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Valve challenges
Valves in MSD applications face multiple challenges to zero leakage and service life. A key aspect of enhancing system performance is addressing all of them. Perhaps the most critical valve challenge comes from the catalyst. Molecular sieve beds generate catalyst carryover. The granular material can abrade the seat and sealing surfaces on conventional valves. Temperature is also an issue. The valve must withstand high regeneration temperatures that typically range up to 800F [427C]. MSD Isolation switching valves must also endure frequent cycling during the regeneration process. The constant use can accelerate wear and reduce valve life. Catalyst, temperature, and cycling demands like these place high demands on valves that can result in premature failure and leakage.
Vanessa triple offset valves (TOV) ensure zero leakage and longer valve life in MSD applications. A cam-actuated sealing design avoids the scuffing that occurs with conventional valves when catalyst particles are ground into the seal face. Instead, the TOV design applies torque to radially charge a seal ring fitted to the valve disc. The ring uniformly distributes torque to the seat to create the seal. This sealing process avoids the wear inherent in dragging catalyst particles across the sealing surface during frequent cycling. A leak-proof closing is ensured even if particles are caught in the seal. These particles lodge between the resilient metal seal ring and a body seat featuring a weld overlay of Stellite grade 21. This maintains a zero-leak seal to API 598 and API 6 D standards, and enhances wear resistance to maintain the efficiency of the drying system. Temperature cycles during regeneration are easily handled by the TOV design. The valve disc is made of the same metal as the valve body. As a result, there is no temperature limitation due to thermal expansion and contraction up to the limit imposed by ASTM to WCB. MSD applications create tremendous demands on valves. Failure compromises the process and causes costly problems. Vanessa metal-to-metal, non-rubbing valves provide all the key characteristics to ensure performance in difficult MSD applications.
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The design rigidly fixes a super-hardened thrust washer to the shaft while maintaining an intermediate sliding thrust washer, further extending service life.
Compliant with API 609 and requirements from EPA and TA Luft, fugitive emissions are minimized.
Bearing protectors keep catalytic solids from the bearing journal, extending service life.
A duplex stainless steel seal ring is installed in the disc assembly to provide true zero leakage (as per API 598 and or API 6D) maintaining the efficiency of the drying system.
Imparts a camming effect resulting in no metal-to-metal rubbing between the seat and the seal. This prevents abrasion from catalyst carryover.
Quarter turn valves are easier to actuate and more reliable than linear valves. Packing wear is greatly reduced.
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