Safety Relief Valves

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Valve type descriptions International approvals and authorisations Design features and benets Valve types and action Drawings Accessories Figure numbering system Material temperature ranges Valve selection charts, D to T Valve adjustment Seat tightness/seat leakage testing Design features Figure numbering system Drawings Accessories Dimensions Design features and benets Dual Outlet/Full Bore Pilot Valve Pilot types and basic operation Type A - Pop Action Pilot Type B and D - Modulating Action Pilot Type C and E - Pop/Modulating Action Pilot Liquid and dual phase piping arrangement Technical specication Drawings and materials of construction Accessories Figure numbering system Dimensions Operating pressure/temperature limits Sizing formula Nomenclature Back pressure/blowdown limits and orice areas Sizing factors Capacity charts Reaction forces Denitions of terms Operational characteristics Pressure term relationships 2
Introduction
The effects of exceeding safe pressure levels in an unprotected pressure vessel or system, can have catastrophic effects on both plant and personnel. Safety relief valves should be used to protect any pressurised system from the effects of exceeding its design pressure limit.
WB Series
5-6 7 - 10 11 - 14 15 - 16 17 18 19 - 46 47 - 48 49 - 50
Safeo
51 52 53 - 54 55 56
A safety relief valve is designed to automatically discharge gas, vapour or liquid from any pressure containing system, preventing a predetermined safe pressure being exceeded, and protecting plant and personnel.
Safeset
57 - 59 59 60 61 - 62 63 - 66 67 - 69 70 71 71 - 72 73 - 75
The Birkett range of safety relief valves contains three distinct valve types: WB Series spring loaded safety relief valves. Safeo safety and thermal relief valves. Safeset pilot operated safety relief valves. All types are certied in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII. All Birkett valves are available through our global agent distribution network, supported by our own regional sales ofces around the world.
76 77 - 78 79 - 80 Sizing 81 - 82 83 84 85 - 90 91 - 96 97 Denitions 98 99 100
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L A P P R O VA L S A N D A U T H O R I S AT I O N S
WB Series spring loaded safety relief valve The WB is designed to safely relieve excess pressure in pumps, pipework, tanks, caloriers, gas and oil separators and other process vessels. It is suitable for gas, steam, vapour and liquid applications. The WB conforms to API 526 pressure/temperature ranges, orice areas and dimensions.
Safeo safety and thermal relief valves Safeo valves are designed for similar duties to the WB but for small capacity applications. They safely relieve thermal expansion of process uids in vessels and long lengths of pipework, and are suitable for gas and liquid applications.
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Our approvals and accreditations include ISO 9001, ASME, UDT, Chinese Safety Quality Licence,TUV, DNV, Bureau Veritas and Stoomwezen. APPLICABLE STANDARDS ISO 9001 Quality Standard ASME Code Section VIII All valves are UV certied API 520 : Part 1 Sizing and selection API 526 Dimensions API 527 Leakage Rates ANSI B16.5 Flange Ratings
Safeset pilot operated safety relief valve Safeset valves are self contained pilot operated safety relief valves which use the system pressure to control the valve opening and closing. No other source of energy is required. A choice of different types of Safeset pilot valves are available, including pop and modulating action to suit a variety of applications. Safeset valves conform to API 526 pilot operated pressure/temperature ranges and dimensions, with multiple orice areas contained within each valve body size.
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D E S I G N F E AT U R E S
F E AT U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S
WB Series - Spring Loaded Safety Relief Valve
WB Series
Design verication all design options and the various effects of system conditions, back pressure etc. have been veried on Birketts in-house, extensive mass ow test facility. Lighter and more compact construction continuous design improvements have created smaller and lighter valves to support current industry design trends, especially space and weight savings. Interchangeable parts valves can be modied from type to type, gas, liquid, conventional and bellows simply by changing only a few parts. Simplied maintenance and service re-engineering has reduced the number of parts, making maintenance easier and more cost effective. 1 In-situ testing valves are supplied suitable for application of in-situ set pressure verication devices. Wide range of accessories available to comply with international codes and to suit system requirements. High performance springs safety relief valve springs are specically designed to guarantee set point repeatability. Bellows back-up piston an optional auxiliary back-up piston for balanced bellows valves ensures fail-safe operation in the event of bellows failure (see page 16). Guiding surfaces the material selection of guiding components, together with a selfaligning disc and spindle pivot point, ensures correct alignment and no galling of guiding surfaces. Bellows ensures correct valve performance under difcult back pressure conditions (see page 12). Trim specic gas and liquid trim designs give stable operation and eliminate the damaging effect of chatter. Seat leakage integrity choice of nozzle and disc materials (coupled with superior lapping techniques) provides seat tightness to a higher standard than that required by relevant codes. Adjustable blow down the valve reseating pressure (blow down) can be simply adjusted to suit special or specic performance requirements.
1 Insitu testing
2 Accessories
3 High performance springs
4 Bellows back up piston (not shown)
5 Guiding
Material selection a wide range of materials are offered including non-ferrous for low temperature and oxygen service, as well as exotic alloys specically for the chemical and process industries. Cryogenic and oxygen service Birketts stateof-the-art clean room and vapour degreasing facilities ensure compliance with the stringent demands of cryogenic and oxygen applications.
6 Bellows (not shown)
7 Trim
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8 8 Seat integrity 9 Adjustable blow down 10 Nozzle design 9
11 API 526 face to face dimensions
10 Nozzle design the method and location of attachment to the body avoids transmission of pipe stresses to the nozzle/disc mating surfaces. 11 API 526 dimensions standardised dimensions allows pipework layouts to be detailed condently.
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DIFFERENT TYPES
There are four basic types of WB Series safety relief valve: WB400 conventional gas type. WB300 bellows gas type. WB200 conventional liquid type. WB100 bellows liquid type. Conventional safety relief valves: Can be used on systems where the discharge is relatively simple.The pressure in the discharge system can be atmospheric, at a constant level or where the pressure may build up to a maximum of 10% of the set pressure. When a constant back pressure exists, the valve should be set at the differential pressure (refer to page 8). Bellows safety relief valves: The WB Bellows Valves are statically balanced and can be used on more complex discharge systems such as common discharge manifolds and ares where several valves may discharge.This type of system creates a variable superimposed back pressure.The balanced bellows unit cancels out the effects of variable back pressure, on the set pressure of the safety relief valve. Gas and vapour service: The gas/vapour disc can be distinguished by the at underside, unlike the cone prole of the liquid disc.
T H E E F F E C T O F B AC K P R E S S U R E Liquid Service
Valves operating on liquid service require a modied valve design to cope with the differing dynamics of liquid ow. A contoured plug disc is used to minimise initial ow rate, eliminating any potential inlet pressure drops due to excessive valve lift. The valve will simmer until sufcient pressure is available to generate lift. Once this has occurred, the lift will stabilise to suit the ow and pressure conditions required, thus avoiding the problem of chatter. Chatter is the rapid opening and closing of the valve which can have a damaging effect on the disc and nozzle, causing it to leak. The conguration of a closed discharge pipework system, typically for toxic or hazardous duty, can generate back pressure. Back pressure applied to the outlet of the valve will adversely affect its performance, unless it is addressed. Back pressure may take three forms: 1. Superimposed constant back pressure This exists permanently and a conventional or bellows valve can be used. A conventional valve can be set at the differential pressure so that the spring load is adjusted to take account of the back pressure. 2. Built up back pressure Built up back pressure is created by the conguration of discharge pipework systems and varies from zero when the valve is closed, to a maximum, when fully open. Conventional spring loaded valves can tolerate up to 10% of set pressure as built up back pressure. For back pressures in excess of 10%, a balanced bellows design is required to maintain valve lift.
SPRING LOAD (SET PRESSURE) 200lbf/in2 SPRING LOAD (DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE) 150lbf/in2
3. Superimposed variable back pressure This is caused by other valves discharging into a common disposal system, or other circumstances that cause the back pressure to be variable. Balanced bellows valves should be used for this condition, adjusted to the predetermined set pressure.
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CONSTANT BACK PRESSURE 50lbf/in2
BACK PRESSURE 0 - 50lbf/in2
Typical liquid relief valve disc
INLET PRESSURE 200lbf/in2 INLET PRESSURE = SPRING LOAD + BACK PRESSURE OR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE = INLET PRESSURE - BACK PRESSURE
INLET PRESSURE 200lbf/in2 INLET PRESSURE TO LIFT VALVE = SPRING LOAD SET PRESSURE
Constant back pressure - conventional valve
Variable back pressure - balanced bellows valve
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DIFFERENT TYPES
There are four basic types of WB Series safety relief valve: WB400 conventional gas type. WB300 bellows gas type. WB200 conventional liquid type. WB100 bellows liquid type. Conventional safety relief valves: Can be used on systems where the discharge is relatively simple.The pressure in the discharge system can be atmospheric, at a constant level or where the pressure may build up to a maximum of 10% of the set pressure. When a constant back pressure exists, the valve should be set at the differential pressure (refer to page 8). Bellows safety relief valves: The WB Bellows Valves are statically balanced and can be used on more complex discharge systems such as common discharge manifolds and ares where several valves may discharge.This type of system creates a variable superimposed back pressure.The balanced bellows unit cancels out the effects of variable back pressure, on the set pressure of the safety relief valve. Gas and vapour service: The gas/vapour disc can be distinguished by the at underside, unlike the cone prole of the liquid disc.
T H E E F F E C T O F B AC K P R E S S U R E Liquid Service
Valves operating on liquid service require a modied valve design to cope with the differing dynamics of liquid ow. A contoured plug disc is used to minimise initial ow rate, eliminating any potential inlet pressure drops due to excessive valve lift. The valve will simmer until sufcient pressure is available to generate lift. Once this has occurred, the lift will stabilise to suit the ow and pressure conditions required, thus avoiding the problem of chatter. Chatter is the rapid opening and closing of the valve which can have a damaging effect on the disc and nozzle, causing it to leak. The conguration of a closed discharge pipework system, typically for toxic or hazardous duty, can generate back pressure. Back pressure applied to the outlet of the valve will adversely affect its performance, unless it is addressed. Back pressure may take three forms: 1. Superimposed constant back pressure This exists permanently and a conventional or bellows valve can be used. A conventional valve can be set at the differential pressure so that the spring load is adjusted to take account of the back pressure. 2. Built up back pressure Built up back pressure is created by the conguration of discharge pipework systems and varies from zero when the valve is closed, to a maximum, when fully open. Conventional spring loaded valves can tolerate up to 10% of set pressure as built up back pressure. For back pressures in excess of 10%, a balanced bellows design is required to maintain valve lift.
SPRING LOAD (SET PRESSURE) 200lbf/in2 SPRING LOAD (DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE) 150lbf/in2
3. Superimposed variable back pressure This is caused by other valves discharging into a common disposal system, or other circumstances that cause the back pressure to be variable. Balanced bellows valves should be used for this condition, adjusted to the predetermined set pressure.
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CONSTANT BACK PRESSURE 50lbf/in2
BACK PRESSURE 0 - 50lbf/in2
Typical liquid relief valve disc
INLET PRESSURE 200lbf/in2 INLET PRESSURE = SPRING LOAD + BACK PRESSURE OR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE = INLET PRESSURE - BACK PRESSURE
INLET PRESSURE 200lbf/in2 INLET PRESSURE TO LIFT VALVE = SPRING LOAD SET PRESSURE
Constant back pressure - conventional valve
Variable back pressure - balanced bellows valve
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VA LV E A C T I O N Principles of operation spring loaded safety and thermal relief valves

Safety relief valves use a spring force to hold a disc against a nozzle. Under normal system operating pressure, the valve will remain closed as the spring force is greater than the inlet system pressure force. The valve opens when the system pressure force becomes greater than the closing force of the spring. Spring loaded safety and thermal relief valve The WB and B/C series are designed to have a short simmer, open rapidly to full lift position and then re-seat at a controlled shut off pressure. This is demonstrated in the graph below, which shows the valve action and corresponding pressure at the valve inlet.
PRESSURE POPPING PRESSURE SET PRESSURE Blowdown
LIFT CYCLE
SPRING FORCE
Stage 1 Closed
Inlet pressure < set pressure Inlet pressure is below the set pressure. The valve is closed and there is no ow through the valve.
HUDDLING CHAMBER REACTION HOOD EXIT AREA
BLOWDOWN RING INLET
Stage 2 Simmering
SYSTEM PRESSURE FORCE
Inlet pressure is = > set pressure and < popping pressure Inlet pressure increases to set pressure. At this point, the spring force and system pressure force are equal; a further rise in inlet pressure will then begin to lift the disc slightly. A small amount of uid is released into the huddling chamber (the valve simmers). The system uid is now acting on a larger area inside the huddling chamber.
Overpressure
RE-SEAT PRESSURE
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
Stage 3 Popping and Opening

Inlet pressure = > popping pressure, valve fully open
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SIMMER
Set Point
Popping Point
Full Lift Position
Re-seat Point
Stage 4 Reseating
Inlet pressure falls to re-seating pressure As system pressure starts to fall, the force from the spring begins to close the valve. Typically, the system pressure falls between 5-10% below the valve set pressure at which point the spring force accelerates the valve disc to re-seat the valve.The difference between the set pressure and the re-seating pressure is known as blowdown.
Popping and blowdown The opening and closing characteristics of the valve can be controlled by the adjustment of a blowdown ring, as its position affects the shape and volume of the huddling chamber. When the blowdown ring is adjusted to its top position, the exit area from the huddling chamber is restricted to its minimum.The valve will pop distinctly with a short simmer and long blowdown. Conversely, when the blowdown ring is in its lowest position there is a maximum exit area from the huddling chamber and the valve will have a longer simmer with a shorter blowdown. The blowdown ring can be positioned between these two extremes to give the required performance, but it is usually factory set to achieve re-seating 7-10% below set pressure.
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LIFT
The inlet pressure acting on a larger area produces a signicant force to accelerate the opening. A combination of this pressure force, the kinetic energy from the uid within the nozzle and the deection force of the uid ow turning through the reaction hood, is transformed into disc lifting force. The valve pops open at < 5% overpressure and the valve reaches the full open position at 110% of set pressure, in accordance with international codes.
WB 400 - CONVENTIONAL GAS TYPE

(up to and including class 600)
3 12 13 28
W B 3 0 0 - B A L A N C E D B E L L OW S G A S T Y P E
(up to and including class 600)
3 12 13 28 2
2 32 22 10 33 34 35 18 19 11 27 9
32 22 10 33 34 35 18 19 11 27 9 23 31 80 5 6 8 14 29 15 42 1 4
31 80 5 6 8 14 29 15 42 1 4
ITEM
1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 22* 23* 27* 28* 29* 31* 32 33 34 35 42 80*
PART
Body Casing Cap Nozzle Disc Disc holder Blowdown ring Guide Assy Spindle Lower spring plate Adjusting screw Locking nut Setting screw Set screw rod Stud Nut Spring Bellows assembly Body gasket Cap gasket Set screw gasket Ball Upper spring plate Data plate Hammer drive screw Grooved pin Drain plug Circlip
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L INCLUDED IN ITEM 23 SA 351-CF8 ST ST CARBON ST/17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT ASTM A479-410 ASTM A108-1021 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST CARBON STEEL ASTM A479-316L/SA240-316L ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED ST ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME ASTM A313-316
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L INCLUDED IN ITEM 23 SA 351-CF8 ST ST 316 L/17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST ASTM A313-316 ASTM A479-316L/SA240-316L ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479 431 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A313-316
ITEM
PART
Body Casing Cap Nozzle Disc Disc holder Blowdown ring Guide Assy Spindle Lower spring plate Adjusting screw Locking nut Setting screw Setting screw rod Stud Nut Spring Body gasket Cap gasket Set screw gasket Ball Upper spring plate Data plate Hammer drive screw Grooved pin Drain plug Circlip
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L SA 351-CF8 ST ST CARBON ST/17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT ASTM A479-410 ASTM A108-1021 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST CARBON STEEL ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED ST ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME ASTM A313-316
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L SA 351-CF8 ST ST 316L/17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST ASTM A313-316 ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479-431 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A313-316
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1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 22* 27* 28* 29* 31* 32 33 34 35 42 80*
* Recommended spares
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WB 400 - CONVENTIONAL GAS TYPE

(class 900 and above)
36
W B 3 0 0 - B A L A N C E D B E L L OW S G A S T Y P E
(class 900 and above)
36
3 12 13 28 21 2 32 22 10 33 34 35 11 24 27 9 6 31 17 16 5 7 8 14 29 15 42 1 4 18 19 20
12 13 28 20 21
2 32 22 10 33 34 35 11 24 27 26 17 16 50 9 23 31 6 5 7 8 14 29 15 42 1 4 25 18 19
ITEM
1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 7 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 16* 17* 18 19 20 21 22* 23* 24* 25 26 27* 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 42 50
PART
Body Casing Cap Nozzle Disc Disc holder base Reaction hood Blowdown ring Guide plate Spindle Lower spring cap Adjusting screw Locking nut Setting screw Setting screw rod Tabwasher Pinning screw Body stud Body nut Casing stud Casing nut Spring Bellows Spindle head Piston Guide spindle Body gasket Cap gasket Setting screw gasket Ball Upper spring cap Data plate Hammer drive screw Grooved pin Eye bolt Drain plug Grubscrew
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-321 ASTM A479-431 AMS 5360 17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT ASTM A479-410 ASTM A108-1021 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L BS 1449-304S15 ST ST ASTM A479-431 SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST CARBON STEEL SA240-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-321 ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED ST ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME HTS HOLO-KROME ASTM A479-321
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-321 ASTM A479-431 AMS 5360 17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L BS 1449-304S15 ST ST ASTM A479-431 SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST ASTM A313-316 SA240-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-3431 ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479 431 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-321
ITEM
1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 7 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 16* 17* 18 19 20 21 22* 24* 27* 28* 29* 31* 32 33 34 35* 36 42
PART
Body Casing Cap Nozzle Disc Disc holder Reaction hood Blowdown ring Guide plate Spindle Lower spring cap Adjusting screw Locking nut Setting screw Setting screw rod Tabwasher Pinning screw Body stud Body nut Casing stud Casing nut Spring Spindle head Body gasket Cap gasket Setting screw gasket Ball Upper spring cap Data plate Hammer drive screw Grooved pin Eye bolt Drain plug
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 SA 351-CF8 ST ST 17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT ASTM A479-410 ASTM A108-1021 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L BS 1449-304S15 ST ST ASTM A479-431 SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST SA 193-B7 CR/MOL ST SA 194-2H CARB ST CARBON STEEL ASTM A479-431 ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A108-1021/Ni PLT 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED ST ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME HTS HOLO-KROME
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 SA 351-CF8 ST ST 17-4 ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-316L BS 1449-304S15 ST ST ASTM A479-431 SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST SA 193-B8T ST ST SA 194-8T ST ST ASTM A313-316 ASTM A479-431 ST-706 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479 431 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-431 HTS HOLO-KROME ASTM A479-316L
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AC C E S S O R I E S
FERRULE
Soft seat Screwed cap This is the standard option on all valves. An O-ring seal offers maximum seat tightness, over and above that of the standard metal-to-metal seats. A wide range of seal materials are available including Viton, Nitrile, Kalrez and PTFE. For high integrity seat leakage, specify soft seat.
Bolted cap Option available on the WB Series when required by the customer or for critical service where fragile gaskets materials may be tted.
Ferrule (government ring) A ferrule, sometimes known as a government ring, is a collar tted beneath the head of the pressure adjusting screw. Some authorities will require a ferrule to be tted to prevent unauthorised interference with the set pressure.
Steam jacket Some process media can solidify or form crystals if they cool within the system.The medium within the valve nozzle is not in the ow path and thus cooling can occur. Should the medium solidify, crystallise, or if sublimation of vapour was to occur within the nozzle, the valve may not lift. The steam jacket is designed to keep the process medium hot, helping to maximise plant safety.The steam jacket has both an inlet and outlet so that low pressure steam can be passed through the jacket, keeping the valves hot. This allows the valves to stay operational, enabling the valve to successfully relieve pressure, should an overpressure situation occur. The steam jacket is manufactured out of material that is compatible with the body of the valve and the connections to the jacket can either be anged or screwed.
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Auxiliary back-up piston In the event of bellows failure, a potentially dangerous situation can arise.The back pressure causes an out-of-balance situation which may cause: 1 Increase in set pressure. 2 Decrease in ow capacity. 3 Increase in re-seat pressure. Specifying bellows valves with an auxiliary back-up piston ensures that the above does not occur. The piston itself has the same effective diameter as the failed bellows, so any effect of the back pressure increasing the set pressure is counteracted by an upward thrust of the piston. This is an added safety feature. The WB 300 valve has incorporated the auxiliary back-up piston since its inception. It is available as standard in all pressure classes 900 and above and as an optional feature for class 600 and below. To ensure absolute safety, specify the auxiliary back-up piston. 16
Open lever* The open lever assembly is not pressure tight and is therefore only suitable where vapour can safely be allowed to escape to atmosphere.
Packed lever* The design of the packed lever assembly ensures that leakage does not occur when the valve is open or when back pressure is present.
*A lift lever can be used to test for correct valve operation where corrosion or deposits could prevent the valve from opening.They can be used to release foreign particles trapped on the seat and must be tted when codes dictate.
GAG SCREW SEALING PLUG
Test gag The test gag is used to prevent the safety valve from lifting. This is mainly used when carrying out a hydrostatic test on the system, during commissioning. After testing, the test gag must be removed and replaced with the sealing plug.
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WB SERIES FIGURE NUMBERING SYSTEM
R E C O M M E N D E D M AT E R I A L T E M P E R AT U R E R A N G E S
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Inlet diameter 1 - 8 API orice letter D -T Outlet diameter 2 - 10 Accessories B Auxiliary back-up piston C Bolted cap D Screwed cap F Ferrule (Government ring) G Test gag H* High Pressure M Open lever P Packed lever R Soft seat V Open vented casing S Special feature
Description
BODY 1 Carbon steel 2 Carbon steel (NACE) 3 Stainless steel (NACE) 4 Stainless steel 5 Low Temp. CS (LT40) 6 Bronze (Oxygen spec.) 8 0.5% MOLY CS 9 Hastelloy B SA 216-WCB SA 216-WCB SA 351-CF8M SA 351-CF8M SA 352-LCB BS 1400 LG2 SA 217-WC6 SA 494-N12MV
Minimum deg F deg C

20 20 450 450 50 450 20 20 29 29 267 267 46 267 29 29
Maximum deg F deg C

800 800 1000 1000 800 450 1000 1000 427 427 538 538 427 232 538 538
SPRING 1 Carbon steel 2 Stainless steel (316) 6 Tungsten alloy (BH12) 9 Hastelloy B 75 450 4 20 130 130 450 59 267 20 29 90 90 267 450 500 1000 800 752 752 1000 232 260 538 427 400 400 538
Design H ANSI 150, 300 and 600 / ANSI 900, 1500 and 2500 Trim 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 O
Valve 1 2 3 4
type Liquid bellows Liquid conventional Vapour bellows Vapour conventional
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NAF (ST -706) Graphite (Supergraf) Gylon 3504
40 328 321
40 200 196
800 932 260
427 500 260
Flange face 1 ANSI RF x RF 2 ANSI RTJ inlet x RF O Special *In some instances when both high pressures and alloy springs are required, the H needs adding to accessories. See individual orice pages.
SOFT SEAT Nitrile Viton Silicon Ethylene Propylene PTFE 40 22 85 58 454 20 40 30 65 50 270 29 212 392 446 275 428 500 100 200 230 135 220 260
Body 1 2 3 4 5 8 O
material Carbon steel WCB Carbon steel WCB NACE Stainless steel CF8M NACE Stainless steel CF8M Carbon steel low temperature LCB Carbon steel WC6 - 0.5% Moly Special
Kalrez
BOLTING B7 Alloy steel B8T Stainless Steel Monel K500 4 454 274 20 270 170 800 1000 482 427 538 250
Notes 1 All temperatures are at valve inlet. 2 Trim items 1 and 5 are recommended for maximum durability. 3 Alternative materials may be specied if agreed on enquiry.
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ANSI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O
ange rating inlet x outlet 150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150 900 x 150 900 x 300 1500 x 150 1500 x 300 2500 x 300 Special
material nozzle and disc Stainless steel PH 17/4 Stainless steel 316 Aluminium bronze / Monel Hastelloy B Stainless steel 316 stellited Monel Stainless steel 304 Special
N Stainless steel (PH17/4) Q Stainless steel (PH17/4 NACE) Z Inconel X750
TRIM (Nozzle and disc) 1 Stainless steel (PH 17/4 NACE 29-33 HRC) 2 Stainless steel (316) 3 Al. Bronze/Monel 4 Hastelloy B 5 Stainless steel (316 Stellited 39-43 HRC) 130 450 76 20 321 321 238 90 267 60 29 196 196 150 752 1000 572 1000 1000 800 1000 400 538 300 538 538 427 538
Spring material 1 Carbon steel 2 Stainless steel 316 6 Tungsten alloy 9 Hastelloy B A Aluminised CS N Stainless steel PH 17/4 Q Stainless steel PH 17/4 NACE Z Inconel X750 O Special
6 Monel 7 Stainless steel 304
GASKETS
VA LV E S E L E C T I O N C H A R T
D
9 10 11
0.110 in2 71 mm2
VA LV E S E L E C T I O N TA B L E
D
Max. Set Pressure (psig) and Temperature Limits
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WC6 275 720 1440 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1440 2160 3600 6000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1480 2220 3705 6000 450F
0.110 in2 71 mm2
SPRING
BODY
TEMPERATURE LIMITS API 526
CS - WC6
538
1000
TUNGSTEN
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI
Max. Back Pressure (psig)

800F 1000F
900 450 800 400 700 600 350
427
800
Key Valve size No. inlet x outlet (ins)
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1235 1845 3080 5135 -
427C 80 410 825 1235 2060 3430 510 1015 1525 2540 4230 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 1860 -
1x2 1x2 1x2 11/2 x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 1x2 1x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 1x2 1x2 1x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x2 11/2 x 3
150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 2500#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 2500#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 2500#RF
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF CF8M WCB
285 285 285 600 600 740 285 285 600 600 740 275 275 275 600 600 720
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
STAINLESS STEEL SS - CF8M
-50 -100 -100
12
13
14
15
16
17
-200 -300
2160 3600 4000
-150 -200 -250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 500 50
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
-400 -450 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 69 100 200 300 413.8
RF=Raised Face Minimum set pressure limits for metal seat trim Conventional Bellows - Gas Bellows - Liquid Conventional (Inverted) 7 psig 22 psig 59 psig* 2 psig
SET PRESSURE - BAR G.
30 34.5
Balanced Bellows Valve

230 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 230 500 500 500
Conventional Valve
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE D (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
1x2
*For liquid bellows valves below this pressure refer to factory Note: Soft seated valves require a minimum set pressure of 15 psig.
D E F G H Wt lbs (kg)
40 (18) 40 (18) 42 (19) 90 (41) 97 (44) 115 (52)
Rating
C*
H(API)
Vent
11/2 x 2
150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150 900 x 300 1500 x 300 2500 x 300
4.125 4.125 4.125 4.125 4.125 5.500
1.437 1.437 1.437 1.750 1.750 2.375
13.875 13.875 13.875 25.000 25.000 26.875
4.500 4.500 4.500 5.500 5.500 7.000
0.582 0.582 0.582 0.625 0.625 0.625
2 2 2 5 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
High Pressure Version There is no requirement to have an high pressure version for this orice.
11/2 x 3
G(API) A E D
19
Drain Hole
If a gag is tted, add 0.5 ins. If a bellows is tted in the 1 x 2 inch valve add 1.125 inch. If a lever is tted, add a maximum of 3.5 inch. (Only if ange rating is 600# or less.) For certied height (c), consult factory.
Vent hole H on bellows valves only.
WB SERIES
20
E
9 10 11
0.196 in2 127 mm2
E
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 720 CF8M 1440 2160 3600 4000 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1440 2160 3600 6000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1480 2220 3705 6000 450F
0.196 in2 127 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 900 450 800 400 700 600 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
CS - WC6
538
1000
TUNGSTEN

800F 1000F
427
800
Key Valve size No. inlet x outlet (ins)
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1235 1845 3080 5135 -
427C 80 410 825 1235 2060 3430 510 1015 1525 2540 4230 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 1860 -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1x2 1x2 1x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 1x2 1x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 1x2 1x2 1x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3
285 285 285 600 600 740 285 285 600 600 740 275 275 275 600 600 720
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
-50 -100 -100
12
13
14
15
16
17
-200 -300
-150 -200 -250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 500 50
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
-400 -450 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 69 100 200 300 413.8
30 34.5

230 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 230 500 500 500
Conventional Valve
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE E (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
1x2
40 (18) 40 (18) 42 (19) 90 (41) 97 (44) 115 (52)
Rating
C*
H(API)
Vent
11/2 x 2
150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150 900 x 300 1500 x 300 2500 x 300
4.125 4.125 4.125 4.125 4.125 5.500
1.437 1.437 1.437 1.750 1.750 2.375
13.875 13.875 13.875 25.000 25.000 26.875
4.500 4.500 4.500 5.500 5.500 7.000
0.582 0.582 0.582 0.625 0.625 0.625
2 2 2 5 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
C
11/2 x 3
G(API) A E D
21
Drain Hole
If a gag is tted, add 0.5 ins. If a bellows is tted in the 1 x 2 inch valve add 1.125 inch. If a lever is tted, add a maximum of 3.5 inch. (Only if ange rating is 600# or less.) For certied height (c), consult factory.
WB SERIES
22
F
8 9 10 11
0.307 in2 198 mm2
F
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 720 1440 2160 2200 3400 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1440 2160 3600 5000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1480 2220 3705 5000 450F
0.307 in2 198 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 900 450 800 400 700 600 350
1
CS - WC6
538
1000

800F 1000F
427
800
TUNGSTEN
Valve size Key No. inlet x outlet (ins)
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1235 1845 3080 5000 -
427C 80 410 825 1235 2060 3430 510 1015 1525 2540 4230 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 1860 -
11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 2 11/2 x2 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 2 11/2 x2 11/2 x 2 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x3
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF CF8M
285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 740 740 740 275 275 275 720 720 720
230 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 500 500 500 230 230 230 500 500 500
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
16 12 13 17
17
-100 -200 -300 -400 -450 5000 344.8
-50 -100
14
15
-150 -200 -250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 30 500 600 40 700 48.3 1000 69 3000 200
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
Conventional Valve
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE F (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
11/2 x 2
46 (21) 46 (21) 46 (21) 101 (46) 101 (46) 117 (53)
Rating
C*
H(API)
Vent
11/2 x 3
150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150 900 x 300 1500 x 300 2500 x 300
4.875 4.875 4.875 4.875 4.875 5.500
1.625 1.625 1.625 1.750 1.750 2.375
14.625 14.625 14.625 26.750 26.750 26.875
4.750 6.000 6.000 6.500 6.500 7.000
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.500 0.500 0.625
2 2 2 5 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
G(API) A E D
23
Drain Hole
* If a gag is tted, add 0.5 ins. If a lever is tted, add a maximum of 3.5 inch. (Only if ange rating is 600# or less.) For certied height (c), consult factory. Vent hole H on bellows valves only.
WB SERIES
24
G
9 10 11
0.503 in2 325 mm2
G
0.503 in2 325 mm2
SPRING
BODY
CS - WC6
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI

800F 1000F
900 450 800 400 700 600 350
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1235 1845 3080 3705 -
427C 80 410 825 1235 2060 3430 510 1015 1525 2540 3705 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 1860 -
11/2 x 3 11/2 x3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 2x3 2x3 11/2 x3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 2x3 2x3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 2x3 2x3
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 300#RF CF8M
285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 740 740 740 275 275 275 720 720 720
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400
6
300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
15 12 13 14 16
16 + 17 17
-50 -100 -100 -200 -300 -400 -450 4000 275.9 -150 -200 -250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 500 50 1000 69 100 2000 150 3000 200
SET PRESSURE - PSIG

230 230 230 470 470 470 230 230 470 470 470 230 230 230 470 470 470
Conventional Valve
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE G (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
11/2 x 3
60 (27) 64 (29) 66 (30) 119 (54) 126 (57) 139 (63)
Rating
C*
H(API)
Vent
2x3
150 300 600 900
x x x x
150 150 150 300
4.875 4.875 4.875 4.875 6.125 6.125
1.312 1.312 1.437 1.750 2.125 2.812
18.750 18.750 18.750 27.500 32.000 32.000
4.750 6.000 6.000 6.500 6.750 6.750
0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.687
2 2 2 5 5 2
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
1500 x 300 2500 x 300
G(API) A E D
25
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
26
H
9 10
0.785 in2 506 mm2
H
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 275 720 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 275 720 1440 2160 2750 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 285 740 1480 2220 2750 450F
0.785 in2 506 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000
CS - WC6
538
1000
538 500

800F 1000F
900 450 800 400 700 600 350
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 285 615 1235 1845 2750 -
427C 80 285 410 825 1235 2060 510 815 1225 2040 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 -
11/2 x 3 11/2 x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 11/2 x 3 11/2 x 3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x3
150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF CF8M
285 285 285 285 285 740 285 285 285 740 275 275 275 275 275 720
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500
2 1 3 4 5 6
400 300 200 100 0
CARBON STEEL
-29 -59
-20 -75
-50 -100
15 11 + 12 13 14
-200
-100
1440 1485 1600
16
-300 -400 -450 3000 206.9
-150 -200
RF=Raised Face
-250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 500 50 1000 69 100 2000 150
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
Minimum set pressure limits for metal seat trim Conventional Bellows - Gas Bellows - Liquid Conventional (Inverted) 7 psig 13 psig 28 psig* 2 psig
30 34.5

230 230 230 230 230 415 230 230 230 415 230 230 230 230 230 415
Conventional Valve
WB SERIES
*For liquid bellows valves below this pressure refer to factory
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE H (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
11/2 x 3
Note: Soft seated valves require a minimum set pressure of 15 psig.

60 (27) 60 (27) 64 (29) 86 (39) 176 (80) 187 (85)
Rating
C*
150 x 150 300 x 150 300 600 900 1500 x x x x 150 150 150 300
5.125 5.125 5.125 6.062 6.062 6.062
1.375 1.375 1.375 1.687 2.312 2.375
18.750 18.750 19.000 20.000 31.750 32.000
4.875 4.875 4.875 6.375 6.375 6.375
0.500 0.500 0.500 0.687 0.687 0.750
2 2 2 2 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
H(API)
Vent
2x3
High Pressure Version. Certain spring materials cannot be used in the low pressure version of the valve, up to the maximum pressure. If the required set pressure with your choice of spring material is in excess of the gure shown in the table either choose another material or add H to the valve accessories to select an high pressure valve.
Inlet Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 285 285 740 1480 n/a n/a n/a n/a Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a n/a n/a 1000 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a n/a n/a 1000 n/a n/a n/a n/a
G(API) A E D
27
Drain Hole
Orice 1.5H 1.5H 2H 2H
rating 150# 300# 300# 600#
WB SERIES
28
J
9 10
1.287 in2 830 mm2
J
1.287 in2 830 mm2
SPRING
BODY
CS - WC6
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI

800F 1000F
900 450 800 400 700 600 350
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 285 615 1235 1845 2700 -
427C 80 285 410 825 1235 2060 510 815 1225 2040 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 -
2x3 2x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4 2x3 2x3 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x4
150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF CF8M
Conventional Valve
285 285 285 285 285 600 285 285 285 600 275 275 275 275 275 600
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500
2 1 3 4 5 6
400 300 200 100 0
CARBON STEEL
-29 -59
-20 -75
14
15
16
-100 -200
-50 -100 -150 -200 -250 -268
11 + 12
13
14
15 +16
-300 -400 -450 3000 206.9
RF=Raised Face Minimum set pressure limits for metal seat trim Conventional Bellows - Gas Bellows - Liquid Conventional (Inverted) 5 psig 13 psig 34 psig* 1.5 psig
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 500 50 1000 69 100 2000 150
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
30 34.5

230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE J (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
2x3
64 (29) 64 (29)
Rating
C*
150 x 150 300 x 150 300 600 900 1500 x x x x 150 150 150 300
5.375 5.375 7.250 7.250 7.250 7.250
1.625 1.625 2.125 2.175 2.375 2.750
19.250 19.250 21.750 23.000 33.875 33.875
4.875 4.875 7.125 7.125 7.125 7.125
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
2 2 2 2 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4
H(API)
Vent
3x4 3/4 82 (37) 3/4 99 (45) 3/4 231 (105) 3/4 253 (115)
Inlet Orice 2J 2J 3J 3J rating 150# 300# 300# 600# Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 285 285 740 1480 n/a n/a n/a n/a Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a n/a 500 900 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a 900 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a n/a 430 870 n/a n/a n/a 900
G(API) A E D
29
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
30
K
8 9
1.838 in2 1185 mm2
K
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 525 CF8M 600 600 750 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1440 2160 2220 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1480 2220 2220 450F
1.838 in2 1185 mm2
SPRING
BODY
CS - WC6
INCONEL
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI
Max. Back Pressure (psig) Conventional Valve

285 285 285 285 600 285 285 285 600 275 275 275 275 600 800F 1000F
900 450 800 400 700 600 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x6 3x6 3x4 3x4 3x6 3x6 3x4 3x4 3x4 3x6 3x6 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 300#RF
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1235 1845 2220 -
427C 80 410 825 1235 2060 510 815 1225 2040 -
538C 215 445 670 1115 -
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500
400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
12
13
14
-100 -200
-50 -100
10
11
12 + 13
500 600 40
-150
14
-300 -400 -450 3000 206.9
RF=Raised Face
-200
Minimum set pressure limits for metal seat trim

-250 -268
-268
-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 30 700 48.3 1000 69 100 2000 150
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
Conventional Bellows - Gas Bellows - Liquid Conventional (Inverted)
5 psig 13 psig 26 psig* 1.5 psig

150 150 200 200 200 150 200 200 200 150 150 200 200 200
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE K (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
3x4
Rating
C*
Wt lbs (kg)
108 (49) 108 (49) 141 (64)
High Pressure Version. Certain spring materials can not be used in the low pressure version of the valve, up to the maximum pressure. If the required set pressure with your choice of spring material is in excess of the gure shown in the table either choose another material or add H to the valve accessories to select an high pressure valve.
Inlet Orice K K K rating 150# 300# 600# Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 285 740 1480 n/a n/a n/a Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a 450 750 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a 600 570 n/a n/a 1070
H(API)
Vent
3x6
150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150 900 x 150 1500 x 300
6.125 6.125 7.250 7.812 7.750
2.000 2.000 2.125 2.562 2.875
21.750 21.750 23.500 40.000 40.000
6.375 6.375 7.125 8.500 8.500
0.875 0.875 0.875 0.937 0.875
3 3 3 5 5
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/4 3/4
3/4 3/4 3/4
3/4 339 (154) 3/4 353 (160)
C
* If a gag is tted, add 0.5 ins. If a lever is tted, add a maximum of 3.5 inch. (Only if ange rating is 600# or less.) For certied height (c), consult factory.
G(API) A E
31
Drain Hole
B D
WB SERIES
32
L
8 9 10
2.853 in2 1840 mm2
L
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 275 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 275 720 1000 1500 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 285 740 1000 1500 1500 450F
2.853 in2 1840 mm2
SPRING
BODY
CS - WC6
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI

800F 1000F
900 450 800
TUNGSTEN
427
800
400 700 600 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 285 615 1000 1500 1500 -
427C 80 285 410 825 1235 1500 510 1000 1500 1500 -
538C 225 445 670 1115 -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
3x4 3x4 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 3x4 3x4 4x6 4x6 4x6
150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 1500#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF
150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF CF8M
Conventional Valve
285 285 285 285 285 285 285 285 285 285 275 275 275 275 275
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500
2 1 3 4 5
400 300 200 100 0
CARBON STEEL
-29 -59
-20 -75
13
14
15
-50 -100 -100 -200 -150 -200 -250 -268
535 535 700
11 + 12
13 + 14
15
-300 -400 -450 1500 103.5
-268
-450 0 0 200 10 20 400 30 600 40 50 800 60 1000 69
SET PRESSURE - PSIG

100 100 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 100 100 170 170 170
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE L (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
3x4
Rating
C*
Wt lbs (kg)
108 (49) 108 (49) 234 249 353 361 (106) (113) (160) (164)
150 x 150 300 x 150 300 600 900 1500 x x x x 150 150 150 150
6.125 6.125 7.062 7.062 7.750 7.750
2.000 2.000 2.062 2.312 2.687 2.937
21.750 21.750 27.000 28.250 41.875 44.000
6.500 6.500 7.125 8.000 8.750 8.750
0.875 0.875 0.812 0.812 0.750 0.812
4 4 5 5 5 5
3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
3/4 3/4 1 1 1 1
Inlet Orice 3L 3L rating 150# 300# 300# 600# Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 285 285 740 1480 n/a n/a n/a 850 Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a n/a n/a n/a Tungsten n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 255 255 n/a 825 n/a n/a n/a n/a
H(API)
Vent
4x6
G(API) A E D
33
Drain Hole
4L 4L
WB SERIES
34
M
6 7 4
900
3.60 in2 2320 mm2
M
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1100 1100 450F
3.60 in2 2320 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 450 800 400 700 600 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF CF8M
Conventional Valve
285 285 285 285 285 285 285 275 275 275
INCONEL
CS - WC6
TUNGSTEN
427
800
800F 1000F
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 185 615 1100 1100 -
427C 80 410 825 1100 510 1015 1100 -
538C 225 445 670 -
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
525 600
-29 -59
-20 -75
RF=Raised Face
-50
10
-100 -200

-100 -150 -200 -250 -268
10
-300 -400 -450 1500 103.5
-268
-450 0 0 200 10 20 400 30 600 40 50 800 60 1000 69
SET PRESSURE - PSIG

80 160 160 160 160 160 160 80 160 160
538
1000
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE M (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
4x6
234 234 249 377 (106) (106) (113) (171)
Rating
C*
Inlet Orice M rating 150# 300# 600#
Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 285 740 1110 n/a n/a n/a
Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a 500 825 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a 590 900 n/a n/a 1000
H(API)
Vent
150 300 600 900
x x x x
150 150 150 150
7.000 7.000 7.000 7.750
2.000 2.000 2.250 2.500
26.500 26.500 28.250 41.875
7.250 7.250 8.000 8.750
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
5 5 5 5
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1 1 1 1
M M
G(API) A E D
35 36
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
N
6 7
4.34 ins2 2800 mm2
N
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 275 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 720 1000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 740 1000 1000 450F
4.34 ins2 2800 mm2
SPRING
BODY
CS - WC6
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI

800F 1000F
TUNGSTEN
427
800
450 800 400
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
700 600
232C 185 615 1000 1000 -
427C 80 410 825 1000 510 1000 1000 -
538C 225 445 670 -
350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF CF8M
285 285 285 285 285 285 285 275 275 275
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
450 500
-29 -59
-20 -75
10
-100 -200
-50 -100 -150 -200 -250 -268
10
-300 -400 -450 1000 60 69
-268
-450 0 0 10 200 20 400 30 600 40 50 800
SET PRESSURE - PSIG

80 160 160 160 160 160 160 80 160 160
Conventional Valve
900
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE N (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
4x6
242 242 258 395 (110) (110) (117) (179)
Rating
C*
Inlet Orice N N N rating 150# 300# 600#
Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a 680 n/a Tungsten n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a 700 n/a n/a n/a n/a
H(API)
Vent
150 300 600 900
x x x x
150 150 150 150
7.750 7.750 7.750 7.750
2.000 2.000 2.250 2.500
29.250 29.250 34.250 41.500
8.250 8.250 8.750 8.750
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
5 5 5 5
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1 1 1 1
G(API) A E D
37 38
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
P
6 7
6.38 ins2 4120 mm2
P
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 175 CF8M 300 480 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 275 525 1000 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 285 525 1000 1000 450F
6.38 ins2 4120 mm2
SPRING
BODY
INCONEL
CS - WC6
538
1000
1000
538 500
Flanges ANSI
TUNGSTEN
427
800
450 800 400
800F 1000F
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
700 600
232C 185 525 1000 1000 -
427C 80 410 825 1000 510 1000 1000 -
538C 225 445 670 -
350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 4x6 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 300#RF 600#RF 900#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF
Conventional Valve
285 285 285 285 285 285 285 275 275 275
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
10
-50 -100 -100 -200 -150 -200 -250 -268
10
-300 -400 -450 1000 60 69
-268
-450 0 0 10 200 20 400 30 600 40 50 800
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
*For liquid bellows valves below this pressure refer to factory

Note: Soft seated valves require a minimum set pressure of 15 psig.

80 150 150 150 150 150 150 80 150 150
900
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE P (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
4x6
254 254 269 412 (115) (115) (122) (187)
Rating
C*
Inlet Orice P P P rating 150# 300# 600#
Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a 350 640 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a 390 336 n/a 460 n/a
H(API)
Vent
150 300 600 900
x x x x
150 150 150 150
7.125 8.875 8.875 8.875
2.000 2.000 2.250 2.500
27.750 29.250 35.250 45.000
9.000 10.000 10.000 10.000
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
5 5 5 5
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1 1 1 1
G(API) A E D
39 40
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
Q
5
11.05 in2 7130 mm2
Q
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 165 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 165 300 600 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 165 300 600 450F
11.05 in2 7130 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 900 450 800 400 700 600 350
1 6x8 6x8 6x8 6x8 6x8 6x8 6x8 6x8 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF CF8M
CS - WC6
538
1000
Max. Back Pressure (psig) Balanced Bellows Valve

70 115 115 115 115 70 115 115 800F 1000F
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 165 300 600 -
427C 80 300 600 165 600 -
538C 165 445 -
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
250 300
200 100 0
RF=Raised Face Minimum set pressure limits for metal seat trim
-29 -59
-20 -75
8
-100 -200
-50 -100 -150 -200 -250 -268
-300 -400 -450 600 41.4
-268
-450 0 0 10 0.69 2 50 4 100 6 6.9 10 200 15 300 20 400 30 500
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
WB SERIES
Inlet
Cap withdrawal
Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS 109 109 0 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a 165 400 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 117 117 0 n/a 165 390
ORIFICE Q (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
6x8
Orice Q
rating 150# 300# 600#
Rating
C*
Wt lbs (kg)
364 (165) 364 (165) 399 (181)
Q Q
H(API)
Vent
150 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150
9.437 9.437 9.437
2.312 2.312 2.750
31.750 31.750 36.750
9.500 9.500 9.500
0.812 0.812 0.812
3 3 6
1/2 1/2 1/2
1 1 1
G(API) A E D
41 42
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
Conventional Valve
115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
R
6 2
16.00 in2 10300 mm2
R
-76F to -450F -60C to -268C WCB WC6 55 55 150 200 -21F to -75F -30C to -59C 100 100 230 300 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 100 100 230 300 450F
16.00 in2 10300 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 900 450 800 400 700 600 350
1 6x8 6x8 6 x 10 6 x 10 6x8 6 x 10 6x8 6x8 6 x 10 6 x 10 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 600#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF CF8M
CS - WC6
538
1000
Max. Back Pressure (psig) Conventional Valve

60 60 100 100 60 100 60 60 100 100 800F 1000F
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
232C 100 100 230 300 -
427C 80 100 230 300 100 300 -
538C 100 300 -
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
200 100 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
10
-100 -200
-50 -100 -150 -200 -250 -268
7+8
10
-300 -400 -450 300 15 20.7
-268
-450 0 0 10 1 20 30 2 40 50 3 3.45 5 100 6.9 10 200
SET PRESSURE - PSIG

60 60 100 100 60 100 60 60 100 100
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE R (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
6x8
Orice
370 (168) 370 (168) 465 (211) 489 (222)
Rating
C*
Inlet rating 150# 300# 300# 600#
Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 100 100 230 300 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS 73 73 73 190 Tungsten n/a n/a n/a n/a 17/4PH n/a n/a 224 n/a 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 90 90 90 180 n/a n/a 147 n/a
H(API)
Vent
6 x 10
150 x 150 300 x 150 300 x 150 600 x 150
9.437 9.437 9.437 9.437
2.312 2.312 2.312 2.750
34.750 34.750 34.750 40.750
9.500 9.500 10.500 10.500
0.812 0.812 0.812 0.812
3 3 3 6
1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
1 1 1 1
6R8 6R8 6R10 6R10
G(API) A E D
43 44
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
T
3
26.00 in2 16770 mm2
T
-76F to -450F -21F to -75F 100F to -20F 38C to -29C 65 300 450F
26.00 in2 16770 mm2
SPRING
BODY
Flanges ANSI
1000 538 500 900 450 800 400 700 600 350
1 8 x 10 8 x 10 8 x 10 8 x 10 8 x 10 150#RF 300#RF 300#RF 150#RF 300#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF 150#RF
CS - WC6
538
1000
Max. Back Pressure (psig) Balanced Bellows Valve

30 100 100 30 60 800F 1000F
TUNGSTEN
427
800
Inlet
Outlet
Body Matl
-101C -60C to to -60C -268C 50 65 65 120
232C 65 300 -
427C 65 300 300 -
538C 225 -
300 250 200 150
2 3 4 5
WCB WC6 CF8M
CARBON STEEL - WCB
232
450
500 400 300
CARBON STEEL
RF=Raised Face
100
200 100 0

50 0
-29 -59
-20 -75
5
-100 -200
-50 -100 -150 -200 -250 -268
-300 -400 -450 300 20.7
-268
-450 0 0 10 1 20 30 2 40 3 50 60 4 70 5 80 6 90 100 6.9 200
SET PRESSURE - PSIG
Inlet Orice T T rating 150# 300# Max. Set Pressure Psig Carbon st. 65 300 n/a 200 Spring Material (pressures in Psig) 316 SS n/a 79 Tungsten n/a 200 17/4PH n/a 138 17/4PH NACE Inconel X750 n/a 96 n/a 83
Conventional Valve
30 100 100 30 60
WB SERIES
Cap withdrawal
ORIFICE T (All dimensions in inches)

Size (ins)
8 x 10
Rating
C*
Wt lbs (kg)
661 (300) 683 (310)
H(API)
Vent
150 x150 10.875 300 x 150 10.875
2.625 2.625
42.250 42.250
11.000 11.000
1.000 1.000
6 6
1/2 1/2
1 1
G(API) A E D
45 46
Drain Hole
WB SERIES
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Each valve is factory set and normally would not need any pressure adjustment; however, if the occasion arises, the following procedures apply: ASME If the valve is ASME stamped (UV)(NB), repairs must be carried out by an ASME authorised repair company, i.e. one holding either the (UV) or (VR) stamp. Test rig It is normally desirable to remove the valve from the plant and use a suitable test rig, specically designed for safety relief valves. Range Each spring has a denite range, the limits of which should not be exceeded.These should be checked with the factory, since if a set pressure change is required, it may be necessary to obtain a new spring. Should the set pressure be changed it is important to ensure that the valve will still have sufcient capacity under the new service conditions. Procedure 1) Remove the cap (3).This exposes the compression screw (12). 2) Slacken the locknut (13). Clockwise - increases set pressure Anti-clockwise - decreases set pressure Check against a calibrated pressure gauge. 4) Re-tighten the locknut and ret the cap. Replace cap gasket if damaged. 5) Check seat leakage (see page 49/50).
B L O W- D O W N R I N G S E T T I N G
The blow-down adjustment is achieved by means of a single blowdown ring. By reducing the blow-down gap, blow-down is increased. By increasing the blow-down gap, blow-down is decreased. Blow-down is dened as the difference between the set pressure of the valve and the reseating pressure. Important It is important to reset the blow-down ring to the correct position after maintenance has been carried out on the valve. Method 1) Removing the setting screw in the body permits access to the blow-down ring. 2) Close the blow-down gap until the ring is touching the face of the disc (turn the ring from left to right). 3) Consult the chart in the maintenance manual to determine the correct blow-down ring setting, or consult the factory. 4) Wind back the blow-down ring the right number of notches to establish the correct position (count the number of notches or serrations on the outside of the blow-down ring). 5) Relocate the locking pin into the notches provided on the outside diameter of the blowdown ring. 6) Tighten up the setting screw, ensuring that an undamaged gasket is in place.
3 13 12
Adjustable Blow-down Gap Setting Screw
Blow-down Ring
BDR Notches
Note: It is dangerous to adjust the blow-down ring when the valve is under pressure, unless a suitable test gag is tted to prevent inadvertent valve opening
WB SERIES
COLD DIFFERENTIAL TEST PRESSURE

When setting a valve intended for use at high temperature on a test rig using a test uid at ambient temperatures, it is necessary to set the valve at a slightly higher pressure, so that it will open at the correct set pressure under operating conditions.The necessary allowance is shown in the following table.
Operating temperature Centigrade Up to 121C 122C to 316C 317C to 427C 428C to 538C Operating temperature Fahrenheit Up to 250F 251F to 600F 601F to 800F 801F to 1000F % Increase in set pressure at ambient temperature None 1 2 3
47
WB SERIES
48
3) Introduce pressure to the valve inlet.The spring pressure and consequently the valve set pressure may be increased or decreased by turning the compression screw.
S E AT T I G H T N E S S / S E AT L E A K A G E T E S T I N G
(in accordance with API 527) Described here are methods of determining the seat tightness of metal and soft-seated pressure relief valves, including those of conventional, bellows and pilot-operated designs. The maximum acceptable leakage rates are dened for pressure relief valves with set pressures from 15 Psig to 6,000 Psig. If greater seat tightness is required, the purchaser shall specify it in the purchase order. The test medium for determining the seat tightness - air, steam or water - shall be the same as that used for determining the set pressure of the valve. For dual-service valves, the test medium - air, steam or water - shall be the same as the primary relieving medium. To ensure safety, the procedures outlined shall be performed by persons experienced in the use and functions of pressure relief valves.
S E AT T I G H T N E S S / S E AT L E A K A G E T E S T I N G
(in accordance with API 527)
TESTING WITH AIR

A1 Test Apparatus A test arrangement for determining seat tightness with air is shown opposite. Leakage shall be measured using a tube with an outside diameter of 5/16 inch and a wall thickness of 0.035 inch.The tube end shall be cut square and smooth.The tube opening shall be 12 inch below the surface of the water. The tube shall be perpendicular to the surface of the water. A2 Test Medium The test medium shall be air (or nitrogen) near ambient temperature. A3 Test conguration The valve shall be vertically mounted on the test stand and the test apparatus shall be attached to the valve outlet, as shown opposite. All openings including but not limited to caps, drain holes, vents, and outlets shall be closed. A4 Test Pressure For a valve whose set pressure is greater than 50 Psig, the leakage rate (in bubbles per minute) shall be determined with the test pressure at the valve inlet held at 90% of the set pressure. For a valve set at 50 Psig or less, the test pressure shall be held at 5 Psig less than the set pressure. A5 Leakage Test Before the leakage test, the set pressure shall be demonstrated and all valve body joints and ttings should be checked with a suitable solution to ensure that all joints are tight. Before the bubble count, the test pressure shall be applied for the following times: Valve Size Up to 2ins 212ins to 4ins 6ins and above Time 1 min 2 min 5 min
TESTING WITH STEAM

S1 Test Medium The test medium shall be saturated steam. S2 Test conguration The valve shall be vertically mounted on the steam test stand. S3 Test Pressure For a valve whose set pressure is greater than 50 Psig, the seat tightness shall be determined with the test pressure at the valve inlet held at 90% of the set pressure. For a valve set at 50 Psig or less, the test pressure shall be held at 5 Psig less than the set pressure. S4 Leakage Test Before starting the seat tightness test, the set pressure shall be demonstrated and the test pressure shall be held for at least 3 minutes. Any condensate in the body bowl shall be removed before the seat tightness test. Air (or nitrogen) may be used to dissipate condensate. After any condensate has been removed, the inlet pressure shall be increased to the test pressure. Tightness shall then be checked visually using a black background. The valve shall then be observed for leakage for at least 1 minute. S5 Acceptance Criteria For both metal and soft-seated valves, there shall be no audible or visible leakage for 1 minute.
TESTING WITH WATER

IMPORTANT ALL LIQUID TRIM VALVES MUST BE TESTED ON WATER. OTHERWISE SET PRESSURES AND LEAKAGE RATE RESULTS WILL BE FALSE. W1 Test Medium The test medium shall be water near ambient temperature. W2 Test conguration The valve shall be vertically mounted on the water test stand. W3 Test Pressure For a valve whose set pressure is greater than 50 Psig, the seat tightness shall be determined with the test pressure at the valve inlet held at 90% of the set pressure. For a valve set at 50 Psig or less, the test pressure shall be held at 5 Psig less than the set pressure. W4 Leakage Test Before starting the seat tightness, the set pressure shall be demonstrated and the outlet body bowl shall be lled with water.The pressure gauge shall be allowed to stabilise with no visible ow from the valve outlet.The inlet pressure shall then be increased to the test pressure.The valve shall then be observed for 1 minute at the test pressure. W5 Acceptance Criteria For a metal-seated valve whose inlet has a nominal pipe-size of 1 inch or larger, the leakage rate shall not exceed 10 cubic centimetres per hour per inch of nominal inlet size. For a metal-seated valve whose inlet has a nominal pipe size of less than 1 inch, the leakage rate shall not exceed 10 cubic centimetres per hour. For soft-seated valves, there shall be no leakage for 1 minute.
Test apparatus for air seat tightness
Tube 516" o.d. x 0.035" wall
WB SERIES
12
"
Cover plate
Air receiver
API 527 Air Leakage Rates

Leakage Rate - Bubbles per minute
110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0
n2
The valve shall then be observed for leakage for at least 1 minute.
0.3 07 in
2
IMPORTANT: Test rig cleanlines is vital to avoid contamination and damage to the safety relief valve seat surfaces.
0.
30
7i
EA AR CE IFI OR
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Set Pressure Psig
A6 Acceptance Criteria For a valve with a metal seat, the leakage rate in bubbles per minute shall not exceed the appropriate value in chart opposite. For a softseated valve, there shall be no leakage for 1 minute (0 bubbles per minute). 50
49
IF IC
EA
WB SERIES
Safeo - Safety and Thermal Relief Valve

Design verication the B Series (gas/vapour), C Series (liquid) and D Series (gas and liquid) have been developed on Birketts in-house, extensive mass ow test facility. Simplied maintenance for the anged version, a slip on inlet ange makes it easier to realign into existing pipework after servicing. Interchangeable parts valves can easily be modied from gas to liquid or liquid to gas with the minimum number of parts.The D Series is certied for both media without modication. Safe and reliable proven dependability ensures safe and reliable performance. Cryogenic service Birketts state-of-the-art clean room and vapour degreasing facilities ensure compliance with the stringent demands of cryogenic applications. Different types:There are two different types, both are conventional designs. B Series - Safety and thermal relief valve, gas duty. C Series - Safety and thermal relief valve, liquid duty. D Series - Safety and thermal relief valve, gas and liquid duty. All are certied in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII.
Safeo
1 Accessories
SAFEFLO FIGURE NUMBERING SYSTEM
/
Orice Area in2 1 0.062** 2 0.110** 3 0.196** 4 0.442** 7 0.169*
/
Accessories C Screwed cap P Packed lever G Test gag F Ferrule (Government ring) S Special feature B Balanced piston* R Soft seat*
2 High performance springs
3 Guiding surfaces
Material selection a wide range of materials are offered, including non-ferrous for low temperature and oxygen service, and exotic alloys specied for the chemical and process industries. 1. Wide range of accessories available to comply with international codes and to suit system requirements. 2. High performance springs Safety relief valve springs are specially designed to guarantee set point repeatability. 3. Guiding surfaces The material selection of guiding components, together with self aligning disc pivot points, ensures correct alignment and no galling of guiding surfaces. 4. Trim B/C Series valves have been designed with metal trim to give optimum performance at higher pressures. D Series valves have metal seats and the option of soft seats to give high performance sealing. Balanced piston Available on the D Series to counter the effects of variable back pressure.
Valve series B Gas vapour C Liquid D Gas and liquid
Connection size 1 12" x 1" orice 1, 2 or 7 2 34" x 1" orice 1, 2 or 7 3 1" x 112" orice 3 4 112" x 2" orice 4 screwed only 5 1" x 1" orice 1, 2 or 7
Trim - nozzle and disc material 1 Stainless steel PH 17/4 2 Stainless steel 316 4 Hastelloy B** 5 Stainless steel 316 stellited** 6 Monel 400** 7 Stainless steel 304** O Special**
SAFEFLO
4 Trim
Outlet connection type E BSP female screwed F API female screwed 1 ANSI 150 RF ange 2 ANSI 300 RF ange** O Special**
Body material 1 Carbon steel WCB 2 Carbon steel WCB NACE 3 Stainless steel CF8M NACE 4 Stainless steel CF8M O Special**
*Available on D Series only. **Not available on D Series.
51
SAFEFLO
52
Inlet A B C D 1 2 3 7 O
connection type BSP Tr male screwed BSP female screwed API male screwed API female screwed ANSI 300/600 RF ange ANSI 900/1500 RF ange** ANSI 2500 RF ange** ANSI 150 RF ange** Special**
Spring material A Aluminium Coated CS 2 Stainless steel 316 6 Tungsten alloy 9 Hastelloy B** Z Inconel X750 O Special**
B / C S E R I E S T H E R M A L R E L I E F VA LV E S
D S E R I E S T H E R M A L R E L I E F VA LV E S
3 13 12 34 33 28 32 22 33
34 33
188 12 13 28 33 235 1 34 22
34
10 235
11 6 9 31 5 76 4 85 76
5 31
75 30 4
85
147
SAFEFLO
ITEM ITEM
1 3 4* 5* 6* 9 11 12 13 22* 28* 31* 32 33 34 76 85
PART
Body Cap Nozzle Disc Guide Spindle Adjusting screw Locking nut Spring Cap gasket Body gasket Ball Data plate Hammer drive screw Grub screw Inlet ange Flange nut Adjusting screw bush Spring end plate
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L NITRONIC 60 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L C.S. ALUMINIUM COATED ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED CS. ASTM A479-316L SA 105 CARB ST SA564 17/4 (33HRC) VIRGIN PTFE ASTM A479-431
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L NITRONIC 60 ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A313-316 ST-706 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L SA 182-F316 ST ST SA564 17/4 (33HRC) VIRGIN PTFE ASTM A479-431
PART
Body Cap Nozzle Disc Disc holder Guide Lower spring plate Adjusting screw Locking nut Spring Cap gasket Ball Upper spring plate Data plate Hammer drive screw Capscrew Flange
CARBON STEEL
SA 216-WCB CARB ST ASTM A108-1021 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L SA564 17/4 (33HRC) AMS 5360B ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L C.S. ALUMINIUM COATED ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479 431 321 ST ST ELECTRO BRASSED CS ST ST BS6105 A2-70 SA 105 CARB ST
STAINLESS STEEL
SA 351-CF8M ST ST ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L ASTM A479-316L SA564 17/4 (33HRC) AMS 5360B ST ST ASTM A479-431 ASTM A479-410 ASTM A479-316L ASTM A313-316 ST-706 AISI 440C ST ST ASTM A479 431 321 ST ST ASTM A479-316L ST ST BS6105 A2-70 SA 182-F316 ST ST
1 3 4* 5* 9 10 12 13 22* 28* 30 31* 33 34 75 85 147 188 235
53
* Recommended spares.
* Recommended spares.
SAFEFLO
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DIMENSIONS - SAFEFLO
Female screwed Male screwed Flanged Note: A packed lever version and gagging facility are also available.
C A A B D D
C A B D
B/C SERIES
Sizes (ins) inlet & outlet
1/2
Inlet & Outlet connection

Screwed Female x Female
Orice No.
1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4
Dimensions ins (mm) A

2.500 (64) 2.500 (64) 2.500 (64) 3.250 (83) 3.250 (83) 2.562 (65) 2.562 (65) 2.312 (59) 3.250 (83) 3.125 (79) 4.625 (117) 4.625 (117) 4.625 (117) 4.750 (121) 5.625 (143) 5.625 (143) 5.625 (143) 5.625 (143)
B
0.750 (19) 0.750 (19) 1.000 (25) 1.000 (25) 1.125 (29) 1.000 (25) 1.375 (35) 1.187 (46) 2.000 (51) 1.000 (25) 1.375 (35) 1.812 (46) 2.000 (51)
C*
8.625 (219) 8.625 (219) 8.625 (219) 13.750 (349) 13.750 (349) 9.375 (238) 9.375 (238) 9.375 (238) 14.750 (375) 14.875 (378) 10.250 (260) 10.250 (260) 10.375 (264) 10.500 (267) 16.750 (425) 16.750 (425) 16.750 (425) 16.750 (425)
D
1.687 (43) 1.687 (43) 1.687 (43) 2.375 (60) 2.375 (60) 1.687 (43) 1.687 (43) 1.687 (43) 2.375 (60) 2.375 (60) 3.750 (95) 3.750 (95) 3.750 (95) 3.750 (95) 5.500 (140) 5.500 (140) 5.500 (140) 5.500 (140)
Max pressure upto 100F (Psig) Inlet Outlet

5000 3600 5000 3600 5000 3600 5000 2500 3000 1480 5000 3600 5000 3600 3000 2500 285 1480 3600 5000 3600 285 1480 3600 5000 425 425 425 425 375 425 425 425 425 375 285 285 425 425 285 285 425 425
Weight lbs (kg)

9 (4) 9 (4) 9 (4) 26 (12) 26 (12) 9 (4) 9 (4) 9 (4) 26 (12) 26 (12) 17 (7.25) 17 (7.25) 20 (9) 20 (9) 40 (18)
x1 x1
3/4
1x1 1 x 11/2 11/2 x 2

1/2
x1 x1
Packed lever The design of the packed lever assembly ensures that leakage does not occur when the valve is open or when back pressure is present. Open lever design is not available on Safeo valves.
Balanced piston This option is only available on the D Series valves. It is designed to overcome the effects of variable back pressure.
3/4
Screwed Male x Female
1x1 1 x 11/2 11/2 x 2 x 1, 1x1 x 1, 3/4 x 1, 1x1 x 1, 3/4 x 1, 1x1 x 1, 1 x 1 1 x 11/2 1 x 11/2 1 x 11/2
3/4
1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4
150# x 150# 300/600# x 150# 900/1500# x 300# 2500# x 300# 150# x 150# 300/600# x 150# 900/1500# x 300# 2500# x 300#
1+2 1+2 1+2 1 2 3 3 3 3
1/2
Test gag
1/2
Gag Screw Sealing Plug
40 (18) 40 (18)
The test gag must never be left in the valve. The sealing plug should be tted at all other times, allowing the valve to operate freely.
1 x 11/2
*If a gag screw is tted, add 2 ins (51mm) to dimension C for orice nos. 1 & 2 only. *If a packed lever is tted, add 134 ins (44mm) to dimension C for orice nos. 1 & 2 only.
425 Psig with 300# outlet
D SERIES
Sizes (ins) inlet & outlet
1/2 3/4
Pressure adjustment: refer to page 47. Cold differential test pressure: refer to page 47. Seat tightness/Seat leakage testing: refer to page 49/50. Minimum pressure setting: B Series, normal attitude 10 Psig. C Series, normal attitude 15 Psig. D Series, normal attitude 5 Psig. Lower pressures are not available by inverting the valve.
Inlet & Outlet connection

Screwed Female x Female Screwed Male x Female ANSI 300# x 150#
Orice No.
7 7 7
Dimensions ins (mm) A

1.732 (44) 1.687 (43) 4.610 (117)
B
0.750 (19) 1.625 (41)
C
7.440 (189) 8.230 (209) 10.315 (262)
D
2.165 (55) 2.165 (55) 3.750 (95)
Max pressure upto 100F (Psig) Inlet Outlet

740 740 740 285 285 285
Weight lbs (kg)

9 (4) 9 (4) 14 (6.5)
x1 x1 1x1 x1 1x1
3/4
If If If If
a a a a
packed lever is tted, add 1.062 ins (27mm) to dimension C for orice 7 only. gag screw is tted, add 0.395 ins (10mm) to dimension C for orice 7 only. balanced piston is tted, add 2.125 ins (54mm) to dimension C for orice 7 only. gagged balanced piston is tted, add 2.520 ins (64mm) to dimension C for orice 7 only.
Orice sizes: refer to sizing section, page 84.
55
SAFEFLO
56
SAFEFLO
The test gag is used to prevent the safety valve from lifting. This is mainly used when carrying out a hydrostatic test on the system, during commissioning.
3/4
40 (18)
F E AT U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S O F S A F E S E T
Close System Operating Pressure The system operating pressure can be much closer to the set pressure on a pilot operated valve than with a standard spring loaded safety relief valve. System pressures in the region of 95 to 98% of set pressure are often accommodated. Tolerates High Inlet Pressure Loss High inlet pressure losses due to difcult inlet piping systems can be accommodated by remote sensing the pilots, hence trouble free operation can be assured. Unique Modulating Pilot Our unique design on liquid duty eliminates vibration and assures trouble free operation. 1. Close Differential Pressure Setting Pop acting pilot valves are quick acting and hence there is no delay between the pilot and the main valve opening pressures. Modulating valves inherently have a delay, this can typically be as high as 6% on other manufacturers designs, Safeset is a nominal 2%. This ensures the pilot is not leaking when the system pressure is close to the set pressure. 2. Close Blowdown and Overpressure Tolerance Pop action pilots can be adjusted to give zero overpressure and blowdowns typically less than 3% of set pressure. 3. Non Flowing Pilot Safeset pilots are of the non owing design. The risk of freezing due to pressure drops in the owing medium is removed. Additionally, dirt particles are not transported to the pilot as the medium is static. This improves life in service and ensures trouble free operation. 4. Integral Pilot Filter Safeset pilots are tted with integral lters which are designed in such a manner that the valve will still operate should the lter block. 5. Stainless Steel Safeset pilots, domes, tubes and ttings, pistons and nozzles are made from stainless steel as a minimum, i.e. all process wetted parts. This reduces the risk of oxides contaminating seals and hence prolongs their life in service. Seat clamping = Valve closing force force Valve opening force A spring loaded valve will have maximum seat clamping force when there is no system pressure. As the system pressure approaches the set point, the upward acting valve opening force approaches the closing force generated by the spring, hence the clamping force approaches zero and seat leakage may occur. A pilot valve with a 30% differential piston design will maintain a 30% seat clamping force right up to the set point, ensuring maximum seat tightness. 6. Adjustable Orice Areas The standard range of single outlet main valves consists of 8 body sizes, which by simple adjustment accommodates all 22 standard orice sizes.This allows for easy adjustment should service conditions dictate a change in required orice area. 7. Full Lift Capability Pilot valves will maintain full lift against high levels of back pressure. Unlike spring loaded valves, which would need either differential setting or the addition of balanced bellows. 8. Soft Seat Safeset pilots and main valves are soft seated to give optimum leak tightness. Materials are available for a wide range of duties. Maintenance is simplied as seat lapping is reduced. 9. Enhanced Seat Tightness The main valve is piston operated.The piston area is in excess of 30% larger than the seat bore area.This ensures the seat closing force is always at least 30% greater than the seat opening force for all pressures, right up to the set point.This produces more effective seat tightness, reducing the possibility of seat leakage.
Safeset - Pilot Operated Safety Relief Valve
1 Close differential pressure setting 2 Close blowdown and overpressure tolerance
15 State-of-the-art piston seals
14 Two part piston assembly
3 Non-owing pilots
4 Integral failsafe pilot lter
5 All stainless steel pilots, dome, tubes and ttings
6 Adjustable orice areas 7 Full lift capability 8 Soft seat
SAFESET
9 Enhanced seat tightness 10 Unique full nozzle design
11 API 526 compliant
13 Dual outlet option
12 Integral sensing of pilot
57
SAFESET
58
S A F E S E T - M O D E O F O P E R AT I O N
10. Unique Full Nozzle Design The nozzle is a patented push-in design, held in position with a locking ring. Being of the full nozzle design, it reduces mechanical and thermal stresses at the seat, reduces inlet pressure losses, increases the discharge co-efcient and allows for lower specication body materials on corrosive duties. 11. API 526 Compliant Fully conforms to the latest edition of API526 for pressure/ temperature ratings and over ange dimensions for pilot valves. 12. Integral Sensing Safeset pilots are sensed from the nozzle, giving a compact design and accurate pressure sense from within the ow stream. Remote sensing for difcult inlet piping systems is recommended. 13. Dual Outlet Option The 8ins valve is also available with a dual outlet (see below). 14.Two Part Piston-Disc Assembly This gives a reduced guiding geometry, keeping the size of the components within the body bowl to a minimum, thus increasing the effective discharge area through the valve outlet. 15. State of the Art Piston Seals and Bearing Rings Reduce friction and galling of materials at the guide and pistons surfaces essential for modulating pilots. Safeset consists of a separate pilot valve connected to a main valve via a sensing pipe.This pipe senses the inlet pressure within the main valve nozzle and provides the pressure signal to the pilot. Pilot valve The pilot valve controls the discharge of uid through the main valve by responding accurately to the system pressure. All Bailey Birkett pilots are non owing designs, which means there is an absence of system ow through the pilot during the relief cycle. The benets of non owing designs are that freezing of moisturecontaining uid and the carrying of particulate matter into the pilot are minimised, ensuring correct valve performance. Main Valve The main valve conforms to the latest version of API 526 Pressure/Temperature ratings and face to face dimensions. It has 22 orice variants in just 8 inlet x outlet body sizes. Safeset is a differential piston operated design, the opening is controlled by the pilot valve.
MAIN VALVE
PILOT VALVE
D U A L O U T L E T / F U L L B O R E P I L O T VA LV E
This valve is suitable for extremely high capacity duties. It achieves maximum discharge capacities by having a full bore 8 inch inlet with an available discharge area of 44.178 sq.in. and two opposing 10 inch outlets, which can assist with reaction force problems.
T H R E E D E S I G N S O F P I L O T VA LV E
Pop (Type A) Controls the main valve in a rapid manner, it is either open or closed. Specically for gas applications. Modulating (Types B+D) The main valve is opened in a controlled manner, the over pressure is constantly monitored and the opening of the main valve is proportionate to the overpressure. Type B for liquid duty, type D for gas duty. Pop/Modulating (Types C + E) Designed specically for duties with varied upset ow conditions. Gradual rises in system pressure past the set point will see the main valve have a short pop & then modulating action. A rapid rise, however, will see the main valve respond with a pop action to the full open position. Type C for liquid duty,Type E for gas duty.
SAFESET
Available with all pilot types A, B, C, D and E.
B A S I C O P E R AT I O N O F S A F E S E T
Simply, the pilot valve is a very accurate springloaded safety valve, with two seats. At low system pressures, pressure from the system is fed from the inlet nozzle, through the sense line, past the lower pilot seat and into the main valve dome.The dome area is in excess of 30% larger than the seat bore area.This differential of areas ensures that the main valve remains closed.When the system pressure reaches the set point of the pilot, the lower pilot seat closes and the upper pilot seat opens, releasing the dome pressure to the atmosphere. With no pressure above the piston, the main valve opens.The reverse of this sequence of events occurs when system pressure falls and once again the main valve dome will be fed with system pressure, which in turn closes the main valve.
59
SAFESET
60
P O P AC T I O N - T Y P E A P I L OT
Pilot construction The pilot is essentially a spring loaded safety valve with blow-down adjustment which, during its operation, positions itself on one of two seats. The upper drain seat is used to determine pilot set pressure, the lower feeding seat determines pilot blow-down. The valve disc is held on the soft upper drain seat by the setting spring, which also determines the pilot set pressure. This valve disc is connected via a spindle to the lower feeding seat ball, which controls the system ow into the dome and which also controls the pilot blowdown. The valve disc and lower feeding seat ball move together; this action opens and closes each respective seat, thereby allowing the pilot to control the operation of the main valve during the relieving cycle.
SETTING SPRING
S TA G E S O F O P E R AT I O N - T Y P E A P I L O T
Stage 1 System pressure below the pilot set pressure, dome pressurised, main valve closed.
UPPER DRAIN SEAT TO AND FROM MAIN VALVE DOME
Stage 2 System pressure equal to set pressure, drain seat opens, dome de-pressurises, main valve fully lifts with no overpressure.
LOWER FEEDING SEAT
Stage 3 System pressure equal to or greater than set pressure, dome pressure is atmospheric, main valve is fully open.
FILTER
Pilot operation With pop action pilot operation, the main valve is either in the fully open or shut position. The operation is characterised by a distinct rapid pop action, which is evident at the opening of the main valve, followed by a positive re-seat action when the main valve closes. This graph demonstrates pop action. When set pressure is reached, the pilot valve opens rapidly; this action de-pressurises the dome volume very quickly and the main valve opens. This is shown by the vertical (rising) line on the graph, illustrating that the main valve achieves its design lift at set pressure. The re-seating characteristic is equally positive: when the system pressure has fallen to the pre-set pilot re-seat pressure, the pilot drain seat closes rapidly. This action allows the dome to be repressurised very quickly, thereby closing the main valve completely. This is shown on the graph by the vertical (falling) line. 61 The re-seat pressure of the Type A pilot valve is adjustable externally, independently of the set pressure adjustment.
Stage 4 System pressure falls to equal the re-seat pressure, drain seat closes, feeding seat opens, dome is pressurised, main valve closes.
SAFESET
Stage 5 System pressure below the pilot set pressure, dome pressurised, main valve closed and ready for next upset condition. Key Points Pilot Type A Pilot set pressure = Main valve set pressure. Main valve fully open at 0% overpressure. The pilot is non owing. Adjustable blow-down feature. Integral fail safe lter tted. Gas duty only.
SAFESET
62
M O D U L AT I N G A C T I O N - T Y P E S B A N D D
Pilot construction Modulating pilots are essentially diaphragmoperated safety valves with a feedback piston for ne control of the pressure in the dome. When the set pressure is reached the main valve opens in proportion to the system pressure rise. This is achieved by the pilot controlling the dome pressure. The main valve will maintain a lift necessary to discharge the system ow. As the system pressure increases, the main valve lift will change to accommodate the new ow condition. As the system pressure falls, the main valve will begin to close, nally closing at a pressure just below the set pressure. The diaphragm senses the system pressure and the feedback piston senses the dome pressure. Between them they accurately feed pressure to the dome to close the main valve or release pressure from the dome to the drain to open the main valve. Fail safe operation is assured on account of the integral lter which protects the feeding and drain seats. When used on liquid or mixed phase duty, the type B Pilot is connected to the main valve nozzle entry with two sensing pipes at 180 deg. to each other. This conguration ensures that pressure is sensed independently by the diaphragm and the dome. It is essential for fail safe operation of the pilot that the dome and diaphragm chambers are not connected together. With these pilots there is no ow into or out of the diaphragm chamber and therefore the entry of particulate matter into the diaphragm sensing line is greatly reduced. This principle also ensures that any pressure spikes occurring within the dome volume during main valve operation is not sensed by the diaphragm. The pilot has been specially designed to incorporate an anti pulsation device in the diaphragm chamber, this gives further protection against pressure surges in the inlet pipework.
SETTING SPRING
M O D U L AT I N G A C T I O N - T Y P E S B A N D D
Pilot Operation The action of the main valve may be characterised as modulating. In order to achieve this the pilot accurately controls the pressure in the main valve dome which positions the main valve disc to match the system upset ow condition; this will then control the system pressure. Effective pilot operation requires a small overpressure above the set pressure, to achieve full design lift of the main valve and a small pressure drop to re-seat the main valve. A typical modulating performance is shown in the graph below. The overpressure as a percentage of set pressure will vary with the system ow requirement; this means that an innite number of relieving cycles can occur within the limits shown. The valve lift will, however, always be in proportion to the rise in system pressure, ensuring a safe stable relief cycle.
DOME
Type D Pilot - Gas Duty only (Single feeding line from nozzle)
SAFESET
DOME
FILTER
Type B Pilot Liquid and Mixed Phase Duties (Two feeding lines from nozzle)
63
SAFESET
64
S TA G E S O F O P E R AT I O N - T Y P E S B A N D D
Type B & D Pilots are fully modulating. The B type is intended for use with liquids and mixed phase uids and the D type is intended for use with gases. Both types are non owing designs. STAGE 1 System pressure below 96% of set pressure The feeding seat remains open with the drain seat closed. This maintains equal pressures in the dome and the system. The main valve is closed, held tightly against the nozzle.
STAGE 4 System pressure above set pressure As the system pressure increases above the set pressure, modulation occurs with the main valve opening an amount sufcient to maintain system ow rate. This is brought about by the increased system pressure acting against the pilot diaphragm to re-open the drain seat. The dome pressure is reduced further, allowing the main valve to open. The reduced dome pressure now acting on the feedback piston produces a lower upward force and the adjusting spring closes the drain seat. The above actions cycle in very small increments and hence give the modulating effect.
STAGE 2 System pressure approaches set pressure When the system pressure reaches 96% of the set pressure the feeding seat closes. The drain seat remains closed and the main valve is closed. The pressure in the dome is now controlled by the inlet system pressure acting against the pilot diaphragm and the dome pressure acting on the feed back piston. The combination of these two forces controls the opening of the drain seat, thereby controlling the dome pressure and hence the main valve lift. When the system pressure rises to 98% of set pressure the drain seat will open and discharge a small volume of uid from the dome. At no time is the drain seat continually owing. It drains in short bursts.
STAGE 5 Main valve fully open When the system pressure reaches 105% of the set pressure the main valve will be fully open.
STAGE 6 Main valve closes When the system upset condition has ended, the system pressure will begin to fall. The reduced system pressure acting on the pilot diaphragm will cause the feeding seat to re-open. This will increase the dome pressure and the main valve will begin to close. The feeding seat will close as the dome pressure increases due to the feedback piston effect. This cycle will repeat as the system pressure is further reduced.The main valve will close with a progressive action.When the system pressure reaches 97% of set pressure the main valve will be closed.
SAFESET
STAGE 3 System pressure reaches set pressure As the system pressure gradually rises a further 2% up to the set pressure, the dome pressure gradually falls approximately 30%. Due to the differential size, top and bottom of the piston, the main valve opening and closing forces are now in equilibrium.
Key points Pilot Types B and D Pilot set pressure is when the drain seat rst opens. Main valve discharge maintains the system pressure at its respective ow condition, thereby achieving fully modulating action. The pilot valve is rmly closed when the main valve closes. Integral fail safe lter tted.
65
SAFESET
66
P O P / M O D U L AT I N G A C T I O N - T Y P E S C A N D E
Pilot construction The construction of the pilot is identical to types B and D but without the feedback piston which is replaced with a sealed spindle. This gives a quite distinct operating characteristic to the main valve. The main valve opens with a short pop followed by a modulating action. The pilot valve requires a small overpressure to lift the main valve to its full lift position. The pilots are connected to the main valve nozzle entry using sensing pipes identical to those of type B & D pilots. Two sensing pipes are used on the C pilot for liquid and mixed phase duty, ensuring fail safe operation by independent sensing of the diaphragm and dome chambers.
SETTING SPRING
S TA G E S O F O P E R AT I O N - T Y P E S C A N D E
These types of pilots are characterised by pop action followed by a modulating action. Type C is intended for use with liquids and mixed phase uids. Type E is intended for use with gases. Both types are non owing and the re-seat pressure is xed and non adjustable.
SPINDLE DOME
STAGE 1 System pressure below 98% of pilot set pressure The feeding seat remains open and the drain seat is closed. This maintains equal pressures in the dome and the system. The main valve is closed.
Type E Gas Duty only (Single feed line from nozzle)
STAGE 2 System pressure approaches set pressure When the system pressure reaches 98% of set pressure the feeding seat closes. The drain seat remains closed, and the main valve is closed.
SAFESET
DOME
STAGE 3 System pressure reaches set pressure As the system pressure gradually rises a further 2% up to the set pressure, the dome pressure gradually falls approximately 30%. Due to the differential size, top and bottom of the piston, the main valve opening and closing forces are now in equilibrium. On achieving the set pressure the main valve opens with a sharp pop action.
FILTER
Type C Pilot Liquid and Mixed Phase Duties (Two feeding lines from nozzle)
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SAFESET
68
L I Q U I D O R D UA L P H A S E P I P I N G A R R A N G E M E N T
Pilots on liquid or dual phase duties require two inlet sense lines from the inlet nozzle.This is to ensure fail safe operation. Type B Liquid or Dual Phase Modulating Action
STAGE 4 Main valve fully open After the initial pop of the main valve, a small rise in system pressure is necessary to vent the dome completely and open the main valve fully. This is less than 3%, and is achieved with a modulating action.
STAGE 5 Main valve closing When the system pressure falls under the inuence of the main valve discharge, the drain seat closes and the feeding seat starts to open. This opens the dome line to the main valve piston. Pressure is then fed back into the dome to start the main valve closing cycle.
STAGE 6 Main valve closed After the relieving cycle has been completed, the main valve closes tightly against the nozzle. This will occur at approximately 5% below the set pressure. The drain seat is rmly closed and the feeding seat is in its fully open position. Pressure is now equalised throughout the system. Key points Pilot Types C and E Pilot set pressure is when the drain seat rst opens. Pilot set pressure = Main valve set pressure. Main valve is fully open with < 3% over pressure. Main valve lifting action is an initial short pop, suitable where faster response is required on liquid service than would be achieved with a fully modulating pilot. The pilot valve is rmly closed when the main valve re-seats. Integral fail safe lter tted. 69 70 Type C Liquid or Dual Phase Pop/Modulating Action
SAFESET
SAFESET
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N - P I L O T VA LV E
Valve type Pilot action Fluid A
Pop Gas
M AT E R I A L S O F C O N S T R U C T I O N - M A I N VA LV E
B
Mod Liquid Dual Phase 5% <3%
Fixed
C
Pop/Mod Liquid Dual Phase <3% 5%
Fixed
D
Mod Gas
E
Pop/Mod Gas
Overpressure Blow-down
0% 1-10%*
Adjustable
5% <3%
Fixed
<3% 5%
Fixed
Pilot/main valve set pressure differential

0% 2% 0% 2% 0%
Max back pressure Built up and Superimposed

70% 70% 70% 70% 70% Back pressures in excess of these limits can be accommodated - consult factory
Pressure (Psig) range (Barg)
26-6170 1.8-425.5
43-1480 3-102
29-4350 2-300
43-1480 2-102
29-4350 2-300
High pressure pilots are available - consult factory
Temp. range (deg F) -50 to 500 (deg C) -46 to 260
-50 to 500 -46 to 260
-50 to 500 -46 to 260
-50 to 500 -46 to 260
-50 to 500 -46 to 260
BODY MATERIAL Item

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13&25 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 32
CARBON STEEL -29 to +260 C

SA 216 WCB St. St. 316 St. St. 17/4 St. St. 316 Viton * St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 Viton * Viton * Carbon/PTFE A193/B7 A194/2H St. St. 316 St. St. 316 Carbon bre Viton * Viton * Viton * St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316
STAINLESS STEEL -46 to +260 C

SA 351 CF8M St. St. 316 St. St. 17/4 St. St. 316 Viton * St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 Viton * Viton * Carbon/PTFE A193/B8T A194/8T St. St. 316 St. St. 316 Carbon bre * Viton * Viton * Viton* St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316
Accessories are available for cryogenic and high temperature applications - consult factory *Unless otherwise required or specied, the type A Pilot will be factory set for 5% blow down.
Description
Body Nozzle Guide Disc holder Disc insert Piston Locknut Lift stop Cover Retaining plate Disc holder seal Piston seal Guide rings Body stud Body nut Lock ring Spring Body gasket Guide seal Nozzle seal Retaining plate screw Counter sunk screw Fittings Tubes
-46 to +260 C
SA 352 LCB St. St. 316 St. St. 17/4 St. St. 316 Viton * St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St.316 St. St. 316 Viton * Viton * Carbon/PTFE A193/B8T A194/8T St. St. 316 St. St. 316 Carbon bre Viton * Viton * Viton * St. St. 316 St. St. 316 St. St. 316
Type A pilot must have the exhaust vent open to atmosphere or piped to a safe area. Types B, C, D and E pilots may have either atmospheric drain or have their exhaust vents connected into the main valve body discharge port with back pressures.
M AT E R I A L O F C O N S T R U C T I O N P I L O T VA LV E
Pilot Type Type A
ST.ST 304 ST.ST 316 ST.ST 302 ST.ST 316 Viton
Types B and D
ST.ST 316 ST.ST 316 Carbon ST. Plated ST.ST 316 Viton
Types C and E
ST.ST 316 ST.ST 316 Carbon ST. Plated ST.ST 316 Viton
SAFESET
Bonnet Spring Trim Seat Seals*
Note: Safeset pilot valves are available for NACE applications. *Soft goods materials are dependant upon temperature and uid. *Options are available to cover the main valve body temperature ranges. See table below.
Seals/Gaskets Main Valve Seat & Piston Seals Temp (deg C) Static Seals Temp (deg C) Gaskets Temp (deg C)
Viton -18/+205
Viton
-18/+205 TFE(AFLAS) 0/+200 Buna - N -46/+120
Buna - N -46/+120 Chemraz -30/+230
Filled/PTFE -46/+260 Kalrez -15/+260
Carbon Fibre -46/+260
Laminated Graphite -46/+260
Note: *Soft goods materials listed above are standard. For a full listing to cover the temperature ranges of the body materials listed above, it is necessary to refer to the seals, gaskets, selection table on the previous page. Maximum temperature is limited by the seal material. Alternative materials and accessories are available, for NACE, high temperatures and cryogenic applications.
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SAFESET
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Body
AC C E S S O R I E S AC C E S S O R I E S
Back ow preventer High back pressures may exist in the outlet for various reasons such as common disposal systems. If this backpressure can be more than the inlet system operating pressure, the main valve could lift allowing reverse ow from the outlet to inlet system. A back ow preventer is a two-way check valve, which is tted into the dome line. It allows the highest pressure from either the inlet system or outlet system to enter the dome, ensuring the main valve remains closed and prevents the possibility of reverse ow. Must not be used if the back pressure is more than 50% of the set pressure. External supply lter This unit protects the pilot valve when working under dirty ow stream conditions. All Safeset pilots are tted with integral lters as standard; however, under conditions where there is likely to be large amounts of particulate matter in the ow stream, a supply lter should be used.This unit is tted into the pilot sensing pipe, upstream of the pilot, and is suitable for gas and liquid duty. It is removed easily for maintenance. Heating or cooling coils High or low temperature duties may require the addition of coils to act as heat exchangers to either warm or cool the medium before it enters the pilot valve or main valve dome.This ensures that extremeties of temperature do not affect the operation of the safety valve. Remote pressure sensing Many codes and standards restrict the inlet pipework pressure loss to 3% of the safety valve set pressure. There are occasions however, when the pipework loss is greater than this. In these instances the safety valve should always be connected for remote sensing.The valve is normally supplied with integral sensing; this means that the pilot senses pressure at the main valve nozzle entry. Under conditions of excessive system pressure loss, the valve, under owing conditions, may cycle open and closed. This is due to the pilot sensing a reduced (articial) pressure. In order to overcome this problem the valve should be sensed remotely. The pilot in this case should have its inlet connected directly to the pressure source where the system pressure is stable and not owing. The main valve nozzle will not contain a sensing tapping in this case. Excessive system pressure losses will also reduce the ow rate through the valve. This will be in proportion to the absolute system pressure and must be taken into account when sizing the valve. Remote sensing will ensure that the pilot operated safety valve operates without cycling or chatter when high inlet pressure losses are encountered.
Back Flow Preventer
Exterior Supply Filter
Heating or Cooling Coils
SAFESET
Field Test Connector
Remote Pressure Sensing
Remote Pressure Sensing 73 74
SAFESET
Remote unloader This device enables the main valve to be opened remotely. It is a three way spool valve which can be operated electronically or pneumatically. The valve is mounted into the dome line and allows a free ow from the pilot into the dome. When remote operation is required, a signal (pneumatic or electrical) opens the exhaust vent of the spool valve and vents the dome, allowing the main valve to open. The valve will normally be supplied mounted onto the main valve with the dome connected directly to the pilot. When the spool valve is energised the dome will vent directly to atmosphere. Field test connector This provides verication of set pressure setting during normal system operation.The eld test connector is a two way check valve which is tted into the sensing pipe and is an integral part of the pilot operated valve system. If this facility is required, it must be specied on the valve order. An external pressure supply needs to be connected to the check valve via an isolating valve and pressure gauge.The external pressure should be admitted slowly through the supply isolating valve. When the supply pressure is greater than the system pressure the check valve delivery seat will open and the system seat will close. Pressure can now be applied to the pilot and dome.When set pressure is reached the pilot will open. N.B. Pop action pilots will pop open; this is the main valve set pressure. Modulating pilots will start to vent from their drain seat; this will occur at 2% below the main valve set pressure.The nameplate should be referred to in order to obtain the main valve set pressure. The main valve may open briey with pop action pilots. Others Similar to the spring loaded safety relief valves (see page 15), pilot valves can be tted with: Packed lift levers. Ferrules (government rings). Test gags. Available options
S A F E S E T P I L OT F I G U R E N U M B E R I N G S YS T E M
P
Inlet Diameter 1 - 8"
/
Accessories A remote pressure sensing B back ow preventer C cooling/heating coils D screwed cap E external lter G test gag P packed lever T eld test connector U remote unloader S special
Orice designation D-T X = 8" x 10" x 10" full bore
Outlet diameter 2" - 10"
Pilot A B C D E
description pop action, gas modulating, liquid pop/modulating, liquid modulating, gas pop/modulating, gas
Pressure range Psig (Barg) Range Type A Type B & D 1 26 - 101.5 (1.8 - 7) 43 - 520 (3 - 36)
Type C & E 29 - 520 (2 - 36)
2 >101.5 - 2175 >520 - 1480 >520 - 1480 (>7 - 150) (>36 - 102) (>36 - 102) ANSI ange rating 1 150 x 150 2 300 x 150 3 600 x 150 5 900 x 300 7 1500 x 300 8 2500 x 300 A 600 x 300 B 1500 x 600 C 2500 x 600 O Special 3 >2175 - 6170 (>150 - 425.5) >1480 - 4350 (>102 - 300)
These are min/max pressures of the pilot. Several springs are required to cover these ranges
Main valve trim 2 316 disc/316 nozzle/Viton 4 316 disc/316 nozzle/Buna N 9 316 disc/316 nozzle/PTFE O Special
SAFESET
Remote Unloader
Main valve body code 1 Carbon steel SA 216-WCB 2 Carbon Steel SA 216-WCB (NACE) 3 St steel SA 351-CF8M (NACE) 4 St steel SA 351-CF8M O Special
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Dual and triple pilot assemblies. Heated or unheated control cabinets. Dual outlet/full bore design.
Flange type 1 ANSI RF x RF 2 ANSI RTJ x RF O Special
Main valve spring material 2 St steel 316 Z Inconel X750 (NACE) O Special
DIMENSIONS
Size (ins) Orice Rating A (ins) D (ins) B (ins) C (ins) Type A C (ins) C (ins) Type Remote B,C,D,E pilot
17.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 9.00 9.00 9.00 11.50 11.50 11.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 10.25 10.25 10.25 13.50 13.50 13.50 10.50 10.50 10.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 15.00 15.00
Weight lbs (kg)
Size (ins)
Orice
Rating
A (ins)
D (ins)
B (ins)
C (ins) Type A
C (ins) C (ins) Type Remote B,C,D,E pilot

20.00 20.00 22.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 31.75 31.75 12.00 12.00 12.25 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 19.75 19.75 19.75 20.25 20.50 20.50 20.75 21.00 24.50 24.50 24.25 25.75 31.00 31.00
Weight lbs (kg)
1x2
D, E, F
1.5 x 2
D, E, F
1.5 x 3
G, H
2x3
G, H, J
150x150 300x150 600x150 900x300 1500x300 2500x300 150x150 300x150 600x150 900x300 1500x300 2500x300 150x150 300x150 600x150 900x300 1500x300 2500x300 150x150 300x150 600x150 900x300 1500x300 1500x600 2500x300 2500x600
4.13 4.38 4.38 4.94 4.94 4.94 4.88 4.88 4.88 5.88 5.88 5.88 5.13 5.13 5.13 6.38 6.38 6.38 5.38 5.38 5.38 6.56 6.56 6.56 7.00 7.00
4.50 4.50 4.50 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.75 5.50 5.50 5.50 4.88 4.88 4.88 6.75 6.75 6.75 4.88 4.88 4.88 6.75 6.75 6.75 6.75 6.75
1.69 1.69 1.69 2.25 2.25 2.25 1.69 1.69 1.69 2.63 2.63 2.63 1.69 1.69 1.69 2.62 2.62 2.62 1.81 1.81 1.81 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.88 2.88
14.00 14.00 14.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 14.50 14.50 14.50 17.00 17.00 17.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 18.25 18.25 18.25 15.25 15.25 15.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25 19.25
42 (19) 45 (20.5) 45 (20.5) 53 (24) 53 (24) 53 (24) 46 (21) 49 (22) 49 (22) 57 (26) 57 (26) 57 (26) 55 (25) 62 (28) 62 (28) 79 (36) 79 (36) 79 (36) 55 (25) 60 (27) 64 (29) 93 (42) 93 (42) 93 (42) 104 (47) 104 (47)
3x4
J, K, L
4x6
L, M, N, P
6x8
Q, R
8 x 10
S,T
8x10x10
150x150 300x150 600x150 600x300 900x300 1500x300 1500x600 150x150 300x150 600x150 600x300 900x300 1500x300 1500x600 150x150 300x150 600x150 600x300 150x150 300x150 600x150 600x300 150x150 300x150
6.13 6.13 6.33 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.75 7.75 7.75 9.81 9.81 9.81 9.81 9.44 9.44 9.69 9.69 10.88 10.88 11.69 11.69 10.88 10.88
6.38 6.38 6.38 7.13 7.13 7.13 7.63 8.25 8.25 8.25 9.19 9.19 9.19 10.38 9.50 9.50 9.50 10.44 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 11.00
2.00 2.00 2.25 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.31 2.31 2.31 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.57 2.31 2.31 2.75 2.75 2.69 2.69 3.25 3.25 1.75 1.75
17.00 17.00 17.25 20.25 20.25 20.25 20.25 20.75 20.75 20.75 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.25 25.50 25.50 25.50 26.00 29.00 29.00 29.75 30.25 31.75 31.75
137 (62) 137 (62) 154 (70) 183 (83) 205 (93) 214 (97) 227 (103) 225 (102) 225 (102) 225 (102) 370 (168) 390 (177) 401 (182) 456 (207) 403 (183) 408 (185) 419 (190) 556 (252) 595 (270) 661 (300) 728 (330) 948 (430) 959 (435) 959 (435)
Notes: Certied dimensions available on request. Dimensions A and B are for RF inlet, sensed integrally and remotely.
SAFESET
SINGLE OUTLET
Add 1/2" to dimensions A and B for RTJ inlets 1" to 3" when sensed integrally. Add 3/4" to dimensions A and B for RTJ inlets 4" to 6" when sensed integrally. Add 1" to dimensions A and B for RTJ inlet 8" when sensed integrally. Height may vary. Weight is approximate for Type A pilot. For Types B,C,D & E pilots add approx. 11kg. Cap withdrawal 40mm (1.6"). Additional lter 3.5kg. DUAL OUTLET
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Dimensions A and B are for RTJ inlet, sensed remotely.
O P E R AT I N G P R E S S U R E S
Maximum Operating Pressures to API 526
Size (ins) Orice ANSI Flange Inlet
1x2 D, E, F 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 1500 2500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500
F L A N G E P R E S S U R E / T E M P E R AT U R E L I M I T S
Maximum Operating Pressures to API 526
Size (ins) Orice ANSI Flange Inlet
3x4 L 150 300 600 600 900 1500 1500 150 300 600 900 1500 150 300 600 600 900 1500 1500 150 300 600 600 150 300 600 600 150 300 600 600 150 300
Graph 1.0 ANSI Class 150,300,600 Inlet Flange Valves
Outlet
150 150 150 300 300 300 150 150 150 300 300 300 150 150 150 300 300 300 150 150 150 300 300 300 150 150 150 300 300 600 300 600 150 150 150 300 300
Maximum Pressure (Psig) Inlet Outlet

285 740 1480 2220 3705 6170 285 740 1480 2220 3705 6170 285 740 1480 2220 3705 6170 285 740 1480 2220 3705 6170 285 740 1480 2220 3650 3705 3650 6170 285 740 1480 2220 3705 285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 285 740 740 740 285 285 285 740 740 1480 740 1480 285 285 285 740 740
Outlet
150 150 150 300 300 300 600 150 150 150 300 300 150 150 150 300 300 300 600 150 150 150 300 150 150 150 300 150 150 150 300 150 150
Maximum Pressure (Psig) Inlet Outlet

285 740 1240 1480 2220 2900 3705 285 740 1480 2220 3705 285 740 1305 1480 2220 3080 3705 285 740 1330 1480 285 740 915 1480 285 740 900 1480 285 740 285 285 285 740 740 740 1480 285 285 285 740 740 285 285 285 740 740 740 1480 285 285 285 740 285 285 285 740 285 285 285 740 285 285
Set Pressure (Barg)

260
11/2x2
D, E, F
4x6
L, M, N
-50
-29 -46
11/2x3
G, H
4x6
Graph 2.0 ANSI Class 900,1500,2500 Inlet Flange Valves
2x3
G, H
Set Pressure (Barg)

260
6x8
6x8
2x3
8x10
8x10x10 X
-50
-29 -46
SAFESET
3x4
J, K
Notes: Outlet pressure limits for temperature above 100F to conform to ANSI/ASME B16.34. Pressure ratings given are for carbon steel bodies at -20F to 100F. Austenitic stainless steel and other materials suitable for the service may be used within the code limits for pressure and temperature. API Standard 526 species lower allowable pressures for service temperatures above and below the ranges given in these charts, for both carbon and stainless steel bodies.
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VA LV E S I Z I N G
Overview A safety valve is tted to restrict system overpressure to a predetermined level; this is normally 110% of the safety valve set pressure. In order to ensure that the overpressure is not exceeded, the ow rate through the safety valve has to be calculated. This calculation uses formulae which are derived from ASME VIII and API 520 Codes which are recognised throughout the world. Sizing The sizing of the safety valve uses data from the physical properties of the uid, the valve set pressure, overpressure limits and effective discharge area. Formulae are presented for sizing valves on steam, gas and liquid. The constants used in the sizing formulae may have a different value dependent upon the valve type; where this is the case, it is clearly illustrated on the graph or table. All discharge coefcients are relative to the valve type and have been approved to the ASME VIII Code. Capacity tables are also shown for sizing on dry saturated steam, air and water. When calculating the ow rate through the safety valve, it is important that the ow rate through the valve is greater than the required ow rate generated by the system. Selection The safety valve selected must be suitable for the pressure and temperature required in the system; the appropriate section of the safety valve catalogue should be referred to. The selected total discharge area of the safety valve must always be greater than the calculated discharge area required to relieve the system ow rate under all working conditions.
VA LV E S I Z I N G F O R M U L A E
ASME and API formula are written for imperial units, we can supply metric equivalent formula if required. (4) Constant, Fb Liquid viscosity correction (Fv): When a relief valve is sized for viscous liquid service, it should rst be sized as it was for nonviscous type application so that a preliminary required discharge area, A, can be obtained.The next larger orice size should be used in determining the Reynolds number, R, from either of the following relationships:
Gas and Vapour Flow

(1) Mass Flow (imperial units)
Fb =
2k k-1
Pb P k
2/k
2 k+1
(k+1)/k - Pb P (k+1)/(k-1)
A= W TZ C P Kd Fb Ff Fp M Kc
Steam Flow (Sonic and Subsonic ow)

(5) Mass Flow (imperial units) or
R = VL(2800G) e A
(8)
(2) Volumetric Flow (imperial units)
A= Q GTZ 1.175 C P Kd Ff Fb Fp Kc
(3) Constant (C) (imperial units)
A=
W 51.5 P Kd Fsh Fb Ff Fn Fp Kc
R = 12,700VL u A
where:
(9)
C = 520 k
k+1 2 k-1 k+1
High pressure steam correction factor Fn:Fn = 1.0 when P1515 Psia Use the following formulae when P>1515 Psia (104.5 Bara) and P<3215 Psia (221.7 Bara) (6) Fn (imperial units)
Fn = Nozzle Gas Constant

K C Imperial 315 318 320 322 324 326 329 331 333 335 337 339 341 343 345 347 349 350 353 C Metric 2.4 2.41 2.43 2.45 2.46 2.48 2.50 2.51 2.53 2.55 2.56 2.58 2.59 2.61 2.62 2.63 2.65 2.66 2.68 K C Imperial 354 356 358 359 361 363 364 366 368 369 371 372 374 376 377 378 380 400 412 C Metric 2.69 2.70 2.72 2.73 2.74 2.76 2.77 2.78 2.79 2.80 2.82 2.83 2.84 2.85 2.86 2.87 2.89 3.04 3.13
0.1906 P - 1000 0.2292 P - 1061
Liquid Flow
(7) Liquid Flow (imperial units)
SIZING
Table 1.0
Viscosity Correction Factor Fv
R = Renolds Number
Graph 1.0 - capacity correction, Fv, due to viscosity. 81 82
SIZING
1.00 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.08 1.10 1.12 1.14 1.16 1.18 1.20 1.22 1.24 1.26 1.28 1.30 1.32 1.34 1.36
1.38 1.40 1.42 1.44 1.46 1.48 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 1.62 1.64 1.66 1.68 1.70 2.00 2.20
VL = ow rate at the owing temperature, in U.S. gallons per minute. G = specic gravity of the liquid at the owing temperature referred to water (1.00 at 70F). e = absolute viscosity at the owing temperature, in centipoises. A = effective discharge area, in square inches (from manufacturers standard orice areas). U = viscosity at the owing temperature, in Saybolt Universal seconds. Note: Equation 9 is not recommended for viscosities less than 100 Saybolt Universal seconds. Hence use Fv = 1 After the value of R is determined, the factor Fv is obtained from graph 1.0. Fv is applied to correct the preliminary required discharge area. If the corrected area exceeds the chosen standard orice area, the above calculations should be repeated using the next larger standard orice size.
A=
VL G 38 Kd F1 Fv Kc
(P - Pb)
N O M E N C L AT U R E
Symbol
A C
B AC K P R E S S U R E A N D B L OW D OW N L I M I T S
Imperial Units
sq. ins
Description
Orice discharge area Gas constant, from the specic heat ratio (k); if unknown use a conservative value of 315 (imperial) This can be calculated from equation (3) or Table 1.0 Liquid absolute viscosity Back pressure correction factor for gas - takes account of subsonic ow Balanced Bellows Valves: WB 300 / 300B: use Graph 2.0, page 87 Back pressure correction factor for gas - takes account of subsonic ow Conventional Spring Loaded;WB 400; B Series; Pilot Operated Valves;Type A D and E pilots: use Graph 3.0, page 87 or equation (4) Back pressure correction factor for balanced bellows spring loaded valves (WB 100) liquid duty only, use Graph 4.0, page 88 High temperature steam correction factor. Subsonic ow factor for low set pressure on gas duty only, use Graph 5.0, page 88 Correction factor for superheated steam duty only, use Table 4.0 Liquid viscosity correction factor. See page 82 and Graph 1.0 Specic gravity Derating factor = 0.9 for use with bursting discs; if no bursting disc use 1.0 Certied ASME Code Section VIII discharge coefcient to be used for sizing: WB100 / 200 = 0.653 (actual) WB 300 / 400 = 0.975 (actual) WB 300B = 0.925 (actual) B Series = 0.857 (derated) C Series = 0.509 (derated) D Series (gas) = 0.824 (derated) D Series (liquid) = 0.506 (derated) Pilots:Types A,D,E = 0.849 gases (derated) Pilots:Types B,C = 0.696 liquids (derated) For full bore 8" x 10" x 10" pilot valves refer to page 96 Isentropic exponent (ratio of specic heats) Molecular weight Set pressure + overpressure + atmospheric pressure where: Overpressure = 10% or 3 Psi whichever is the greater Atmospheric pressure = 14.7 Psia Back pressure at safety valve outlet Volumetric ow rate @ standard pressure and temperature (14.7 Psia and 60 F) Reynolds number Temperature at valve inlet deg.R = 460 + F Liquid ow rate Mass ow rate Liquid density Compressibility factor (when uid data is unavailable use Z = 1.0)
Figures shown are expressed as a percentage of set pressure. Safeset Pilot operated safety valves
Refer to page 71
Valve type
Built up Superimposed back variable back pressure % pressure %
Constant Blowdown superimposed % back pressure %
......dimensionless...... ........Centipoise........
e Ff
Conventional spring loaded safety valves

WB 200 WB 400 B C D 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 80 80 80 80 80 10 15 7 10 10 15 15 20
Fb
......dimensionless......
Balanced bellows spring loaded safety valves

WB 100 50 20 70 50 20 70 70 50 50 20 70 70 50 10 15 7 7 15 - 20 15 - 20 WB 300 WB 300B
Fl
......dimensionless......
Fn Fp Fsh Fv G Kc Kd
D (piston) Gas 70 D (piston) Liq. 50
......dimensionless...... .....dimensionless...... ......dimensionless...... ......dimensionless...... ......dimensionless......

D E 0.110 0.196 0.307 0.503 0.785 1.287 1.838 2.853 3.600 4.340 6.380 11.050 16.000 26.000 71 127 198 325 506 830 1185 1840 2320 2800 4120 7130 10300 16770 0.164 0.256 0.338 0.616 0.871 1.429 2.139 3.167 4.307 5.162 7.068 12.864 17.758 22.118 28.860 44.178 106 165 218 397 562 922 1380 2043 2779 3330 4560 8299 11456 14270 18619 28302
ORIFICE AREAS
Orice letter WB Series in2 mm2 Safeset Pilot in2 mm2 WB Series Spring Loaded SRV WB100 / 200/ 300 / 300B & 400 The actual orice area is 11% larger than those shown in this table. This ensures that after derating the discharge coefcient in accordance with industry standards, the full benets of the API 526 orice area can still be obtained. It is important to use the actual coefcient of discharge as the areas are already derated.
(actuals are used on WB valves, as the derating factor has been applied to the the orice area).
F G H J K L M N P Q R S T X
Safeset Pilot Operated SRV The areas shown in the table are actual orice areas of the main valves and are larger than the standard API 526 dimensions.This ensures that after derating the discharge coefcient in accordance with industry standards, the full benets of the API 526 orice area can still be obtained. It is important to use the derated coefcient of discharge as the areas are actuals.
......dimensionless...... ......dimensionless...... ..........kg/kmole..........
SIZING
Psia Psia SCFM ......dimensionless...... deg.Rankine us gpm lb/h lb/cu ft ......dimensionless......
Pb Q R T VL W w Z
Orice no. in2

1 2 3 4 7 0.062 0.110 0.196 0.442 0.169
Safeo mm2
40 71 127 285 109
Safeo Spring Loaded Types The orice areas shown in the table are in accordance with industry standards. API 526 does not specify requirements for thermal relief valves. It is important to use the derated coefcient of discharge as the areas are actuals.
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SIZING
Table 2
Table 3 Representative data on liquids useful in sizing safety valves

G 1.232 1.439 0.948 1 0.766 1.175 1.643 1.386 1.439 1.439 1.392 1.413 1.237 1.621 0.983 1.565 1.705 2.216 2.386 2.253 1.025 0.988 1.261 1.916 1.492 2.177 2.043 1.727 2.429 0.3716 1.868 1.723 1.127 0.265 1.091 0.745 1.054 1.578 1.320 0.8099 1.018 0.9834 1.233 2.105 1.985 1.0490 1.578 1.808 1.245 1.214 1.503 0.7887 1.897 1.783 Liquid Acetic Acid 44 60 26.04 28.97 17.03 40 78.11 54.09 58.12 58.12 56.10 56.10 44.01 76.13 28.00 70.91 84.16 142 165 147 30.07 28.05 46.07 106.16 64.50 137.37 120.92 86.48 170.93 4 100 86.17 36.47 2.02 34.08 16.04 32 72.15 50.48 19 30 28.02 44 128 114.22 32 72.15 94 44.09 42.08 64.06 18 104.14 92 6.633 7.746 5.103 5.382 4.127 6.325 8.838 7.355 7.63 7.63 7.49 7.49 6.634 8.726 5.292 8.421 9.174 11.92 12.85 12.12 5.483 5.297 6.787 10.31 8.031 11.72 10.995 9.299 13.073 2 10 9.283 6.039 1.421 5.838 4.005 5.657 8.494 7.105 4.359 5.477 5.294 6.633 11.31 10.687 5.657 8.494 9.695 6.64 6.487 8.004 4.243 10.21 9.592 1.519 2.071 0.899 1 0.587 1.381 2.70 1.922 2.07 2.07 1.937 1.998 1.53 2.628 0.967 2.45 2.905 4.91 5.696 5.074 1.05 0.977 1.59 3.67 2.226 4.742 4.174 2.985 5.90 0.138 3.49 2.97 1.27 0.070 1.19 0.555 1.11 2.49 1.742 0.656 1.036 0.967 1.519 4.43 3.94 1.10 2.49 3.27 1.55 1.476 2.26 0.622 3.60 3.18 Acetone Ammonia Benzene 1, 2 Butadiene 1, 3 Butadiene Iso-Butane n-Butane j-Butane Carbon Dioxide Carbon Disulphide Chlorine Dowtherm A at 212F Dowtherm E at 212F Ethane Ethyl Alcohol Ethyl Benene Fuel Oil, Bunker C Fuel Oil, No. 3 (60F) Fuel Oil, No. 5 (60F) Fuel Oil, No. 6 (60F) Petrol (Gasoline) G** 1.05 0.792 0.617 0.885 0.658 0.627 0.563 0.584 0.601 0.816 1.26 1.423 0.997 1.181 0.377 0.794 0.872 G 1.025 0.890 0.786 0.941 0.811 0.792 0.750 0.764 0.775 0.903 1.122 1.93 0.999 1.086 0.614 0.891 0.934 Liquid n-Heptane n-Hexane Hydrochloric Acid (40%) Kerosene Methane Methyl Alcohol (100%) Methyl Butane Naphtha Nitric Acid (91%) Nitrogen Iso-Octane n-Octane Oils, Minerals and Lubricants Iso-Pentane n-Pentane Phosphoric Acid Propane Polythene Styrene Sulphuric Acid (87%) Water G** 0.688 0.664 1.20 0.82 0.248 0.796 0.625 0.88 1.50 0.804 0.696 0.707 0.910 0.625 0.631 1.88 0.508 0.522 0.911 1.80 1.00 G 0.830 0.815 1.095 0.906 0.498 0.892 0.791 0.938 1.225 0.897 0.834 0.841 0.954 0.791 0.794 1.371 0.713 0.723 0.955 1.342 1.00
Representative data on some vapours and gases useful in sizing safety relief valves
Gas or Vapour Acetaldehyde Acetic Acid Acetylene Air Ammonia Argon Benzene Butadiene 1.3 n-Butane Iso-Butane i-Butane Iso-Butylene Carbon Dioxide Carbon Disulphate Carbon Monoxide Chloride Cyclohexane Decane Dowthern A Dowthern E Ethane Ethene (Ethylene) Ethyl Alcohol Ethyl Benzine Ethyl Chloride Freon 11 Freon 12 Freon 22 Freon 114 Helium n-Heptane n-Hexane Hydrogen Chloride Hydrogen Hydrogen Sulphide Methane Menthyl Alcochol Menthyl Butane Methyl Chloride Natural Gas Nitric Oxide Nitrogen Nitrous Oxide Nonane n-Octane Oxygen n-Pentane Phenol Propane Propylene Sulphur Dioxide Steam Styrene Toluene k 1.14 1.15 1.26 1.40 1.31 1.67 1.12 1.12 1.09 1.1 1.11 1.12 1.29 1.21 1.40 1.36 1.09 1.03 1.043 1.19 1.24 1.13 1.07 1.19 1.14 1.14 1.18 1.09 1.66 1.05 1.06 1.41 1.41 1.32 1.31 1.20 1.08 1.20 1.27 1.40 1.40 1.30 1.04 1.05 1.40 1.07 1.30 1.13 1.15 1.29 1.33 1.07 1.09 C imperial 331 332 343 356 348 377.5 329 329 325 327 327 329 346 338 356 353 325 319 320 336 341 330 323 336 331 331 325 325 377 321 322 357 357 349 348 337 324 337 344 356 356 347 320 321 356 323 347 330 332 346 349 323 325 C metric 2.51 2.52 2.61 2.70 2.64 2.87 2.50 2.50 2.47 2.49 2.49 2.49 2.68 2.57 2.70 2.68 2.47 2.42 2.43 2.55 2.59 2.50 2.46 2.55 2.51 2.51 2.55 2.47 2.86 2.44 2.45 2.71 2.71 2.65 2.64 2.56 2.46 2.56 2.61 2.70 2.70 2.63 2.43 2.44 2.70 2.46 2.63 2.50 2.52 2.63 2.66 2.46 2.47 M M G*
1.014 (max.) 1.007 0.898 (max.) 0.948 0.993 (max.) 0.997 0.993 (min.) 0.75 0.997 0.886
**Water = 1.0 at 70F.
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Air = 1.0 at 14.7 psia and 60F.
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Graph 2.0 Factor Ff For application sizing and capacity determination of balanced bellows safety relief valves against variable and constant back pressure vapours and gases only.
Graph 4.0 Factor Fl For application sizing and capacity determination of balanced bellows safety relief valves against variable or constant back pressure liquids only (10% overpressure).
Example :Set Pressure = 150 Psig Back Pressure = 45 Psig The back pressure ratio = 45 x 100 = 30% 150 and F1 = 0.88
Correction Factor Ff
Correction Factor F1
% Back Pressure =
Back Pressure (Psig) x 100 Set Pressure (Psig)
% Back Pressure =
Back Pressure (Psig) x 100 Set Pressure (Psig)
Graph 5.0 Factor Fp For low set pressure vapours and gases only.
Graph 3.0 Use the curve to evaluate back pressure correction factor Fb, for pilot valves and for conventional valves with constant back pressure use.
Back Pressure Correction Factor Fb Correction Factor Fp
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Set Pressure (Psig) % Back Pressure = Back Pressure (Psia) x 100 Set Pressure + Overpressure (Psia)
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Table 4 Superheated Steam Correction Factors FSH

For capacity on superheated steam, multiply saturated steam capacity by correction factor below
Set Pressure p.s.i. gauge Saturated steam Temp.F
Total Steam Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

300 400 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
500 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.97 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
600 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.95 0.96 0.97 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
-
700 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.87 0.88 0.89 0.91 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.95
1.00
800 0.80 0.80 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.82 0.82 0.82 0.82 0.83 0.84 0.85 0.86 0.86 0.86 0.85
0.82
900 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.80 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.78
0.74
1000 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.76 0.76 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.73
0.69
1100 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.69
0.65
1200 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.66
0.62
15 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 350 400 500 600 800 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000
250 259 287 308 324 338 350 361 371 380 388 395 403 409 416 422 436 448 470 489 520 546 574 597 618 636 670 690
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
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WAT E R C A PA C I T Y C H A R T
S AT U R AT E D S T E A M C A PA C I T Y C H A R T
WB 100/200
Water Capacity U.S.G.P.M.

10% over pressure or 3 Psig minimum
WB 400
Saturated Steam Capacities lb/hr

ORIFICE SIZE LETTER DESIGNATION

Set Psig Gauge
ORIFICE SIZE LETTER DESIGNATION M 322 428 513 593 662 726 784 838 889 937 1026 1109 1185 1257 1325 1390 1451 1511 1568 1623 1676 1728 1778 1826 1874 1920 1965 2009 2053 2095 2136 2177 2217 2256 2295 2333 2370 2407 2443 2479 2514 2549 2583 2617 2650 2732 2811 2888 2963 3107 N 388 516 619 714 799 875 945 1010 1072 1129 1237 1336 1429 1515 1597 1675 1750 1821 1890 1956 2020 2083 2143 2202 2259 2315 2369 2422 2475 2526 2576 2625 2673 2720 2767 2812 2857 2902 2945 2988 3031 3073 3114 3154 3195 3293 3388 3481 3572 P 571 759 909 1050 1174 1286 1389 1485 1575 1660 1819 1965 2100 2228 2348 2463 2572 2677 2778 2876 2970 3062 3150 3237 3321 3403 3483 3561 3638 3713 3786 3858 3929 3999 4067 4134 4201 4266 4330 4393 4455 4517 4577 4637 4696 4841 4981 5118 5251 Q 989 1315 1575 1819 2033 2228 2406 2572 2728 2876 3150 3403 3638 3858 4067 4265 4455 4637 4812 4981 5144 5303 5456 5606 5752 5894 6032 6168 6301 6430 6558 6683 6805 6926 7044 R 1431 1904 2281 2634 2944 3225 3484 3724 3850 4164 4561 4927 5267 5587 5889 6176 6451 6714 6968 7212 T 2326 3094 3706 4280 4785 5241 5661 6052 6419 6767 7412 8006 8559 9078 9569 10036 10483 10911 11323 11720
Set Psig Gauge
D 10 13 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 29 31 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 51 53 54 56 57 59 60 61 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83 86 88 91 95 103 111 120 128 136 143 150 157 163 169 175 181 187 192 197 202 207 212 217 222
E 18 23 28 32 36 40 43 46 48 51 56 60 65 68 72 76 79 82 85 88 91 94 97 99 102 105 107 109 112 114 116 119 121 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139 141 142 144 149 153 157 161 169 184 198 213 228 242 255 267 279 291 302 312 323 333 342 352 361 370 378 387 395
F 28 37 44 51 56 62 67 71 76 80 88 95 101 107 113 119 124 129 134 138 143 147 152 156 160 164 168 171 175 179 182 186 189 192 196 199 202 205 208 211 214 217 220 223 226 233 240 246 253 265 288 309 334 357 379 399 419 438 455 473 489 505 521 536 551 565
G 45 60 72 83 93 101 110 117 124 131 143 155 166 176 185 194 203 211 219 227 234 241 248 255 262 268 275 281 287 293 299 304 310 315 321 326 331 336 341 346 351 356 361 366 370 382 393 403 414 434 472 507 548 585 621 655 686 717 746 774
H 70 93 112 129 144 158 171 183 194 204 224 242 258 274 289 303 316 329 342 354 365 377 388 398 409 419 429 438 448 457 466 475 483 492 500 509 517 525 533 541 548 556 563 571 578 596 613 630 646 678 737 791 855 914 969 1021 1071
J 115 153 183 212 237 259 280 300 318 335 367 396 424 449 474 497 519 540 560 580 599 618 636 653 670 686 703 718 734 749 764 778 793 807 820 834 847 860 873 886 899 911 923 935 947 977 1005 1032 1059 1111 1208 1297 1401 1498 1589 1675
K 164 219 262 303 338 371 400 428 454 478 524 566 605 642 676 709 741 771 800 829 856 882 908 932 957 980 1003 1026 1048 1070 1091 1112 1132 1152 1172 1191 1210 1229 1247 1266 1284 1301 1319 1336 1353 1395 1435 1474 1513 1586 1725 1853 2001 2139
L 255 340 407 470 525 575 621 664 704 742 813 879 939 996 1050 1101 1150 1197 1242 1286 1328 1369 1409 1447 1485 1522 1557 1592 1627 1660 1693 1725 1757 1788 1819 1849 1878 1908 1936 1964 1992 2020 2047 2074 2100 2165 2227 2289 2348 2463 2677 2876
D 142 208 263 324 385 446 506 567 628 689 810 932 1053 1175 1296 1418 1539 1661 1782 1940 2025 2147 2268 2390 2511 2633 2755 2876 2998 3119 3241 3362 3484 3605 3727 3848 3970 4091 4213 4334 4456 4577 4699 4820 4942 5246 5549 5853 6157 6764 7980 9155 10820 12561 14403 16381 18549 19976
E 252 371 469 578 686 794 902 1011 1119 1227 1444 1660 1877 2093 2310 2526 2743 2959 3176 3392 3609 3825 4042 4258 4475 4692 4908 5125 5341 5558 5774 5991 6207 6424 6640 6857 7073 7290 7506 7723 7939 8156 8372 8589 8805 9347 9888 10429 10970 12053 14218 16313 19279 22382 25664 29189 33052 35593
F 395 581 735 905 1074 1244 1414 1583 1753 1922 2261 2601 2940 3279 3618 3957 4296 4635 4974 5314 5653 5992 6331 6670 7009 7348 7688 8027 8366 8705 9044 9383 9722 10062 10401 10740 11079 11418 11757 12096 12435 12775 13114 13453 13792 14640 15488 16336 17183 18879 22270 25551 30198 35058 40199 45719 51770 55751
G 648 952 1205 1483 1760 2038 2316 2594 2872 3150 3705 4261 4816 5372 5928 6483 7039 7595 8150 8706 9262 9817 10373 10929 11484 12040 12596 13151 13707 14263 14818 15374 15930 16485 17041 17596 18152 18708 19263 19819 20375 20930 21486 22042 22597 23986 25376 26765 28154 30932 36489 41863 49477 57440 65863 74907 84821 91344
H 1011 1486 1880 2314 2747 3181 3615 4048 4482 4915 5782 6650 7517 8384 9251 10118 10985 11853 12720 13587 14454 15321 16188 17056 17923 18790 19657 20524 21392 22259 23126 23993 24860 25727 26595 27462 28329 29196 30063 30930 31798 32665 33532 34399 35266 37434 39602 41770 43938 48274 56945 65334 77216 89643 102788 116903 132375
J 1658 2436 3083 3793 4504 5215 5926 6637 7348 8059 9480 10902 12324 13745 15167 16589 18011 19432 20854 22276 23697 25119 26541 27963 29384 30806 32228 33649 35071 36493 37915 39336 40758 42180 43601 45023 46445 47867 49288 50710 52132 53553 54975 56397 57819 61373 64927 68482 72036 79144 93362 107114 126594 146969 168520 191662 217028
K 2367 3479 4402 5417 6433 7448 8463 9478 10493 11509 13539 15569 17600 19630 21661 23691 25721 27752 29782 31813 33843 35873 37904 39934 41965 43995 46025 48056 50086 52116 54147 56177 58208 60238 62268 64299 66329 68360 70390 72420 74451 76481 78512 80542 82572 87648 92724 97800 102876 113028 133332 152972 180793 209891 240668
L 3675 5401 6833 8409 9985 11561 13137 14712 16288 17864 21016 24167 27319 30471 33622 36774 39926 43077 46229 49380 52532 55684 58835 61987 65139 68290 71442 74594 77745 80897 84048 87200 90352 93503 96655 99807 102958 106110 109262 112413 115565 118716 121868 125020 128171 136050 143930 151809 159688 175446 206962 237448
M 4637 6815 8622 10611 12599 14588 16576 18565 20553 22541 26518 30495 34472 38449 42426 46402 50379 54356 58333 62310 66287 70263 74240 78217 82194 86171 90148 94124 98101 102078 106055 110032 114008 117985 121962 125939 129916 133893 137869 141846 145823 149800 153777 157754 161730 171673 181615 191557 201499 221383
N 5590 8216 10395 12792 15189 17586 19983 22381 24778 27175 31969 36763 41558 46352 51146 55941 60735 65529 70324 75118 79912 84706 89501 94295 99089 103884 108678 113472 118266 123061 127855 132649 137444 142238 147032 151826 156621 161415 166209 171004 175798 180592 185386 190181 194975 206961 218946 230932 242918
P 8217 12077 15281 18805 22329 25853 29377 32901 36242 39948 46996 54044 61092 68140 75185 82235 89283 96331 103379 110427 117474 124522 131570 138618 145666 152714 159761 166809 173857 180905 187953 195001 202048 209096 216144 223192 230240 237288 244335 251383 258431 265479 272527 279574 286622 304242 321861 339481 357101
Q 14232 20918 26466 32570 38673 44776 50880 56983 63086 69190 81396 93603 105810 118016 130223 142430 154636 166843 179049 191256 203463 215669 227876 240083 252289 264496 276703 288909 301116 313323 325529 337736 349943 362149 374356
R 20607 30288 38322 47160 55997 64834 73672 82509 91347 100184 117859 135534 153208 170883 188558 206233 223908 241582 259257 276932
T 33487 49218 62274 76634 90995 105356 119717 134077 148438 162799 191521 220242 248964 277685 306407 335128 363850 392571 421193 450014
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780 800 850 900 950 1000 1100 1300 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 5500 5750 6000
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Note:This chart should be used as a guideline only.
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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780 800 850 900 950 1000 1100 1300 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 2900
A I R C A PA C I T Y C H A R T
A I R C A PA C I T Y C H A R T - S . C . F. M .
Air Capacity s.c.f.m.
WB 400
Pilot:Types A, D & E
Main Valve Discharge Capacities

10% over pressure or 3 Psig whichever is the greater. Kd = 0.849
ORIFICE SIZE LETTER DESIGNATION

Set Psig Gauge
ORIFICE SIZE LETTER DESIGNATION (DISCHARGE AREA sq in) M N 1975 2902 3703 4556 5410 6264 7118 7972 8826 9679 11387 13095 14802 16510 18218 19925 21633 23341 25048 26756 28464 30171 31879 33587 35294 37002 38710 40417 42125 43833 45540 47248 48956 50663 52371 54079 55786 57494 59202 60909 62617 64325 66032 67740 69448 73717 77986 82255 86524 P 2903 4267 5443 6698 7953 9208 10464 11719 12974 14229 16739 19250 21760 24271 26781 29291 31802 34312 36822 39333 41843 44353 46664 49374 51884 54395 56905 59415 61926 64436 66946 69457 71967 74478 76988 79498 82009 84519 97029 89540 92050 94560 97071 99581 102091 108367 114643 120919 127195 Q 5028 7390 9427 11601 13775 15949 18123 20297 22471 24644 28992 33340 37688 42036 46384 50732 55080 59427 63775 68123 72471 76819 81167 85515 89862 94210 98558 102906 107254 111602 115950 120297 124645 128993 133341 R 7280 10700 13650 16798 19945 23093 26241 29389 32537 35684 41980 48275 54571 60866 67162 73458 79753 86049 92344 98640 T 11830 17388 22181 27296 32411 37526 42642 47757 52872 57987 68217 78448 88678 98908 109138 119369 129599 139829 150059 160290
Set Psig Gauge
D 50 74 94 115 137 159 180 202 224 245 289 332 375 418 462 505 548 592 635 678 721 765 808 851 895 938 981 1024 1068 1111 1154 1198 1241 1284 1327 1371 1414 1457 1501 1544 1587 1630 1674 1717 1760 1868 1977 2085 2193 2409 2842 3275 3816 4357 4898 5439 5980 6521 7062 7603 8144 8685 9226 9767 10308 10849 11390 11931 12472 13013
E 89 131 167 206 244 283 321 360 399 437 514 591 668 746 823 900 977 1054 1131 1208 1285 1363 1440 1517 1594 1671 1748 1825 1902 1980 2057 2134 2211 2288 2365 2442 2519 2597 2674 2751 2828 2905 2982 3059 3136 3329 3522 3715 3908 4293 5064 5836 6800 7764 8728 9692 10656 11620 12584 13548 14512 15476 16440 17404 18368 19332 20296 21260 22224 23188
F 140 205 262 322 383 443 503 564 624 685 805 926 1047 1168 1289 1409 1530 1651 1772 1893 2013 2134 2255 2376 2497 2617 2738 2859 2980 3101 3221 3342 3463 3584 3705 3825 3946 4067 4188 4309 4429 4550 4671 4792 4913 5215 5517 5819 6121 6724 7932 9140 10650 12160 13670 15180 16690 18200 19710 21220 22730 24240 25750 27260 28770 30280
G 229 336 429 528 627 726 825 924 1023 1122 1320 1518 1716 1913 2111 2309 2507 2705 2903 3101 3299 3497 3695 3893 4091 4288 4486 4684 4882 5080 5278 5476 5674 5872 6070 6268 6466 6663 6861 7059 7257 7455 7653 7851 8049 8544 9038 9533 10028 11018 12997 14976 17450 19924 22398 24872 27346 29820 32294 34768
H 357 525 670 824 979 1133 1287 1442 1596 1751 2060 2369 2677 2986 3295 3604 3913 4222 4531 4840 5148 5457 5766 6075 6384 6693 7002 7311 7619 7928 8237 8546 8855 9164 9473 9782 10090 10399 10708 11017 11326 11635 11944 12253 12561 13334 14106 14878 15650 17195 20283 23372 27233 31094 34955 38816 42677
J 586 861 1098 1351 1604 1858 2111 2364 2617 2870 3377 3883 4390 4896 5402 5909 6415 6922 7428 7934 8441 8947 9454 9960 10466 10973 11479 11986 12492 12998 13505 14011 14518 15024 15530 16037 16543 17050 17556 18062 18569 19075 19581 20088 20594 21860 23126 24392 25658 28190 33254 38318 44648 50978 57308 63638 69968
K 836 1229 1568 1930 2291 2653 3014 3376 3738 4099 4822 5546 6269 6992 7715 8438 9162 9885 10608 11331 12054 12778 13501 14224 14947 15670 16394 17117 17840 18563 19286 20010 20733 21456 22179 22902 23626 24349 25072 25795 26518 27242 27965 28688 29411 31219 33027 34835 36643 40259 47491 54723 63763 72803 81843
L 1298 1908 2434 2995 3557 4118 4679 5240 5802 6363 7486 8608 9731 10853 11976 13098 14221 15344 16466 17589 18711 19834 20956 22079 23202 24324 25447 26569 27692 28814 29937 31060 32182 33305 34427 35550 36672 37795 38918 40040 41163 42285 43408 44530 45653 48460 51266 54072 56879 62492 73717 84943
D E (0.164) (0.256) 119 150 206 262 319 459 600 740 881 1021 1162 1302 1442 1583 1723 1864 2004 2145 2285 2426 2566 2707 2847 3409 3971 4196 4533 5095 5657 6219 6781 7343 7905 8467 9872 10448 11277 12261 12682 14087 15492 16897 17375 186 234 322 410 497 717 936 1155 1374 1594 1813 2032 2252 2471 2690 2910 3129 3348 3568 3787 4006 4225 4445 5322 6199 6550 7076 7954 8831 9708 10585 11463 12340 13217 15410 16309 17603 19138 19796 21989 24183 26376 27121
F (0.338) 246 309 425 541 657 946 1236 1525 1815 2104 2394 2683 2973 3263 3552 3842 4131 4421 4710 5000 5289 5579 5869 7027 8185 8648 9343 10501 11660 12818 13976 15134 16293 17451 20346 21533 23242 25269 26137 29033 31929 34824 35809
G (0.616) 448 563 774 985 1196 1724 2252 2780 3307 3835 4363 4890 5418 5946 6474 7001 7529 8057 8584 9112 9640 10168 10695 12806 14917 15761 17028 19139 21249 23360 25471 27582 29693 31804 37081 39244 42358 46052 47635 52912 58189 63466 65261
H (0.871) 634 796 1095 1393 1692 2438 3184 3930 4676 5423 6169 6915 7661 8407 9153 9900 10646 11392 12138 12884 13630 14377 15123 18107 21092 22286 24077 27061 30046 33031 36015 39000 41985 44969 52431 55490 59892 65116 67354 74816 82277 89739 92276
J (1.429) 1039 1307 1796 2286 2776 4000 5224 6448 7672 8896 10121 11345 12569 13793 15017 16242 17466 18690 19914 21138 22363 23587 24811 29708 34604 36563 39501 44398 49295 54191 59088 63985 68882 73778 86020 91039 98262 106831 110504 122746 134988 147230 151392
K (2.139) 1556 1956 2689 3422 4155 5987 7819 9652 11484 13317 15149 16982 18814 20646 22479 24311 26144 27976 29809 31641 33473 35306 37138 44468 51798 54730 59127 66457 73787 81116 88446 95776 103106 110435 128759 136272
L (3.166) 2303 2895 3980 5064 6149 8862 11574 14286 16998 19710 22423 25135 27847 30559 33272 35984 38696 41408 44121 46833 49545 52257 54969 65818 76667 81007 87516 98365 109214 120063 130912 141761 152610 163459 190581 201701
M (4.307) 3133 3938 5414 6890 8366 12055 15745 19435 23124 26814 30504 34193 37883 41573 45262 48952 52642 56332 60021 63711 67401 71090 74780 89539 104298 110201 119056 133815 148574 163333 178091 192850 207609 222368 259265 274392
N (5.162) 3755 4720 6488 8257 10026 14448 18871 23293 27715 32137 36559 40981 45403 49826 54248 58670 63092 67514 71936 76358 80781 85203 89625 107313 125002 132077 142691 160379 178068 195756 213445 231134 248822 266511 310732 328863
P Q R S T (7.068) (12.864) (17.758) (22.118) (28.862) 5141 6462 8884 11306 13728 19783 25838 31893 37948 44003 50058 56113 62168 68223 74278 80333 86388 92443 98498 104553 110608 116663 122718 146938 171157 180845 195377 219597 243817 268037 292257 316477 340696 364916 425466 450291 9357 12917 11762 16236 16170 22321 20578 28406 24986 34492 36006 49704 47026 64917 58047 80130 69067 95343 80087 110556 91107 125768 102128 140981 113148 156194 124168 171407 135188 186620 146209 201832 157229 217045 168249 232258 179269 247471 190290 262684 201310 277896 212330 293109 223350 308322 267431 369173 311512 430024 329145 454365 355593 490876 399674 551727 443755 612578 487836 673429 531917 734281 575998 795132 620079 855983 664160 916834 774363 1068962 819546 1131335 16088 20223 27802 35381 42960 61908 80856 99804 118752 137700 156647 175595 194543 213491 232439 251387 270335 289283 308231 327179 346126 365074 384022 459814 535605 565922 20994 26387 36276 46166 56055 80779 105502 130226 154949 179673 204397 229120 253844 278567 303291 328015 352738 377462 402185 426909 451633 476356 501080 599974 698868 738426
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760 780 800 850 900 950 1000 1100 1300 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 5500 5750 6000
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*Note: Type D Pilot is available from 43 to 1480 Psig. Type E Pilot is available from 29 to 4350 Psig.
For 8" x 10" x 10" full bore capacity chart see page 96.
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1638 2408 3071 3779 4488 5196 5904 6612 7321 8029 9445 10862 12278 13695 15111 16528 17944 19361 20777 22194 23610 25027 26443 27860 29276 30693 32109 33526 34942 36359 37775 39192 40608 42025 43441 44858 46274 47691 49107 50524 51940 53357 54773 56190 57606 61148 64689 68230 71771 78854
29 40 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1200 1400 1480 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3500 3705 4000 4350 4500 5000 5500 6000 6170
WAT E R C A PA C I T Y C H A R T - U . S . G . P. M .
D U A L O U T L E T / F U L L B O R E P I L O T VA LV E
This valve is suitable for extremely high capacity duties. It achieves maximum discharge capacities by having a full bore 8 inch inlet with an available discharge area of 44.178 sq.in. and two opposing 10 inch outlets, which can assist with reaction force problems. Available with all pilot types A, B, C, D and E.
Pilot: Types B & C
Main Valve Discharge Capacities Water u.s.g.p.m.

10% over pressure or 3 Psig whichever is the greater. Kd = 0.696
ORIFICE SIZE LETTER DESIGNATION (DISCHARGE AREA sq in)

Set Psig Gauge
D E (0.164) (0.256) 25 29 35 41 45 56 64 72 79 85 91 97 102 107 111 116 120 125 129 133 136 140 144 158 170 175 182 193 203 213 223 232 241 249 269 277 288 300 38 45 55 64 71 87 100 112 123 133 142 151 159 167 174 181 188 194 201 207 213 219 225 246 266 273 284 301 318 333 348 362 376 389 420 432 449 468
F (0.338) 51 59 73 84 94 115 133 148 162 175 188 199 210 220 230 239 248 257 265 273 281 289 269 325 351 361 375 398 419 440 459 478 496 514 555 571 593 618
G (0.616) 92 108 132 153 171 209 242 270 296 320 342 362 382 401 419 436 452 468 483 498 513 527 540 592 639 657 683 725 764 801 837 871 904 936 1011 1040 1081 1127
H (0.871) 130 153 187 216 242 296 342 382 418 452 483 513 540 567 592 616 639 662 683 704 725 745 764 837 904 929 966 1025 1080 1133 1184 1232 1278 1323 1429 1471 1528 1593
J (1.429) 214 251 307 355 396 485 561 627 687 742 793 841 886 930 971 1011 1049 1086 1121 1156 1189 1222 1253 1373 1483 1525 1586 1682 1773 1859 1942 2021 2097 2171 2345 2413 2507 2614
K (2.139) 320 375 460 531 593 727 839 938 1028 1110 1187 1259 1327 1391 1453 1513 1570 1625 1678 1730 1780 1829 1876 2055 2220 2283 2373 2517 2653 2783 2907 3025 3140 3250 3510 3612
L (3.166) 473 555 680 785 878 1076 1242 1389 1521 1643 1756 1863 1964 2060 2151 2239 2324 2405 2484 2560 2635 2707 2777 3042 3286 3379 3513 3726 3927 4119 4302 4478 4647 4810 5196 5346
M (4.307) 644 756 925 1069 1195 1463 1690 1889 2069 2235 2389 2534 2671 2802 2926 3046 3161 3272 3379 3483 3584 3682 3778 4139 4470 4596 4779 5069 5343 5604 5853 6092 6322 6544 7068 7272
N (5.162) 771 906 1109 1281 1432 1754 2025 2264 2480 2679 2864 3037 3202 3358 3507 3651 3788 3921 4050 4175 4296 4413 4528 4960 5358 5509 5728 6075 6404 6716 7015 7301 7577 7843 8471 8716
P Q R S T (7.068) (12.864) (17.758) (22.118) (28.862) 1056 1240 1519 1754 1961 2401 2773 3100 3396 3668 3921 4159 4384 4598 4802 4999 5187 5369 5545 5716 5882 6043 6200 6792 7336 7543 7842 8318 8768 9196 9605 9997 10374 10739 11599 11934 1922 2257 2764 3192 3568 4370 5046 5642 6181 6676 7137 7570 7979 8368 8741 9097 9441 9772 10093 10403 10705 10998 11284 12361 13351 13728 14273 15139 15958 16737 17481 18195 18882 19545 21111 21720 2654 3115 3816 4406 4926 6033 6966 7788 8532 9215 9852 10449 11015 11552 12066 12559 13033 13490 13932 14361 14778 15183 15577 17064 18431 18950 19703 20899 22029 23104 24132 25117 26065 26980 29142 29983 3305 3880 4752 5488 6135 7514 8677 9701 10627 11478 12271 13015 13719 14389 15028 15642 16232 16802 17353 17887 18406 18910 19401 21253 22956 23603 4313 5063 6201 7161 8006 9805 11322 12659 13867 14978 16012 16983 17902 18776 19611 20411 21182 21925 22644 23341 24018 24676 25317 27734 29956 30800
29 40 60 80 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1200 1400 1480 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3500 3705 4000 4350
Capacity chart (full bore 8" x 10" x 10" pilot valve) Actual orice area
44.178sq.in. Set pressure Psig 29
Air S.C.F.M.
@ 60F and 10% over pressure Pilot types A, D & E Derated kd 0.849 32044 47929 85749 123569 161390 199210 237031 274851 312671 350492 388312 426132 463953 501773 539593 569850
Water U.S.G.P.M.
@ 10% over pressure Pilot types B & C Derated kd 0.696 6599 8665 12254 15009 17330 19376 21225 22926 24509 25996 27402 28739 30017 31243 32422 33336
*Note: Type B Pilot is available from 43 to 1480 Psig.
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 740
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*Note: Pilot types B and D are available from 43 Psig.
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For 8" x 10" x 10" full bore capacity chart see page 96.
R E A C T I O N F O R C E - VA P O U R S A N D G A S E S
The discharge from a safety relief valve exerts a reaction force on the valve or outlet piping. If the discharge piping is unsupported, this force is transmitted to the valve inlet and associated piping. The following formula can be used to determine the reaction force, assuming that critical ow of the gas or vapour occurs at the valve outlet. Discharge piping should be adequately supported. If pipework is not supported, it must be remembered that the reaction force will act on the end of the discharge pipe, and that the discharge pipe will act as a lever. The force applied to the valve will therefore be determined by the reaction force and the geometry of the discharge pipework.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Pressure Relief Devices A pressure relief device is actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to open during an emergency or abnormal conditions to prevent a rise of internal uid pressure in excess of a specied value. The device also may be designed to prevent excessive internal vacuum. The device may be a pressure relief valve, a nonreclosing pressure relief device, or a vacuum relief valve. A spring-loaded pressure relief valve is a pressure relief device designed to automatically reclose and prevent the further ow of uid. A relief valve is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve, actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve. The valve opens normally in proportion to the pressure increase over the opening pressure. A relief valve is used primarily with incompressible uids. A safety valve is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve, actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve and characterised by rapid opening or pop action. A safety valve is normally used with compressible uids. A safety relief valve is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve that may be used as either a safety or relief valve, depending on the application. A conventional pressure relief valve is a springloaded pressure relief valve whose performance characteristics are directly affected by changes in the back pressure on the valve. Dimensional Characteristics of Pressure Relief Devices The actual discharge area is the measured minimum net area that determines the ow through a valve. The curtain area is the area of the cylindrical or conical discharge opening between the seating surfaces above the nozzle seat created by the lift of the disc. The required discharge area, is a nominal or computed area of a pressure relief valve used in recognised ow formulae to determine the size of the valve. It will be less than the actual discharge area. The nozzle area is the cross-sectional ow area of a nozzle at the minimum nozzle diameter. A huddling chamber is an annular pressure chamber in a pressure relief valve located beyond the seat for the purpose of generating a rapid opening. The inlet size is the nominal pipe size (NPS) of the valve at the inlet connection, unless otherwise designated. The outlet size is the nominal pipe size (NPS) of the valve at the discharge connection, unless otherwise designated. Lift is the actual travel of the disc away form the closed position when a valve is relieving.
kT F =W (k+1) M 366
F W K M T = = = = =
+(Po x Ao)
Reaction force (lbs). Flow rate of gas or vapour (lb/hr). Ratio of specic heat (imperial). Molecular weight of gas or vapour. Temperature at valve inlet, degrees Rankine (equal to degrees F plus 460). Po = Outlet pressure (psig). Ao = Discharge connection area (in2).
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A balanced pressure relief valve is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve that incorporates a means for minimising the effect of back pressure on the performance characteristics. A pilot-operated pressure relief valve is a pressure relief valve in which the main valve is combined with and controlled by an auxiliary pressure relief valve. A rupture disc device is a nonreclosing differential pressure relief device, actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to function by bursting the pressurecontaining rupture disc. A rupture disc device includes a rupture disc and a rupture disc holder.
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DEFINITIONS
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O P E R AT I O N A L C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
System Pressures The maximum operating pressure is the maximum pressure expected during system operation. The maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) is the maximum gauge pressure permissible in a vessel at its designated temperature.The maximum allowable working pressure is the basis for the pressure setting of the pressure relief devices that protect the vessel. The design gauge pressure refers to at least the most severe conditions of coincident temperature and pressure expected during operation. This pressure may be used in place of the maximum allowable working pressure in all cases where the MAWP has not been established.The design pressure is equal to or less than the MAWP. Accumulation is the pressure increase over the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel during discharge through the pressure relief device, expressed in pressure units or as a percentage. Maximum allowable accumulations are established by applicable codes for operating and re contingencies. Overpressure is the pressure increase over the set pressure of the relieving device, expressed in pressure units or as a percentage. It is the same as accumulation when the relieving device is set at the maximum allowable working pressure of the vessel. pressure in the discharge system. It is the sum of the superimposed and built-up back pressure. Built up back pressure is the increase in pressure in the discharge header that develops as a result of ow after the pressure relief device opens. Superimposed back pressure is the static pressure that exists at the outlet of a pressure relief device at the time the device is required to operate. It is the result of pressure in the discharge system coming from other sources and may be constant or variable. Blowdown is the difference between the set pressure and the closing pressure of a pressure relief valve, expressed as a percent of the set pressure or in pressure units. Opening pressure is the value of increasing inlet static pressure at which there is a measurable lift of the disc or at which discharge of the uid becomes continuous. Closing pressure is the value of decreasing inlet static pressure at which the valve disc re-establishes contact with the seat or at which lift becomes zero. Simmer is the audible or visible escape of compressible uid between the seat and disc at an inlet static pressure above the set pressure and at no measurable capacity. Leak-test pressure is the specied inlet static pressure at which a seat leak test is performed (normally 90% of set pressure according to AP1 527). The term relieving conditions is used to indicate the inlet pressure and temperature on a pressure relief device at a specic overpressure. The relieving pressure is equal to the valve set pressure (or rupture disc burst pressure) plus the overpressure. (The temperature of the owing uid at relieving conditions may be higher or lower than the operating temperature.) Popping pressure is the pressure at which the valve disc rapidly moves from a slightly open (simmer) position to a practically full open position. Discharge capacity is the actual mass ow rate of discharge which can also be expressed in volumetric terms. Equivalent capacity is the mass volumetric ow rate of a uid calculated from the capacity of the valve for a test uid.The uids commonly used for the test purposes are steam, air and water.
P R E S S U R E T E R M R E L AT I O N S H I P
Pressure Vessel Requirements
Maximum permited accumulated pressure
Vessel Pressure % Design Pressure

110
Safety Valve Characteristic

Maximum relieving pressure
Accumulation
Overpressure (Typical)
Design pressure
100
Set pressure
Blowdown (Typical)
DEFINITIONS
Reseat pressure
Stamped capacity is the rated relieving capacity that appears on the device nameplate. The stamped capacity is based on the set pressure or burst pressure, plus the allowable overpressure for compressible uids and the differential pressure for incompressible uids. Device Pressures The set pressure is the inlet gauge pressure at which the pressure relief valve is set to open under service conditions. The cold differential test pressure is the pressure at which the pressure relief valve is adjusted to open on the test stand. The cold differential test pressure includes corrections for the service conditions of back pressure or temperature or both. Back Pressure is the pressure that exists at the outlet of a pressure relief device as a result of the
Operating margin
Maximum operating pressure
90
Notes: The system operating pressure must not exceed the reseat pressure of the safety valve. Blowdown control is designed to conform to ASME Code Section V111, however liquid applications may demand up to 15% blowdown. Overpressure and blowdowns shown are typical for spring loaded SRVs and can be reduced when using Safeset Pilot Operated SRVs. Refer to the appropriate catalogue section for details.
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DEFINITIONS
Rated relieving capacity is that portion of the measured relieving capacity permitted by the applicable code or regulation to be used as a basis for the application of a pressure relief device.

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76 77 - 78 79 - 80 Sizing 81 - 82 83 84 85 - 90 91 - 96 97 Denitions 98 99 100

THE BIRKETT RANGE

WB Series - Spring Loaded Safety Relief Valve

3 High performance springs

4 Bellows back up piston (not shown)

6 Bellows (not shown)

8 8 Seat integrity 9 Adjustable blow down 10 Nozzle design 9

11 API 526 face to face dimensions

CONSTANT BACK PRESSURE 50lbf/in2

BACK PRESSURE 0 - 50lbf/in2

Typical liquid relief valve disc

Constant back pressure - conventional valve

Variable back pressure - balanced bellows valve

CONSTANT BACK PRESSURE 50lbf/in2

BACK PRESSURE 0 - 50lbf/in2

Typical liquid relief valve disc

Constant back pressure - conventional valve

Variable back pressure - balanced bellows valve

VA LV E A C T I O N Principles of operation spring loaded safety and thermal relief valves

HUDDLING CHAMBER REACTION HOOD EXIT AREA

BLOWDOWN RING INLET

Stage 3 Popping and Opening

Full Lift Position

WB 400 - CONVENTIONAL GAS TYPE

1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 22* 27* 28* 29* 31* 32 33 34 35 42 80*

WB 400 - CONVENTIONAL GAS TYPE

GAG SCREW SEALING PLUG

WB SERIES FIGURE NUMBERING SYSTEM

Minimum deg F deg C

Maximum deg F deg C

type Liquid bellows Liquid conventional Vapour bellows Vapour conventional

NAF (ST -706) Graphite (Supergraf) Gylon 3504

800 932 260

427 500 260

N Stainless steel (PH17/4) Q Stainless steel (PH17/4 NACE) Z Inconel X750

6 Monel 7 Stainless steel 304

0.110 in2 71 mm2

0.110 in2 71 mm2

TEMPERATURE LIMITS API 526

Max. Back Pressure (psig)

900 450 800 400 700 600 350

Key Valve size No. inlet x outlet (ins)

232C 185 615 1235 1845 3080 5135 -

538C 225 445 670 1115 1860 -

300 250 200 150 100 50 0

CARBON STEEL - WCB

500 400 300

-50 -100 -100

2160 3600 4000

-150 -200 -250 -268

-450 0 0 100 200 10 300 20 400 500 50

SET PRESSURE - PSIG

SET PRESSURE - BAR G.