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 or master 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.
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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 31⁄8 5,000 [34] 10,000 [69] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1002 Female/Male –20 [–29] P579050
SSV-GB 21⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] 2-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –20 [–29] P490837
SSV-GH 31⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 350 [–29 to 177] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –20 [–29] P798109
SSV-GK 31⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –20 [–29] P497560
SSV-G 31⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –20 [–29] P579049
SSV-GHC 31⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 350 [–29 to 177] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –20 [–29] 100368524
SSV-GC 41⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] API Flange 41⁄16–BX155 –20 [–29] P490007
SSV-GCB 41⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] API Flange 41⁄16–BX155 –20 [–29] 100131104
SSV-GCC 41⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –50 to 350 [–46 to 177] API Flange 41⁄16–BX155 –50 [–46] 100244512
SSV-GCD 41⁄16 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 350 [–29 to 177] API Flange 41⁄16–BX155 –20 [–29] 100441762
SSV-GL 51⁄8 10,000 [69] 15,000 [103] –20 to 250 [–29 to 121] Grayloc 6 G52 –20 [–29] 100176331
SSV-HD 31⁄16 15,000 [103] 22,500 [155] –20 to 350 [–29 to 177] API Flange 31⁄16–BX154 –20 [–29] P792386
SSV-HF 31⁄16 15,000 [103] 22,500 [155] –20 to 350 [–29 to 177] API Flange 31⁄16–BX154 –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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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 1⁄2-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
† Det Norske Veritas
‡ Complies to British Standard Code of Practice for Inspection and Repair of Offshore
§ Conformité Européenne
†† Complies with European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23 www.slb.com/welltesting

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