Materials of Construction: The document describes the materials used in BHP high-performance butterfly valves, including carbon steel, 316 and 317 stainless steel, and various alloys. Key components like the disc, shaft, and bearings are made from 316 stainless steel and nickel alloys, ensuring durability and performance under diverse conditions.
Material Selections for Seat Options: Recommended materials for seat options include PTFE/Titanium, PTFE/Inconel, and Fyre-Block®. The document specifies which materials are suitable based on application and temperature requirements.
Applicable Standards: The valves comply with international standards such as ANSI, API, BS, JIS, MSS, DIN, EN, ISA, and ISO, ensuring compatibility with different flange types, pressure ratings, and leak rate requirements.
Valve Selection: Flow coefficients (Cv and Kv values) for various valve sizes are provided, indicating flow capacity at different pressure drops. The document also specifies shutoff class and pressure ratings for metal and soft seats to meet operational requirements.
Pressure/Temperature Ratings: Detailed pressure and temperature ratings for metal and soft seats are included, ensuring effective operation under specified conditions.
Valve Weights: Weights for Class 150 and Class 300 valves are provided, with distinctions between wafer and lugged body designs in stainless steel and carbon steel.
Technical Specifications Overview: The document provides technical specifications for BHP High Performance Butterfly Valves, suitable for industrial applications like pulp and paper and process industries.
Design Features:- Rotary style valves for most process applications.
- Constructed from materials like cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys.
- Valves offer up to 100:1 rangability for accuracy and reduced process variability.
- Available in sizes from 2” to 36”.
- High performance with TFE and metal seats for tight shut-off up to 1000°F.
- Rugged designs for high cycle and throttling control applications.
- Variety of seat options including resilient materials and metal.
- Severe service designs for mining and rigorous applications.
- Available in sizes from 1/2” to 10”, Class 125-600.
- Three-way valves for mixing and diverting.
Actuation and Accessories:- Wide variety of actuation and accessory options.
- PowerRac piston actuator with a lifetime warranty.
- Positioners compatible with all input signals including HART, Fieldbus, and Profibus.
- Electric actuators available to meet customer specifications.
Common Applications:- Pulp Stock
- Fly Ash & Bottom Ash
- Steam
- Chemicals of all types
- Black Liquor
- Hydrocarbons
Contact Information: For more information, visit the website at www.spxprocessequipment.com or contact via email at
[email protected]. Local contact is available at 19191 Hempstead Highway, Houston, TX 77065, Telephone: (281) 469-0550, Fax: (281) 894-1332.