Control Valve Presentation
Control Valve Presentation
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CONTROL VALVE
AN OVERVIEW
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TODAY’S DISCUSSION
CONTENT -
• WHAT IS A CONTROL VALVE ?
• CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR & ACCESSORIES
•STANDARDS APPLICABLE FOR CONTROL VALVE
•FLASHING
•CAVITATION
•CONTROL VALVE SELECTION & INTERCHANGEABILITY
•VALVE GLAND PACKING & MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
•CONTROL VALVE LEAKAGE CLASS
• CONTROL VALVE CHARACTERISTICS
• ARDUOUS SERVICE VALVE
• NOISE REDUCTIONS PRACTICES
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WHAT IS A CONTROL VALVE ?
CONTROL VALVE
This is a device used to modulate flow of process fluid in line by
creating a variable pressure drop in the line .
Normally the pressure drop is made with respect to the control signal
received towards flow condition correction required.
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WHAT IS VALVE FLOW COEFFICIENT ?
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TYPE OF CONTROL VALVE
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VALVE ACTUATOR
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VALVE ACTUATOR
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VALVE ACCESSORIES
VALVE POSITIONERS
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRONEUMATIC
SMART DIGITAL
PROXIMITY SWITCHES
INDUCTIVE TYPE
PNEUMATIC CAM OPERATED
SOLENOID VALVES
LATCHING/ NON-LATCHING
WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE
SIGNAL BOOSTERS
PRESSURE
VOLUME
SIGNAL INVERTERS
HANDWHEEL
AIR VOLUME TANK
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CONTROL VALVE STANDARDS
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CONTROL VALVE STANDARDS
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CONTROL VALVE STANDARDS
ISA :- INSTRUMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA
• DEFINES STANDARDS FOR CONTROL INDUSTRY
Example :-
VALVE SIZING EQUATIONS.
NOISE PREDICTION TECHNIQUE
CONTROL SIGNAL 3 - 15 PSIG, 6 - 30 PSIG
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SHELL REFERENCES
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CONTROL VALVE LEAKAGE
This is basically the fluid which passes through the valve when the valve is
fully closed. This value however should not be considered as the valve Cv
at NIL Opening.
So this leakage shall depend on the contact of valve plug & seat with the
seating force applied for holding the plug over the seat.
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CONTROL VALVE LEAKAGE
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VALVE CHARACTERISTICS
1. CHARACTERISING FLOW
• Linear Cage
• Quick Opening Cage
• Equal Percentage Cage
• Modified Equal percentage flow
2. NOISE ABATEMENT
3. ANTI CAVITATION
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CHARACTERIZING FLOW BY CAGE TYPE
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CHARACTERIZING FLOW
100
Quick
80
% Opening
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Design Cv
Cv
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
% Valve Travel
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VALVE SELECTION PROCESS FOLLOWED
IN RELIANCE
• If valve sizing does not give warning of cavitation, flashing or Noise level ( >85dBA) then
select standard trim valve.
• If valve sizing gives warning of cavitation, flashing or Noise level ( >85dBA) then select
arduous service trim valve.
Example:- For cavitation select CAVITROL III stage 1 to 5 valve or CAVITROL 4 valve.
For noise select WHISPER I ,III or WHISPERFLO valve trim.
• Select the suitable Approved vendor suiting the product .
Example:- ABB - Introl design or CCI - DRAG design.
• In case of very high DP ( DP*100/P1 > 50%) or Noise select ABB or CCI valves.
Example:- Compressor Anti - surge control valves - CCI- DRAG design.
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VALVE SELECTION PROCESS
Standard Materials :
Carbon steel WCB Is it No
Carbon steel NACE standaard
Stainless steel 316 or 316L material
Yes
Standard Ratings :
ANSI rating class 150 Is it standard No
Severe Service :
Choke Flow
Cavitation
Noise above 85dbA
Oxygen service Is it sever Yes
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Flow Path through a Control Valve - Analogy
Minimum
Geometrical
Flow Area
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Variation in Pressure and Velocity
P1
Pressure
Velocity DP
Variation
Variation
P2
DP
Low
Recovery
High
Recovery
Flashing :
The formation of vapor bubbles in liquid flow streams at vena contracta.
As liquid passes through a restriction (vena contracta) in a control valve the liquid velocity
increases and liquid pressure decreases. And if the pressure at this point falls to or below
the vapor pressure of the liquid, vapor bubbles form in the flow stream. Flashing results if
this pressure remains below vapor pressure of liquid.
When a liquid flashes into vapor, there is a large increase in volume. Due to increase in
volume velocity will increase and hence high velocity will erode the surface.
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FLASHING DAMAGE ( Tag no. 241FV040 )
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FLASHING DAMAGE ( Tag no. 241FV040 )
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CAVITATION
Cavitation : The formation and subsequent collapse of vapor bubbles in liquid flow
streams.
As liquid passes through a restriction in a control valve the liquid velocity increases, while
the liquid pressure decreases. The pressure reaches a minimum at a point called the vena
contracta, and if the pressure at this point falls to or below the vapor pressure of the liquid,
vapor bubbles form in the flow stream.
Downstream of the vena contracta, flow area increases, velocity de-creases, and pressure
increases.
If this recovered pressure is sufficient to raise the pressure above the liquid vapor pressure,
the vapor bubbles will collapse. The collapsing bubbles generate significant noise and
vibration, and can mechanically attack pipe walls and valve components.
Cavitation damages can be identified by rough and pitted surface. Cavitation damage may
extend to the downstream pipeline if that is where the pressure recovery occurs.
Phenomenon of Cavitation is experienced in CV and PUMPS
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CAVITATION
P1
DP
P2
PV
PVC’
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CAVITATION CONTROLS
•SYSTEM DESIGN
1. LOCATION OF VALVE
2. CASCADING
•MATERIAL SELECTION
HARDEN MATERIAL,
LIKE 17-4 pH, 440C, 420SST HT
AND 316/COLMONOY 6 / ALLOY 6
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CAVITATION CONTROLS
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CAVITATION CONTROLS :- FISHER
CAVITROL DESIGN
CAVITROL - 4
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CAVITATION CONTROLS :- ABB INTROL
DESIGN
INTROL CAGE
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CAVITATION CONTROLS :- CCI DRAG
DESIGN
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CAVITATION CONTROLS :- CCI DRAG
DESIGN
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CHOKED FLOW
Choked flow :-
Formation of vapour bubbles in the liquid flow stream cause a crowding
condition at the vena contracta which tends to limit flow through the valve.
If valve pressure drop is increased slightly beyond the point
where bubbles begins to form, a choked flow condition is reached. With
constant upstream pressure, further increase in pressure drop will not
produced increased flow through the valve.
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NOISE FUNDAMENTALS
Noise :- A random mixture of sound pressure waves of various amplitudes and frequency. Which
people do not like to hear.
Sound Wave :- A pressure wave with a fixed frequency and amplitude traveling through a medium.
Unit of Noise :- dBA ( Decibels )= 20 Log( Existing sound pressure level / 0.0002 microbars )
Source of valve noise:
• Mechanical Noise :- It produces high mechanical stress - fatigue failure of vibrating part.
Mechanical noise can be solved by improved design to suppress vibration
by good guiding and rugged construction.
• Vibration of valve components :- This is due to lateral movement of valve plug relative
to guide surfaces. The sound level produce normally will have frequency less then
1500Hz and is describe as metallic rattling.
• Fluid impingement upon the movable of flexible part ( Metallic chattering )
• Components resonates at its own natural frequency ( single tone 3KHz to 7KHz)
Aerodynamic Noise :-
Highest energy component at same frequency where human ear is most sensitive. Large
amount of energy converted to aerodynamic noise.
• High intensity noise resulting due to turbulent flow of gas, are due to high relative
velocity.
This can be classified as non-periodic or random noise with occurring frequency between
1 KHz to 8 KHz.
• Valve pressure drop ( Main source ),
• Obstruction in flow path,
• Valve style , having more flow directional changes,
• Degree of turbulence varies with valve style1,
• Valve size.
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PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE DURATIONS NOISE
LEVEL
OSHA :- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
DEFINES CRITERIA FOR PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE DURATIONS NOISE LEVEL
IN JAMNAGAR COMPLEX MAX. 85 dBA IS CONSIDERED AS A VALVE SELECTION
CRITERIA.
DURATIO N IN HO URS PER DAY SO UND LEVEL IN DBA
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1-1/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 O R LESS 115
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NOISE CONTROL
• PATH TREATMENT
• INSULATION OF PIPE
• HEAVY WALLED PIPE
• SILENCER
• SOURCE TREATMENT
• VALVE CAGE STYLE ( TRIM )
• WHISPER - I ( DP/P1 <= 0.65 ), Noise reduction up to 18 dBA.
• WHISPER - III ( 0.6 <= DP/P1 <= 0.99 ), Noise reduction up to 30 dBA.
• WHISPERFLO (NEW DESIGN), Noise reduction up to 10 dBA.
• BY INLINE DIFFUSER
• BY WHISPER DISK
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NOISE CONTROL - SOURCE TREATMENT
WHISPER - I DESIGN 47
NOISE CONTROL - SOURCE TREATMENT
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NOISE CONTROL - SOURCE TREATMENT
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NOISE CALCULATION
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CONTROL VALVE GLAND PACKING
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CONTROL VALVE GLAND PACKING
Suitablity
Temp. for Oxygen Stem Special
Common use Packing material Description
Range /Oxidizing friction consideration
Service
Split rings of braided
PTFE impregented
-73 to 232C Non-Radioactive Yes composition impregented with Low -
composition
PTFE
All chemicals ( Except
Required 2 to 4
Molten alkali) Non No single PTFE V - Ring Solid rings of molded PTFE Low
micro inch RMS
-40 to 232C radioactive
valve plug stem
Vacuum Pressure /
No Double PTFE V - Ring Solid rings of molded PTFE Low finish
Vacuum
Split rings of braided,
preshrunk PTFE yarn
impregented with PTFE;
Vacuum, All chemicals available with copper rings at
-84 to 232C Yes Chesterton 324 Low -
( Except molten alkali ) top and bottom of packing
box to meet UOP
specification 6-14-0 for acid
service.
Low chloride
Water, Stem Petroleum Ribbon style graphite rings content ( less then
products, Radiactive Yes but upto Graphite/ and rings of braided graphite 100ppm) chrome
-18 to 538C High
and Non-radiactive 371C Ribbon/Filament fibers with sacrificial zinc plated stem not
nuclear washer necessary for high
temperature service
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VALVE MATERIAL
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TECHNOLOGY
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TECHNOLOGY
Now a days we are also having control valve with digital technology,
where valve positioner is digital in nature and able to provide PID
function at the valve itself. Digital positioner can provide the following
apart from acting as interface between controller and valve actuator -
1. Provide HART feedback.
2. Can couple with Foundation Fieldbus.
3. Can provide valve diagnostics.
4. Helps in Asset Management.
5. Provide lock, soft alarms and data logging facilities.
6. Can achieve split action, remote calibration etc.
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Trouble Shooting in Control Valves.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
High Stem Friction Oversizing Flow to Close Poor Increse Resonance of Resonance
flow direction Piping Support Vibration Noise
of vlv plug
Other Find
To Check Reduce dP Change source Increase Change
Gland Packing Flow dir. pipe support plug
profile
Plug guide Replace
Increase Use Smaller wear & tear with new Throtle pump Change
Actuator Cv valve discharge Cv value
valve
Check Vlv
Guiding
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Trouble Shooting in Control Valves.
Trouble Shooting
MALFUNCTION
Change Change
Dissemble & diaph. stem seal
Clean
Use dust
Enlarge seal bellow
guide ring
bleeder hole
Provide
flashing port
Use jacketed
vlv body
Use rotary
or angle type
valve
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Trouble Shooting in Control Valves.
Trouble Shooting
MALFUNCTION
No signal & No signal pr. No sup. pr. Posn O/P Nil Actuator not
supply pr. sup pr. avl Signal pr. avl working with
air sup.
Trouble in Control sig Check Pn tubing Check Tubing Act diaph Change Foreign particle Disassemble
electric source leakage air tubing Leakage (mainly air air leak parts in vlv port & check
conn.)
Leakage from Act diaph Change parts Trouble with Check Stem Bend Change
tubing air leak AFR AFR parts
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Trouble Shooting in Control Valves.
MALFUNCTION
CYCLIC MOTION
Too much air Trouble in Control loop Trouble in Positioner Shift in plug
consumption AFR Resistance Controller loop hunting reaction force
in other line
Enlarge Check AFR Insert vol tank Check Check posn Decrease dP
compressor & restriction to Controller parts friction
capacity air signal loop
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Trouble Shooting in Control Valves.
MALFUNCTION
LEAKAGE OTHERS
Corrosion & erosion Corrosion & erosion Leakage Too high dP Galling on Tighten Change seat ring
of vlv seating of seat ring thread thro' inner guide or port pkg. nut or plug
surface or gasket vlv body wall
Pkg Lub
Remachine & Lap Change seat Tack weld Reduce dP Check for missing
seat surface & seat gasket defect area Foreign parts
Change
pkg
Damage of stem
surface
Change parts
or remachine
Corrosion/erosion
of seat gasket
surface