Yarway 9100 Series ARC Valve

For Centrifugal Pump Protection

A self-contained system, the 9100 Series ARC valve

requires no instrument signal or power source.

General Description
The 9100 Series ARC provides reliable,
economical protection for centrifugal
pumps against the serious damage from
overheating and instability that can result
from even a few minutes of low flow. By
providing recirculation flow to the inlet of
the pump, the 9100 ARC assures a
minimum flow for stable pump operation.
The modulating 9100 ARC creates
operating economies in several ways. The
ARC recirculates only the flow required to
assure a minimum flow through the pump
at all times. Under full process main flow
demand, recirculation flow is not required.
But as the process main flow demand
decreases, recirculation becomes
necessary. Unlike continuous recirculation,
the ARC responds directly to this need.
The use of an ARC valve eliminates the
need to oversize the pump and prime
mover. Such oversizing adds significantly
to the capital cost of the pump and prime
mover as well as to the cost of energy
needed for operation.
An ARC valve also saves most of the costs
of a conventional multiple component flow
control loop because the valve itself is a
completely self-contained system: it is a
flow sensing orifice; a check valve; a
recirculation control valve and a pressure
letdown device. As a self-contained
system, it requires no instrument signal or
power source, or any of the associated
maintenance.
Manufactured and tested in the U.S.A.,
the 9100 ARC is one of an entire family
of ARC (automatic recirculation control)
valves. These valves have delivered
consistent and reliable service for over
three decades. In the U.S.A. alone, more
than 15,000 ARC valves have been
installed in power plants, refineries, and
chemical plants.

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Yarway and ARC are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Tyco International Services AG or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries. All other brand names, product
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Yarway 9100 Series ARC Valve

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Features and Benefits

Feature

Stable Design

Self-contained valve functions as integral

check valve, flow sensing element, bypass
control valve, bypass actuator and
multistage pressure letdown valve.

vibration guide structures

at top and bottom of flowsensing disc provide full
support to assembly.
Top guide includes
a snubber to
minimize vibration.

Benefits
Eliminates high cost of installation and
maintenance of complex conventional
flow control loops.

Built-in Check
Valve
spring-loaded
against seat, the
flow-sensing disc
acts as a main flow
check valve.

Eliminates multiple vendors of

components.
Eliminates cavitation in the valving and
piping.
Only three pipe connections.
Eliminates any power source or
instrument signal.

Feature
Intrinsically safe design with all static seals,
packless design (no stuffing boxes), no
leak path to atmosphere, and no electrical
wiring.

Benefit
The valve is ideal for broad pumping
applications in the hydrocarbon industry.

Feature
Totally mechanical self-powered design
with no linkages, control signals, pilot
valves, etc. that require maintenance.

Benefit
Maintenance and operating costs are
dramatically reduced.

Feature

Precise
Recirculation
Control
characterized orifices
in the bypass element
provide accurate,
modulated
recirculation flow.

Certified Test Curve supplied with each

valve lot.

Benefit
Assures reliable performance from every
valve.

Second Stage Pressure Letdown

(optional - not shown)
back pressure regulator provides multistage
pressure drop capability.

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How it works: ARC Operation and Pump/system Curve

Control Loop System
Gate valve
(optional)

Multiple pressurereducing orifice

Bonnet
To process

Storage
vessel

Four-way air
solenoid valve

Recirculation
control valve
FIC

Gate valve
(optional)

Lock nut
Upper guide
bushing

Spring

Flow meter

Gate or
control valve
Check
valve

Snubber-seal
assembly

Pump

Nut

Disc assembly

Sensing orifice

Yarway System

Bypass bushing

Stud

O-ring

O-ring

Gate valve
(optional)

Lock washer

Lock nut
To process

Check
valve

Storage
Vessel
Remote
back
pressure
regulator
(optional)

O-ring
Bypass
element

Gate or
control valve

Body

Automatic
recirculation
valve

Piping Installation

Valve Installation
(common line to receiver)

Pump

Receiver vessel

(separate line to receiver)

Receiver vessel

Recommended location
of back pressure device
when specified

Check Block valve

valve (locked open)

To
process

Flow from
feed pump

Size line for maximum velocity of 15 ft. sec.

To
process

3R elbow
Radius equal to 3 times
nominal pipe size

Flow from
feed pump

Block
valve
Check
valve

3R elbow
Radius equal to 3 times
nominal pipe size

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Operation

The disc is shown in the closed position in

Figure 1. In this position there is no
process flow and the bypass is full open.
This protects the pump against planned or
accidental dead heading which can result

from a closed down stream pump isolation

valve or process control valve.
As the disc lifts (Figure 2) in response to
an increase in flow to the process, the
bypass element which is integral to the
disc, closes the bypass flow orifices
reducing recirculation flow. Recirculation
flow is controlled with disc position. This
modulation feature assures that the total of
process flow and recirculation flow exceed
the minimum flow through the pump as
specified by the pump manufacturer.
When the disc is set at full lift position, as
in Figure 3, the bypass is closed. As

Figure 2
Changing process flow
Controlled recirculation

The valve provides for single phase flow in

the bypass eliminating the possibility of
flashing or cavitation. This is accomplished
by the valve design, and if necessary,
external back pressure regulator.

Figure 3
Increased process flow
No recirculation

Flow

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Min.

Min.

Min.

Head

Head

Figure 1
No process flow
Full recirculation

process flow decreases, the reverse action

occurs and the recirculation flow again
increases. Flow enters the bypass element
at the bottom of the disc assembly and is
controlled by characterized orifices inside
the disc stem. Flow continues through an
annulus in the bypass bushing and is
directed to the outlet of the valve.

Head

The heart of the recirculation valve is a

main flow sensing check valve disc, which
is flow sensitive, not pressure sensitive.
The disc modulates to the demand for
process flow at the same time assuring a
minimum flow through the pump. This
modulating characteristic results in a
consistent, stable, and repeatable
performance over full pressure range.

Flow

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Yarway 9100 Series ARC Valve

For Centrifugal Pump Protection

The cost of the electricity consumed in continuous recirculation cooling is significantly higher than many people realize. For example, the
manufacturer of a 1200 gpm pump with a discharge head of 500 feet, may require 400 gpm recirculated flow to keep it cool (Figure 4).
Continuously pumping 400 gpm against a 500-foot head requires 65 horsepower. In a 10/kwh power cost area, total annual cost savings
using an ARC valve would be $48,000 (Figure 5).

1600
200

1500

400

600

600

800

400,000

1400
14

1300
pm
ula
Re

800

300

700
600
200

500

Discharge head (psi)

900

ic R
ctr

400

circ

1000

Ele

tion

1100

Pump Operating Cost (8760 h/yr.) $/yr.

Vo
lu

ate

me
,g

1200

Discharge Head, (ft. of Water)

12
/k
wh

500

10

160,000

120,000

400
300

80,000
100

200

48,000
40,000

Assume SP GR = 0.90
100
0
0

65 100

200

300

400

65 100

200

300

Requirements for Pump Circulation (hp)

Power Required for Recirculation (hp)

Figure 4

Figure 5

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9100 Series ARC, 1 and 11/2

Parts List

Material

1
2
3*

ASTM A-216 GR. WCB

ASTM A-216 GR. WCB
SS
Teflon and
TFE Propylene
SS
Fluoraz
Fluoraz
SS
SS
SS
Inconel
Fluoraz
ASTM A-193 GR. B7
ASTM A-194 GR. 2H
SS

Body
Bonnet
Disc
Snubber-seal
Assembly
Bypass Bushing
O-ring
O-ring
Spiral Ring
Bypass Tube
Spring Retainer
Spring
O-ring
Stud
Nut
Nameplate

4*
5**
6**
7**
8**
9**
10
13
14
15
16
18

15
16
14

18
3
9
4
6

Items 3 through 14 recommended valve spare parts

5

* Disc furnished with item 4 installed.

** Bypass bushing furnished with items 6, 7, 8, and 9.

13

Note

10
8

1. Inconel is a registered trademark of Special

Metals Corporation.

Dimensions and Weights

Valve
Size
in. [DN]
1

[25]

11/2 [40]

[50]

[80]

[100]

[150]

[200]

10
12

[250]
[305]

Class
ANSI
150
300
600
150
300
600
150
300
600
150
300
600
150
300
600
150
300
600
150
300
600
600
600

A
1/16 [1.6]
41/2
[115]
41/2
[115]
43/4
[120]
41/2
[115]
41/2
[115]
43/4
[120]
515/16
[151]
63/16
[157]
1
6 /2
[165]
71/8
[181]
73/8
[187]
73/4
[197]
9
[229]
93/8
[238]
93/4
[248]
1111/16 [297]
12
[305]
121/2
[318]
1711/16 [449]
181/8
[460]
1813/16 [478]
Consult Factory
Consult Factory

Dimensions, in. [mm]

B
1/16 [1.6]
4
4
41/4
4
4
41/4
4
41/4
45/8
5
53/8
53/4
515/16
61/4
63/4
67/8
75/16
8
111/2
12
1213/16

[102]
[102]
[108]
[102]
[102]
[108]
[102]
[108]
[117]
[127]
[137]
[146]
[150]
[159]
[171]
[175]
[186]
[203]
[292]
[305]
[325]

C
1/16 [1.6]
101/2
101/2
11
101/2
101/2
11
111/2
12
123/4
151/4
16
163/4
187/8
191/2
201/2
213/4
225/8
24
341/2
351/2
371/8

Note
1. Class 150 and 300 9100 ARC valve only offered for exact serial number replacement valves.

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[267]
[267]
[280]
[267]
[267]
[280]
[292]
[305]
[324]
[387]
[406]
[425]
[479]
[495]
[521]
[552]
[575]
[610]
[786]
[902]
[943]

Bypass
Flange Size
in. [DN]
3/4

[19]

3/4

[19]

11/2 [40]
2

[50]

[80]

[100]

[150]

Weight, lb (kg)
27
32
34
30
39
40
45
53
55
97
107
110
205
230
250
310
340
450
580
660
770

(12.2)
(14.5)
(15.4)
(13.6)
(17.7)
(18.1)
(20)
(24)
(25)
(44)
(49)
(50)
(93)
(104)
(113)
(141)
(154)
(204)
(263)
(299)
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Yarway 9100 Series ARC Valve

For Centrifugal Pump Protection

9100 Series ARC, 2 thru 12

2
15

11

16

10
12
4

C
14

13
18
20
3
5
6

7
8
9

Materials of construction options

1. Stainless Steel
2. 6 Mo Stainless Steel

Parts List
Item

3. Duplex Stainless Steel

1
2

4. NACE Valve conforming to MR0175

2002 edition

3*

5. DIN, BS, JIS, and RTJ flanges

6. External Back Pressure Regulator
(if required)

Recommended spare parts

* Disc Assembly furnished with item 4.
** Bypass Bushing furnished with items
6, 7, 8, and 9.
*** Upper guide bushing furnished with
items 11 and 12.

4*
5**
6**
7**
8**
9**
10***
11***
12***
13
14
15
16
18
20

Part

Material

Body
Bonnet
Disc Assembly
(Bypass Element)
Snubber-seal Assembly
Bypass Bushing
O-ring
O-ring
Lock Washer
Lock Nut
Upper Guide Bushing
Lock Nut
Snubber Orifice
Spring
O-ring
Stud
Nut
Nameplate
Flow Conditioner

ASTM A-216 GR. WCB

ASTM A-216 GR. WCB
SS
Teflon and TFE Propylene
SS
TFE Propylene
TFE Propylene
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
TFE Propylene
ASTM A-193 GR. B7
ASTM A-194 GR. 2H
SS
SS

Note
1. Teflon is a registered trademark of
E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company.

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Back Pressure Regulator (BPR)

In high pressure pumping applications the
system often does not provide adequate
pressure in the bypass line to prevent
cavitation or flashing. Either of these
conditions is undesirable in that it can
cause damage to both valves and the pipe
system or cause a reduction in flow beyond
the minimum desired, jeopardizing the
pump protection system. All PRVs will
experience a velocity induced recovery
effect which will limit the amount of
pressure drop a valve can take and cause
a reduction in flow capacity.
The requirement of back pressure
is generic to all pressure reducing
applications. Pressure reduction even
by multiple stage cascading such as in
the 7100 Series ARC can minimize the
requirement, however no valve design will
redefine a fluids physical properties.
This becomes especially important in
modulating systems. A fixed orifice will not
provide the proper back pressure at all flow
levels. As the flow in the bypass line is

reduced, the orifice becomes less effective.

Proper system design should be used to
optimize valve pressure reduction and
consider all fluid dynamic effects
downstream of any pressure reducing
device.
When adequate back pressure is not
available downstream of a pressure
reducing valve, vapor bubbles will form in
the zone just downstream of the valve last
stage control surface. This zone is defined
as the Vena Contracta and represents the
point of highest fluid velocity and lowest
pressure. The potential for 1) damage to
downstream piping components and 2)
flow reduction exists from this point. When
line pressure remains below the fluid vapor
pressure, any existing bubbles will remain
and expand as piping friction further
reduces line pressure. This can be defined
as a FLASHING CONDITION and is
characterized by a polished appearance on
affected surfaces. When the line pressure
drops below the fluid vapor pressure and

then recovers, any entrapped vapor

bubbles will collapse (implode). This is
defined as a CAVITATING CONDITION
and is characterized by a cinder like
appearance on affected surfaces. The
resolution of either condition is best
addressed by eliminating vapor formation.
This can be assured by the provision of
adequate back pressure. The Back
Pressure Factor is key to reliable system
operation and must not be ignored in
piping design considerations.
As such we feel it is the obligation of a
responsible Automatic Recirculation
Control Valve manufacturer to analyze the
system needs and supply a Back Pressure
Regulator (BPR) when it is warranted by
the laws of fluid dynamics. For on/off
systems this could be a simple orifice, but
for modulating conditions it must be a
device like the BPR noted herein.

Yarway 9100 ARC Valve

Receiver vessel

Outlet
(to process)

Inlet

Back pressure
regulator
Bypass
outlet

Check
valve

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Back Pressure Regulators (BPR)

Wafer BPR - 3/4 thru 6

Remote Mounted Flange BPR - 11/2 thru 10

8

10

11

10

12, 13

Flow

Flow

12

11

13

B
C

Parts and Materials

Parts and Materials

Item

Part

Material

Item

Part

Material

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Body
Seat
Plunger Guide
O-ring
Plunger
Spring Retainer
Spring
Seal
Retaining Ring
Nameplate
Drive Screw
Spacer
Spiral Ring

ASME SA105
SS
SS
TFE Propylene
SS
SS
Inconel
TFE
SS
SS
SS
SS
Inconel

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Body
Seat
Plunger Guide
Vari-Seal
Plunger
Spring
Spring Retainer
Spiral Ring
Flow Conditioner
Retaining Ring
Set Screw
Nameplate
Nameplate Screw

ASME SA105 Type 316

SS
SS
TFE
SS
Inconel/SS
SS
Inconel/SS
SS
SS
SS
SS

Option: ASTM A351 GR. CF8M

Dimensions and Weights

BPR
Size
3/4
11/2
2
3
4
6

Dimensions, in. [mm]

B
Flanged C

+/- 1/16 [1.6]

+/- 1/16 [1.6]

+/- 1/16 [1.6]

11/6
[42.9]
2 7/8
[73.0]
3 5/8
[92.1]
5
[127.0]
6 3/16 [157.2]
8 1/2 [215.9]

4
2 7/8
3 3/8
4 5/8
5 3/4
7 1/2

6
6
8
12
17

[101.6]
[73.0]
[85.7]
[117.5]
[146.0]
[190.5]

Wafer
Approx.Weight,
lb. (kg)

N/A
[152.4]
[152.4]
[203.2]
[304.8]
[431.8]

5 (2.3)
5 (2.3)
8 (3.6)
21 (9.5)
40 (18.1)
96 (43.5)

For Flanged 8 and 10, consult factory.

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How to order
Use the application data form from the
website http://sizing.tycovalves.com
or provide data necessary for selection and
sizing of a valve to meet the protection
requirements as specified by the pump
manufacturer. Each valve is selected to
meet the specific application requirements.
For full information contact Yarway
Corporation.

How to specify
Centrifugal pump minimum flow protection
shall be provided by a self-contained
multi-function valve which requires no
external source of power. The valve shall
provide the functions of:
1. Spring loaded check valve to prevent
pump damage from reverse flow.
2. Flow sensor that will activate bypass
valve at the specified minimum flow.
3. Bypass flow control valve, sized to
provide the minimum required pump
flow.
4. Pressure reducing device to effectively
reduce high pump discharge pressures
to low receiver tank/sump pressures.
Use the Tyco Valves & Controls web-based
Yarway ARC sizing program. Register at

http://sizing.tycovalves.com

Then, complete the questions and enter

your application data on the sizing sheet.
The program will then size a valve for your
application.

Maximum main flow [gpm [m3/hr] @ specific gravity = 1]

1
11/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
[DN25] [DN40] [DN50] [DN80] [DN100] [DN150] [DN200] [DN250] [DN305]
47
[10.7]

110
[25]

190
[43]

400
[91]

700
[133]

1600
[364]

2800
[636]

4500
[1023]

6500
[1477]

Actuation of the bypass valve shall be by

direct contact of the switching mechanism
to the check valve disc. No levers or
linkages shall be utilized. Bypass trim
travel shall have a 1:1 proportional ratio
with the flow sensing disc travel to provide
truly optimum modulated flow control. One
piece operating element shall be preferred
for maximum reliability. The bypass trim
shall also be capable of providing extended
bypass control service. Service limitations
or manual bypass lines for extended
bypass service shall not be acceptable.
The ARC valve shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with ANSI
B16.34. Pressure reduction in the bypass
shall be the vendors responsibility to
control flashing, cavitation and choked flow
conditions both within the trim and at the
valve discharge. Sealing surfaces in trim
shall be located in an area where it will not
be prone to erosion and/or cavitation
damage.
Valves shall be flow tested by the
manufacturer, and certified performance
curves shall be provided with the valve
shipment.

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Performance profiled in Yarways

hydraulic performance test lab
In our hydraulic performance test
laboratory, state-of-the-art data acquisition
and computer graphics techniques are
called upon for evaluation of the significant
performance characteristics of Yarway
recirculation control valves. The labs
equipment makes it possible to test a valve
over its complete flow range for factors
including:
Total flow through pump
Disc position
Pressure drop across the main check
Bypass Cv
Bypass P
Valve response to sudden changes in
flow
Bypass leakage Cv
Bypass piston pressure
(7100 Series ARC)
These detailed analyses are the users
complete assurance that the valve meets
performance requirements in all respects
and can be supplied with the valve.
A certified test curve unique for each
application and valve selection is provided
upon request. Insist on it, as you would for
your pump.

Yarway 6 9100 ARC Valve

20
15

Bypass C v

10
5
0

300

400

500

600

700

800

200

.0

100

10

.5

15

.10

Main D p , PSID

.15

Disc Lift, Inches

20

.20

A. Disc Lift
B. Bypass Cv
C. Main Dp

25

.25

25

Normal flow 630 gpm, min. pump flow 350 gpm, byp. 395 psid

900

Main Flow, GPM

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Tyco Flow Control (TFC) provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This data sheet is intended only as a guide to TFC products and services.
Individuals using this data sheet must exercise their independent judgment in evaluating product selection and determining product appropriateness for their particular purpose and system requirements. TFC MAKES
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