1. Marine Cryogenic Cargo Valves
Main benefits

2. Manufacturer and supplier of industrial valves
Leading company since 1829 : SERGOT
SCHLUMBERGER
SNRI
Part of Technor Group (Norway) since 2000
In its present location since 1950
ISO 9001 certification since 1994

4. Experience: 200 LNG carriers in service with SNRI LNG valves
More than LNG valves are operated on the 7 seas
Involved in the LNG Industry since 1964 for the 1st LNG carriers and import Terminals:
With the shipyards, Gas Transport and Technigaz
With the Engineering companies and Gaz de France
More than 220 contracts with 17 different shipyards (6 countries)

5. Our Philosophy:
To design innovative products through comprehensive solutions for the end-users
To propose products with the highest level of quality in due consideration of the harshness of the environment (Marine, Oil & Gas)
To develop and maintain a powerful manufacturing facilities in compliance with the market trend and the cutomer’s needs in terms of delivery time and price

6. Our Line of conduct:
To work with a network of qualified of partners and sub-contractors in the frame of a long relationships:
Foundries from Western Europe
Partners inside Technor Group and local partners
All casting machinings are carried out at SNRI factory in order to monitor the quality of the castings
All new improvements are submitted to a Qualification phasis under the witness of a Class Society Inspector
Long life cycling test at cold temperature (5 000 cycles)
Vibration or climatic test ….

7. Industrial improvements (I)
Production Facilities:
Able to produce more than 3000 cryogenic valves per year
22 ship sets for LNG produced on 2005
27 ship sets for LNG produced on 2006
35 ship sets for LNG produced on 2007
30 ship sets for LNG produced on 2008
Able to manufacture more than 4000 valves for Marine application (LPG, chemical tankers,…)
5 Machining centres (4 TREVISAN , 1 DIEDESHEIM)

8. Industrial improvements (II)
New Welding facilities:
1 plasma arc deposit (stellite)
2 automatic welding machines (seat)
TIG machine

9. Industrial improvements (III)
New dedicated cryogenic test hall:
4 test tanks
1 digital display on “real time” with
Leakage rate (mass flow meter)
Temperature (inside valve body)
pressure
WIFI connections
2 automatic ambient test benches
Area designed for a full safety of the:
Operators
Inspectors

10. Industrial improvements (IV)
None destructive tests by SNRI QC dept:
Dye penetrant test
3 D control by swivel arm
Radiography
Ultrasonic

11. Customer oriented deliveries
On-time delivery (ability approved by all the shipyards)
93 % on time on 35 shipsets delivered (year 2007)
20 days of average delay for the remaining 7%
Able to supply on urgent basis:
for order amendment
for ships on service
Huge stock of spare parts

12. Research & Development (I)
Continuous development of the cryogenic products since 1964:
Optimisation and Validation of the flow characteristics and thermal expansion
Real characteristics of the flow performances with:
Flow calculation
Dynamic test on a loop (+ real test with an LNG loop)
Customisation according to customer’s needs (light disc for swing check valve,..)
Thermal calculation (including for Ice Class LNG)

13. Research & Development (II)
Currents development: New Range of actuator: Full stainless steel Linear cylinder for throttling and On/Off application
1st harden actuator dedicated for LNG/LPG carriers
Limited maintenance (full Stainless steel + modular design)
EEx-ia product, developed within the Technor Group expertise in ATEX environment
minimized interfaces for easy integration:
Separated electric Junction box
Simplified electrical wiring
Low oil flow consumption (5 time less than standard actuator)

14. Research & Development (III)
Currents development: Cryogenic valve for very cold weather or subsea conditions:
Valve able to operate up to – 100°C (ambient temperature)
Able to be insulated for specific application (i.e. sub-sea operation).
Long life time of the packing
Development in cooperation with SNECMA

15. After Sales Services (I)
Worldwide Network specialized in After Sales support:
Dedicated companies in the group:
VALCO VALVES SERVICES in France
VALCO VALVES & AUTOMATION in Norway (Bergen)
Technical agreement with Maintenance & Valve companies:
Japan (Mitsumoto Valve)
Korea (Valstone)
Singapore
Qatar

16. After Sales Services (II)
Specialized Services engineers able to provide:
Assistance at commissioning
On- Site Maintenance
Refurbishment
Dedicated Repair Shop in France, Norway, Korea, Singapore
Upgrading and modification
Training (Approved Training center ):
For end-users
For Repair Yards
Quick delivery for spare parts

17. After Sales Services (III)
Tailored solution to any specific needs of the end-user:
Extended guarantee period if a supervision is performed by our Service engineer
Consummable and components on-stock for a minimum availability period
A Worldwide Supervision during periodical maintenance
End-user specific training
=> 15 assistances for dry dock carried out in 2009

18. Since June 2009:
Valco Group has been formed from the Norwegian and French valve operations of the former Flowtech division of Technor Group.
The new group, with revenues of about USD 100 million in 2008, currently operates
in the oil & gas, marine and energy & industry sectors.

19. A leading Valves Group with 6 companies:
Designer & manufacturer:
Maintenance, support and distribution:
Valco Valves Services
Valco Valves & Automation