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CORTEC MRO Retrofit Solution
CORTEC MRO Double Ball Valve Retrofit Most MRO projects—maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrades—don’t happen in open spaces. Instead, they’re executed within older, existing facilities across operations, where adapting to the current footprint is essential. In these situations, the challenge is to maintain integrity and performance without modifying the surrounding system. That’s where CORTEC engineering makes a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Fixed, Adjustable, and Actuated Chokes — and When to Use Each
CORTEC Tech Notes Production chokes are essential for upstream flow control—they’re the gatekeepers of production rates, pressure management, and downstream equipment protection. The right choke type—fixed, adjustable, manual, or actuated—makes a noticeable difference in well performance, safety, and long-term costs. This guide takes a hands-on look at positive (fixed), adjustable, and actuated chokes, weighing their…
Read MoreCORTEC Side Entry Check Valve
16” X 13-1/8”, CL2500, Side Entry Check Valve The full port 16″ CL2500 side entry check valve represents CORTEC’s dedication to exceeding customer requirements. This side entry check valve adheres to the latest design standards of API 6A and 6D. This particular valve incorporates ISO 27509 (Norsok L-005) end connections but can support…
Read MoreTrunnion Vs Floating Ball Valve
CORTEC Tech Notes Bi-Directional Ball Valves Trunnion vs Floating Designs This document describes the differences between bi-directional floating ball valves and trunnion ball valves used in the oil and gas industry. Anyone in the oil and gas industry must know how to choose the best ball valve for their project. Two of the most common types…
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