Pentair Actuation & Controls revealed a number of new Biffi actuation and valve monitoring systems for effective automation in oil and gas at ONS 2016.
On display at the booth was the new Biffi smart Integrated Valve Monitoring System, the IMVS2, and the Compact Series TH hydraulic quarter turn actuator. The IMVS2 has been developed to provide operational, safety and diagnostic functions on valve systems even in emergency situations via a local powerful operator, remote HART® 7 or MODBUS® interfaces and dedicated Biffi Assistant software.
The Compact Series TH actuators have been designed with a minimized footprint while still being able to maximize torque. By integrating the spring into the cylinder, the compact actuator meets the need for space-saving equipment on offshore platforms. However, the helical slot design transforms the movement of the piston into a quarter turn rotation to generate high break torques to actuate large valves.
Both the IMVS2 and TH compact hydraulic actuator will be available to customers from October 2016.
Pentair will also highlight the Biffi DCM2, an advanced communication master station for the remote control and monitoring of up to 300 electric actuators.
