Surface Safety Valve
Surface safety valve.
Description
The surface safety valve (SSV) is a hydraul-
ically actuated fail-safe gate valve for test-
ing oil and gas wells with high flow rates
(>1,280 m3/d [>8,000 bbl/d] or >850,000 m3/d
[30,000,000 ft3/d]), high pressures (>34,475 Pa
[>5,000 psi]), or the presence of H2S. The
SSV is used to quickly shut in the well choke
manifold upstream in the event of overpres-
sure, failure, a leak in downstream equip-
ment, or any other well emergency requiring
an immediate shut-in.
The SSV is remotely operated by an emer-
gency 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, tempera-
tures, and flow rates) and with various con-
nections, such as Grayloc® or API-6A flanges.
All SSV models have interchangeable cross-
over 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.
† National Association of Corrosion Engineers International
Applications
■ Testing oil and gas wells with
high flow rates, high wellhead
pressures, or the presence of H2S
■ Wells with hazard operational
analysis showing a surface pres-
sure barrier is needed 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
automatic 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 Specifications
Model Nominal Working Test Temperature Inlet/Outlet Skid Temperature Part Number
Size, in Pressure, Pressure, Class, Connections Class,
kPa [psi] kPa [psi] degC [degF] degC [degF]
SSV-F 3 1⁄8 34,474 [5,000] 69,948 [10,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] 3-in Fig 1002 Female/Male –29 [–20] P579050
SSV-GB 2 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] 2-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –29 [–20] P490837
SSV-GH 3 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 177 [–20 to 350] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –29 [–20] P798109
SSV-GK 3 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –29 [–20] P497560
SSV-G 3 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] 3-in Fig 1502 Female/Male –29 [–20] P579049
SSV-GC 4 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] API Flange 4 1⁄16–BX155 –29 [–20] P490007
SSV-GCB 4 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] API Flange 4 1⁄16–BX155 –29 [–20] 100131104
SSV-GCC 4 1⁄16 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –46 to 177 [–50 to 350] API Flange 4 1⁄16–BX155 –46 [–50] 100244512
SSV-GL 5 1⁄8 69,948 [10,000] 103,421 [15,000] –29 to 121 [–20 to 250] Grayloc 6 G52 –29 [–20] 100176331
SSV-HD 3 1⁄16 103,421 [15,000] 155,132 [22,500] –29 to 177 [–20 to 350] API Flange 3 1⁄16–BX154 –29 [–20] P792386

Surface Safety Valve Connectors, Certifications, and Codes

Model Hydraulic Actuator Hard Facing Special Dimensions, Weight, Applied Codes
(Colmonoy®) Sand (L × W × H), m [ft] kg [lbm]
Port Maximum Working Service
Pressure, kPa [psi]
SSV-F 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #5 No 1.15 × 0.60 × 1.18 500 [1,102] API-6A (PSL-2, PR2), H2S (NACE
[3.77 × 1.97 × 3.87] MR0175), DNV† Rules, BS‡ 7072
SSV-GB 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 Yes 0.39 × 0.24 × 0.60 386 [850] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[1.27 × 0.79 × 1.97] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GH 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.18 544 [1,199] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 3.87] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GK 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.18 544 [1,199] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 3.87] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-G 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.18 544 [1,199] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 3.87] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GC 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.40 803 [1,770] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 4.59] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GCB 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.40 803 [1,770] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 4.59] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072,
PED§ 97/23, CE marked
SSV-GCC 1
⁄2-NPT 34,474 [5,000] #75 Yes 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.40 803 [1,770] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 4.59] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-GL 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.55 × 0.60 × 1.56 1,361 [3,000] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[5.08 × 1.97 × 5.11] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
SSV-HD 1
⁄2-NPT 20,684 [3,000] #75 No 1.30 × 0.60 × 1.24 680 [1,499] API-6A (PSL-3, PR2), H2S (NACE
[4.27 × 1.97 × 4.07] MR0175), DNV Rules, BS 7072
† DetNorske Veritas
‡ Complies to British Standard Code of Practice for Inspection and Repair of Offshore
§ Complies with European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23

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