VALVE MAGAZINE Fall 2024

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Curtiss-Wright’s Farris Engineering Offers Real-Time Monitoring Farris Engineering, part of Curtiss-Wright Valves Division now offers the inSure Pressure Relief Valve Monitoring Device. Monitoring valve performance is needed for EPA Clean Air Act require ments. Devices in many organic hazardous air pollutant (HAP) applications must be equipped with a monitoring device to identify release and record time and duration of release, and must immediately notify operators of a release. Process owners can use this information to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime. The device obtains real-time monitoring of pressure relief events by detecting valve stem movement and provides immediate feedback through CW inSure online app or Distributed Control System (DCS). The device can accurately measure pressure relief events and detect unstable flow in challenging applications to save costs and reduce maintenance. The monitor is factory installed and calibrated, or as a retrofit kit can be installed by a factory-trained technician on most Farris 2600 series spring-loaded pressure relief valves. The device utilizes Bluetooth connec tivity to provide live valve status of pressure events, percent open, time stamp, temperature and battery voltage. If connected to a DCS, the compa ny offers three communication protocols to connect to the device: a wired 4-20mA connection, wirelessHART and wireless ISA100 options provide flexibility to the process owner. Since this is an electronic device used in hazardous locations, the com pany obtained certification and approvals through CSA Group. The unit is powered by a long-lasting battery that is certified by CSA for hazardous location service. cw-valvegroup.com

Source: Curtiss-Wright Farris Engineering

Gilmore’s High-Pressure Check Valve Performs Under Stress With the movement to higher pressures and temperatures, Gilmore, a Control Devices company, engineered a PR2 Check Valve with maximum allowable working pressure of 20k and temperature range from 0°F to 250°F. The valve was designed to withstand extreme high and low pressures while preventing backflow. The poppet design was tested according to API Standard 6A, PR2 Design Validation Test, specifically designed for com ponents commissioned in remote and hostile environments. Updates to the new valve design include: improved antirota tion pin design to replace weldment for improved serviceabil ity; an Elgiloy spring for robust and precise reliability; Stellite poppet and Inconel seal ring to form a precise metal-to-metal seal; and a compact envelope design for installation where space is at a minimum. gilmore.com

Source: Gilmore

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