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    Ball Valve Bore vrs Cv

    Fellows, Cv is a coeficient factor that has no units! The units associated with Cvs are the base for which a flow factor is determined. These units do not carry to the Cv factor. What can have a bearing on the value is the interior shape of the flow passage and valve length. Think of a...
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    Valve reading and resources

    Another good source of info on valves is tittled "Valve Handbook" by Philip L. Skousen published by McGraw Hill.
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    3 way valve

    Are you talking about a 3way ball valve? If so this type valve is NOT a control device. The valve is designed to change flow direction only. The valve port through the ball is the same a 90 degree elbow in a pipe system. This type valve should be stroked fully i.e. full 90 degree rotation...
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    Inside diameter for BW ends ball valve

    Not sure where the question of piggable or not came from as this has nothing to do with the origianl question. The question is what should the end bore be at the butt weld end. The bore of the valve through the ball should be in accordance with Table 1 of API 6D or 633mm dia. (24.9" dia)min...
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    Torque Value

    This one is simple. 4" class 1500 flange has qty 8 - 1.25" dia. bolts. You have your materials backwards. Bolt material is B7M (softer than B7) anf the nuts are 2H. Based on the tensile stress you wnat the torque for each nut is 500 to 750 ft-lbs. Of course the torque is applied in 25%...
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    Sump for Twin Seal Valve

    You should seek the answers you are looking for from the manufacturer of the valves in question. You must make certain who you talk with the designers not just a manufacturer who copied the design of others. The original engineers can tell you exspected leakage rate from the bleed connections.
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    Material fundamental heat reatment

    metengr, I have a cleint who has been furnishing class 1500 cast steel, A216 - WCB, valves w/BWE w/pipe pups of WB36 pipe material welded to each end. The WC36 material is a plate material to a DIN spec 1.6368 (now EN 1.6368). This material is very close to the chemistry of A533 plate. The...
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    Material fundamental heat reatment

    I am seeking information on a cast material that is equal to ASTM A533 grade b plate material. A533 provideds the chemistry and HT for plate but I would like to have an equal in a cast form. Does anyone know of a casting spec equal to the plate spec or have info on HT?
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    Pressure differential in ball valves

    Are you certain it is erosion? Have you checked the flow conditions and assured yourself that there is no cavitation taking place that is causing the damage?
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    anti static, double block and bleed

    Neither answer is complete. 1. Because the ball and stem in a ball valve are susspended on non matalic parts , i.e. the seats and stem seals, there is a possibility when cycled a static charge can build on the ball-stem. Ball valves usually have a method to maintain a metal-to-metal contact...
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    Ext. Lab's for valve FIRE testing (in ITALY or near)

    There must be some one in Italy with the number of valve companies over there. Suggest you seek out an Italian valve manufacture and ask them for a recomendation.
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    Overpressure protection for valves

    Dave Fitz got it right. With high pressure and temperature valves a method should be used that will prevent the gate valve bonnent area from be overpressurized from fluid being trapped in the neck and thremal increase that can cause fluid expansion. This can lead to a very danerious condition...
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    which valve material is USED for STEAM use

    Several materials will work in steam. Much depends upon what the actual conditions are. The best choice for general saturated steam is carbon steel, both cast or forged.
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    Boiler Non-Return Valve

    Yes, Boiler non-return valve (also referedto as a Stop Check valve) is a check valve that can be closed. This valve has a disc and stem but the stem is not fastened to the disc. When desired the stem can be turned down to shut off flow. But when the stem is retruned to the open position the...
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    High Temperature Ball Valve

    Go to www.flow-tek.com Look at thier multi port valves.

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