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Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Brochure
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Brochure
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GERMANY
IRELAND
USA
Fetterolf Corporation, Inc. SchuF Valve Technology GmbH SchuF Chemieventile Vertriebs GmbH
phone: +1 610 584 -1500 phone: +353 (0)21 4837000 phone: +49 (0 )6198 571100
fax: +1 610 584 -5904 fax: +353 (0)21 4837030 fax: +49 (0 )6198 571200
info@fetterolfvalves.com sales@schuf.ie verkauf@schuf.de
SchuF (USA) Inc.
phone: +1 843 881 3345
fax: +1 843 881 6121
sales@schuf.us
Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t :
BRAZIL
INDIA
Fetterolf SchuF do Brazil Ltda SchuF Speciality Valves India Pvt. Ltd.
phone: +55 19 3936 9090 phone: +91 421 2264600
fax: +55 19 3935 3215 fax: +91 421 2362018
fbvendas@fetterolf.com.br sales@schuf-india.com
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – General Overview SchuF Valve Portfolio
SchuF has delivered over one million valves The SchuF group has sales and agent offices
during its almost 100 year history to a wide variety covering almost every country in the world.
of industries in over 50 countries worldwide. We manufacture valve products that control,
Headquartered near Frankfurt in Germany, the isolate, divert, and sample liquids, gases,
company has additional design and manufacturing powders, and slurries. Our product range of
centres in Brazil, India, Ireland and the United States. engineered, customised valves includes:
Disc Pistom / Ram Angle Control Coker Multiport Lift Plug Line Sampling Line Blinds
Cam Set
Bottom Outlet Valve IsoPlug Diverter Valve On-Off Isolation Valve
& Stacey
Disc lowering Globe Control Coker Lift Plug Lift Plug Screw-In Spray Rinse
Bottom Outlet Valve SwitchPlug Diverter Valve Switching Sampling Valve Valve
Seat
Disc rising Wafer Control Coker Changeover Lift Plug Submersed High Pressure
Bottom Outlet Valve ControlPlug Valve Bypass Sampling Valve Angle Valve
Outlet angle –
90°, 60°, or 45° Vessel Flange –
ASME, DIN Backpressure Coker Changeover
Combination
Y-Globe Wafer Distributor
Control Valve Quench Valve Valve Sampling Valve Valve
or custom Valve
In-lying Disc
Valve
Manual
non rising
handwheel
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Industry Application Case Studies for Disc Valves
PTA Application Case Study Alumina Service Case Study Development of Bottom Outlet Valves Bottom Outlet Valve Types
A major North American producer of PTA faced The production of alumina requires valves that Bottom Outlet or Drain Valves have been SchuF has developed a diverse range
a problem, which had caused a critical PTA can withstand significant abrasion and scaling. extensively used in the chemical and related of Bottom Outlet Valves which include both
process line to run inefficiently. The customer One important producer of Alumina in Brazil industries for almost 100 years. Invented by Disc and Piston (or Ram) categories. The funda-
had installed ball valves at the entrance to was faced with the problem that their existing SchuF in 1923, their initial application was mental difference between the two are:
transfer lines between crystallisers which feed valve seats would regularly get stuck and to replace the very simple wooden plug used ■ Disc valves have a shorter length and are
regularly got stuck due to build up of slurry consequently not close. This led to equipment to close or drain tanks, vessels or pipelines. therefore ideal where space is limited or
around and in the ball itself. SchuF resolved the damage and production down time. SchuF Their introduction made it possible to drain weight is a concern. The shorter stroke
problem by providing a self draining Disc BOV resolved the problem by designing a special vessels containing dangerous substances, means that smaller, lighter and faster actu-
with integrated flushing and no dead space. disk grinding mechanism specifically suited to and handle media under high pressure or ators can be used, saving cost and weight.
The combination of a dead space free connec- Alumina slurry. With the new design SchuF Disc temperature safely. The other key benefit for
tion and flushing eliminated the build up of the BOV the alumina producer now has no issues early users of Bottom Outlet Valves was ■ Ram Piston valves have full bore unimpeded
slurry. Plant efficiency increased significantly with valve closure. the ability to ensure dead space free draining flow and are more suitable for vessels that
thereafter. of vessels or reactors. need to be drained or flushed quickly,
Polymer Service Case Study for highly viscous media or where large
Mining Application Case Study Industry Application samples need to be taken.
SchuF disc valves are used extensively in the
A European Tungsten Carbide mining company Polymer industry as they are ideal for injecting Today, Bottom Outlet Valves (BOV) have found
faced the problem that an on-off valve installed low viscosity feedstocks. For one particular applications beyond the chemical and
after a depressurization vessel leaked, and had Asian customer where Vinyl Chloride is used as petrochemical industry. They are suitable for
to be maintained weekly. In this secondary a feedstock, the disc and seat were contoured pharmaceutical and biotech applications
process, tungsten is mixed with caustic soda at to exactly match the vessel wall and a special where cross contamination must be avoided.
high pressure and a highly abrasive slurry bellow seal was supplied. This ensured that no They have also found a place in abrasive slurry
results. By replacing the on-off valve with a atmospheric pollution would take place. and high temperature environments such as in
SchuF Disc BOV the company was able to The customer reported excellent valve sealing the coal liquefaction and alumina industries.
reduce maintenance to annual checks. performance.
According to the plant manager “The valve has
worked so well, that I can’t even remember
when we last had to do any maintenance”
Model 25BF disc rising valve with bellows and temperature sensor
10 3
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – General Overview Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Specifications
The disc lowering valve models 18 (different Valve Bodies Standard Optional
size inlet / outlet) and 24 (bigger size inlet than
The valve bodies for all models would usually Size 1" to 18" as standard Larger on request
outlet) can be used on vessels with low
be in various stainless steel grades, but can
mounted agitators, as it is non intrusive. Body Stainless steel 1.4408 (CF-8M) 304, 316 L, Duplex, Hastelloy, Monel,
also be provided in any available castable or
Disc lowering valves can also be combined Titanium, Nickel, Inconel, Incoloy, etc.
weldable material.
with sampling valves. Valve lining n/a PTFE, glass, ceramic or rubber
Outlet 45 ° or 60 ° 90 °
Disc Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) Glass lined, hard faced, tantalum clad,
PTFE and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Spindle Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) Hast C 276 and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Seat Stainless steel, replaceable PTFE lined and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Temperature minus 10 ° to 230 ° C Higher or lower on request
Pressure ASME 150, PN16 & PN 40 Up to ASME 2500, PN 320 or higher on request
Temperature n/a 2 x PT 100 sensors with tantalum cap
Sensors on disc, or stainless steel rod in disc
Actuators Manual, pneumatic, Side mounting is available
hydraulic or electric Actuation speed down to 0,1 sec.
Fire safe n/a Fire safe to BS 6755 Pt. 2 *
Heating Jacket n/a On request
Surface coating n/a Anodising, Canadising, Titanium Nitriding,
Ceramic and Tungsten
* European safety standard similiar to API 607.
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – For the pharmaceutical industry for example, Type BH metal bellows, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
Sealing Arrangements stainless steel grades such as 1.4435 (BN2) and Type BF PTFE bellows, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
Disc valves are available with a number of easily polished 316 L, 1.4439 or 1.4539 are used.
Type BM diaphragm sealed, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
different sealing options: For higher corrosion resistance we can provide
■ Model 25 BS is typically a Hastelloy or Duplex, Alloy 59, Hastelloy C 22, C 276, B 2, B 3,
Titanium, Zirconium and many others. Process and Seat Sealing Options:
stainless steel valve with a stuffing box seal
to the outside. Alternatively, cast steel or stainless steel valves Process: PTFE sealing ring, metal to metal and hard faced material options
■ Model 25 BH is usually a metal or stainless can be delivered with isostatically sintered PTFE Seat: O-ring, lip seal and expandable seat
steel valve with a Hastelloy or metal bellows or glass lined bodies.
and a back up stuffing box seal.
■ Model 25 BF is a Teflon or glass lined valve Features of Disc Bottom Outlet Valves Additional Options:
with bellows and back up stuffing box seal. ■ Flushing / Purging ■ CIP / GMP ■ Jacking bolts
Core features of Disc Bottom Outlet Valves
■ Model 25 BM features a Teflon or rubber include a robust design and construction, high connections ■ Manual over-ride ■ Disc contouring
diaphragm seal. adaptability, and no dead space. ■ FDA compliant
All disc valves can be provided with a “TA Luft” ■ T or spool piece ■ Tapered seats
Each SchuF Bottom Outlet Valve is adapted to materials
(exacting German environmental emissions fit the requirements of the proposed application, ■ Internal / External ■ Leak detection ■ Live loaded packing
standard) compatible stuffing box seal. whether it be a non standard size connection, polishing ■ Disc grinding ■ Wipers
Sealing to process options include metal to metal, highly abrasive material, or low contamination
■ Limit switches ■ Solenoid valves ■ Positioners
hard faced material options and PTFE sealing ring. requirements. Model 24 BC
4 9
Choosing the appropriate Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Feature Overview
8 5
Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industry Dimensions Example for GMP Compliant 25 BF
SchuF disc valves have seen extensive service Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
in the bulk pharmaceutical and fine chemical Valves
industries. They are often used in the production
SchuF offers a complete range of valves which
of core active ingredient acids and vitamins.
conform to GMP standards. The valves open
Over the past 15 years the dual pressure of into the vessel or valve, with a stuffing box
rationalisation and safety & environment regu- seal, bellows seal or a diaphragm seal.
lation have led to many valve developments. The valves have the following characteristics:
SchuF is at the forefront of these developments
■ Completely dead space free
with a number of innovations:
■ Easily flushable
■ Expandable blow up seat
(to fill potential dead spaces) ■ Surfaces can be polished to Ra < 0.2 µ
■ GMP compliant disc valves ■ Crevice free
■ Fully cleanable and flushable in place features These valves are ideal for batch processes,
where even the smallest contamination from
■ Seat-less disc valves
the previous batch could be fatal. There are a
variety of sealing options for GMP compliance
Sterile Valve (Model 24AV) as listed below.
Sterile valves are widely used in the Pharma-
ceutical industry and can be supplied to
4 inches as standard or larger sizes as required.
The SchuF 24AV sterile valve is a highly versatile
valve that can be used as a drain, angle or
sampling valve. They are fitted at the bottom
of stainless steel, Hastelloy, or glass lined
fermentors and reactors. The disc opens into 1 2
the valve and can seal directly against the Large gap for CIP GMP O-ring seal
6 7
Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industry Dimensions Example for GMP Compliant 25 BF
SchuF disc valves have seen extensive service Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
in the bulk pharmaceutical and fine chemical Valves
industries. They are often used in the production
SchuF offers a complete range of valves which
of core active ingredient acids and vitamins.
conform to GMP standards. The valves open
Over the past 15 years the dual pressure of into the vessel or valve, with a stuffing box
rationalisation and safety & environment regu- seal, bellows seal or a diaphragm seal.
lation have led to many valve developments. The valves have the following characteristics:
SchuF is at the forefront of these developments
■ Completely dead space free
with a number of innovations:
■ Easily flushable
■ Expandable blow up seat
(to fill potential dead spaces) ■ Surfaces can be polished to Ra < 0.2 µ
■ GMP compliant disc valves ■ Crevice free
■ Fully cleanable and flushable in place features These valves are ideal for batch processes,
where even the smallest contamination from
■ Seat-less disc valves
the previous batch could be fatal. There are a
variety of sealing options for GMP compliance
Sterile Valve (Model 24AV) as listed below.
Sterile valves are widely used in the Pharma-
ceutical industry and can be supplied to
4 inches as standard or larger sizes as required.
The SchuF 24AV sterile valve is a highly versatile
valve that can be used as a drain, angle or
sampling valve. They are fitted at the bottom
of stainless steel, Hastelloy, or glass lined
fermentors and reactors. The disc opens into 1 2
the valve and can seal directly against the Large gap for CIP GMP O-ring seal
6 7
Choosing the appropriate Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Feature Overview
8 5
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – General Overview Disc Bottom Outlet Valve Specifications
The disc lowering valve models 18 (different Valve Bodies Standard Optional
size inlet / outlet) and 24 (bigger size inlet than
The valve bodies for all models would usually Size 1" to 18" as standard Larger on request
outlet) can be used on vessels with low
be in various stainless steel grades, but can
mounted agitators, as it is non intrusive. Body Stainless steel 1.4408 (CF-8M) 304, 316 L, Duplex, Hastelloy, Monel,
also be provided in any available castable or
Disc lowering valves can also be combined Titanium, Nickel, Inconel, Incoloy, etc.
weldable material.
with sampling valves. Valve lining n/a PTFE, glass, ceramic or rubber
Outlet 45 ° or 60 ° 90 °
Disc Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) Glass lined, hard faced, tantalum clad,
PTFE and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Spindle Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) Hast C 276 and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Seat Stainless steel, replaceable PTFE lined and all materials under ”Body-Optional”
Temperature minus 10 ° to 230 ° C Higher or lower on request
Pressure ASME 150, PN16 & PN 40 Up to ASME 2500, PN 320 or higher on request
Temperature n/a 2 x PT 100 sensors with tantalum cap
Sensors on disc, or stainless steel rod in disc
Actuators Manual, pneumatic, Side mounting is available
hydraulic or electric Actuation speed down to 0,1 sec.
Fire safe n/a Fire safe to BS 6755 Pt. 2 *
Heating Jacket n/a On request
Surface coating n/a Anodising, Canadising, Titanium Nitriding,
Ceramic and Tungsten
* European safety standard similiar to API 607.
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – For the pharmaceutical industry for example, Type BH metal bellows, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
Sealing Arrangements stainless steel grades such as 1.4435 (BN2) and Type BF PTFE bellows, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
Disc valves are available with a number of easily polished 316 L, 1.4439 or 1.4539 are used.
Type BM diaphragm sealed, zero emissions to atmosphere, and emergency stuffing box
different sealing options: For higher corrosion resistance we can provide
■ Model 25 BS is typically a Hastelloy or Duplex, Alloy 59, Hastelloy C 22, C 276, B 2, B 3,
Titanium, Zirconium and many others. Process and Seat Sealing Options:
stainless steel valve with a stuffing box seal
to the outside. Alternatively, cast steel or stainless steel valves Process: PTFE sealing ring, metal to metal and hard faced material options
■ Model 25 BH is usually a metal or stainless can be delivered with isostatically sintered PTFE Seat: O-ring, lip seal and expandable seat
steel valve with a Hastelloy or metal bellows or glass lined bodies.
and a back up stuffing box seal.
■ Model 25 BF is a Teflon or glass lined valve Features of Disc Bottom Outlet Valves Additional Options:
with bellows and back up stuffing box seal. ■ Flushing / Purging ■ CIP / GMP ■ Jacking bolts
Core features of Disc Bottom Outlet Valves
■ Model 25 BM features a Teflon or rubber include a robust design and construction, high connections ■ Manual over-ride ■ Disc contouring
diaphragm seal. adaptability, and no dead space. ■ FDA compliant
All disc valves can be provided with a “TA Luft” ■ T or spool piece ■ Tapered seats
Each SchuF Bottom Outlet Valve is adapted to materials
(exacting German environmental emissions fit the requirements of the proposed application, ■ Internal / External ■ Leak detection ■ Live loaded packing
standard) compatible stuffing box seal. whether it be a non standard size connection, polishing ■ Disc grinding ■ Wipers
Sealing to process options include metal to metal, highly abrasive material, or low contamination
■ Limit switches ■ Solenoid valves ■ Positioners
hard faced material options and PTFE sealing ring. requirements. Model 24 BC
4 9
Industry Application Case Studies for Disc Valves
PTA Application Case Study Alumina Service Case Study Development of Bottom Outlet Valves Bottom Outlet Valve Types
A major North American producer of PTA faced The production of alumina requires valves that Bottom Outlet or Drain Valves have been SchuF has developed a diverse range
a problem, which had caused a critical PTA can withstand significant abrasion and scaling. extensively used in the chemical and related of Bottom Outlet Valves which include both
process line to run inefficiently. The customer One important producer of Alumina in Brazil industries for almost 100 years. Invented by Disc and Piston (or Ram) categories. The funda-
had installed ball valves at the entrance to was faced with the problem that their existing SchuF in 1923, their initial application was mental difference between the two are:
transfer lines between crystallisers which feed valve seats would regularly get stuck and to replace the very simple wooden plug used ■ Disc valves have a shorter length and are
regularly got stuck due to build up of slurry consequently not close. This led to equipment to close or drain tanks, vessels or pipelines. therefore ideal where space is limited or
around and in the ball itself. SchuF resolved the damage and production down time. SchuF Their introduction made it possible to drain weight is a concern. The shorter stroke
problem by providing a self draining Disc BOV resolved the problem by designing a special vessels containing dangerous substances, means that smaller, lighter and faster actu-
with integrated flushing and no dead space. disk grinding mechanism specifically suited to and handle media under high pressure or ators can be used, saving cost and weight.
The combination of a dead space free connec- Alumina slurry. With the new design SchuF Disc temperature safely. The other key benefit for
tion and flushing eliminated the build up of the BOV the alumina producer now has no issues early users of Bottom Outlet Valves was ■ Ram Piston valves have full bore unimpeded
slurry. Plant efficiency increased significantly with valve closure. the ability to ensure dead space free draining flow and are more suitable for vessels that
thereafter. of vessels or reactors. need to be drained or flushed quickly,
Polymer Service Case Study for highly viscous media or where large
Mining Application Case Study Industry Application samples need to be taken.
SchuF disc valves are used extensively in the
A European Tungsten Carbide mining company Polymer industry as they are ideal for injecting Today, Bottom Outlet Valves (BOV) have found
faced the problem that an on-off valve installed low viscosity feedstocks. For one particular applications beyond the chemical and
after a depressurization vessel leaked, and had Asian customer where Vinyl Chloride is used as petrochemical industry. They are suitable for
to be maintained weekly. In this secondary a feedstock, the disc and seat were contoured pharmaceutical and biotech applications
process, tungsten is mixed with caustic soda at to exactly match the vessel wall and a special where cross contamination must be avoided.
high pressure and a highly abrasive slurry bellow seal was supplied. This ensured that no They have also found a place in abrasive slurry
results. By replacing the on-off valve with a atmospheric pollution would take place. and high temperature environments such as in
SchuF Disc BOV the company was able to The customer reported excellent valve sealing the coal liquefaction and alumina industries.
reduce maintenance to annual checks. performance.
According to the plant manager “The valve has
worked so well, that I can’t even remember
when we last had to do any maintenance”
Model 25BF disc rising valve with bellows and temperature sensor
10 3
Disc Bottom Outlet Valve – General Overview SchuF Valve Portfolio
SchuF has delivered over one million valves The SchuF group has sales and agent offices
during its almost 100 year history to a wide variety covering almost every country in the world.
of industries in over 50 countries worldwide. We manufacture valve products that control,
Headquartered near Frankfurt in Germany, the isolate, divert, and sample liquids, gases,
company has additional design and manufacturing powders, and slurries. Our product range of
centres in Brazil, India, Ireland and the United States. engineered, customised valves includes:
Disc Pistom / Ram Angle Control Coker Multiport Lift Plug Line Sampling Line Blinds
Cam Set
Bottom Outlet Valve IsoPlug Diverter Valve On-Off Isolation Valve
& Stacey
Disc lowering Globe Control Coker Lift Plug Lift Plug Screw-In Spray Rinse
Bottom Outlet Valve SwitchPlug Diverter Valve Switching Sampling Valve Valve
Seat
Disc rising Wafer Control Coker Changeover Lift Plug Submersed High Pressure
Bottom Outlet Valve ControlPlug Valve Bypass Sampling Valve Angle Valve
Outlet angle –
90°, 60°, or 45° Vessel Flange –
ASME, DIN Backpressure Coker Changeover
Combination
Y-Globe Wafer Distributor
Control Valve Quench Valve Valve Sampling Valve Valve
or custom Valve
In-lying Disc
Valve
Manual
non rising
handwheel
2 11
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