AKoilngas
Chemical
- Mar 8, 2004
- 4
Hello All,
I've recently been put in charge of selecting a PSV for use on a Coalescing Filter and Fuel Gas System at our client's small Natural Gas Processing Facility. I put out a Request for Quotes to a few vendors on the PSVs that I sized. The returned bids surprised me as they looked similar to this.
Manufacturer A's PSV - $200
Manufacturer B's PSV - $300
Manufacturer C's PSV - $2000
Manufacturer D's PSV - $2500
These are the same PSV's as far as I can tell; same sizing, same materials of construction. And when I asked the vendors about the price discrepancy, they are of no help. Finally the question...
What am I losing/gaining by picking one or the other? More specifically, can anyone give me comparative experiences between a Taylor or Mercer valve compared to the higher priced Consolidated or Crosby valves? Is it the valves that differ or do I need to find myself different PSV reps?
Much Appreciated
-AK Oil'n'gas
I've recently been put in charge of selecting a PSV for use on a Coalescing Filter and Fuel Gas System at our client's small Natural Gas Processing Facility. I put out a Request for Quotes to a few vendors on the PSVs that I sized. The returned bids surprised me as they looked similar to this.
Manufacturer A's PSV - $200
Manufacturer B's PSV - $300
Manufacturer C's PSV - $2000
Manufacturer D's PSV - $2500
These are the same PSV's as far as I can tell; same sizing, same materials of construction. And when I asked the vendors about the price discrepancy, they are of no help. Finally the question...
What am I losing/gaining by picking one or the other? More specifically, can anyone give me comparative experiences between a Taylor or Mercer valve compared to the higher priced Consolidated or Crosby valves? Is it the valves that differ or do I need to find myself different PSV reps?
Much Appreciated
-AK Oil'n'gas