What is the pressure rating for Triton Valves?                           

Triton 10 Series Slimline – 10,000 psi

Triton 6 Series Slimline – 6,000 psi

Triton 3 Series – 3,000 psi

Triton RCV with Swivel -  10,000 psi

Triton RCV with 3 Ports - 10,000 psi

"Other" gas configurations 10,000 psi but available to 20,000 psi.   Contact PDS

 

Why is Triton Tooling required for Installation?

Triton valves are designed for dedicated torque tools to engage torque drive grooves on the valve itself.  This is an HSE feature to prevent a technician from using a wrench and unscrewing a valve that contains pressure.

 

Can I install a Triton valve with a tool such as a pipe wrench?  

No.    Using common tools to install a Triton slimline valve will damage the outer sealing surface which may cause the charging head not seal during charging operations. Using non-specified tools can defeat the HSE feature and is expressly forbidden in our user manual and field warranty.

 

How long will a Triton valve last in the field?

All valves carry a 3 year field warranty.    With proper maintenance and minimal repair the valve should last 4-5 years.    We have one client that has 3 ultra deepwater drilliships running Triton valves on the BOP stack for 4 years continuously and are planning on running the valve 5+ years.  

 

Is the Triton 10 Series the only charging valve capable of subsea application?

No.   All Triton 10,000 psi rated valves are subsea capable.    This includes the 10 Series Slimline and all versions of the  Triton RCV.  The Triton 3 Series utilizes a 316L body and is suitable for both topside and subsea applications.

 

Are Triton valves field repairable?

Yes, all Triton gas valves are field repairable. 

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How difficult is field repair of Triton valves? 

Very easy.    Field repair of the Triton valves is accomplished with simple hand tools.   All Triton gas valve can be rebuilt in a few minutes.

 

Are Triton valves retrofittable with current Schrader valves?   

Yes, Triton valves are fully retrofittable and work in all bottles.

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Are special charging kits required for Triton valves?

Triton valves require a dedicated Triton Charging Tool for charging. The Charging Tool will connect up to whatever charging kit is currently being used in a rig or in a shop.  Poseidon does not sell charging kits as they are readily available from a number of bottle manufacturers.

 

Is there any risk of unscrewing a valve under pressure while charging or operating the valve?

No.  The Charging Tools contains no torque pins and has no ability to transfer unscrewing torque to any Triton valve.  In fact, during charging operations, the Charging tools can and should rotate freely for hose positioning.

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Have there been any reported accidents with Triton gas valve technology?

No.    There have been no reports of injuries or close calls by anyone utilzing Triton gas valve technology.   HSE features are intrinsic and cannot be worked around or circumented.   Your safety is of the utmost importance to us.    If you identify a possible upgrade to HSE with Triton gas valves and toolings please notify us to discuss.

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Why is a Charging tool required for charging of Triton gas valves?

The short answer is there is no gas connection on any Triton valve.  The gas connection is only on the Charging Tools.  The purpose of the Charging Tool is to allow safe operation of the valve during charging operations and to direct incoming gas flow into the Triton valves.

 

Is the tooling for Triton valves the same?

No, the Triton 10 Series and 6 Series Slimline valves share the same tooling.  The Triton 3 Series has different tooling.   This is due to the difference in gas path and size of valves.  Triton 10 Series is side to bottle, the Triton 3 Series is top to bottle.   See gas valve pages for clarity.

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What is the material construction used in the Triton 10 Series Slimline?

 Body is Nitronic 50 and Stem Seal is 316L

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What is the material construction of the Triton 6 Series Slimline?

Body is 304 Stainless and the Stem Seal is 316L

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What is the material construction of the Triton 3 Series?

Body is 316L and Stem Seal is 316L

 

What is the safety factor for Triton Valves?

Triton 10  & 6 Series Slimline  tested burst pressure is 18,000 psi.   At pressures above 18,000 psi the soft seal bottle interface will give. 

Triton 3 Series tested burst pressure is 6X  safety factor  (18,000 psi)

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What materials are used in the Triton tooling?

The Bodies are 316L, the jacking bolts for operation are brass in torque tool.

 

Are special tools required to interact with the Triton Torque Tool and Charging Tool?

No.  A simple wrench or crescent wrench is all that is needed.   Torque wrench is recommended for Torque Tool when installing valves.

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Are repair kits offered for Triton valves?

Yes, repair kits are standard product offerings

 

What type of maintenance is required for Triton valves under the 3 year warranty period?

The outer bodies of the valves should be wiped and lightly greases from time to time.  For the Triton 10 Series we recommend wiping down the sealing surface with a dry rag or cloth and applying a light coat of grease to the outer sealing surface.

 

Can Triton Gas valves be plumbed together in a bank?

Our Triton RCV (Remote Charging Valve) is designed for these types of applications.  Contact Poseidon for further information.

 

What is the gas flow rate of a Triton gas valve?

Our Triton 10 Series flows at a standard 240 litres per minute.  For perspective this is approximately 3.1X higher than a Schrader or Mil spec valve.    If you are charging with volume behind it... the difference is substantial.  

 

If the Triton 10 Series Valve is self-closing then what prevents hydrostatic head from forcing the valve open?

Excellent Question.  The Triton 10 Series  has a subsea close assist that prevents the valve from opening in an underbalanced condition.

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What happens if a Triton gas valve started leaking?

The Triton gas charging valves have an emergency override feature that can throttle or seal a leaking 10, 6, or 3 series valve.   If the rig is dealing with bigger issues the valve can be run subsea with the emergency override tool in place sealing the valve. 

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Have Triton gas valves been tested with Helium?

Yes, the Triton 10 Series has been tested  with Helium at high pressure and low volume with excellent results.   Test results are available by request.

 

What bottle connections are available for the Triton 10 Series Slimline Valve?

              unf ½-20 threads (face seal)  

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What bottle connections are available for the Triton 6 Series Slimline Valve?

              unf ½-20 threads (face seal)

 

What bottle connections are available for the Triton 3 Series?

              3/8-24 ( SAE-03 ) with Nordlock washers

 

Will the UNF ½-20 Face seal connection work on a bottle with an SAE-05 connection?

Yes, the unf ½-20 face seal connection will work on any bottle connection  with 1/2-20 threads... face seal or SAE-05)

 

If I provide the threads for a bottle connection can you determine the correct type of valve interface?

Yes.    Contact PDS.

 

If I cannot determine bottle connections can I just use all face seal (UNF ½-20) connections?

Yes.   The face seal connection is universal and will work with all bottle interfaces.

 

How do you dump pressure from a Triton valve?

Pressure can be dumped through the Charging Head or using the Torque Tool

 

Is the soft seal used in Triton gas valves replaceable?

Yes.   Seal Kits are available for all Triton gas valves.

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Is there any risk of accidently removing a gas charging valve under pressure?

No.  Both torque tools have an HSE audible warning that lets the technician know they are attempting to install a torque tool on a valve that contains pressure.  This HSE feature is unique to the Triton charging system.

 

Is hearing protection recommended when charging or discharging gas pressure from a Triton valve?

Yes during all pressure dumping. Using the torque tool to pressure dump at 3,000 psi the dB level is 97 through the audible warning ports.   In fact, Poseidon recommends hearing protection when working with any high pressure gas equipment.   

 

Is eye protection recommended when charging or dumping gas pressure from a Triton valve?

Yes, absolutely required at all times.   

 

What is the temperature range for gas charging valves?

Tropical   20F to 220F

 

If I have a warranty claim do I just send the valve back to Poseidon Deepwater Solutions?

No, contact Poseidon prior to sending valve to receive a return authorization number.

 

Are Triton gas valve products traceable?

Yes, all Triton gas valve products are serialized and fully traceable.

 

Are Triton gas valves tested prior to shipping?

Yes, all Triton gas valves undergo FAT prior to shipment.  This includes a low pressure sealing test and a max pressure hold that is charted.  

 

Why isn’t my company using Triton Gas Charging Valves?

             

               We ask ourselves that same question every day!   Let’s fix that!!