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Valve actuator / actuation -(1)-introduction

August 19, 2020

The valve actuator is an indispensable part of the valve automatic control system. Its function is to accept the control signal sent by the controller, change the size of the controlled medium, so as to maintain the controlled variable at

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the required value or within a certain range. According to their energy form, actuators can be divided into three categories: pneumatic, hydraulic and electric. Pneumatic actuators use compressed air as energy source. They are characterized by simple structure, reliable action, stable operation, large output thrust, convenient maintenance, fire and explosion prevention, and low price. Therefore, they are widely used in chemical, paper, and oil refining production processes. It can be conveniently used in conjunction with passive instruments. Even when using electric instruments or computer control, as long as the electric signal is converted into a standard pressure signal of 20-100kPa by an electric-pneumatic converter or an electric-pneumatic valve positioner, pneumatic actuators can still be used. The electric actuator has convenient energy access and rapid signal transmission, but the structure is complex and the explosion-proof performance is poor. The hydraulic actuator is basically not used in the chemical, oil refining and other production processes. It is characterized by a large output thrust.

Definition of valve actuator:
The actuator is a combination of the actuator and the control valve in the automatic control system. Its role in the automation control system is to receive the signal from the regulator or computer (DCS, PLC, etc.), and adjust the flow of the process medium based on its position and characteristics in the process pipeline, so that the controlled automation instrument is in production Within the range required by the process.

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Basic composition of valve actuator:
Types of valve actuators:
In the process control system, the actuator is composed of two parts: the actuator and the automatic adjustment mechanism. The automatic adjustment mechanism directly changes the parameters of the production process through the actuator, so that the production process meets the predetermined requirements. The actuator accepts the control signal from the controller and converts it into the output of the drive adjustment mechanism (such as angular displacement or linear displacement output). It also uses appropriate actuators, but the requirements are different from the adjustment mechanism. The actuator is installed directly on the production site, sometimes with harsh working conditions. Whether it can maintain normal operation directly affects the safety and reliability of the automatic adjustment system.

The structure of the valve actuator:
A device in an automated control technology tool that accepts control signals and exerts a control function on the controlled object. According to the driving energy used, the actuators are divided into 3 categories: pneumatic, electric and hydraulic actuators.

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Valves’ sealing requirements and daily maintenance

August 18, 2020

The sealing performance of the valve refers to the ability of each sealing part of the valve to prevent the leakage of the medium. It is the most important technical performance index of the valve. There are three sealing parts of the valve:

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the contact between the opening and closing parts and the two sealing surfaces of the valve seat; the matching place between the packing and the valve stem and the stuffing box; the connection between the valve body and the valve cover. One of the previous leakage is called internal leakage, which is commonly referred to as lax closure, which will affect the valve’s ability to cut off the medium. For shut-off valves, internal leakage is not allowed. The latter two leaks are called external leakage, that is, the medium leakage from the valve to the outside of the valve will cause material loss, pollute the environment, and cause accidents in severe cases. For flammable, explosive, toxic or radioactive media, leakage is not allowed, so the valve must have reliable sealing performance.

Daily maintenance of the valve:
1. Pay attention to the storage environment of the valve. It should be stored in a dry and ventilated room, and both ends of the passage should be blocked.

2. The valve should be inspected regularly, the dirt on it should be removed, and anti-rust oil should be applied to its surface.

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3. The valve after installation and application should be overhauled regularly to ensure its normal operation.

4. Check whether the sealing surface of the valve is worn or not, and repair or replace it according to the situation.

5. Check the wear of the trapezoidal thread of the valve stem and the valve stem nut, whether the packing is out of date and invalid, etc., and replace it if necessary.

6. The sealing performance of the valve should be tested to ensure its performance.

7. The valve in operation should be intact, the bolts on the flange and the bracket are complete, the threads are not damaged, and there is no looseness.

8. If the handwheel is lost, it should be prepared in time and cannot be replaced with an adjustable wrench.

9. The packing gland is not allowed to be skewed or without pre-tightening clearance.

10. If the valve is used in a harsh environment and is easily contaminated by rain, snow, dust, sand and other dirt, a protective cover should be installed for the valve stem. 11. The ruler on the valve should be complete, accurate and clear, and the valve should be sealed and capped.

12. The insulation jacket should be free of dents and cracks.

13. Avoid hitting the valve during operation, or supporting heavy objects.

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Stainless steel valve material parameters and specific applications

August 18, 2020

The following are several stainless steel valve material parameters and specific applications:

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(1) Angle stroke includes ball valve, butterfly valve, plug valve, etc.

(2) Straight stroke includes gate valve, globe valve, angle seat valve, etc.

This classification method is divided according to the principle, function and structure. It is the most commonly used international and domestic classification method. General gate valve, cut-off

Valves, throttle valves, instrument valves, plunger valves, diaphragm valves, plug valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, pressure relief valves, safety valves, traps, regulators Valves, bottom valves, filters, drain valves, etc.

Because the valve has a wide range of uses, it also plays a great role. For example, in power plants, valves can control the operation of boilers and steam turbines; in petroleum and chemical production, valves also control the normal operation of all production equipment and technological processes. The same is true in other departments. Nevertheless, the comparison of valves with other products is often overlooked. For example: When installing machinery and equipment, people tend to focus on the main machinery and equipment, but ignore the valve. This will reduce the overall production efficiency or stop production, or cause various other accidents. Therefore, serious and responsible work must be carried out on the selection, installation and use of valves.

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Electric drive valve is a commonly used drive valve. The drive device of this drive device form is usually called the valve electric device. The characteristics of the valve electric device are as follows: 1) Rapid opening and closing can greatly shorten the time required to open and close the valve; 2) It can greatly reduce the labor intensity of the operator, especially suitable for high-pressure, large-diameter valves; 3) Suitable for installation in locations that cannot be manually operated or difficult to access, easy to achieve remote control, and the installation height is not limited; 4 ) Conducive to the automation of the entire system; 5) Power is easier to obtain than air and liquid sources, and the laying and maintenance of its wires are much simpler than compressed air and hydraulic pipelines.

The disadvantage of the valve electric device is its complex structure, and it is more difficult to use it in wet places. When used in explosive media, explosion-proof measures are required. Valve electric devices can be divided into two categories: Z-type and Q-type according to the type of valve they drive. The output shaft of the Z-type valve electric

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device can rotate many times, which is suitable for driving gate valves, stop valves, diaphragm valves, etc.; the output shaft of the Q-type valve electric device can only rotate 90. , Suitable for driving plug valves, ball valves and butterfly valves. According to its protection type, there are ordinary type, explosion-proof type (represented by B), heat-resistant type (represented by R) and three-in-one type (ie outdoor, anti-corrosion, explosion-proof, represented by S).

The valve electric device is generally composed of a transmission mechanism (reducer), a motor, a stroke control mechanism, a torque limit mechanism, a manual-electric switching mechanism, and an opening indicator.

Pneumatic and hydraulic valves:

Pneumatic valves and hydraulics use a certain pressure of air, water or oil as the power source, and use the movement of cylinders (or hydraulic cylinders) and pistons to drive the valves. Generally, the pneumatic air pressure is less than 0.8MPa, and the hydraulic water pressure or The oil pressure is 2.5MPa~25MPa. For example, it is used to drive a diaphragm valve; the rotary gas and liquid drive device is used to drive a ball valve, a butterfly valve or a plug valve. The hydraulic device has a large driving force and is suitable for driving large-diameter valves. If it is used to drive plug valves, ball valves and butterfly valves, the reciprocating motion of the piston must be converted into a rotary motion. In addition to using the piston of a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder to drive, there is also a pneumatic film drive. Because of its small stroke and driving force, it is mainly used for regulating valves.

Manual valve:

Manual valve is the most basic drive valve. It includes direct drive by handwheel, handle or wrench and drive by transmission mechanism. When the opening torque of the valve is large, it can be driven by gear or worm gear to save effort. Gear transmission is divided into spur gear transmission and bevel gear transmission. Gear transmission reduction ratio is small, suitable for gate valves and globe valves, worm gear transmission reduction ratio is relatively large, suitable for plug valves, ball valves and butterfly valves.

TH Valve is a professional manufacturer of butterfly valve, gate valve, check valve, globe valve, knife gate valve, ball valve with API, JIS, DIN standard, used in Oil, Gas, Marine industry, Water supply and drainage, fire fighting, shipbuilding, water treatment and other systems, with Nominal Diameter of DN50 to DN1200, NBR/EPDM/VITON, Certificates & Approvals: DNV-GL, Lloyds, DNV, BV, API, ABS, CCS. Standards: EN 593, API609, API6D

Classification of valves

August 18, 2020

Valve classification by function and purpose:

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(1) Cut-off type: such as gate valve, globe valve, plug valve, ball valve, butterfly valve, needle valve, diaphragm valve, etc. The cut-off valve is also called a closed-circuit valve or a cut-off valve, whose function is to connect or cut off the medium in the pipeline.

Check valve, also known as one-way valve or check valve, check valve is an automatic valve, its function is to prevent the back flow of the medium in the pipeline, prevent the pump and drive motor from reversing, and the leakage of the container medium . The bottom valve of the pump to close the water is also a check valve.

Explosion-proof valves, emergency valves, etc. The role of safety valves is to prevent the pressure of the medium in the pipeline or device from exceeding the specified value, so as to achieve the purpose of safety protection.

Regulating valve, throttle valve and pressure reducing valve, its role is to adjust the pressure, flow and other parameters of the medium.

(2) Vacuum: such as vacuum ball valve, vacuum baffle valve, vacuum charging valve, pneumatic vacuum valve, etc. Its role is in the vacuum system to change

The vacuum system components that adjust the air flow direction, cut off or connect the pipeline are called vacuum valves.

(3) Special purpose categories: such as pigging valve, vent valve, drain valve, exhaust valve, filter, etc. The exhaust valve is an indispensable auxiliary component in the pipeline system, which is widely used in boilers, air conditioners, oil and gas, and water supply and drainage pipelines. It is often installed at high points or elbows to remove excess gas in the pipeline, improve the efficiency of pipeline use and reduce energy consumption.

According to the main parameters:

According to the nominal pressure:

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(1) Vacuum valve: refers to a valve whose working pressure is lower than the standard atmospheric pressure.
(2) Low pressure valve: refers to the valve with a nominal pressure PN ≤ 1.6Mpa.
(3) Medium pressure valve: refers to valves with nominal pressure PN of 2.5Mpa, 4.0Mpa, 6.4Mpa.
(4) High-pressure valve: refers to the valve whose nominal pressure PN is 10.0Mpa~80.0Mpa.
(5) Ultra-high pressure valve: refers to a valve with a nominal pressure PN≥100.0Mpa.
(6) Filter: Refers to the nominal pressure PN is 1.0Mpa, 1.6Mpa

According to working temperature

(1) Ultra-low temperature valve: used for valves with medium working temperature t<-101℃.
(2) Normal temperature valve: used for valves with medium working temperature -29℃<t<120℃.
(3) Medium temperature valve: used for valves with a working temperature of 120℃<t<425℃.
(4) High temperature valve: used for valves with medium working temperature t>425℃.

By driving method:

According to the driving mode, it is divided into automatic valves, power-driven valves and manual valves

Valves driven by compressed air. Hydraulic valve: A valve driven by the pressure of liquids such as oil.

In addition, there are combinations of the above several driving methods, such as pneumatic-electric valves.

According to the nominal diameter:

(1) Small diameter valve: Valve with nominal diameter DN≤40mm.
(2) Middle diameter valve: a valve whose nominal diameter DN is 50~300mm.
(3) Large diameter valve: a valve with a nominal valve DN of 350~1200mm.
(4) Extra large diameter valves: valves with nominal diameter DN ≥ 1400mm

6. According to structural characteristics:

Valve structure characteristics:

The structural features of the valve can be divided into:

(1) Sectional gate shape: The closing part moves along the center of the valve seat; such as a globe valve
(2) Cock and ball: The closing part is a plunger or a ball, which rotates around its own centerline; such as a plug valve, a ball valve
(3) Gate shape: The closing part moves along the center of the vertical valve seat; such as gate valve, gate, etc.
(4) Swing shape: The closing part rotates around the axis outside the valve seat; such as swing check valve, etc.
(5) Butterfly shape: the disc of the closing part, which rotates around the axis in the valve seat; such as butterfly valve, butterfly check valve, etc.
(6) Slide valve shape: The closing piece slides in a direction perpendicular to the channel. Slippery

Press connection method:

(1) Threaded connection valve: The valve body has an internal thread or an external thread, which is connected with the pipe thread…
(2) Flange connection valve: The valve body has a flange and is connected to the pipeline flange.
(3) Welding connection valve: The valve body has a welding groove and is welded to the pipeline.
(4) Clamp connection valve: The valve body has a clamp, which is connected with the pipe clamp.
(5) Ferrule connection valve: the ferrule is connected to the pipeline.
(6) Wafer connection valve: a connection form in which the valve and two pipes are directly clamped together with bolts.

According to the body material

(1) Metal material valve: its valve body and other parts are made of metal material. Such as cast iron valves, cast steel valves, alloy steel valves, copper alloy valves, aluminum alloy valves, lead alloy valves, titanium alloy valves, Monel alloy valves, etc.
(2) Non-metallic material valve: its valve body and other parts are made of non-metallic material. Such as plastic valves, enamel valves, ceramic valves, FRP valves, etc.

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Installation attentions for valves

August 18, 2020

Precautions for valve installation:

Globe valves, throttle valves, pressure reducing valves, check valves and other valves are all directional. If the throttle valve is installed upside down, it will affect the use effect and life. If the pressure reducing valve does not work at all, if it is stopped The return valve can even cause danger.

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Generally, the valve has a direction mark on the valve body; if not, it should be correctly identified according to the working principle of the valve.

The valve cavity of the shut-off valve is asymmetrical left and right, and the fluid must pass through the valve port from bottom to top, so that the fluid resistance is small (determined by the shape), and the opening is labor-saving (due to the upward pressure of the medium), and the medium does not press the packing after closing, which is convenient for maintenance . This is the reason why the globe valve cannot be reversed. Other valves also have their own characteristics.

The valve installation location must be convenient for operation; even if the installation is temporarily difficult, it is necessary to consider the long-term work of the operator.

It is best to keep the valve hand wheel flush with the chest (usually 1.2 meters away from the operating floor), so that opening and closing the valve is easier. The hand wheel of the floor valve should be upward, do not tilt, to avoid

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awkward operation. The valve of the wall machine and the equipment should also leave room for the operator to stand. It is necessary to avoid operating from the sky, especially acid and alkali, toxic media, etc., otherwise it is very unsafe.

Do not install the gate valve upside down (that is, the handwheel is down), otherwise the medium will remain in the valve cover space for a long time, which will easily corrode the valve stem, and it is taboo for certain process requirements. At the same time, it is extremely inconvenient to replace the packing.

1. The pressure reducing valve should be installed upright on the horizontal pipeline, and not inclined in all directions.

2. As for the lift check valve, make sure its valve flap is vertical when installing it so that it can be lifted flexibly.

3. Swing check valve, ensure that its pin shaft is level when installing, so that it can swing flexibly.

4. Do not install the rising stem gate valve underground, otherwise the exposed stem will be corroded due to moisture.

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Current status and development of Chinese valves

August 18, 2020

Domestic status: In terms of technical support for valve production and R&D, domestic valves are not lagging behind foreign valves. On the contrary, many products are comparable to international companies in terms of technology

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and innovation. The development of the domestic valve industry should move towards high-end modernization.

Driven by the four major forces of industrialization, urbanization, reform and globalization, the prospects of my country’s valve equipment manufacturing industry are still broad. In the future, high-end, localization, and modernization of the valve industry will be the main development direction of the valve industry in the future. Pursuing continuous innovation and creating a new market for valve companies can enable companies to survive and develop in the increasingly competitive pump and valve industry.

With the continuous development of valve technology and the continuous expansion of valve application fields, corresponding valve standards are becoming more and more indispensable. The valve industry products have entered a period of innovation. Not only the product categories need to be updated, but the internal management of the enterprise also needs to deepen the reform according to the industry standards.

Therefore, it is necessary to make full use of existing standards while looking forward to the future, and to develop new standards and new systems that can be used in the future, so as to promote the higher-level development of valve technology. In the future, the valve industry will develop in two main directions: one is to develop from a single variety to multiple varieties and specifications; the other is to develop in the direction of energy saving.

According to industry insiders, pump and valve companies can only effectively and clearly understand the status quo of the industry, continuously strengthen and optimize their products, strengthen their awareness of danger, strengthen corporate culture and market service concepts, and only achieve fastness in stability, refinement in fastness, and stability in refinement. Only in this way can companies survive and develop in the increasingly competitive pump and valve industry.

The society is an era of information explosion. It is inevitable for companies to encounter competitors in products. There is competition in the industry, which is a good thing for some companies. Because of competition, enterprises have improved the quality of products and services, and consumers have obtained better or more consumption and services with less money. The market is a “screen”. While the industry is developing and progressing, the market is also surviving the fittest enterprises in the industry. Although the current status of the development of the butterfly valve industry is gaining momentum, the national support policies have been greatly improved, and the market demand has continued to increase. Due to the fierce competition in the industry, the pump and valve industry has also made domestic pump and valve related technologies to improve, but many interference factors indicate The development prospects of the pump valve industry are not optimistic.

For some large competitive enterprises, through competition, the scale of the enterprise has become larger and larger, and the popularity has become higher and higher. However, for some small and medium-sized enterprises that are not competitive, they may face the risk of being merged or going bankrupt. In the increasingly fierce valve market, only companies with core competitiveness can gain a foothold in the market, and innovation becomes a weapon for companies to win the market.

Valve cleaning steps and assembly requirements

August 18, 2020

Valve cleaning steps:

The valve parts must go through the following processes before assembly:

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According to the processing requirements, some parts need to be polished, and the surface must not have processing burrs, etc.;
All parts are degreased;
After degreasing is completed, pickling passivation is carried out, and the cleaning agent does not contain phosphorus;
Rinse with pure water after pickling and purification, and there should be no residues of medicament, and this step is omitted for carbon steel parts;
Dry the parts one by one with a non-woven cloth, and do not leave the surface of the parts such as wire wool or dry with clean nitrogen;
Use non-woven fabric or precision filter paper dipped in analytical pure alcohol to wipe each part until there is no dirty color.

Valve assembly requirements:

The cleaned parts must be sealed and stored for installation. The requirements for the installation process are as follows:

The installation workshop must be clean, or set up a temporary clean area, such as newly purchased color striped cloth or plastic film, to prevent dust from entering during the installation process.
Assemblers must wear clean cotton overalls, cotton caps, no leakage of hair, clean shoes on feet, and plastic gloves on hands.
Assembly tools must be degreased and cleaned before assembly to ensure cleanliness.

other requirements:

1. Purge the assembled valve with nitrogen for at least 1 minute.
2. The air tightness test must use pure nitrogen.
3. After passing the air tightness test, encapsulate and seal with a clean polyethylene cap. The polyethylene cap should be soaked in organic solvent and wiped clean before use.
4. Then seal it with a vacuum bag.
5. Final packing.
6. Measures must be taken to ensure that the package is not damaged during transportation.
4. Acceptance requirements
The acceptance is followed. Before assembly, each component is wiped with clean precision filter paper. If the dead corner of the component is selected, the filter paper does not change color as qualified.

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Basic knowledge of valve

August 18, 2020

A valve is a device used to control the direction, pressure and flow of fluid in a fluid system. A valve is a device that allows the medium (liquid, gas, powder) in the piping and equipment to flow or stop and can control its flow.

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The valve is a control component in the pipeline fluid conveying system. It is used to change the passage section and the flow direction of the medium. It has the functions of diversion, cutoff, throttling, check, diversion or overflow pressure relief. Valves used for fluid control, from the simplest shut-off valves to the various valves used in extremely complex automatic control systems, have a wide range of varieties and specifications. The nominal diameter of the valve ranges from extremely small instrument valves to large diameters of 10m. Valves for industrial pipelines. The valve can be used to control the flow of various types of fluids such as water, steam, oil, gas, mud, various corrosive media, liquid metals, and radioactive fluids. The working pressure of the valve can be from 0.0013MPa to 1000MPa ultra-high pressure and working temperature From the ultra-low temperature of -270℃ to the high temperature of 1430℃. The valve can be controlled by a variety of transmission methods, such as manual, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, turbine, electromagnetic, electromagnetic hydraulic,

Electro-hydraulic, pneumatic-hydraulic, spur gear, bevel gear drive, etc.; it can act according to predetermined requirements under the action of pressure, temperature or other forms of sensing signals, or simply open or close without relying on sensing signals , The valve relies on the drive or automatic mechanism to make the opening and closing parts move up, down, sliding, swinging or rotating, thereby changing the size of the flow channel area to achieve its control function.

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What are the accessories for pneumatic valves?

August 18, 2020

Pneumatic valves have the advantages of fast switching and low price. Correct selection of pneumatic valves requires the use and characteristics of related accessories to achieve stable performance and long service life. In addition to improving the quality of the valve, it is also The matching of accessories is also very important. Here, I will introduce the characteristics and uses of several main accessories of pneumatic valves.

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Accessory 1: Solenoid valve

The exact name of the solenoid valve should be the electromagnetic directional valve. The solenoid valve equipped with pneumatic valve mainly has two five-way and two-way three-way. The two-position five-way solenoid valve is usually used in conjunction with a double-acting pneumatic actuator, and the two-position three-way solenoid valve is used in conjunction with a single-acting pneumatic actuator. The pneumatic valve is used to switch the air intake and the air source through the solenoid valve. The air is discharged to achieve the function of opening and closing the valve. The solenoid valve has a single electric control solenoid valve and a double electric control solenoid valve. Explosion-proof solenoid valves should be used in special flammable and explosive occasions.

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Accessory 2: Limit switch

The limit switch is a long-distance transmission signal for opening or closing of the valve. The explosion-proof limit switch should be used in special flammable and explosive occasions.

Accessories 3: Air source treatment triple

Air source treatment triples include pressure reducer, filter, and oil mist device. The pressure reducer is mainly used to stabilize the air source and can adjust the pressure of the cylinder. The greater the pressure, the faster the valve opening and closing speed, which increases the friction of the valve and easily damages the sealing ring, thus affecting the service life of the valve; filter and The lubricator can filter the impurities in the air, clean and automatically add lubricant to the cylinder. Therefore, we recommend that the user is equipped with a three-piece valve for each valve, so that the pneumatic actuator can be better maintained and used for a longer time.

Fasteners, fillers and gasket materials of valves

August 17, 2020

There are many other valves parts and 1. Fastener material of valves:

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Fasteners mainly include bolts, studs and nuts. The fastener directly bears the pressure on the valve, which plays an important role in preventing the outflow of the medium. Therefore, the selected material must ensure sufficient strength and impact toughness at the operating temperature. When selecting fastener materials according to medium pressure and temperature, you can choose according to Table 5-1. Name Nominal Pressure Pg (Mpa) Medium Temperature (℃) 300 350 400 425 450 530 Bolt Stud Bolt 1.6-2.5 A3 35 30CrMoA _4.0-10.0 35 35CrMoA 25Cr2MoVA16.0-20.0 30CrMoA 35CrMoA 25Cr2MoVA Nut 1.6-2.5 A3 30 35 _4.0-10.0 30 35 35CrMoA16.0-20.2 35 35CrMoA Table 5-1 must undergo heat treatment when selecting alloy steel materials. When there are special corrosion resistance requirements for tight-return parts, stainless and acid-resistant steels such as Cr17Ni2, 2Cr13, 1Cr18Ni9 can be selected.

2. Filler material of valves:
On the valve, the packing is used to fill the space of the valve cover packing chamber to prevent the medium from leaking through the valve stem and the valve cover packing chamber space.

1. Requirements for packing 1) Good corrosion resistance, the packing must be able to withstand the corrosion of the medium in contact with the medium. 2) The sealing is good, and the packing will not leak under the action of the medium and working temperature. 3) The friction coefficient is small to reduce the friction torque between the valve stem and the packing.

2. Types of fillers Fillers can be divided into two types: soft fillers and hard fillers: 1) Soft fillers: are made of plant materials, namely hemp, flax, cotton, jute, etc., or are made of minerals, that is, asbestos fibers, or Wire ropes braided by asbestos fibers with metal wires inside and graphite powder coated on the outside, as well as pressed shaped fillers, and flexible graphite filler materials newly developed in recent years. Plant-based packing is cheaper, and is often used for low-pressure valves below 100°C; mineral packing can be used for valves with 450-500°C. In recent years, the structure of using rubber O-rings as packing has been gradually promoted, but the temperature of the medium is generally limited to below 60℃. The packing on the high temperature and high pressure valve is also compacted with pure asbestos and flake graphite powder. 2) Hard filler: that is, filler made of metal or metal mixed with asbestos and graphite and filler formed by pressing and sintering of polytetrafluoroethylene. Metal filler is used less.

3. The choice of packing The packing should be selected according to the medium, temperature and pressure. Commonly used materials are as follows: 1) Oil-impregnated asbestos rope, which can be selected according to Table 5-2. 2) Rubber asbestos rope: can be selected according to Table 5-3. 3) Graphite asbestos rope: The asbestos rope is coated with graphite powder. The usable temperature is above 450℃ and the pressure can reach 16Mpa. It is generally suitable for high-pressure steam. Lately, it gradually adopts the compression-shaped packing, which is placed in a single circle and has good sealing performance. 4) Polytetrafluoroethylene: This is a filler that is currently widely used. Especially suitable for corrosive media, but the temperature should not exceed 200℃. It is generally made by pressing or bar stock, and its shape is shown in Figure 5-1. Name, brand, shape and specification (diameter or square side length) Applicable ultimate pressure kgf/cm2 Applicable ultimate temperature (℃) Purpose Oil-impregnated asbestos rope YS450 F 3.4.5.6.8.10 13.16.19.22.25 60 450 For water vapor, air, petroleum Product Y 5.6.8.10.13 16.19.22.25N 3.5.6.8.10.13 16.19.22.25 YS350 F, Y, N 3.5.6.8.10.13 16.19.22.25. 45 350 YS250 F, Y, N 3.5.6.8.10.13. 16.19.22.25 45 250 Table 5-2 Note: The shape code F means square, through the core or one to multi-layer braid; Y means round, with a twisted core in the middle, and one to multi-layer braid on the outside; N means twisted. Name, grade and specification (straight formula or square side length) Applicable ultimate pressure kgf/cm2 Applicable ultimate temperature (℃) Purpose Rubber asbestos packing XS450 3.4.5.6.8 10.13.16.19 22.25.28 60 450 Used for steam and petroleum products XS350 45 350 XS250 45 250 Table 5-3

3. Gasket material:
The gasket is used to fill all the unevenness between the two joint surfaces (such as the sealing surface between the valve body and the valve cover) to prevent the medium from leaking between the joint surfaces. 1. Requirements for gaskets The gasket material has a certain degree of elasticity, plasticity and sufficient strength at working temperature to ensure sealing. At the same time, it must have good corrosion resistance. 2. Types and selection of gasket materials Gaskets can be divided into two types: soft and hard. The soft is generally non-metallic materials, such as cardboard, rubber, asbestos rubber sheet, and polytetrafluoroethylene. Hardness is generally metal material or metal-coated asbestos, metal and asbestos entangled, etc. There are many shapes of gaskets, including flat, round, oval, tooth-shaped, lens-shaped and other special shapes. Metal gaskets are generally made of 08, 10, 20 high-quality carbon steel and 1Cr13, 1Cr18Ni9 stainless steel, which require high machining accuracy and surface finish, and are suitable for high temperature and high pressure valves. Non-metallic gasket materials generally have good plasticity and can be sealed with less pressure. Suitable for low temperature and low pressure valves. The gasket material can be selected according to Table 5-4. Gasket material medium application range Pressure (Mpa) Temperature (℃) Thick cardboard water, oil ≤10 40 Oil-immersed cardboard water, oil ≤10 40 Rubber sheet water, air ≤6 50 Asbestos board steam, gas ≤6 450 poly Tetrafluoroethylene corrosive medium≤25 200 Rubber asbestos board XB-450 Water vapor, air, gas≤60 450XB-350 Water vapor, air, gas≤40 350XB-200 Water vapor, air, gas≤15 200 Oil-resistant rubber asbestos board oil Class 160 3008 steel and XB-450 filling steam 100 45008 steel and XB-350 filling steam 40 3501Cr13, 0Cr13 asbestos filling steam 100 60008 steel and oil-resistant rubber asbestos filling oil 100 350 copper water vapor, air 100 250 aluminum water vapor, air 64 35010 steel, 20 steel water steam, oil 200 4501Cr13 steam 200 5501Cr13Ni9 steam 200 600

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