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Electrical Relief Valves

Electrical Relief Valves

Introduction Typical Electrical Gate Valve - Assembly Typical Schematic of System Components Electrical Operation 1533VX Electrical Relief Valve 1538VX Electrical Relief Valve 1525VX Electrical Relief Valve

Electrical Relief Valves

Introduction
Electrical Relief Valves are available in sizes 2 and 6. Electrical valves are specifically designed for applications that include small co-generation boilers up to large power boilers such as found in electric power generating plants. Valve configurations vary depending on application and size. All designs are electrically operated for opening and closing pressures. Electrical Relief Valves are designed to exhaust to atmosphere and are not intended for services where toxic or hazardous media must be contained in a closed system. The total Electrical system provides the flexibility of manual control and the safety of automatic pressure relief of the pressurized system.
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Electrical Relief Valves 2 1/2" Electrical Pilot Operated Introduction


Gate valves may be used to isolate the Electromatic Relief Valves from the steam system. Industry has recognised that in power generation boilers, particularly at the superheater outlet, fine particulate (such as iron oxide) is present in the steam flow. This abrasive matter can damage a conventional spring loaded safety valve seat when the valve lifts. Apart from extending seat life of the safety valves, an Electrical Relief Valve provides automatic or manual overpressure protection that can be easily controlled by the plant operator from the control room. Spring loaded safety valves on a pressurized system protected by Electrical Relief Valves, will rarely be required to relieve system pressure. The reduction in frequency of safety valve actuations results in extended maintenance periods and reduces the possibility of unit down time due to excessive safety valve seat leakage.
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Electrical Relief Valves Typical Electrical Gate Valve Assembly Introduction


ELECTRICAL RELIEF VALVE

Use of Electrical Relief Valves provides the plant operator with a control system that can instantaneously open or close a pressure relief valve on a distantly located header or drum, resulting in the capability of accurately balancing boiler operation at peak load conditions and the ability to maintain a more uniform line pressure.

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Electrical Relief Valves


Typical Schematic of System Components
2537 CONTROL STATION 2539 CONTROLLER CONTROL VOLTAGE SUPPLY SHUT OFF VALVE SIPHON SOLENOID ASSEMBLY DRUM SAFETY VALVES HIGH VOLTAGE SUPPLY ELECTROMATIC RELIEF VALVE DRAIN AND TEST VALVE HIGH VOLTAGE SHO SAFETY VALVE

BOILER DRUM

SUPERHEATER

GATE VALVE

This Figure illustrates the relationship of the various components of the Consolidated Electromatic Relief Valve system. The solenoid-operated VALVE is usually mounted on the superheater outlet header, the CONTROLLER close to the boiler and the CONTROL STATION on the boiler control panel board. Electromatic Relief Valves are to be installed in accordance with instructions specified in applicable "Installation and Maintenance Manual" supplied with each order.
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Electrical Relief Valves 1533 VX Electrical Relief Valve Valve Operation Solenoid Function
Steam under pressure from the boiler, super heater, or other pressure vessel enters the main valve through the inlet chamber (A) and passes upward through the passages in cage (1) into chamber (B). Steam enters chamber (C) through the drilled hole (3). The main valve disc (2) is held in the closed position by steam pressure in chamber (C). The pressure in chamber (C) is the same as in chamber (B) when escape through port (D) is prevented by the closure of pilot valve disc (4). The pilot valve disc (4) is held in the closed position by pilot valve spring (5) and by the steam pressure in chamber (E). It is opened by the operating lever (6) under the action of the solenoid plunger head (7).
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Electrical Relief Valves 1533 VX Electrical Relief Valve Valve Operation Solenoid Function
When the pilot valve is opened, steam is released from chamber (D) through port (F) at a faster rate than supplied through the drilled hole (3). The resultant imbalance of pressures in chambers (B) and (C) produces a force which moves the main valve disc from its seat permitting steam to escape from chamber (B) to the outlet (G). The main valve is held closed by the full line pressure until the moment of opening; the operating gap - or difference between operating pressure and set pressure - in Electrical Relief Valve can be reduced to an absolute minimum without leakage (in constrast to spring-loaded valves where the disc is held to the seat by differential pressure which is proportional to the operating gap). When pilot valve closes as a result of the solenoid being de-energized, steam is trapped in chamber (C) where it builds up pressure and forces the main valve disc (2) back down on its seat thereby closing the main valve.

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Electrical Relief Valves Electrical Operation Controller


Type 2539 is actuated by pressure in any vessel to which it is connected, and will make and break electrical contact with a difference in pressure of 1% or less of the set pressure above 1000 psi and 3% or less for pressure below 1000 psi. Within the Controller is the Dual Control Pressure Switch. Adjusting screws and determine the operating point of each switch. When the pressure increases to the set point, the high pressure switch is actuated and completes the relay circuit that energizes the valve solenoid. The low pressure switch provides relay control below the actuation value of the high pressure switch, thereby allowing an adjustable blowdown range for the Electrical valve. The action of the Bourdon tube pressure sensing element

2539 Controller

makes extremely sensitive regulation possible. (For pressures below 40 psi, bellows are used instead of Bourdon tubes.)
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Electrical Relief Valves Electrical Operation Control Station


The Type 2537 switchboard mounted Control Station, which includes lights and switch, is a small unit that is
ELECTRICAL RELIEF VALVE TYPE B2537 CONTROL STATION

mounted on the control panel with electrical connections to the Type 2539 Controller, with the Control Station switch on "Automatic", the amber light is "ON" and remains "ON" until the valve is opened. When the pressure in the drum or superheater outlet reaches the pre-determined point at which the valve is set to open and contact is made in the Controller, the relay closes and almost instantly, the solenoid is energized, the valve opens and a red light indicates that the valve is open. When the pressure within the vessel drops and the valve closes, the red light goes out, and the amber light comes on. To actuate the valve manually, the Control Station is switched to "Manual", and the valve closes by turning the switch to "Off". When the switch is on "Automatic", the valve will operate at the pre-determined pressure for which it was set.

Electrical Relief Valve Type 2537 Control Station

Electrical Relief Valves 1533 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Dimensions, Weights, Parts and Materials
B

c
5.25 (133.4 MM)
28 32 31 29 33 26 24 22 23 17 21 18 19
1B 2 4

30

25 27 12 20 13

NOTE 2
2.18 (55.5 MM)

8.50 (215.9 MM)

.14NPT DRAIN

3.37 1C (161 9 MM) 9


25 (6.4 MM) 6 5

1A

14 15 .14 NPT VENT 34 35 16 1D 11 1E 10

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8.25 (209.6 MM) INLET : 2 " ANSI B 16.5 1500# OR 2500# STD. R.F (EXCEPT THICKNESS)

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REF. NO 1 1A 1B 1C 1D 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Nomenclature BASE ASSEMBLY (NOTE 1) LOWER BASE Material REF. NO 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28A 28B 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Nomenclature SOLENOID BRACKET BRACKET STUD STUD NUT LEVER LEVER PIN ASSEMBLY ADJUSTING SCREW LOCK NUT BRACKET COVER SOLENOID PLATE SOLENOID SOLENOID PLUNGER HEAD SPRING GUIDE ASSEMBLY GUIDE PLATE SPRING GUIDE MICRO SWITCH MICRO SWITCH SPACER PLUNGER SPRING SPRING BRACKET SOLENOID COVER PILOT VENT ELL PILOT VENT NIPPLE Material CARBON STEEL ALLOY STEEL ALLOY STEEL CARBON STEEL CARBON STEEL STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY STEEL STAINLESS STEEL CARBON STEEL CARBON STEEL

ASTM A 182 GRADE F22 ALLOY STEEL ASTM A 182 GRADE F22 ALLOY STEEL TOP FLANGE ASTM A 217 GRADE WC9 ALLOY STEEL ASTM A 217 GRADE CAGE WC9 ALLOY STEEL ASTM A 182 TYPE 316 TUBE INSERT STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL DISC DISC SPRING INCONEL GUIDE WEAR RESISTANT ALLOY GUIDE RETAINING PLUG ALLOY STEEL LOCK PLATE STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE GASKET PILOT BASE ALLOY STEEL PILOT DISC STAINLESS STEEL PILOT DISC STEM STAINLESS STEEL PILOT SPRING STAINLESS STEEL SPRING COVER STAINLESS STEEL PILOT SEAT BUSHING INCONEL SEAT BUSHING GASKET STAINLESS STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STEEL MUSIC WIRE STAINLESS STEEL CARBON STEEL STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL

Electrical Relief Valves 1533 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Dimensions


DIMENSIONS (mm)

ANSI STANDARD CLASS


1500 2500

A mm
23.000 584.2

B mm
17.5000 444.5

C mm
6.187 157.1

APPROX WEIGHT LBS KG


175 79

Valve Code
21/2-1533VX(15)X 21/2-1533VX(25)X

Flanged inlet connections furnished with raised face smooth flanges, unless otherwise specified.

NOTE l Main base assembly weld is radiographed. l Due to changing availability of certain materials, BHEL reserves the right to substitute equal to or better materials than the materials listed. l Seating surface Hardfaced.

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Electrical Relief Valves 1538 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Dimensions, Weights, Parts and Materials
6.25 (158.8 MM) 46 47 25.50 (647.7 MM)
15

14.12 (358.8 MM) 7.37 (187.3 MM)

14.00 (355.6 MM) OUTLET


38 41 39 40 42 36 33 30 24 23 28 29 26 22
31 35 37 34 32 19 25 27 43 44 45 21 20 18 17

10 11 12 14 9 8

31.00 (787.4 MM)


INLET : Butt Welded OUTLET : 4 ANSI B 16.5 300# Raised Face Flange

5 4 7 6 1 2 3 13
H G f

PILOT VALVE VENT POINT TOWARD SAFE AREA

16

INLET 14.00 (355.6 MM)

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Electrical Relief Valves 1538 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Parts & Materials
REF Nomenclature No 1 Base 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Material ASTM A 182 Grade F22 Alloy Steel Support Plate ASTM A 217 Grade WC9 Alloy Steel Inlet ASTM A 182 Grade F22 Alloy Steel Disc Spring Inconel Disc Stainless Steel Stop Washer Stainless Steel Guide Stellite Seat Bushing Alloy Steel (Note 1) Main C Seal RingInconel Collar Alloy Steel Base Stud Alloy Steel Stud Nut Alloy Steel Retainer Tube Stainless Steel Drain Elbow Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Turnbuckle Pilot Valve Tube Alloy Steel Pilot Base Alloy Steel Pilot Disc Stellite Pilot Disc Stem Stainless Steel Stem Retainer Inconel Pilot Seat Bushing Stellite Seat Bushing Gasket Stainless Steel Pilot Spring Stainless Steel Spring Cover Stainless Steel Spring Cover Pin Stainless Steel AN ISO 14000 COMPANY REF Nomenclature No 26 Solenoid Bracket 27 Solenoid Bracket Gasket 28 Bracket Stud 29 Stud Nut 30 Lever 31 Lever Pin 32 Adjusting Screw 33 Lock nut 34 Bracket Cover 35 Solenoid Plate 36 Solenoid 37 Solenoid Plunger Head 38 Plunger Assembly Guide Plate Spring Guide 39 Micro Switch/ Enclosure 40 Plunger Spring 41 Spring Bracket 42 Solenoid Cover 43 Pilot Vent 44 Pilot Vent Ell 45 Pilot Vent Nipple 46 Lifting Eye Bolt 47 Eye Bolt Lock Nut Material Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel

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Electrical Relief Valves 1538 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Dimensions

DIMENSIONS (mm)
INLET ELECTROMATIC SIZE END IN CONNECTION INCH BUTT WELD 2 1/2 PRESSURE CLASS 4500 F IN mm 5.500 139.70 G IN mm 2.750 69.85 DIMENSIONS H (MAX) IN mm 2.375 60.33 APPROX WT. LBS KG 650 295

Interpolated rating

NOTE l Hardfaced guide and seat surface. l Dismantling height 44.5" (1130.3 MM) l Drain Size 1/6 27 NPT

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Electrical Relief Valves 1525 VX Electrical Relief Valve - Dimensions, Weights, Parts and Materials
5.43 (137.9 MM)

7.75 (196.9 MM)

27.6 (687.3 MM)

DRAIN (NOTE 4)

10 33 36 35 34 37 31 27 28 38 29 12 14 30 32 26 28 18 25 24 (715 8 MM) 23 20 39 21 22 15 19 11 9 13 14 16 18 17

OUTLET
5 2 1 7 41 6 8

14.00 (355.6 MM)

PILOT VENT (NOTE 3)

5.75 4 (146.1 MM) (NOTE 2)

15.75 (400.1 MM)

2.62 (66.5 MM)

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INLET : 6 ANSI B 16.5 RAISED FACE OUTLET : 8 ANSI B 16.5 RAISED FACE

Electrical Relief Valves 1525 VX Electrical Relief Valves - Parts & Materials
REF No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Nomenclature Base Seat Ring Cage Stud Disc Disc Guide Disc Spring Disc Retainer Pilot Valve Tube Turnbuckle Pilot Base Top Stud Bottom Stud Stud Nuts Pilot Disc Guide Seal Ring Seal Ring Retainer Pilot Plug Pilot Disc Pilot Disc Stem Pilot Seat Bushing Seat Bushing Gasket Pilot Spring Material ASTM A 182 Grade F22 Alloy Steel Alloy Steel (Note 1) Alloy Steel Alloy Steel (Note 2) Stainless Steel Wear Resistant Alloy Alloy Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Wear Resistant Alloy Stainless Steel Alloy Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Monel Alloy (Note 1) Stainless Steel Stainless Steel REF No 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Nomenclature Spring Cover Solenoid Bracket Operating Lever Adjusting Screw Adjusting Screw Lock Nut Lever Pin Solenoid Plate Solenoid Solenoid Plunger Head Spring Guide Assembly Guide Plate Spring Guide Unimax Switch Plunger Spring Spring Bracket Solenoid Cover Bracket Cover Pilot Valve Vent Drain Extension Piston Rings Material Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Steel Brass Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Alloy Steel (Note 3) Alloy Steel (Note 4) Stainless Steel

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

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NOTE AN ISO 14000 COMPANY l Hardfaced seating surface l Studs are equally spaced to straddle centerline and not on centerline as shown l 1 Schedule 80 pipe socket welded to base with A 1-11 NPT connection on the end l3/8 schedule 40 pipe socket welded to base with A 3/8 18 NPT connection on the end.

Electrical Relief Valves 1525 VX Electrical Relief Valves - Dimensions

ANSI B16.34 PRESSURE CLASS (PSIG)


1500

MAXIMUM PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITS PRESSURE (PSIG)


1500

TEMPERATURE PRESSURE TEMPERATURE (F) (C) (Kpa)


750 10342 399

NOTE l Hardfaced seating surface. l Studs are equally spaced to straddle centerline and not on centerline as shown. l 1 Schedule 80 pipe socket welded to base with A 1-11 NPT connection on the end. l 3/8 schedule 40 pipe socket welded to base with A 3/8 18 NPT connection on the end.

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