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    = | CONT sands of control loops operating acceptably today with valves that are oversized, overstressed, and Perhaps underdesigned. They do the job because the job is easy. Fer simple applications, the principal selection criterion is lifecycle cost—so a threaded or flangeless valve made of cast ton or steel is usually best. In small sizes, it may be an eseentric spherical plug valve; in larger sizes, simple butterfly valve may do. On the other hand, many control-valve services are difi- cult and even hazardous. If not properly dealt with, such ‘plications can result in situations that range from inconve- nient to life-threatening. In addition, poor valve selection can Tead to excessively high first cost, high maintenance cost, downtime, leakage, poor performance, dangerous vibration, and excessive noise. Dificult or hazardous conditions require valves with spe- citfe features. Complicating selection further, if a service poses two distinct problems, the engineer must often com: Promise. The most troublesome applications eall for diamet. ically opposite or mutually exclusive properties in the valve. C= valves are very forgiving. There are thou- Attacking abrasion When a Quid contains abrasive particles, the valve chosen Should have a flowpath with a smooth eontour to minimize turbulence and impingement. No vulnerable target should be in the path of the high-velocity jet downstream of the valve orifice. For moderate pressures and temperatures, elastomers wear well, but polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) does not, High pressures and temperatures require « metal- hie walve body with hard trim, “Material selection depends on the hardness of the flowing Particles, angle of impingement, velocity, temperature, cor rosion tendencies, and resilience of the trim material. Metals are less resistant to erosion than ceramics and cermets such ‘8 B,C, SiC, SigNg THB., and WC, Coatings, such as boron diffused into molybdenum and tungsten carbide, cliemical: Les Driskell, Consulting Engineer ee en TS Tam arpa amg ow ee 5 $ SELECT THE RIGHT ROL VALVE FOR DIFFICULT SERVICE Coping with factors such as abrasion, cavitation, flashing, high pressure drop, or noise — either singly or in combination — requires special care, Yepordeposited TICN, and electrodeposited TB, are highly erosion resistant if applied in thickness from 60 to 75 mere, ‘ters, The resistance of comented carbides varies inversely with the metal binder content. If bearings and guides aro exposed to the abrasive fluid, they must be protected by seals or flushing. For less-severe services, more-readily-available and less- expensive materials are 440-C stainless steel, Alloy 6 as a {acing or solid material, and alloys inthe Inconel and Incoloy families. When elastomers are permissitle, dap! valves are suggested, Elastomerie pinch valves are sot ‘recommended, except for exiremoly small pressure drop and Pressures slightly above atmospheric. Beyond tho range of lastomers, angle valves with smooth eontours-offer wide range of pressure classes, and trim that extends from hard to superhard. Price varies accordingly, Combating corrosion To resist a particular corrosive agent, a valve must be Drovided in a material that can withstand that agent. If the Preferred material is not readily available, it is sensible to select a valve of relatively simple design, This wil likely facilitate fabrication, shorten delivery time, and reduce Uke cost of the special order. ‘You should start the selection process by listing the suit: able corrosion-resistant materials of construction, If possi ble, choose a valve type that conventionally eomes in these haterials (ee Ref. (2), Diaphragm valves, clamp valves, and Iined butterfly, plug or ball valves are suitatle for tome services, Butterfly valves and some angle valves can be lead With tantalum or other metals. Plating with precious metals or tantalum is available, but plating is thin and vulnerable to abrasion, Small barstock valves ean be made from any machinable material Contending with cavitation Denending on its severity, eavitation can cause erosion, excessive noise, or dangerous vibration. Hecause no eng CHBICAL ENGINEERING/AUCUST, 17-123 TEE oee cee aoe

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