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DOCS MATL SOCY PIPES FLG FTTG VALVES BOLTS GASKETS EQPT SPECIALS STEEL DIN
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Generally, block Valves should be considered for the onstream isolation of equipment if the
fluid is flammable or otherwise hazardous, or if the fluid is in high-pressure or
high-temperature service. Where double block Valves are used, a NPS 3/4 or larger bleed
Valve should be installed between the block Valves.
The purpose of the bleed Valve is twofold. First, the bleed ensures that the upstream Valve is
in fact tight before slipping in a blind off the downstream block Valve. The bleed connection
also permits the safe withdrawal of moderate leakage from the upstream Valve to again
assure the tight shutoff of the downstream Valve.
Depending on the service conditions, it may be possible to use a single block Valve with a
body bleed to provide double block and bleed provisions for onstream isolation of equipment.
Gate Valves with flexible wedges and with body or Bonnet bleed Valve can serve this purpose
if specifically tested in accordance with API-598 for double block and bleed quality Valves.
Some Ball Valves and nonlubricated Plug Valves, when equipped with a Valve body bleed
between the seats, can also be satisfactory substitutes for double block Valves.
Testing for double block and bleed quality Valves requires the pressure-testing of each seat,
with leakage measured through the Valve body bleed as a means of substantiating the
independent leak tightness of both the upstream and downstream seats of the Valve.
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The image on the left gives you a good impression, how a DBB Valve is constructed.
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Section VIII, requires that the opening through all pipe and fittings between a
pressure vessel and its pressure-Relief Valve shall have the area of the pressure-
relief device inlet. It is therefore recommended that the minimum flow area in the
isolation Valve be equal to or greater than the inlet area of the pressure-Relief
Valve. The minimum flow area of the isolation Valve and the inlet area of the
pressureRelief Valve can be obtained from the isolation Valve manufacturer and the
pressure-Relief Valve manufacturer.
D. When Gate Valves are used, they should be installed with stems oriented
horizontally or, if this is not feasible, the stem could be oriented downward to a
maximum of 45° from the horizontal to keep the gate from falling off and blocking
the flow.
E. A bleed Valve should be installed between the isolation Valve and the pressure-
relief device to enable the system to be safely depressurized prior to performing
maintenance. This bleed Valve can also be used to prevent pressure build-up
between the pressure-relief device and the closed outlet isolation Valve.
C. Valves shall have the capability of being locked or carsealed open. This outlet
isolation shall never be closed while the vessel is in operation without using an inlet
isolation Valve that has first been closed with the space between the inlet isolation
Valve and the pressure-Relief Valve adequately depressured.
D. A bleed Valve should be installed between the outlet isolation Valve and pressure-
relief device to enable the system to be safely depressurized prior to performing
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