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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Book introduction
This book is intended primarily for those novice instrument engineers.
Control valves may be the most important, but sometimes the most neglected part of a
control loop. The reason is usually the instrument engineers unfamiliarity with the many
facets, terminologies, and areas of engineering disciplines such as fluid mechanics,
metallurgy, noise control, and piping and vessel design that can be involved depending
on the severity of service conditions.
Control valves are critical components of the most common control loops in industry.
Mass flow streams and heat capacities are controlled by means of final control elements,
process pressures are reduced in accordance with given requirements, and solutions
are provided with regard to safety regulations as, for example, in a refinery or nuclear
power plant. Unfortunately, the importance of control valves has been pushed into the
background in recent years, due to fascinating new technologies such as digital control
systems (DCS) or smart field instrumentation.
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Contractors and end users as well often fail to see, however, that product quality, plant
safety, and environmental pollution depend very much on the selection of a suitable
control valve.
The present situation is characterized by the fact that major investments of process
automation equipment are for the benefit of digital control systems, software, and smart field
instrumentation. On the other hand, industrial control valves have considerable apparently
fallen behind innovation arrears in spite of their importance with regard to product quality
and safety functions. The same situation applies for education and advanced training of
service technicians and engineers. A permanently increasing share of university education
and/or practical training is dedicated to electronics, whereas mechanics and related
disciplines, for example, materials technology, or fluid dynamics, play only a second rate
role.
The major intention of the authors is to highlight the importance of control valves again and
to familiarize students, service technicians and control engineers with valve technology
and valve applications in process industries. This book covers the basics of final control
elements and is divided into several „Learning Modules“. It is particularly suitable for
students and for self instruction. In order to allow a full understanding of accompanying
literature and other sources, important foundations, rules and basics are explained in
the initial chapters. The following parts concentrate on the application of control valves
including calculation, layout, and specification. The selection of a suitable control valve
has naturally a considerable influence on control accuracy, reliability, and service life. An
unsuitable body material, an undersized valve actuator, or poor range ability may have not
only a negative impact on product quality, but can even endanger major control functions
and plant safety. Although this book reflects the “state of art” and regards the latest
international standards, it does not presume special knowledge beyond basic algebra.
Therefore comprehensive derivations of mathematical equations are purposely omitted.
Limitations and uncertainties of calculations as well as common mistakes during valve
layout process are briefly mentioned.
Figure 1.2.-1: SAMSON AG in Frankfurt is the heart of the worldwide-operating SAMSON GROUP.
The progressive, yet traditional management team is committed to the name SAMSON
and the quality in technical competence and partnership it stands for.
Figure 1.2.1.-1: Prominent manufactures of special valves belong to the successful SAMSON GROUP
(See „Chapter 1.4 Production at SAMSON“)
SAMSON AG is one of the largest privately held control valve suppliers in the
world.
The basis for this success is the cooperation of the Research and Development, Design
and Production departments, practical engineering, and the continuous dialog with the
customer. Strict adherence to quality standards by the employees is also a prerequisite
for top efficiency and best quality resulting in the satisfaction of the customer.
SAMSON relies on experience gathered over almost a century. This wealth of information
forms a solid basis to provide solutions for any challenging application.
Factories using SAMSON equipment produce plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
food, petroleum products, and paper. SAMSON equipment air-conditions buildings
and distributes heat. Innovative SAMSON equipment is a fundamental component for
mechanical equipment and provides users with a competitive edge in the international
marketplace.
From the beginning of the design phase, SAMSON remains in constant contact with
the customer to ensure that the products are best suited to the practical applications.
Of similar importance is the cooperation with the production department and the field
engineers outside the company.
SAMSON combines mechanical and electric components to ensure that the products are
up to the control tasks of the future. SAMSON places prime importance on developing
reliable, easily maintainable and environmentally friendly products.
First floor
Ground floor
Basement
Test benches
Test benches for durability tests
Several modular test benches
Fixed, automated valve test benches for following media:
Maximum data
Medium
DN Pressure Flow rate Temperature
Water 400 15 bar 1000 m3/h 50 °C
Air 250 10 bar 40 t/h 30 °C
Steam 200 13 bar 5 t/h 230 °C
Water / Steam 80 15 bar 90 m3/h 130 °C
Table 1.3.-3: Maximum data of test bench
The cavitation factor xFz introduced by SAMSON in 1973 is the basis for international
noise prediction standards and specifies at which pressure ratio cavitation starts. As a
result of a series of elaborate tests and calculations performed at SAMSON, the standard
valves have been optimized to prevent cavitation by developing special plug designs and
anti-cavitation trims with high xFz values to keep the valves free of vibration and cavitation
over the entire load range.
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The equipment room provides several pumps with a total power of P = 240 kW, a total
pump flow rate of Q = 1000 m3/h, and a pump pressure of p = 15 bar each.
In addition, different shut-off and control valves control the process parameters for the
various test benches.
A compressor and desiccant air dryer dehumidify the air and compress it to a pressure of
p = 10 bar in the five tanks located outside the test lab building.
Device integration methods, such as EDDL and FDT/DTM, allow for vendor-independent
integration into process automation systems. Sound knowledge of widely used systems
and the performance of extensive system integration tests are necessary. The center,
therefore, functions as both training and test facility. Remote access to the systems
makes the center accessible from all over the globe. A powerful video and audio system
ensures unrestricted communication during training and support sessions.
Like the R&D test facilities, the center is at the heart of SAMSON’s research and
development activities. One of the main fields of activity entails research into new
technologies, such as wireless data transmission for diagnostics.
Additionally, studies of new technologies and methods for devices and diagnostics are
performed to provide end users with even more detailed condition monitoring of control
valves and to continuously reduce life cycle costs in the future. Further duties of the
Center include optimization of commissioning and initialization functions, including device
replacement, diagnostic functions, alarm management and handling, monitoring, long-
term tests as well as preparing certification tests.
To coincide with the opening of the Center, the SVIC Academy was launched. It offers
practice oriented training, e.g. advanced positioner training. This training focuses
on parameterization and configuration, diagnostic and status data logging as well as
servicing, replacing and commissioning SAMSON’s smart field devices. Additional
courses offered include basic training for HART®, PROFIBUS® PA and FOUNDATION
fieldbus™ networks. (See „Chapter 15. Interface to a control systems“
SAMSON’s digital positioners are increasingly used with on/off valves as they provide new
opportunities in combination with these valves as well, such as monitoring the opening
and closing times, the end positions and the availability of the valve by performing partial
or full stroke tests.
Integration of valve functions into process control and asset management systems –
End users value optimal valve performance to reduce life cycle costs as well as the fact
that the complete range of field device functions can be fully integrated into the control
system. This is accomplished by using standardized digital interfaces and protocols, such
as HART®, PROFIBUS® PA and FOUNDATION fieldbus™ as well as device integration
methods like FDT/DTM (Field Device Tool) and EDDL (Enhanced Device Description
Language) or, in the future, FDI (Field Device Integration).
When all specifications as well as requirements defined in NAMUR Recommendation
NE 105 are adhered to, all asset management and diagnostic functions of field devices,
including alarms specified in NAMUR Recommendation NE 107, can be put to full use.
Figure 1.4.-1: Highly efficient CNC machining Centers with extremely accurate positioning make it pos-
sible to completely machine a valve body in a single set-up.
The computerized galvanizing process has a capacity of 9,000 components which pass
through 40 stations. The automatic priming process handles up to 10,000 kg (14,000 lbs)
per day. The resulting effluent passes through the company’s own treatment plant that
meets the most stringent government standards.
Equally high environmental standards are reached in the paint shop with its automatic
powder coating line. This process uses environmentally friendly epoxy and powder
coatings.
It is now standard practice at SAMSON that machining centers are used in the production
of valve bodies. Even valves with a nominal size of 500 (20”) can be handled completely
in this type of production center.
Figure 1.4.-2: An environmentally friendly electrostatic powder coating line guarantees, together with a
wet chemical primer, a consistent surface finish of the highest quality.
Figure 1.5.-1: CNC - controlled coordinate measuring machines with air cushion guidance and high
precision sensing test the tolerances of the work piece contours in all three dimensions.
Figure 1.6.-1: Logistic center and dispatch department for worldwide delivery
The new center is the heart of a logistics system to further increase the availability of
SAMSON products. The logistics center combines the building complex in which the
dispatch department, the valve assembly department and the incoming inspection
department of SAMSON‘s quality assurance are placed.
The ability to manufacture 5,000 control valves at the headquarters each month is
achieved by keeping semi-finished
products and castings in stock to meet
unscheduled demands. 10 Rows of
shelves with 29 racks providing a total of
13,500 spaces for pallets and wire mesh
boxes.
The last stage that the control valves pass
on their way through the logistics center
is the sunlit final assembly hall. Here,
the painted components are assembled,
adjusted and checked to make sure the
final products comply with customer
specifications.
Figure 1.6.-2: Small parts storage in the logistics Center
KT - Elektronik GmbH
Berlinickestrasse 11
12165 Berlin
Germany
www.kt-elektronik.de
KT Electronics has specialized in the production and development
of electronic micro controller-controlled devices.
The main use is the heating technology and building automation.
Founded in 1990
Double acting
Double acting at 5.5 bar air Supply from 6,7 Nm to 4.955 Nm
Torque Ratings for at 80 psi air Supply from 59,1 LB-IN to 44.900 LB-IN
Standard Series 90° Spring Return models:
rotation Springs Torque from 3,4 Nm to 2.207 Nm
Springs Torque from 29,8 LB-IN to 19.350 LB-IN
Actuators with rotation 120° - 135° - 180°
180° Spring return actuators with 90° fail safety position
3 position and dosing actuators
Special actuators
Actuators with hydraulic speed control (damper)
Fast acting actuators
Forged stainless steel actuators double acting and spring return
Air Torque provides also a service for assembly-associated
Service components (switch boxes, positioners, solenoid valves, gear boxes,
brackets and couplings).
Founded in 1974
Triple Excentric LTR 43:
NPS 3 to 80
Double Excentric LDE:
Butterfly Valves
NPS 20 to 80
Ball Valves
NPS 3 to 56
Rating ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Butterfly
Wafer; Lugged type;
Connection Butterfly and Ball valves
Flanged and Butt weld ends,
Top entry design with Butt weld ends
Stainless steel, carbon steel, special
Materials
alloys
Temperature Range -196 °C to +1000 °C
Thanks to his development of high-performance ball valves, segmented
ball valves as well as control and shut-off butterfly valves made of
various materials for temperatures ranging from –196 °C to +1000 °C
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and pressure ratings of up to PN 420 or ANSI Class 2500. The company
succeeded in fully establishing itself on the international market within
a few years.
Founded in 1974
Founded in 1901
STARLINE S.p.A.
Via F.Baracca, 30
24060 S. Paolo d’Argon (Bergamo)
Italy
www.starline.it
Founded in 1976
ASME B16.34
ASME B31.1
BS 5351
Standard Design API 6A (ISO 10423)
API 6D (ISO14313)
P.E.D. 97/23/EC
ATEX 94/9 CEl
The company also provides a service to assembly pneumatic,
Note hydraulic or electric actuators and all associated components for
remote control
SAMSOMATIC GMBH
Weismüllerstraße 20-22
60314 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
www.samsomatic.de
Solenoid valves
Limit switches
Transmitters
Service units
Production Ranges
Desuperheaters
Tank management systems
Size control systems
Tools correction systems
Control Valves up to PN 40 (ANSI Class 300) and 450 °C (842 °F) for
Industrial Processes
Globe, Three-way and Angle Control Valves (Series 3240)
Globe and Three-way Control Valves (Series V2001)
Cryogenic, Diaphragm, Micro-flow and On-off Valves
Aseptic, Hygienic Valves, Sampling Valves, Pigging Systems
Butterfly Valves, Segmented Ball Valves,
Ball Valves and Rotary Plug Valves
Globe, Butterfly and Ball Valves with PTFE or PFA lining
Pneumatic actuators, pneumatic actuators with Rack and pinion design,
Double acting and Spring Return plus associated products
Control Valves up to PN 400 (ANSI Class 2500) and 550 °C (1022 °F)
for Industrial Processes
Globe, Three-way and Angle Control Valves (Series 3250)
Steam Converters (Series 3280), Desuperheaters
Spray Water Nozzle, Water bath desuperheater
Actuators
Control Valves up to PN 420 (ANSI Class 2500) and 1000 °C (1832 °F)
for Industrial Processes
High-performance control and shut-off Butterfly Valves,
High-performance Ball Valves and Segmented Ball Valves
Tailor-made solutions for industrial facilities
Production engineering
Size control systems
Tool correction systems
An exact control valve choice requires long-standing experience and detail technology
with competence.
Therefore we have next to our worldwide 45 subsidiaries and more than 100 engineer
and sales offices internationally experienced engineers combined in a central project
department.
Customer staff can take advantage of
SAMSON`s hands-on training courses
to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge
essential for the safe, trouble free
operation of your plant.
Photo BASF
Capacity 600,000 t/year Ethylene, 400,000 t/year Propylene and further by-products.
Company Linde AG is an international technology group comprising
Contractor three Business Segments: Gas and Engineering, Material Handling and
Refrigeration.
In Europe, BASF has another important Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
At this highly integrated site, BASF produces in addition to Ludwigshafen,
End user
petrochemicals from the Steam Cracker, numerous chemicals as well as
fertilizers, plastics and fibre products in some 54 plants.
Location The Antwerp region is the world’s second largest petrochemicals Center.
1993 and BASF extended the capacity hers naphtha steam cracker on
Commissioning
1.08 million tons of ethylene per annum in the year 2007.
Order 752 Valves were installed by the SAMSON GROUP in this plant.
Refinery
Photo Shell
1.8 Million tons Oil per Year
Capacity A wholly owned integrated refinery complex with an ethylene
cracker and an aromatics extraction unit.
Commissioning 2000
490 Valves with DN 1” to 12” ANSI Class 150 to Class 2500 and
Order PROFIBUS Positioners were installed by the SAMSON GROUP in
this plant.
Photo BASF
Ethylene 600,000;
Polyethylene (LDPE) 400,000;
Aromatic compounds 300,000;
Ethylene oxide/Ethylene glycol 300,000;
C4 Oxo-alcohols 250,000;
Capacity Acrylates 215,000;
(metric tons per year): Acrylic acid 160,000;
Formic acid 40,000;
Dimethylformamide 40,000;
Methylamine 36,000 as well as
Propionic acid 30,000.
In total 1.7 million metric tons of products leave the plant every year.
Commissioning 2005
1790 Valves with DN 1” to 12” ANSI Class 150 to Class 2500 and
Order HART Positioners were installed by the SAMSON GROUP in this
plant.
Petrochemical Complex
Photo CHEMIEREPORT.at
1.5 million t/y ethane
The steamcracker with an ethylene capacity of approximately 1.5
million tonnes per year is based on ethane feedstock and will be
Capacity
the heart of a petrochemical complex, located in Ruwais in the
United Arab Emirates, producing polyethylene and polypropylene
for export.
1300 Valves with DN 1” to 44” ANSI Class 150 to Class 2500 and
Order HART Positioners were installed by the SAMSON GROUP in this
plant.
Photo BASF
Different chemical production plants.
Segment structure of BASF:
Chemicals
Plastics
Capacity
Performance Products
Functional Solutions
Agricultural Solutions
Oil & Gas
Contractor The BASF Group and other engineering companies
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company –
End user The Chemical Company. With about 97,000 employees we serve
customers and partners in almost all countries of the world.
Location Headquarters of the BASF Group, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Commissioning Depending on completion of the plants within the last few years.
About 35,000 SAMSON valves in all sizes and series as well as
Order for the most different media are in use in the plant Ludwigshafen,
Germany.
Photo BASF
Different chemical production plants.
At, Belgium, BASF produces a wide variety of petrochemicals,
inorganics, fertilizers, intermediates, specialty chemicals, styrene
polymers, polyurethanes, super absorbents and dispersions. The
steam cracker provides the Verbund site with a stable supply of raw
Capacity
materials.
In 2004, BASF began operating its new world-scale plant for the
plastic ABS at its Antwerp production site. The plant has an annual
capacity of 200,000 metric tons. BASF is the world’s leading
chemical company.
Contractor The BASF Group and other engineering companies
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company –
End user The Chemical Company. With about 97,000 employees we serve
customers and partners in almost all countries of the world.
Location Antwerp, Belgium
Commissioning Depending on completion of the plants within the last few years.
About 7000 control valves are in the BASF Verbund Site Antwerp,
Order
Belgium for all sorts of applications in use.
Methanol plant
Commissioning 2008
Order 52 Valves were installed by the SAMSON GROUP in this FSRU.
Golar Spirit is also the world’s first permanently located re-gas
Note
vessel.
Photo Lurgi AG
200,000 tonnes/year
Special Features
Capacity Continuous Transesterification Process
Multifeedstock: Rape, Sunflower
Oil Refining, Winterization, Bleaching, Glycerine
Commissioning 2005
Photo Roche
Application Biochemical
Contractor Sartorius BBI Systems
End user Roche Diagnostics GmbH Penzberg, GERMANY
Location Penzberg, Germany
Commissioning 2005
59 Valves with PROFIBUS positioners were installed by the SAM-
Order
SON GROUP in this plant.
Swiss Re Building
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Building The Correct Hydraulic Solutions for Swiss Re, London
The SAMSON differential pressure controllers enabled balancing
Application of the system, and good authority to be provided for the 2-port
motorized temperature control valves.
Order 87 SAMSON delivered Differential Pressure and Flow Regulators.
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