Blow Through Tool

z Saves cost z Minimizes risk of damage on valve trim parts

z Saves installation time z Easy mounting

z Minimizes risk of debris remaining in the pipe

after cleaning by steam blowing

General
Traditionally flanged valves were dominant on the market,
and therefore it was no problem to install temporary piping
for steam blowing.

Today most medium and high pressure valves are provided

with welded connections for cost effectiveness and technical
advantages.

As a result, the valve must remain unwelded while the tempo-

rary piping is welded to the upstream piping for the purpose
of steam blowing. After steam blowing, the temporary piping
must be cut off and the weld ends of the piping prepared on
site to allow welding of the valve.

This procedure will result in a high risk of leaving debris in

the line with a subsequent risk of damage to the downstream
equipment. It will also add both cost and time for the installa- Fig 1 Blow Through Tool
tion.

Solution offered by CCI - the Blow Through Tool - ensures

that installation of the valve can be done in the fastest and
most economical manner. The Blow Through Tool is installed
in the valve body and replaces the standard valve trim compo-
nents during steam blow. Risk of foreign matters damaging
the standard trim components is then eliminated. The Blow
Through Tool provides a valve seat cover that protects the
seat surface from damage.
Cleaning of the pipe with steam blowing
target in the outlet of the pipe is used to check that the pipe
is clean. The following example clearly explains the steam
dynamic pressure conditions that must be achieved.
Example
Conditions: A Ø 400 /16” pipe for 18 bar / 246 psi and a
temperature of 230°C / 446°F with a maximum flow of
211,282 kg/h (465,790 lb/h).

Before commissioning a steam valve, it is common to clean Density: 8.45 kg/m3 (29,835.5 cu.ft.)
the upstream pipe from particles and debris to prevent damage Velocity: 55.3 m/s (181.4 ft/s)
to turbine, valve, heat exchanger, etc.
Dynamic pressure Pdyn=
This is normally performed through a temporary pipe that
ρ V 2- 8------------------------------------
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vents directly to the atmosphere. Since this temporary piping ---------- = = 12920Pa
2 2
usually creates a low back pressure, the steam blowing is
performed at a lower pressure than normal. which is the normal dynamic pressure that will transport
particles during normal operation.
The most common criteria for sufficient steam blow used
world-wide, is the steam flow amount that will create a During steam blowing the steam dynamic pressure must be
slightly higher steam dynamic pressure than during normal slightly higher than at normal operation in order to create
operation. This ensures that all foreign matters that can be the required pipe cleaning. The steam blowing dynamic
transported by the steam at normal operation, already are pressure must be calculated and tested for each case on the
removed before the steam valve is commissioned. A mirror basis of actual flow and pressure.

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 Assume that the condition in the line during steam Function
blowing is:
The internal parts of the valve must be removed before the
Pressure 4 bar(a) / 43 psi(g), valve body is welded to the pipe. After the valve has been
Temperature 230°C / 446°F welded to the pipe, the Blow Through Tool can be installed in
Density 1.75 kg/m3 (0.11 lb / cu.ft.) the valve and the pipe can now be blown clean.

Then the velocity must be higher than: After clean blowing, the tool shall be removed and the valve
P dyn • 2 cleaned internally. The internal parts of the valve and the
12920 • 2- = 121, 5m ⁄ s
V= ---------------------- = ----------------------- actuator can then be reinstalled. The valve function must be
ρ 1, 75
checked before the equipment is commissioned.
The CCI Blow Out Tool could be considered as an alternative For a general description on pipe cleaning methods see
if the Blow Through Tool gives too low steam dynamic CCI document "SI500.10r5en - Cleaning Methods"
pressure.

Technical data
The tools are designed and calculated to withstand 30 bar and
425°C. Certificates for material and non-destructive material
testing are not included, since there is normally no valve
installed downstream.

If certificates for material and non-destructive test are

required, this must be specified by the customer.

Design

Steam flow
Fig 2 Blow Through Tool

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CCI reserves the right to make technical improvements.

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