Reliable performance in the marine environment
This allows the coupling to provide transfer efficiencies as well as minimising the risk of spills. The KLAW Flip-Flip Valve is designed to deliver minimum headloss when in the locked open position within the Breakaway Coupling. The KLAW Flip-Flap Valve mechanism provides 100% closure and therefore 100% shut-off of both upstream and downstream flow. Spill on activation is minimised by the instantaneous closure of the KLAW Flip-Flap Valve mechanism. This minimises spill on both sides of the hose transfer separation. When a KLAW Marine Breakaway Coupling activates, the Flip-Flap Valve mechanism closes on both the upstream and downstream flow within the hose transfer system. The activation setting is pre-determined to suit the operating conditions. Pressure Surge: Caused by inadvertent downstream valve closure elsewhere in the system or over-pressurisation.Vessel movement and loss of Dynamic Positioning (DP).The KLAW Marine Breakaway Coupling is therefore a crucial part of maintaining a reliable offshore transfer system. This might lead to disruption of operation, extensive clean-up costs, litigation and damaged reputation. Events such as vessel movement, storms and pressure surge could compromise hose transfer systems and cause damage to assets, injury to personnel, contamination of the environment and extended downtime. Separation relieves the hose transfer system and minimises risk of damage and spillage.Ĭlick to request the KLAW Marine Environment Application GuideĪctivation may be caused by events or situations that would prove disastrous without this proven and vital part of the transfer system. The first is the closing of the flow of the media being transferred the second is allowing separation of the hose transfer system. The KLAW Marine Breakaway Coupling then delivers two distinct safety features.
When tensile forces exceed predetermined tolerances, the Marine Breakaway Coupling activates. The KLAW Marine Breakaway Coupling provides an identified and safe parting point within the hose transfer system. KLAW Marine Breakaway Couplings protect assets, personnel, reputation and the environment during offshore transfer operations Marine Breakaway Couplings minimises risks in offshore transfer
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