Oxygen service ball valve
Working condition
Pain Points and Proposal
Reference

Working condition

Pressure RatingCLASS 150 to CLASS 1500
Nominal SizeNPS ½ to NPS 16
Leakage ClassANSI FCI 70-2 CLASS VI or higher
Compatible MediaPure oxygen, nitrogen
Temperature RatingUp to 550°C
Cycling Speed1-3 seconds (quicker speed available upon request)
Fire-Safe & Anti-Static DesignSupport
Driving modePneumatic, Manual

Pain Points and Proposal

1. Jam: Under pure, high-pressure, high-temperature, degreased, and dry oxygen/nitrogen/hydrogen service conditions, metal to metal "bite" (micro-welding phenomenon) easily occurs between parts; These phenomena occur on these parts: ball, seat, bearings, bushings, stem, bottom shaft, etc.

2. Internal Leakage:The valve passed factory accetance pressure testing but leakage occurs while running online.  

Reference

  • Oxygen Valve for Meijin Coal-to-Ethylene Glycol Unit