Seawater service
Service Selection
Gate Valves for Seawater Service
Which gate valves configuration suits Seawater, in which material, to which standard — from real service data, with the pitfalls flagged.
Which gate valves for Seawater?
Duplex 2205 gate valve - Seawater isolation in subsea and offshore process systems Typical service window: 0.5–25 bar - seawater lift to process system, 0–40°C (ambient seawater); up to 120°C in desalination brine.
Recommended Configurations
Duplex 2205 gate valve
Seawater isolation in subsea and offshore process systems
Body Material for Seawater
Rated from real compatibility data - click any material for the full decision page.
Governing Standards for Seawater Service
NORSOK M-001 (offshore materials selection)DNV-RP-B401 (cathodic protection)ASTM A890 Grade 5A (super-duplex)ASME B16.34
What to Avoid in Seawater Service
- Carbon steel without cathodic protection and coating
- Standard 304 or 316 stainless steel valves
- Valves with aluminium bronze trim in high-velocity seawater
Service Considerations
- PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) ≥ 40 required for offshore seawater
- Anti-fouling coatings or PTFE lining to prevent biofouling
- Cathodic protection (zinc anodes) for submerged valves
- All crevices must be minimised - NORSOK M-001 crevice-free design
- Full-bore valves preferred to minimise biofouling accumulation
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Reviewed by Process Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Process & Fluid Service EngineeringLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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