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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SIDE ENTRY 3 PIECE 

TRUNNION BALL VALVES 

API6D STANDARD

BVF100 

SERIES

Summary of Contents for BVF100 Series

Page 1: ...www australianpipelinevalve com au INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL SIDE ENTRY 3 PIECE TRUNNION BALL VALVES API6D STANDARD BVF100 SERIES...

Page 2: ...et Oilfield Products Valves Wellheads Gate Globe Check Valves Forged Steel Plug Valves Lubricated Sleeved Lined Gate Globe Check Valves Cast Steel Diamond Gear Gearboxes Flowturn Gate Globe Check Valv...

Page 3: ...post flushing 9 10 2 6 Commissioning 10 11 3 0 Valve Removal From Line 11 4 0 Gearbox Removal 12 5 0 Valve Disassembly 12 13 5 1 Body 12 5 2 Bonnet and stem removal 12 13 5 3 Ball removal 13 5 4 Seat...

Page 4: ...Pressure Test 16 8 0 Operation And Maintenance Instructions 16 20 8 1 Operation instruction 16 8 2 Lubrication 17 8 3 Valve operating 17 8 4 Maintenance schedule 17 18 8 5 Double block and bleed 19 2...

Page 5: ...inspected upon receipt to determine Compliance to purchase order requirements Correct type pressure class size body and trim materials and end connections this information may be found on the namepla...

Page 6: ...llers refuse any liability for damage to people property or plant as well as loss of production and loss of income under any circumstances but especially if caused by Incorrect installation or utilisa...

Page 7: ...MAN HEALTH Group 1 Classification The incorporation of additional safety elements Double packing is recommended for the range of products included in Group 1 The use of valves without additional safet...

Page 8: ...ves is as follows Recyclable components Metal parts PTFE hard plastic plug low density polyethylene Non recyclable components PTFE mixed with other compounds glass fiber graphite etc nylon graphite an...

Page 9: ...perature transmission to soft seats For valves up to 80 NB 3 use temperature measuring strips Ensure temperature of body does not go above 180 C d At the end of installation lock the valve full open i...

Page 10: ...hat greases and sealants may cause severe problems with the seat and seal arrangement if used regularly during preventative maintenance If a non leaking ball valve is lubricated with an adhesive greas...

Page 11: ...ert on use of special excavation procedures Lubricate the stem with fluid protective oil or grease through the injector if applicable Seat lubrication is normally only required for emergency purposes...

Page 12: ...ants and then partially stroke the valve multiple times to remove as much grease as possible from the seats After commissioning once you believe the service is clean you can inject a suitable grease l...

Page 13: ...stroked to prevent sticking of seats and accumulation of entrapped debris 3 0 R E M O V A L F R O M L I N E It is desirable that the maintenance operations are carried out by skilled personnel who are...

Page 14: ...ptors part no 03 sliding parallel to the through conduit valve axis d The above mentioned operation must be performed taking care of the O ring and fire gasket integrity 5 2 BONNET AND STEM REMOVAL a...

Page 15: ...to as built drawing 6 1 BODY AND BONNET a Clean accurately inside the body The surfaces shall be free of rust scale dirt etc b Clean accurately the body seats with kerosene removing any dirt c Any loc...

Page 16: ...necessary the bearing can be removed acting with the proper tool screwdriver or chisel between bearing wall and ball c The new bearing can be forced into the housing 6 7 BALL a Clean the ball check ac...

Page 17: ...seats part no 04 b Be sure that the flange body seat area is properly lubricated and position it on a horizontal plane c Insert the o rings part no 17 and the fire safe gasket into the grooves of the...

Page 18: ...valve is correctly operating b In the case of automated valves the instructions from the actuator s manufacturer shall be supplied separately In this case automated valves shall be operated with the...

Page 19: ...ry greatly depending on the valve size cycle frequency and service condition As a general guideline use 30 ml 1 ounce of lubricant per inch size of valve into each seat fitting Use proper lubricant gr...

Page 20: ...In this case the valves must be full open during injection more grease is required as the valve cavity must first fill then stroke the valve in order to wipe the grease onto the seats Then repeat the...

Page 21: ...shaft much smaller than the amount required in the seats 8 5 DOUBLE BLOCK AND BLEED Whilst trunnion ball valves are double block bleed capable the valve needs to be ordered and tested as a double blo...

Page 22: ...ting pressure in the body cavity and compressibility of the fluid If there are hydrates in gas service the drain fitting may freeze during high pressure draining Work slowly and ensure that the pressu...

Page 23: ...ed with just upstream or just downstream seat as self relieving Also double piston effect DPE seats can be specified DPE seated valves must have an external relief safety valve fitted to the body whic...

Page 24: ...ball and the valve seals Line pressure forces a seal against the floating seat An external body relief valve is installed to protect the body cavity from excess pressure which can be vented to atmosph...

Page 25: ...allation Operation and Maintenance Manual 23 SIDE ENTRY 3P TRUNNION BALL VALVES API6D STANDARD BVF100 SERIES 18 9 16 15 10 13 1 6 5 7 8 3 19 27 24 23 21 20 22 2 4 17 26 12 11 14 25 The above is indica...

Page 26: ...F316 25 Grease Fitting Seat 25A Grease Fitting Stem 26 Stem Vent Plug ASTM A105 ZP ASTM A350 LF2 ZP AISI 304 316 27 Vent Valve c w Check ASTM A182 F316 28 Lifting Lug 29 Support 30 Worm Gear Operator...

Page 27: ...ues are shown only different body gasket systems different seating styles different sizes classes etc will have different torque requirements Furthermore other stud grades can have much lower torques...

Page 28: ...iption 1 Standard Identifies manufacturing design standard 2 Pressure Class Identifies pressure classifications per API requirements 3 Body Material Identifies body metal material composition A105 WCB...

Page 29: ...e absence of line pressure coil springs around the seat unit provide a tight seal by keeping the seat in contact with the ball Double Block Bleed Valve Being up stream side sealing the valve can bleed...

Page 30: ...the sealing capacity of the valve in case of failure of the upstream seat and release of the body cavity over pressure through the upstream seat Full Bore or Reduced Bore Full bore and reduced bore a...

Page 31: ...chures and technical publications are the exclusive property of Australian Pipeline Valve Any unauthorised reproduction in total or in part shall result in prosecution Products and data sheets in this...

Page 32: ...any requirements in the field of valves please contact us for a prompt response Continuous development of Australian Pipeline Valve products may necessitate changes in the design or manufacture proce...

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