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Below GroundBall Valve Regulators

Below Ground Ball Valve Regulators are designed for Large Volume Regulator Stations Requiring Reduced Noise Levels

Michael E Hogan served as Chief Engineer for a major Midwestern gas utility for 36 years and is now retired. The following is an independent study based on his personal experience with the equipment. “...the Below Ground ball valve regulator hasbecome the preferred method for controlling gas flow through natural gas regulating stations...” It remains the primary choice for high volumeregulation throughout the gas industry. Its long term reliability warrants further consideration for the direct burial of the ball valve regulator as a method of, not only maintaining superior flow characteristics, but also of greatly reducing any noise created in the station facilities.

Introduction

In recent years, there has been growing concernwithin the natural gas industry regarding the effect natural gas regulating stations have on their surrounding environments. In an effort to cut down on excessive noise and pollution, many gas distribution and transmission compa- nies have begun utilizing equipment, which reduces the impact on the surrounding environ- ment. The Below Ground ball valve regulator is a prime example of this environment friendly equipment. Because of its high capacity, control capabilities, rangeability, and dependability,

Figure 1.0 Installation of Becker Below Ground Ball Valve Regulator. Alarge natural gas transmission company in New York Cityregion installed Becker Below Ground Ball Valve Regulators to achieve maximum noise attenuation, minimal maintenance, and optimum cost effectiveness. The Below Ground Regulator can provide up to 35 dBAnoise attenuation with minimal additional costs. sales-0302-belowground February 2003