Triple offset butterfly valve
Working condition
Pain Points and Proposal
Reference

Working condition

Pressure RatingCLASS 150 – CLASS 600
Nominal DiameterNPS 3 – NPS 96 (DN 80 – DN 2400)
Internal Leakage StandardAPI 598, FCI 70-2VI
Applicable MediaGas, Liquid
Temperature Range-50℃ to 425℃
Operation MethodsPneumatic, Manual, Electric, Hydraulic

Pain Points and Proposal

1. High leakage rate & Short service life:

① Excessive valve torque creates elevated sealing surface pressure, significantly increasing risks of galling, creep deformation, overload damage, and adhesive wear. This accelerates sealing surface degradation, heightening internal leakage probability. 

② Poor fitting degree between seat ring and disc ring causes stress concentration.  

2. Repair Limitations:  

① Seat/disc ring interfaces feature irregular conical surfaces with non-replicable eccentric angles. Without precise cone angle and dimensional chain tolerance data, repair integrity cannot be guaranteed.  

② Fixed seat design prevents disassembly for maintenance.  

③ Seal rings and seats lack interchangeability across product lines.  

3. Fail to Achieve True Bi-directional Sealing:

4. Passing Factory Acceptance Tests but Failing In-Service:  

 Blind flange pressure testing yields false positives due to large cavity volume – bubbles cannot traverse conduits within standard test durations, masking leakage.  

Effective bandwidth ratio

Reference

  • Shandong Befar New Materials Co.,Ltd.
    Process: Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH)
    Valve Specification: NPS 8 Class 150
    Temperature: 185°C
    Commissioning Date: November 2022