Kavaata

3 way Ball Valve Catalogue

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Kavaata Valves are products of Rajeev &

Company, India.
The strength of Rajeev &
Company lies in technical competence, highprecision machining capability and unflinching
adherence to quality and deadlines. We believe in
pushing ourselves to the limits of cutting edge
engineering to satisfy customer expectations.
Rajeev & Company boasts of state of the art
machining centers. All machining activities are
carried out in-house by qualified & highly trained
personnel.
The design facilities include Modeling,
simulation and Analysis package. We believe in
getting it right the first time in resonance with our
motto from excellence to perfection.

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ThethreewayLPortballvalveis
avalvewithasphericalobturatorinside
withseatsonbothsides.Thevalvesare
basically quarterturn i.e. to open or
closetheballvalvethehandleneedsto
be rotated through 90. The ball valves
can have a variety of features,
modifications and arrangements to
serve various needs of customers and
theprocesses.

The
materials
used
for
construction also consist of various
combinations.Thebodyandadaptercan
be made from Carbon Steels, ASTM
A216 Gr WCB, and ASTM A351 Gr
CF8/CF8M.

The ball is constructed using

ASTM A276 SS304/ SS316/ASTM A351
Gr CF8/CF8M/CF3/CF3M, with special
processed features for metal seated
valves.Theseprocessedfeaturesinclude
ENP (Electroless Nickel Plating) and
stellitehardfacing.

The stem and gland are made

fromASTMA276SS304/SS316/SS316L.
The stem is designed to withstand
torquesofhighmagnitudeusually2to
3 times the operational torque of the
respective valve. This ensures the stem
nevertwistsduringnormaloperation.

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The seats are usually made of

PTFE for temperatures up to 200C and
pressures up to 15 bars. As the
operational pressures increase, seats
can be made from PEEK, CPTFE, and
POM. STELLITED metal seats are used
when both operational temperatures
andpressuresarehigh.

The ports are full bore; this

ensuresflowwithoutpressuredropand
helpspigging.

We
at
Kavaata
Valves
manufacture ball valves that strictly
adhere to standards: ASME B16.34,
ASME B16.5, ASME B16.10, ASME
B16.11 and ISO 17292 (design), for
testingstandardsBS6755PartI,API598
and API 6D. We maintain highest
standards
of
quality
through
implementation of ISO 9001:2008
system.

ImageA:3WayValvewithoperatingflange

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EXPLODEDVIEWOFA3WAYLPORTBALLVALVE

ImageB:Theexplodedviewshowsvariouscomponentsoftheballvalve.

3 way ball valves have 3 ports; one inlet and two outlets or one
outlet and two inlets depending upon the process requirement. These
valveshaveballswitheitheranLtypeportoraTtypeport.
3wayballvalvesareusedfor:
a. FlowDiversion(LPortBallValve)
b. FlowDiversionandMixing(TPortBallValve)

ImageC showsanLPortball.Thisis
the heart of an L port ball valve. It
can be seen that an L port ball can
connecttwoadjacentports(located
at right angles to each other) while
blocking the flow to the other port.
By rotating the ball through 900,
flowdiversionisachieved.Thethird
ImageC:LPortBall
side port acts as the common port
whichisalwaysconnected.
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ImageD:3WayLPortBallValve

ImageE:PortAtoPortC,PortBShutOff
A

ImageF:PortBtoPortC,PortAShutOff
B

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KAVAATA manufactures world class 3 Way L Port Ball valves. These ball valves
are suitable for use in Duplex Filters and Heat Exchangers (Oil Coolers). Pressure
Equalization Line is provided in the case of 3 way ball valves for heat exchangers.
Flexibility is the hallmark of KAVAATA 3 Way ball valves. They can be supplied
with flanged ends conforming to different standards. Available in sizes from
15mm to 200mm, they can be supplied in ASTM A216 Gr. WCB, ASTM A351 Gr.
CF8 and CF8M body with suitable trim material. PTFE is the normal seat material.
METAL SEATED VALVES CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED FOR HIGH
TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS.

Image D shows cut section of a 3 Way L Port Ball Valve. Image E

describes the working of an L Port 3 Way Ball Valve- Port A is connected
to Port C (common port). Port B is shut off. By rotating the ball by 900 in
the clockwise direction, Port B can be connected to Port C and Port A can
be shut off. Diversion of flow is thus achieved

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TPORTBALL
Image G showsaTPortBall.This
ball is a combination of straight
port and L port ball. Hence, it can
perform the function of mixing of
flow and diverting flow. This ball
has to be rotated by 1800 to
achieveflowmixinganddiverting.
Image G:

T- Port Ball

TPortballvalvescanbeclassifiedinto:
a. 2seatdesign
b. 4seatdesign

In2seatdesign,theTportvalvecanmixanddivertflow.Thethirdportisalways
open.

Image H: 3 Positions of a T Port Ball Valve.

ImageH:showsthe3positionsofaTPortBallValve.Greenindicatesflowandred
indicatesshutoff.
Thevalvehasthreepositions.PortAtoPortCPortBshutoff,PortBtoPortC
PortAshutoff,allthreeportsopen(Mixing).Toperformallthesefunctions,the
ballisrotatedthrough1800.

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2 Seats

Picture I 1(above) I 2 (below)

Image I 1 shows
flow of fluid from
Port A to C with
Port B shut off. I 2
shows the flow of
fluid from Port B to
C with Port A shut
off. I 3 show
mixing.

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Note the
arrangement of the
2 seats is similar to
L Port Ball Valve

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Image I 3

In4seatdesign,onemore position is added to the above three positions

viz.PortCshutoff.ByshuttingoffPortC,inletoroutlet(asthecasemaybe),can
beshutoff.Thisobviatestheinclusionofashutoffvalveinthelineprecedingthe
3Wayvalve.

Seats

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Image J

Image J shows the

condition described
above

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Kavaatavalvesaretestedtoperfection,asillustratedbelow.

ImageK:Normaltestingofthreewayballvalve.

Pressure testing of 3 Way ball valves is normally done across two open
ports and leakage is observed on the closed side, as shown in Picture K above.
Thisway oftesting issuitableforatestbenchto determineacceptabilityofthe
valve.However,ifthePortsAandBaremountedonanyequipmentandPortCis
openforobservation,itisimpossibletobuildpressure.Ontheotherhand,ifPort
C is closed to build pressure, all ports become unavailable for visual leak
detection. This situation is highly pertinent to the Heat Exchanger (Oil Cooler)
manufacturers. Heat Exchangers are tested for leak tightness along with the
mountedvalves.PictureLbelowshowsthetestmethodrequired.Here,testingis
required to be done from the closed port (B) side and observation for leakage
fromPortC.Thispresentsapeculiarproblem,especiallyinthelargersizedvalves.
Due to the pressure applied from the closed port side, the ball tends to move
awayfromitsseattocreateagap,resultinginleakage.Thesolutionisobviously
toincreasetheprecompressionintheseatssothataslightmovementoftheball
doesnotallowagaptoformbetweentheseatandtheball.

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ImageL:HeatExchangerPressuretestingofthreewayballvalve.

However, the higher precompression in the seats along the change in the ball
axis(duetothepressure),increasetheoperatingtorqueabnormally.Duplexheat
exchangersrequiretwosimilarsizedvalvestobecoupledandoperatedtogether.
Thisdoublestherequiredeffort.Inthecaseoflargersizedvalves,extensionpipes
andmoremenarerequiredtooperatethevalves.Thereisanincreasedtorsion
experiencedbythevalvestemwhichcanleadtopermanentstemtwist.
KAVAATAhavedevelopedspecial3Wayballvalvesespeciallyfortheheat
exchangerindustry.InnovativeballandseatdesignallowsKAVAATAballvalves
to exceed the requirement of the industry with very low operating torque.
Pressure Equalization line, which is an essential accessory, is supplied duly
mounted on each valve. Pressure equalization line is used to prevent drop in
pressure during changeover from one heat exchanger to the other in a duplex
heatexchanger.

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Thefeatures,designandtechniqueinvolvedensuresthebestproductbeing
delivered to our customer. The LPort ball valve is available in CL150#, CL300#
(usually in stock) and CL600# and above is made as per the demands of the
customer.ThedimensionaldetailsofCL150#arementionedinthetablebelow.

ImageMshowinggeneralassemblyanddimensions.

TABLEA
CLASS150#BALLVALVEDIMENSIONS
SIZE

1"
11/2"
2"
21/2"
3"
4"
6"

A
108
117
127
165
215
207
245
280
403

B
D
R
12.5
90
35
19
100
43
25
108
51
38
127
73
50
152 92.1
64
178 105
75 190.5 127
100 229 157
150 279 215.9

G
66
68
75
92
107
125
140
190
220

F
60.3
69.9
79.4
98.55
120.6
139.7
152.4
190.5
241.3

T
10
10.9
11.2
14.2
15.75
17.53
19.05
23.88
25.4

NOTE:Alldimensionsareinmm

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N
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8

P
16
16
16
16
19
19
19
19
22.35

L
170
170
190
250
250
300
300
400
800

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ImageNshowinggeneralassemblyanddimensions.

TABLEB
CLASS300#BALLVALVEDIMENSIONS
SIZE

1"
11/2"
2"
21/2"
3"
4"
6"

A
140
152
165
190
216
241
312
316
403

B
12.5
19
25
38
50
64
75
100
150

D
95
115
125
155
165
190
210
255
320

R
35
43
51
73
92.1
105
127
157
215.9

G
70
95
90
100
115
130
155
180
230

F
66.7
82.6
88.9
114.3
127
149.2
168.3
200
269.9

T
14.7
16.3
17.9
21.1
22.7
25.9
29
32.2
37

N
4
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
12

P
16
19
19
22.35
19
22.35
22.35
22.35
22.35

L
170
170
190
250
250
300
300
400
800

NOTE:Alldimensionsareinmm
NOTE:Duetocontinuousimprovement,dimensionsmayvarywithoutnotice.

ActuatormountingpadsareprovidedasperISO5211:2001(E)standardsin
mostsizes.

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Optionalfeaturesforthreewayballvalvesareasshownbelow.

Operating flanges serve as

a connection between the two
valves usually for operating both
of them simultaneously with a
commonlever.

ImageO:Ballvalvewithoperatingflange.

Pressure equalization line

before changing over, the
pressureinthesystemhastobe
equalized to avoid pressure
shocks and air locks. Our three
way ball valves offer the
possibility to mount an
integrated pressure equalizing
ballvalve.

Duplex filtration systems

cannot accommodate a straight
operatinglever,hencewesupply
withahandlebentat45.

ImageP:Ballvalvewithpressureequalizationline.
CommonLever

ImageQ:Ballvalvewith45deghandle.ImageR:CommonLeverArrangement.
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OPERATINGFLANGEDIMENSIONS

ImageS:showinggeneraldrawingofoperatingflange.

TABLEC
Dimension
40FB
50FB
65FB
80FB
100FB
150FB

D
90
105
105
75
75
135

Dimension
40FB
50FB
65FB
80FB
100FB
150FB

D
90
105
105
95
95
135

CLASS150#
PCD
65
80
80
50
50
102
CLASS300#
PCD
65
80
80
75
75
102

PxN
M10x4
M10x4
M10x4
M12x4
M12x4
M12x8

T
20
18
18
42.5
42.5
30

PxN
M10x4
M10x4
M10x4
M10x4
M10x4
M12x8

T
20
18
18
42.5
42.5
30

NOTE:Alldimensionsareinmm
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SEATMATERIALBEHAVIOUR

ImageT:showingPTFE&GFTbehavioratvarioustemperature&pressure.

ImageU:showingPOM&Peekbehavioratvarioustemperature&pressure.
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