Fluid Handling International Issue 6

HELPING TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS FLOWING

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Issue 6 Volume 4 10 tips for good piping practice What to remember when planning for piping When steel fails Battling abrasion in chemical processing EVENT PREVIEW

Valve World Expo will draw the best and brightest of the valve and flow management industries to Düsseldorf in Germany on 29 November – 1 December. In this preview we give a small sample of all the things to see

Hurry along to Düsseldorf AS-Schneider primary isolation (process side) and designed for Industrial valves specialist AS-Schneider secondary isolation (instrumentation controlling recommends its compact VariAS- side) valves in one single valve body – small to Block series for pressure measurement saving weight and space and simplifying medium flow applications in chemical and oil and the installation. Potential leakage rates of liquid gas industries. The VariAS-Blocks are points are also reduced to a minimum or vapour designed to replace conventional, in order to increase safety. Measuring in pipe sizes multiple-valve installations and are close instruments like pressure gauges or from 1/4” to coupled to the process piping flange, transmitters are usually directly mounted 2”. They cover for connecting process to instruments. on the VariAS-Blocks. This compact, a Cv range With their sophisticated and compact space-saving mounting minimises the from 0.0000018 design, VariAS-Blocks offer numerous disturbing influence of vibrations, reduces to 54 in advantages over traditional process installation and maintenance costs, and different inner measurement installations. They combine ensures accurate measurement result. valve sizes. The VariAS-Blocks are now also available Theoretically, with a metal seated ball valve design. there are This not only allows for reliable pressure millions Badger Meter’s control valves are available in a measurements, but also protects people of possible wide variety of materials and the environment from dangerous combinations of and harmful process media. Even large valves that can temperature fluctuations, pressures up be configured to suit a wide variety of to 420 bar, high contamination levels, applications or specific requirements. and aggressive process media are no The choices range from process valves problem for the metal seats. The new (standard bronze valves, flanged version is also fire safe tested and certified stainless steel, or other exotic material), according to ISO 10497 and API 607. to hygienic valves (barstock or cast, With these features, the metal seated tube, or clamp ends), to special valves VariAS-Blocks are particularly suitable (three-way, angle, high-pressure, for use under extreme conditions. high-temperature, and cryogenic). n Visit AS-Scheiner in Hall 3, booth F85 The valves can be made in most flange types and sizes, weld connections, Badger Meter female threads, or tube fittings. Although AS-Schneider’s metal seated VariAS-Blocks Badger Meter will be showcasing its range the standard material is stainless steel, are especially suitable for use under extreme of control valves at Valve World. The many other materials are available for conditions company’s control valves are specifically corrosive applications, including solid

FLUID HANDLING INTERNATIONAL l NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 EVENT PREVIEW titanium and Tantalum. The valves are and Test-Tel tool on stand, highlighting available with a wide variety of inner advantageous benefits of how using valves, many individually made by these accessories in situ can save overall hand, standard and special bonnets, downtime and long-term investment. conventional and low-emission seals, Elfab invites all members and pneumatic, electric or manual actuation, delegates to attend its process safety along with many accessories to meet presentation to learn about the almost any application requirement. latest pressure relief technological n Visit Badger Meter in Hall 5, booth M05 advancements to date including burst detection and wireless technology. Bürkert n Visit Elfab in Hall 5, booth D30 Bürkert will showcase its new Ex product range for solenoid valves. All products Festo Elfab’s WirelessHART rupture disc burst in the range were developed and detection system German valve maker Festo will be reviewed according to the newest exhibiting its new VZQA product series, regulations. The outcome is a modular which offers modularity, flexibility, coil and valve concept that fulfils all Elfab durability, ease of cleaning, and current requirements of the explosion Pressure relief safety expert Elfab will straightforward servicing. The pinch valve protection standard EN 60079 and also exhibit its latest showcase of products will be launched in two versions, an N/O offers additional customer benefits. at Valve World 2016. Elfab is a primary version for media pressures from 0 to 4 bar The combination of familiar Bürkert provider of rupture discs, explosion and an N/C version for media pressures know-how, established electrical panels, buckling pins, and associated from 0 to 6 bar. A tubular elastomer connection technology, and the detection systems. With over 80 years’ pinch valve sleeve opens or shuts off current requirements of ATEX and IEC experience, Elfab specialises in providing the flow by decreasing or increasing Ex were the challenges overcome by high-quality pressure relief products and operating pressure without any additional the new product range. The use of the services to its global customer base on actuators and with no risk of blockage. new cable plug Type 2513 enables a the fastest lead times in the industry. The VZQA valves come with different versatile installation of the connection Elfab’s technical specialists will be connection caps, housing materials, line. The cable plug with a moulded on the stand to share its expertise in and sealing components for a variety cable, certified after ATEX Cat. 3 GD EN relation to individual safety critical of configuration options. This makes 60079, withstands high pull-out forces applications. Various products will be them useful in optimising pneumatic and therefore offers a safe connection, demonstrated, including the industry’s delivery and metering systems, powder with which a “fixed installation” all the first WirelessHART rupture disc burst coating systems as well as suction and way to the end device in the conduit detection system, eliminating the need compressed air control units. The free or cable duct is not necessary. for re-wiring and saving 50% of the passage minimises flow resistance, The new explosion-proof junction cost and 90% of the time required to continuously preventing the valve box combines modern explosion install a conventional wired system. becoming blocked or clogged. protection with features that allow Manufacturing technically advanced The sealing cartridge can be changed convenient installation with minimal goods suitable for use in a wide variety in just a few simple steps and without of industries and applications, special tools. The high-performance Elfab will advise on the most valves can be cleaned quickly and easily appropriate solution to fulfil by machine thanks to their full passage application needs. Enhancing and design with very little dead space. process safety while eliminating Made from aluminium or stainless steel, ongoing hazards, Elfab will be the valves are suitable for the most showcasing its System Loc+ challenging environments. Whether abrasive, corrosive, Festo’s VZQA pinch valves highly viscous or neutral can be actuated with low influences, the VZQA can operating pressures withstand very high stresses in daily operation thanks to its special sealing cartridge. n Visit Festo in Hall Bürkert’s explosion-proof junction box 5, booth 5K05 cable requirements. The high-quality Goodwin International cast aluminium body with a resistant British engineering polyester resin coating withstands strong company Goodwin mechanical impact, a broad ambient International, with a temperature range from -40°C to 60°C track record of supply and can be sealed by only one screw. of some 35 years, is a n Visit Bürkert in Hall 5, booth H20 global brand for the

FLUID HANDLING INTERNATIONAL l NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 2 EVENT PREVIEW design, manufacture and supply of dual power plant projects since the 1980s, plate and axial flow check valves to all carrying out maintenance and renovation aspects of the hydrocarbon, energy tasks, as well as project deliveries for new and process industries. In the past plants. Exports make up for more than 10 years, the company has enjoyed 80 % of the company’s turnover, with sales of over $750 million (€680m). more than 50 destination countries. Goodwin is introducing to the valve Högfor’s core competence serves user market its brand new range of the energy industry. All the company’s axial isolation and axial control valves. products meet its own and customer Founded on the same design and quality specific requirements. Quality control principles as its check valve products, covers the entire production from the new isolation and control valve raw materials to final testing. Power ranges have been developed to meet plants and district heating valves are or exceed today’s stringent end-user customised according to the detailed specifications. Designed around the same needs of Högfors’ customers. The platform to ensure as much similarity exceptional quality and durability and compatibility across components of Högfors’ valves is quaranteed without any compromise on performance, throughout the products’ life cycle. both designs employ several innovative n Visit Högfors in Hall 3, booth A09 features for some of which Goodwin has international patents lodged. Inox Mecc The valve features a three-piece Inox Mecc is an Italian manufacturer of split body design which allows simpler valve components for the oil and gas manufacturing processes to be adopted, industry. For 50 years, the company has Goodwin launches its brand new range of Axial Isolation and Axial Control Valves reducing defect rates and difficult weld been producing stems from ½“ to 70“ repairs whilst also permitting a higher and up to 8m in length. The company level of access for non-destructive is able to also manufacture any other quality system is certified according examination techniques. The body valve components according to to UNI- EN-ISO 9001 and API Q1. In 2016, also permits the use of forged or cast customer specifications, such us bodies, the company expects to be certified base material for the pressure envelope closures, bonnets, discs, seats, and with the EU Export Compliance License components, which can be adapted flanges up to maximum Ø of 900mm. and Quality, Environmental and Safety according to the end use application. IM can manufacture its entire product Integrated Management System n Visit Goodwin International range in any material, such as standard according to UNI EN ISO 9001; OHSAS in Hall 4, booth B39 steels, Duplex, Super Duplex, titanium, 8001; UNI EN ISO 14001. nickel alloys, and Hastelloy. The complete n Visit Inox Mecc in Hall 5, booth K22 Högfors traceability during production conforms Högfors opened a new valve factory in to ISO and API certification. Additional Schroeder Valves 2009. By using the latest technologies, services are available, including special Schroeder Valves is a Germany- Högfors raised the production of butterfly coatings and surface treatments, welding, based global specialist in designing and valves to an entirely new level. The standard NDT, and 3.2 certifications. manufacturing pump protection valves. company’s factory is among the world’s Inox Mecc’s facility area is equipped For more than 60 years the company most advanced, and it specialises in with high-tech machinery for lathing, has been producing high quality valves valve technologies used in the process lapping, drilling, threading, milling, cutting, for refineries and power plants, for the industry and energy production. Högfors broaching, and welding. The company chemical industry and the offshore has been supplying valves for demanding aims to offer the highest quality standards, sector, and more recently for the from single items production of renewable energies. to full batches, Schroeder Valves’ portfolio ranges from from small to throttles and automatic recirculation big dimensions, valves to high-pressure control valves. through Each product is unique, designed an internal specifically for the respective pump and manufacturing system data of the customer. process and Schroeder exclusively uses high-quality qualified sub- materials, making its products also suppliers with the suitable for use under extreme latest equipment conditions. This year Schroeder Valves and knowledge, expanded its portfolio by a serial version relying on highly of its automatic recirculation valve. The qualified, flexible, range, named SmartLine, is available and skilled staff. in five bypass flow-rate steps (five Cv- Inox Mecc value stages) for each frame size. All of A Högfors valve in DN1400 size them are low pressure valves, suitable for

FLUID HANDLING INTERNATIONAL l NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 29 November - 1 December 2016