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Introduction
Crosby large orifice pressure relief smaller API Standard 526 pressure relief Crosby manufactures the broadest
valves were originally developed in valves. The largest, with a relief capacity scope of large orifice relief valves
response to the growing size of nearly seven times that of a T-orifice ranging from 10 V 14 to 20 BB2 24 with
commercial power plants and resultant valve, can relieve approximately actual orifice areas ranging from 47.85
increased generating capacities. 3,000,000 pounds per hour of saturated square inches to 213.82 square inches.
steam at 300 psig set pressure.
Traditionally, overpressure protection for Style JB-TD relief valves are
large piping and vessels in power and These “Above T” orifice relief valves manufactured in accordance with ASME
process plants has been satisfied by represent a low cost alternative. The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
multiple pressure relief valves. Style large orifice relief valve product line is an Section VIII and their air and steam
JB-TD large orifice relief valves were extension of the traditional API Standard capacities are certified by the National
designed to eliminate the high costs of 526 JOS-E/JBS-E product line and Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
installation labor, inlet and discharge provides the same dependability and Inspectors (UV and NB).
piping, maintenance and spare parts reliable performance.
associated with the use of multiple,
Operation
Construction of the Style JB relief valve The Bellows Protector (24), Bellows and area of the secondary orifice, called the
is somewhat different than the API Disc Holder are one assembly. A large, huddling chamber, which overhangs the
Standard 526 Style JBS-E design. The non-adjustable Disc Ring is pinned to disc. Full lift is developed by the dynamic
standard cast Body has a 300# ANSI the Disc Holder. The effective area of the forces of the stream flowing through the
flanged inlet as standard construction Bellows is designed to be the same as conical nozzle. The velocity, the mass of
and a 150# ANSI flanged outlet. The the area of the Disc Insert exposed to the process fluid and the pressure-area
inlet and outlet flanges are integrally inlet pressure before the valve opens. relationship collectively keep the valve
cast with the valve Body. The Bellows isolates the Bonnet from fully open. The valve will be relieving its
discharge back pressure and because full rated capacity when the pressure at
The large diameter Nozzle (2) is
of the equal areas mentioned, the valve the valve inlet has risen 10 percent
threaded into the Body and seal welded.
set pressure is independent of back above the set pressure of the valve.
To help ensure tight shutoff, the Disc
pressure.
Insert (6) is free to float within the Disc As long as the inlet pressure continues to
Holder (20) providing uniform seat In operation, system pressure increases remain at or above the set pressure, the
contact with the Nozzle seating surface. until the static pressure acting against valve will remain open. When the inlet
the disc generates an upward force pressure diminishes, the flow forces
Low friction guiding is provided by a
equal to the downward force of the diminish and the valve begins to close.
Bearium B10 Disc Holder Sleeve (21)
valve spring. When these two forces are At a pressure less than the set pressure,
and a Bearium B10 Spindle Guide
in balance, the valve starts to simmer, the spring force is sufficient to reseat the
Sleeve (28).
which is the initial indication of valve disc against the reduced flow force and
The Nozzle, Disc Insert, Disc Holder, opening. On vapor or gas service, the the valve reseats.
Nozzle Ring (3) and Disc Ring (25) are valve will open with a pop action. The
manufactured from 300 Series stainless first stage of lift is caused by the forces
steel. The Bellows (23) is manufactured that are generated as the nozzle
from fatigue-resistant Inconel® alloy 625. pressure reacts against the increased
Notes
1. Furnished as a sub-assembly only.
2. Recommended spare part.
3. Thrust bearing and adapter not used
on AA-BB2.
4. Spring may be single or dual design
(nested) depending on set pressure
and valve design.
Crosby Style JB large orifice pressure Regular: Type C regular lifting gear is not
relief valves are usually furnished with a sealed unit. Valves with Type C lifting
Type A threaded cap with gasket. The cap gear may be furnished with a gagging
is sealed in place with a lead seal to device on special order at extra charge.
prevent tampering with the adjusting bolt.
Packed: Type D packed lifting gear is
If a test rod is provided, the Type A
designed for service where tightness
designation changes to Type B.
on the discharge side is necessary. The
Lifting Gear lifting gear linkage is sealed with O-rings
or standard packing. The main working
Where desired, valves may be furnished
parts of the valve are as free to operate
with regular or packed lifting gear. Such
as with a standard valve. The packed
lifting gear is mandatory for air and
lifting gear designation changes to
steam service when the requirements of
Type E when a test rod is provided.
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section VIII (UV stamp) must
be met. Type A (standard)
Threaded Cap
Notes 41
38
1. Part not shown. 39
2. Recommended spare part.
Type D
Packed Lifting Gear
Dimensions - Style JB
Notes
1. Optional Class 150# inlet flange available on
application.
2. Optional materials of construction for
temperatures above 450°F available on
application.
3. Higher backpressure limits may be
achievable on application. Consult your
sales representative for more information.
E
Valve Body
Drain: 1” NPT
P
X
G
Style Designations
Size
Inlet x Orifice Style Pressure/Temperature Caps and Lifting Levers (Type) Available Options
x Outlet Inlet Flange Range Ratings
Notes
1. For set pressures below 25 psig,
psig, consult
consultyour C=
= Constant
Constant for
for gas
gas oror vapor
vaporwhich
whichisisthe
the M - Molecular weight
weight
sales representative.
your sales representative. function
function of
of the
the ratio
ratio of
of specific
specificheats,
heats, T = Absolute temperature
temperature at
at inlet,
inlet,
2. To calculate rated
rated capacities
capacitiesfor
forgas/vapor
gas/vaporinin k=cp/cv
k=cp/cv deg
deg FF ++ 460°F
460°F
lbs/hr. use
use the
the following
following formula:
formula: K=
= Coefficient
Coefficient of
of discharge
discharge 3. To convert capacities
capacities in
in lbs./hr.
lbs./hr.totoSCFM,
SCFM,
W = C*K*A*P * √ (M /T) A=
= Nozzle
Nozzle throat
throat (orifice)
(orifice) area,
area, sq.
sq. in.
in. multiply the capacity
capacityby
by6.234,
6.234,then
thendivide
divideby
where P = Flowing pressure in absolute
absolute the molecular
by the weight
molecular of the
weight gas/vapor.
of the gas/vapor.
W = rated
rated capacity,
capacity,lbs./hr.
lbs./hr. pressure, psia
psia
Notes
1. For set pressures below 25 psig, consult
your sales representative.
2. For superheated steam, multiply the
saturated steam capacity by Correction
Factor Ksh, found on page 8.
The Crosby Style JPV-A Valve is a pilot They are available in the sizes shown
operated valve primarily used for low below and set pressures from 50 psig
pressure power or process system (minimum) to 300 psig (maximum).
overpressure protection where space
Their capacities are different from those
and weight are primary considerations.
of the Style JB valves and may be
Using a basic 300 lb. x 150 lb. ANSI
obtained by contacting your sales
flanged body this design features a
representative.
pressure loaded main valve with metal
seats as the standard. The main valve is A soft seat design is offered as an option
actuated by a small spring-loaded pilot and provides maximum seat tightness
valve and shuttle valve assembly. The up to the opening point of the valve. The
combination of pilot and shuttle valve soft seat design utilizes a 25 percent
assembly provides sharp, rapid glass filled Teflon® O-ring that is rated to
operation, and use of a pressure loaded a maximum temperature of 500°F. The
main valve disc in place of a spring O-ring seat is designed such that in the
loaded disc permits maximum seat load unlikely event that the O-ring should fail,
up to the opening point of the valve. the metal seating surfaces would still
provide a seal.
The JPV-A valve meets the
requirements of Section VIII of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Style JPV-A
Orifice
Designation V W Y Z Z2 AA BB
Inlet x Outlet (in.) 10 x 14 12 x 16 14 x 18 16 x 18 16 x 20 18 x 24 20 x 24
Actual Area (sq. in.) 44.18 63.62 86.59 95.21 144.04 143.14 176.71
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