Working condition
| Pressure Rating | CLASS 150 – CLASS 600 |
| Nominal Diameter | NPS 3 – NPS 96 (DN 80 – DN 2400) |
| Internal Leakage Standard | API 598, FCI 70-2VI |
| Applicable Media | Gas, Liquid |
| Temperature Range | -50℃ to 425℃ |
| Operation Methods | Pneumatic, 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