Surface Safety Valve

Fail-safe gate valve for testing wells with

high flow rates, high pressures, or H2S
Applications
Testing oil and gas wells with high flow
rates, high wellhead pressures, or the
presence of H2S
Wells with hazard operational analysis
needing a surface pressure barrier in
addition to the primary ormaster valve

Benefits
Prevent overpressure conditions
on downstream equipment
Provide immediate well closure in the
event of downstream equipment failure
Ensure reliable shut-in during harsh
environment operations
Reduce personnel exposure
in emergencies
Comply with environmental regulations
and reduce environmental risk

Features
Fail-safe remote activation and auto-
matic well closure when loss of control
pressure occurs
Double metal-to-metal seals for
reliability in harsh environments
Normally equipped with hammer
unions, but can be fitted with Grayloc
or API-6A flanges
Compliance with API-6A (PSL-2 or 3,
PR2), H2S (NACE MR0175), and
Fluid Class DD specifications
Surface safety valve.
The surface safety valve (SSV) is a hydraulically actuated fail-safe gate valve for testing oil and
gas wells with high flow rates (>8,000 bbl/d [>1,280 m3/d] or 30,000,000 ft3/d [>850,000 m3/d]), high
pressures (>5,000 psi [>34 MPa]), or the presence of H2S. The SSV is used to quickly shut in
the well choke manifold upstream in the event of overpressure, failure, a leak in downstream
equipment, or any other well emergency requiring an immediate shut-in.
The SSV is remotely operated by an emergency shutdown device (ESD), which can be triggered
automatically by high- or low-pressure pilot actuators. If an emergency occurs, this feature
reduces the possibility of personnel injuries.

A number of SSV models are available for different well conditions (pressures, temperatures,
and flow rates) and with various connections, such as Grayloc or API-6A flanges. All SSV
models have interchangeable crossover connections and are protected by a compact,
removable lifting frame.

The SSV uses a proven metal-to-metal, double-sealing design for harsh environment operations
and complies with all applicable environmental requirements. All SSVs are manufactured under
Type Approval or Design Verification Review and provided with a Certificate of Conformity and
full quality file.
Surface Safety Valve
Specifications
Model Nominal Working Test Pressure, Temperature Class, Inlet/Outlet Skid Temperature Part Number
Size, in Pressure, psi [MPa] degF [degC] Connections Class,
psi [MPa] degF [degC]
SSV-F 318 5,000 [34] 10,000 [69] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1002 Female/Male 20 [29] P579050
SSV-GB 2116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] 2-in Fig 1502 Female/Male 20 [29] P490837
SSV-GH 3116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 350 [29 to 177] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male 20 [29] P798109
SSV-GK 3116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male 20 [29] P497560
SSV-G 3116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male 20 [29] P579049
SSV-GHC 3116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 350 [29 to 177] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male 20 [29] 100368524
SSV-GC 4116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] API Flange 4116BX155 20 [29] P490007
SSV-GCB 4116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] API Flange 4116BX155 20 [29] 100131104
SSV-GCC 4116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 50 to 350 [46 to 177] API Flange 4116BX155 50 [46] 100244512
SSV-GCD 4116 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 350 [29 to 177] API Flange 4116BX155 20 [29] 100441762
SSV-GL 518 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] 20 to 250 [29 to 121] Grayloc 6 G52 20 [29] 100176331
SSV-HD 3116 15,000 [103] 22,500 [155] 20 to 350 [29 to 177] API Flange 3116BX154 20 [29] P792386
SSV-HF 3116 15,000 [103] 22,500 [155] 20 to 350 [29 to 177] API Flange 3116BX154 20 [29] 100443423

Connectors, Certifications, and Codes

Model Hydraulic Actuator Hard Facing Special Sand Dimensions Weight, Applied Codes
Port Maximum Working (Colmonoy) Service (L W H), ft [m] lbm [kg]
Pressure, psi [MPa]
SSV-F 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #5 No 3.77 1.97 3.87 1,102 [500] API-6A (PSL-2, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.15 0.60 1.18] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GB 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 Yes 1.27 0.79 1.97 850 [386] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[0.39 0.24 0.60] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GH 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 3.87 1,200 [544] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.18] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GK 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 3.87 1,200 [544] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.18] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-G 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 3.87 1,200 [544] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.18] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GHC 12-NPT 5,000 [34] #75 No 4.27 1.97 4.32 1,200 [544] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.30] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072,
PED 97/23, CE marked
SSV-GC 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 4.59 1,770 [803] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.40] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GCB 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 4.59 1,770 [803] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.40] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072,
PED 97/23, CE marked
SSV-GCC 12-NPT 5,000 [34] #75 Yes 4.27 1.97 4.59 1,770 [803] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.40] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GCD 12-NPT 5,000 [34] #75 No 4.33 2.00 4.92 2,100 [953] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.50] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072,
PED 97/23, CE marked
SSV-GL 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 5.08 1.97 5.11 3,000 [1,361] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.55 0.60 1.56] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-HD 12-NPT 3,000 [21] #75 No 4.27 1.97 4.07 1,500 [680] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.24] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-HF 12-NPT 5,000 [34] #75 No 4.27 1.97 4.72 2,100 [953 ] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.30 0.60 1.44] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072,
PED 97/23, CE marked
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