
VGF FLANGED GLOBE VALVES
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OPERATION
Two-Way Valves
Figs. 19 and 20 shows 2-way valves in the fully closed
position.
Pressure-Balanced Valve (Fig. 19)
The pressure-balanced design combines close-off
pressures comparable to a ball valve with traditional globe
valve flow control accuracy in large valve body sizes.
The pressure-balanced valve seat includes a sealed
pressure chamber. These valves operate as follows:
1.
With the valve closed, pressure at the A port is pres-
ent in the chamber that forms the upper section of
the plug.
2.
This equalizes the pressure above and below the
seat.
NOTE:
As the valve opens/closes, the chamber pressure
equalizes in either direction.
3.
As a result, the pressure of the medium does not
affect the ability of the actuator to open/close the
valve. The valve actuator works against only pressure
chamber seal friction.
4.
This is particularly useful when the pressure of the
medium undergoes significant variation.
5.
Regardless of pressure variation, valve operation is
relatively smooth throughout the travel of the stem.
NOTE:
Both equal percentage (VGF21EP) and linear
(VGF21LP) flow characteristics are offered.
Standard Plug Valve (Fig. 20)
These valves have a metal-to-metal seat. As these models
share body castings with the pressure-balanced models,
the full stroke of the valve stem can be greater than the
control stroke dimension. (See dimension Y, in Table 8.)
Dimension Y is measured from the closure of the A port.
Honeywell actuators are constructed to this Y dimension,
and limit stem travel accordingly.
Flow does not increase with stem travel greater than 3/4
in. (20 mm) in 2-1/2 and 3 in. valves,
IMPORTANT
All VGF valves reference their flow and stroke to
the A port; actuators must be configured to pro-
vide positive closure of this port.
Fig. 19. Two-way pressure-balanced valve operation.
Fig. 20. Two-way standard valve operation.
Three-Way Valves
Figs. 21 and 22 show 3-way valves in the fully closed
position, with no flow between the A port and AB port.
ELECTRIC CONTROL
Upon power failure:
• Spring return actuators return the valve to its normal
position. This position (open or closed to the A or the B
port) depends on the actuator installation.
• Non-spring return actuators hold the last commanded
position.
PNEUMATIC CONTROL
Upon loss of control air pressure:
• The actuator returns the valve to its normal position.
This position (open or closed to the A or the B port)
depends on the actuator model.
A PORT
AB PORT
M22616C
PRESSURE-
BALANCED
VALVE
PLUG
A PORT
AB PORT
STANDARD
VALVE
M36096
PLUG