals are interchangeable, the hybrid seal can be changed to a laminated seal, or if conditions dictate, a solid seal. This can be done without the need for main valve components being replaced ensuring the TOV OCT is fully in-field serviceable, and the valve can be upgraded on site, enabling you to achieve your core imperatives of safe operations and reduced downtime.

Find out more about Severn’s TOV OCT valve by visiting our website via the link below:

https://www.severnvalve.com/product/8500-triple-offset/

With just under four weeks until ADIPEC 2023, Severn, a renowned leader in fluid control solutions, is thrilled to introduce the dynamic team of valve experts who will be representing the company at the prestigious ADIPEC 2023 event.

As the world gears up for one of the most significant gatherings in the energy sector, Severn’s selection of experts promises to elevate the discourse on cutting-edge valve technology and innovation. Join us as we unveil the names and expertise behind Severn’s delegation, offering a glimpse into the exceptional insights and knowledge they will be bringing to ADIPEC 2023.

Ajay Mahadik – Sales Manager – FZE

With 18 years of experience in Flow Control Valves, Ajay provides the technical expertise for Isolation and Automated valves within the Oil & Gas Industry.

Ajay is currently overseeing MRO opportunities in Africa, Ajay is a trusted specialist with Severn’s core products and provides the Severn ADIPEC team with a clear in-depth understanding of Oil and Gas processes and applications as well as expertise in bespoke customer requirements.

Georgy Koshy – Sales Engineer – FZE

With 16 years experience in the Control Valve Industry, Georgy joins the Severn ADIPEC team with over 11 years of achievements within the MRO and International Projects focusing on Oil & Gas and specialised applications, aftermarket support and management with global EPC’s and end users.

Georgy is an expert in managing business operations and managing channels and distributors in multiple regions of the Middle East and Africa. Georgy contributes significantly in all phases of project execution and sales activities and has expertise in handling customer service in all aspects of sales and client management.

Malathy Narayanan – Deputy GM – Application Engineering & Contracts – India

With over 17 Years of experience in the Oil and gas Industry (specialising in Upstream & FPSO), Control Valves and Chokes with broad and specialised technical knowledge. Malathy brings a whole range of skills to the ADIPEC team such as professional approach, decision-making, problem-solving, as well as interpersonal skills etc.

Alongside technical expertise, Malathy also has fantastic commercial acumen, winning large project orders, handling complex projects which involve new design & developments, special material, quality, validation testing etc. and possesses good exposure to International Standards (API, ASME, ISA, ASTM and other relevant standards).

Malathy is currently putting efforts into expanding the supply base of Severn products globally, especially in Southeast Asia, the Middle East Market, South America, Africa etc. and is a fantastic addition to the Severn ADIPEC team.

Dinesh Ganesan – Head of Project Sales – MEA

As Head of Project Sales for the MEA region, Dinesh has over 18 years of invaluable knowledge in the international market, focusing on Control valves with a primary focus on the dynamic Middle East market.

Dinesh has consistently excelled in optimising Control valve systems to meet the unique challenges faced across Oil & Gas, Power and Petrochemical sectors and applications.

Specialising in application engineering and delivering bespoke solutions, Dinesh is another fantastic addition to the Severn ADIPEC team.

Stephen Gudino – Sales Manager MRO – FZE

Based in Abu Dhabi, Stephen joins the Severn ADIPEC team with over 20 years experience in MRO and life cycle services specialising in the MEA region.

With expertise in diversified industry and applications compromising of Oil & Gas production for Upstream, Downstream, LNG, Petrochemicals and refineries, Thermal Power Plants and Utilities-CHP & Co-generation, Stephen is a fantastic addition to the team.

Kannan Vairamani – Assistant GM – Application Engineering & Contracts – India

Kannan is another welcomed addition to the Severn ADIPEC team with over 20 years of expertise and knowledge in the Control valve Industry and over 27 years experience in the valve industry.

Kannan’s knowledge and expertise and global awareness from working in multiple functions such as sales, application engineering and project management have made him a respected figure in the Control valve market with clients, earning him a reputation as a reliable and dynamic leader.

Kannan’s ability to anticipate market trends, build lasting relationships, and inspire his team is a testament to his unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication to Severn, thus making him a valuable member of the ADIPEC team.

RK Patil – Sales Director – India

RK joined Severn in 2017 as General Manager Sales & Marketing to develop Domestic & Indian Subcontinent business.

With over 33 years total sales experience in process industries including Projects & MRO business, now as Sales Director of India region, RK identifies and captures new business opportunities with his strategic skillset and has delivered outstanding results, catapulting Severn to new heights in the Indian market.

With a proven track record of achievements in the India market, RK has become instrumental in driving revenue growth and expanding market share whilst forging lasting partnerships with clients and collaborators.

We look forward to having RK on the Severn ADIPEC team!

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Severn, a leading global provider of industrial valve solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2023, taking place from October 2nd to October 5th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event serves as a platform for industry leaders to connect, share knowledge, and introduce cutting-edge technologies. Severn will leverage this opportunity to unveil its latest innovation, the 8500 OCT Butterfly Valve.

The 8500 OCT Butterfly Valve represents a new era in valve technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector. With its precision engineering and exceptional performance capabilities, the 8500 OCT Butterfly Valve sets a new standard in reliability, durability, and efficiency. This innovative valve combines advanced materials with state-of-the-art design, ensuring optimal flow control in even the most challenging environments.

“We are excited to introduce the 8500 OCT Butterfly Valve at ADIPEC 2023,” said Matthew Balderson Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Severn. “This valve embodies our commitment to engineering excellence and our dedication to providing solutions that empower our clients to achieve their operational goals.”

Severn’s presence at ADIPEC underscores the company’s commitment to fostering innovation within the energy industry. Visitors to the Severn Valve booth 8349 on the UK Pavilion, will have the opportunity to experience first hand the features and benefits of the 8500 OCT Butterfly Valve, as well as engage with the company’s experts to discuss their specific operational challenges.

As a key player in the valve manufacturing sector, Severn’s participation in ADIPEC 2023 is a testament to its continued dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and performance in the Oil and Gas and other energy sectors.

For more information about Severn and its innovative products, please visit contact sales@severnvalve.com.

About Severn:

Part of Severn Group, Severn Valve manufactures and supports high-quality valves for the energy industries. Its control, choke and butterfly valves are pre-eminent in the global market, underpinning the reliability and high performance of business-critical client infrastructure.

Severn’s global reach, technical prowess, and collaborative approach – all founded upon a heritage of British engineering excellence – helping to assure production continuity for clients and reduce the prospect of costly downtime.

Its understanding of the life-cycle of assets positions Severn Valve to offer end-to-end engineering solutions, enabling clients to meet their core imperatives: safe operations and minimum downtime.

Severn were recently approached by a UK Petrochemical client to create a solution to assist in the reduction of noise and harmful emission pollution at their facility. The client was moving from a standard flare system to a new enclosed ground flare (EGF) system in an effort to improve reliability and reduce noise and combustion related emissions.

An enclosed ground flare system is designed to include advantages over an elevated flare system such as:

Severn’s 48’’ Butterfly valves were designed as the main Control valve for the new ground flare system, therefore had to be designed to reflect the safety critical nature of the application and the stringent specifications & testing regime set by the client. The valves and accessories were supplied SIL certified to integrate into the clients SIL rated system.

The 48’’ Butterfly valves were double flanged, designed to fit between the clients ASME 150 flanges. The valves also had a replaceable RPTFE seal to give repeatable Class VI shutoff. The bodies of the Butterfly valves were manufactured in ASTM A352 LCB (Carbon Steel) and the discs in ASTM A351 CF8M (Stainless Steel) to ensure the valve performed as designed when operating at temperatures from -45C to +50C. The valves were operated by a Quifer Scotch Yoke Actuator with smart positioner and instrumentation.

You can find out more about Severn’s 8300 High Performance series by clicking the button below to visit the product page and to download the 8300 Double Offset brochure.

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It is a very exciting time at Severn, since we launched our new brand to create a strong, consistent identity for the business, we have been working to align our systems and processes within our manufacturing sites.

Following a review of the Severn Group companies operating in the UK, we have decided to simplify this structure and operations. Therefore, from 1st January 2023, Severn Unival Limited and Severn Glocon (Aberdeen) Limited will operate under the name of Severn Glocon UK Valves Limited.

In practical terms this means all the business and assets will now use the Severn Glocon UK Valves Limited name. Day-to-day management, operations and business contacts will remain the same. However, some contracts or purchase orders will require formal assignment, we will notify you in due course, if this is the case. We will contact you again shortly to let you know about changes to be made to our bank accounts.

For your records, the official details are Severn Glocon UK Valves Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, under number 12329544, and with its registered office address at Heywoods Industrial Estate, Birds Royd Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1NA.

We have a dedicated project team in place to ensure a smooth transition. Please see enclosed a list of key contacts who will assist you with any questions you may have.

We look forward to working with you in the future. Best Regards,

John Long

President

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Severn was approached by a leading international oil company to replace the main water injection valve on their FPSO due to the existing valve passing and so not able to generate the required pressure. This problem was estimated to be costing the company a significant loss in oil production, so a quick response and solution was vital.

Severn were asked to provide a complete replacement trim to enable the oil company to refurbish the original valve while they waited for the replacement valve. The standard lead time for a full set of trim parts is 22 weeks and for a complete valve replacement is around 30 weeks, but due to the urgency, Severn manufactured and delivered a new set of trims in 12 weeks and the new valve in 20 weeks. This phenomenal effort was achieved by careful management of the sub suppliers and the remarkable effort by all involved at Severn.

A spokesperson for the oil company said, ”We would like to sincerely thank the whole Severn team for the hard work they have all put in to manufacturing the valve and delivering it on time.” This remarkable effort has also provided an opportunity to refurb the original valve and suggest an upgrade to the recently installed valve to avoid this situation occurring again.

If you are having high performance bespoke valve issues, contact sales@severnvalve.com with your query.

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