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A VALVE
FOR EVERY FIGURE 1. The New Generation diaphragm valve
APPLICATION
provides safety, efficiency and simplicity via a cen-
tral union nut that offers a non-corrosive connec-
tion, homogeneous temperature behavior, an even
surface pressure, and a high-pressure rating up to
240 psi (for water use only)
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to fit into the cross
et’s face it, valves may not be the • Energy-saving systems with opti- section had to be
most glamorous piece of equip- mized flow used for this. Now,
ment in a chemical process indus- To address corrosion protection and the the change in cross
section is achieved
tries (CPI) facility, but no plant other issues related to the CPI’s aggres-
by a new body
can function without them. In addition, sive processes, the new Generation design rather
multiple challenges and issues specific Diaphragm Valve from GF Piping than requir-
to the chemical processing industry af- Systems (Figure 1) offers non- ing a spe-
fect valves and valve performance. For corrosive connections. Instead of cially molded
sleeve. This
these reasons, selecting the right valve the commonly used four metal has resulted in
— one that will stand up to the rigors screws, the new diaphragm valve improvements in flow
Schubert & Salzer
and demands of the chemical process- has a central plastic housing nut. Control Systems coefficients
ing industry — is of the utmost im- This non-corrosive connection is char-
portance. Here, valve manufacturers acterized by homogeneous temperature tic is lighter than other materials.
discuss their latest offerings and how behavior, an even surface pressure, and Moreover, the outstanding chemical
improvements in design and materials high-pressure rating up to 240 psi (for resistance of plastic, especially when
can really make a difference. water use only). conveying highly aggressive or pure
“What’s the direct advantage of media, has a positive impact.”
Extreme conditions this?” asks Kussner. “The corrosion- Todd Haberkost from Ladish Valves
“The piping systems in chemical pro- free connection guarantees homoge- (Houston; www.ladishvalves.com) adds
duction are subjected to extreme con- neous expansion when exposed to tem- that the CPI must employ safe, reliable
ditions,” says Thomas Kussner, prod- perature variations, which eliminates valve products that will consistently
uct manager for diaphragm valves the need to retighten the screws.” perform in the service environment in
with Georg Fischer Piping Systems He adds that aggressive environ- which they are placed. “We like to say
(Schaffhausen, Switzerland; www. ments can be found everywhere in ‘the nastier the application, the better,’
gfps.com). “Aggressive substances the CPI, so it is important to know because our niche is delivering custom-
need to be transported and processed, that the right components have been ized products in exotic alloys for the
which places high demands on sys- built in. “The principle of the central most severe service environments,”
tem solutions.” thread eliminates completely the says Haberkost.
He adds that besides being very re- metal screws, and thus, eliminates the “In the stainless and exotic alloy
liable, valves for the CPI should offer risk of corrosion. Good flow and linear arena, material trace-ability and quality
the following: regulation characteristics are basic should be at the forefront of any manu-
• Maximum corrosion protection requirements for efficient and reliable facturer’s quality system. In-house abil-
• Suitable materials for outstanding processes in dosing, mixing, filling and ity to verify material chemistry through
chemical resistance bottling of chemicals. the use of an X-ray fluorescent gun or
• Safe and best practice-complete “The big advantage of plastics com- spectrometer is a necessity. Additionally,
solutions pared to metals is that there is no regular testing of material mechanical
• Reduced maintenance costs electrochemical corrosion,” Kussner properties should be performed to verify
• Simple, but high-quality installations continues. “In addition to this, plas- the vendor’s material test certificates.
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