The control valve plays a considerable role in establishing and maintaining an efficient process. When selecting among the available options, be sure to evaluate how the control valve’s features match the application’s fluid requirements in terms of versatility, stable flow control, ability to handle a range of flows and connectivity for remote monitoring. Also look for characteristics that make it easier to maintain. Of the available options, rotary valves and linear angle valves offer widespread applicability.
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Control valves alter fluid flow by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequential control of key process parameters, including pressure, temperature and liquid level.
Several major types of control valves are available; each has pros and cons and may be most appropriate for different applications. Finding the valve that works best for a specific application is a challenge. Key considerations regarding technical specification include the level of control offered, resolution achieved and the valve’s delivery time. Maintenance and longevity should also be considered. Several factors come into play during selection, including the need for application-specific knowledge and expertise, economic restrictions, plant outage schedules and maintenance plans over the life of the valve.
Linear globe valves are used for their versatility to regulate flow over a wide range, ability to mitigate noise and because they offer easier access to valve internals during maintenance. They typically consist of a disk or cylindrical plug element with a stationary ring seat in a generally spherical body. Globe valves include stem-guided, cage-guided and top- and bottom-guided varieties. Stem- and top/bottom-guided valves are better suited for general industrial and less-aggressive applications. Cage-guided valves tend to be more costly, but perform in a broader scope of applications and have more flexibility to incorporate noise or cavitation mitigating features. All varieties may be controlled by electrical, pneumatic, manual or hydraulic means of actuation.
Linear angle valves are similar to globe-style valves, but are better suited for the most severe applications with large flow rates, noise and flashing, since the mitigating technology can be more efficiently sized and integrated into the plant system. Stem-guided and cage-guided options are offered and actuation is typically pneumatic or hydraulic due to the high internal forces and rapid response necessary in these applications.
A linear three-way control valve has one inlet and two outlets or vice versa and is used in industrial applications. This enables mixing of liquids from two pipes into one pipe, or separating water from one pipe into two pipes. Typical applications include air-handling units, water chillers, boilers and fan coils. This option is usually offered in stem-guided and cage-guided options. It is typically not used for the most severe applications, but rather to control the amount of flow or pressure in one section of the piping system with respect to another.
Finally, rotary valves use the rotation of a passage or passages in a transverse plug to regulate the flow of liquid or gas. Rotary valves have a wide range of applicability, depending on the technology incorporated in the internals. Globe and even angle valves have a relatively torturous flow path, which requires more pressure drop to achieve a given flow, all other parameters being equal. A rotary valve can offer an inline, less torturous path, while still providing similar flow control, rangeability and resilience in severe-system conditions. Its layout provides inherent benefit in situations where the working fluid contains solids and cleanliness cannot be maintained. These conditions would have a severe impact on globe or angle valve performance.
Table 1 provides a general overview of the typical applications for which each control valve type is most suited. Rotary valves offer by far the most widespread applicability; linear angle valves are also appropriate for a wide range of applications.
Industry and country standards, including American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Canadian Registration Number (CRN), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and American Petroleum Institute (API), among others, can affect the suitability of certain valve selections. In addition, selection of the control valve for an application is affected by varying customer expectations — end users, engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) contractors and installation contractors have varying priorities in selection criteria. Of these points of view, the most important is the end user, who wants a control valve that provides the required control with the highest ease of use and maintenance over the valve’s life.
During the selection process, look for and evaluate how the options under consideration meet these key features:
In addition to selecting valves that meet the criteria discussed above, it is crucial the valves have features that ensure proper maintenance. Here are the key features to look for:
With a high range ability of 100-to-1 turndown, and a small footprint, rotary control valves offer a larger flow coefficient (Cv) than the standard globe style valve.
For example, Figure 1 shows a rotary valve used in a pulp and paper application that is designed to handle corrosive and erosive mediums and fiber at the same time. The geometry and operation of the stem-plug is such that it can operate under the harshest conditions, even shearing off material, while handling anything flowing through it, from sludge-like material to sand and small debris. Maintaining performance in this application with a globe valve will be much more difficult, and may require additional maintenance or compromise in other performance parameters.
The valve in Figure 1 uses an efficient straight-through flow design that allows for a much lower cost per Cv than conventional globe-style control valves. Large-shaft diameters machined of high-strength materials provide the torsional and flexural rigidity required under high operating pressures.
A globe-style valve would require additional pressure drop for a given flow condition, driving the valve size larger, and the difficult flow conditions can cause faster wear and tear of the internals.
While many options work for specific applications, and globe or angle valves are highly versatile, a rotary control valve can improve on key application challenges that would otherwise result in oversizing the valve and increased maintenance. This allows for reduced plant costs and reduced stocking requirements. (See Table 2 for benefits and advantages of rotary plug control valves.)
Technical Specifications
SPECS Cage Guided Control Valves have large Cv value, and of excellent dynamic stability. It is suitable for heavy duty services. Only a small operation force can achieve stability control due to the balanced fluid pressure structure on plug. For those severe fluid conditions that cannot be covered by this series, please select Specs Valve multi stage type Control Valves.
Applicable Standard
Design & Manufacture Standard: IEC -
Face to Face: ISA-75.03-
End Connection: ASME B16.5, EN-1, GOST, ASME B16.25
Test Standard: IEC-4
Products Range
Size: 1 1/2"~24"
Pressure Rating: ASME CLASS 150~
Material: Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Duplex stainless steel
End: Flanged (RF, RTJ), Butt Weld, Socket Weld.
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Temperature Range: -196℃~550℃
Seat Leakage: ANSI Ⅳ(0.01%) or Ⅵ(bubble-tight)
Bonnet Type: Standard, Fin-Extension, Long-Extension, Bellows, Steam Jacket
Design Features
1. The third generation of S-type smooth casting body cavity gets greater circulation ability to reduce the initial investment, as it is now with more efficient average flow velocity by improving the second generation through CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
2. In accordance with ASME, valve body and the upper bonnet are pressed together by the double-head stud bolt
3. The stability of plug movement are improved due to the strong cage guide and the unique balanced sealing ring (GF TFE structure for room temperature, graphite & Graph-lock structure for high temperature), so that the vibration and mechanical noise are reduced
4. With the solid cage, valve body are protected from steam and cavitation damage. There was a S streamlined channel and this makes small loss of pressure drop, high flow, wide range of control.
Benefits
1. Compared with un-balanced single seated straight through valve, the equipped actuator can be smaller for the balanced structure plug, however, it can overcome higher pressure difference and with better price
2. The flow characteristics can be changed by different cage window shape, and this promote the parts commonality.
3. Noise can be reduced by 10dB compared with the ordinary single/double seated control valve
4. Easy and fast replacement for valve parts even when the valve body is in the pipeline, this makes maintenance easier. The valve parts of standard cage can be easily replaced by the multi-hole cage in order to apply for different conditions, and this can ensure the out flow is within the security range to prevent cavitation and reduce the noise.
The GA Of Cage Guided Control Valve
Body part selection map
Various flow characteristics are optional
Soft seat structure
Control valve packing
Most control valves use packing boxes with the packing retained and adjusted by a flange and stud bolts. Several packing materials can be used depending on the service conditions expected and whether the application requires compliance to environmental regulations. There are 3 common packing types as follows:
PTFE V Ring Packing
Molded in V-shaped rings, packing lubrication not required.
Resistant to most known chemicals.
Recommended working temperature range:−40 to +230°C
Graphite Packing
This packing system is designed primarily for high temperature applications。
Recommended working temperature range: +230 to +450°C
Low Fugitive Emissions Live Loading
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This packing system is an advanced packing method that utilizes a compact, live-load spring design suited to environmental applications.