ELECTRIC ACTUATORS for the automation of valves in the oil and gas industry

ABOUT THIS BROCHURE This brochure intends to describe functions and possible applications for electric actuators, actuator controls and gearboxes. The document provides an introduction into the topic, an overview on products and founded explanations regarding design and function of electric AUMA actuators. On the rear pages of this brochure, you will nd a a chapter with detailed technical data for swift product selection. For device selection, further information can be obtained from our separate specic data sheets. It will be our pleasure to assist you and provide any further details that might...

About this brochure 2 AUMA - the specialist for electric actuators 4 Basic information What is an electric actuator? 10 SAEx multi-turn actuators and SQEx part-turn actuators 12 Automation solutions for any valve type 14 Basic actuator functions 20 ntegration within the DCS - AMExC and ACExC actuators controls 24 Clearly structured operation 26 Reliability, service life, maintenance - with test engineering features 28 AUMA CDT for ACExC controls - easy commissioning 30 AUMA CDT for ACExC controls - diagnostic dialogue 32 Communication - tailor-made interfaces 34 SIMA - the fieldbus system solution...

AUMA - THE SPECIALIST FOR ELECTRIC ACTUATORS Armaturen- Und MaschinenAntriebe - AUMA - are one of the leading manufacturers worldwide of electric actuators for automating industrial valves. Since 1964, the founding year of the company, AUMA have focussed on development, manufacture, sales and service of electric actuators. The brand AUMA is synonym to long-standing experience and knowledge. AUMA are specialised in electric actuators not only for the oil & gas industry but also for the energy, water, as well as industrial sectors. As an independent partner of the international valve industry,...

Modular concept AUMA are entirely devoted to pursue their modular product concept. A comprehensive range of sub-assemblies allows for con guration of customer-specic actuators accommodating the required application. The range of variants is only possible due to clear interfaces between components while placing the highest demands on product quality as well as easy and straightforward maintenance of AUMA actuators. Innovation on a day-to-day-business As specialist for electric actuators, AUMA set the market standard for innovation and sustainability. Within the framework of continual improvement,...

APPLICATIONS DRILLING AND EXTRACTION Transmission Separation Storage Gas lift Extracting oil or gas safely from their deposits in often hostile environments presents a technical challenge. Actuators are crucial for controlling both gas and liquid ows. High requirements both with regard to safety of persons and environmental protection set the standard for the equipment to be used. Harsh climatic conditions prevailing on drilling or production platforms mark the service conditions. In these environments, AUMA actuators prove their reliability and robust design. Their high level of corrosion protection...

Separation Crude oil distillation Hydrocracking Delayed coking High pressures and/or high media temperatures are typical conditions within renery pipelines. Special tasks and special automation solution require many top grade valves, including lift plug valves or coker valves. Pages 65 and 66 include descriptions on the AUMA solutions to these challenging assignments. Due to their high SIL capability, AUMA actuators are ideally suited for use in safety instrumented systems. In reproof version, the actuators can be operated for 30 minutes in the event of re. Loading jetty Tank farms Gas storage...

WORLDWIDE USE Handling ammable and explosive substances requires utmost safety to avoid hazards for persons, environment, and installations. Hardly any other industry is as demanding as the oil & gas industry when it comes to selecting their suppliers. AUMA's listing as approved vendor with the renowned oil & gas companies speaks for itself. National and international approvals Oil and gas companies are acting on a global scale. Prior to using a eld device in an installation with potentially explosive atmosphere, the certication process of the respective country must be completed. All AUMA actuator...

regulatory approvals customer specic approvals Egypt > PPC Abu Dhabi > ADCO > ADGAS > ADNOC > TAKREER Algeria > Sonatrach Argentina > REPSOL YPF Bahrain > BANAGAS Belgium > EXXON MOBIL Brazil > PETROBRAS Chile > ENAP China > CNOOC > Petro China > Sinopec Germany > BEB > RUHRGAS Ecuador > PETROECUADOR France > TOTAL India > EIL > HPCL > IOCL > ONGC/CIDC Indonesia > Pertamina Iraq > MOC > SOC Italy > ENI > ERG PETROLINE Colombia > ECOPETROL Kuwait > KNPC > KOC Malaysia > Petronas Mexico > PEMEX Netherlands > ARAMCO > SABIC > Shell Nigeria > NNPC Norway > ConocoPhillips > STATOIL Oman > ORC > PDO...

WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR? In process technology plants, liquids, gases, vapours, and sludge need to pass through pipelines. Industrial valves are used to inhibit or release medium ow as well as to control the resulting ow rate by opening or closing the valves. AUMA actuators are remotely controlled from the control room to operate valves. Automating industrial valves Modern industrial applications are based on a high level of valve automation. This is the requirement for managing complex processes. The actuator positions the valve in compliance with operation commands issued by the DCS. When...

Requirement for diversity Process engineering plants with pipe systems and valve automation are required all around the globe. Not only types of plants and valves are crucial factors for electric actuators but also the climatic conditions in which they are operated. AUMA actuators guarantee reliable and safe service under most extreme environmental conditions. Requirement for reliability Process engineering plants are only efficient, economic and safe if all components involved provide reliable service during the entire lifetime. Many plants are scheduled for lifetimes of several decades. Consequently,...