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n Flow capacity through the valve can be changed easily by selecting the
appropriate angle or slotted seat.
n Greater control through a wider range of rotation. This is known as rangeability.
A standard ball valve has a rangeability of about 50:1, a TBV V-seated ball control
valve has a rangeability of over 100:1.
n The TBV V-seat is a solid, machined metal offering much better resistance to
erosion over a standard soft-seated ball control valve.
15° V Seat
n The TBV control ball valve offers unmatched flexibility in terms of interchangeable
V-seats, resilient seats, end connections and other components. The entire TBV
product line is built on the “building block” concept, allowing extreme flexibility
The TBV V-seated control 30° V Seat in meeting specific system needs.
valve greatly expands the
ability of a ball valve to n Better stem seal life than a rising stem globe valve. Every time a rising stem
provide accurate control over a wide range of flow conditions. operates, it rises from the valve and is exposed to external dirt and media.
60° V Seat
Installation of a V-seat increases the rangeability of the valve This contaminated stem is then drawn into the valve, dragging dirt across the stem
from about 50:1 to over 100:1. seals damaging the seals and shortening the life of the valve. A quarter-turn ball
valve stem inherently does not have this problem and therefore offers
The metal V-seat may be installed upstream or down. For lower flow rates associated with
Drawing above shown in conjunction with TBV’s Series 1100. Also available in 3100, 2000, 1800 significantly longer life.
lower pressure drops, including the V-Seat upstream will ensure bubble tight shutoff from the
standard downstream seat. For higher pressure drops above 100 psi, with cavitation/erosion
potential, installing the V-Seat downstream will extend valve life.
Bubble tight shutoff is attained by installing a soft seat downstream. Typically a reinforced
PTFE seat is used for tight shutoff. This seat is protected from high velocity damage by the fact
Flow Coefficient - Cv - TBV Characterized Seat Control Valves
that the upstream V-seat has already significantly reduced the flow rate through the valve. For
higher flow rates, or for abrasive media, a metal seat can be used downstream, providing Class Percent of Opening (Stem Rotation)
5 shutoff. Valve Size 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
(0) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72) (81) (90)
A variety of V-seats are available to fine tune the TBV valve to specific control requirements.
1/2" - 15 0.00 0.02 0.06 0.22 0.32 0.52 0.84 1.06 1.43 1.84 2.16
Various angles are offered, as well as slots and other application-specific shapes for optimum 1/2" - 30 0.00 0.03 0.12 0.23 0.40 0.63 0.95 1.27 1.84 2.39 2.88
control. The standard V-seat produces an equal percent characteristic. As the angle of the 1/2" - 60 0.00 0.07 0.13 0.33 0.60 0.93 1.40 2.13 3.20 4.80 6.67
V decreases, the characteristic becomes linearized equal percent. A slotted seat is available for 3/4" - 15 0.00 0.02 0.07 0.23 0.35 0.55 0.90 1.13 1.52 1.96 2.31
extremely low flow rates, and provides a true linear installed characteristic. 3/4" - 30 0.00 0.03 0.13 0.26 0.45 0.70 1.05 1.40 2.04 2.65 3.19
3/4" - 60 0.00 0.07 0.15 0.37 0.66 1.03 1.55 2.36 3.54 5.31 7.37
The installed weight of a TBV V-seated control valve is significantly less than the weight of an 1" - 15 0.00 0.04 0.13 0.43 0.64 1.03 1.67 2.10 2.83 3.65 4.29
equivalent globe valve for several reasons. First, the Cv of the same size globe valve is lower. 1" - 30 0.00 0.08 0.30 0.61 1.06 1.67 2.50 3.34 4.86 6.30 7.59
1" - 60 0.00 0.16 0.32 0.81 1.45 2.25 3.38 5.15 7.73 11.6 16.1
A larger globe is required for the same flow characteristic. Generally a globe valve one or two
1 1/2" - 15 0.00 0.12 0.35 1.17 1.76 2.81 4.56 5.73 7.72 9.95 11.7
sizes larger is required. The weight of the automation is also much less, because a typical
1 1/2" - 30 0.00 0.20 0.79 1.58 2.77 4.36 6.53 8.71 12.7 16.4 19.8
double-rack-and-pinion actuator is much smaller and lighter than a typical spring-diaphragm 1 1/2" - 60 0.00 0.45 0.90 2.25 4.05 6.30 9.45 14.4 21.6 32.4 45.0
actuator. The result is lower piping stresses and easier installation and maintenance. 2" - 15 0.00 0.15 0.46 1.53 2.30 3.67 5.97 7.50 10.1 13.0 15.3
2" - 30 0.00 0.26 1.04 2.08 3.64 5.72 8.58 11.4 16.6 21.6 26.0
2" - 60 0.00 0.59 1.18 2.95 5.31 8.26 12.4 18.9 28.3 42.5 59.0
3" - 15 0.00 0.45 1.35 4.50 6.75 10.8 17.6 22.1 29.7 38.3 45.0
3" - 30 0.00 0.78 3.12 6.24 10.9 17.2 25.7 34.3 49.9 64.7 78.0
3" - 60 0.00 1.84 3.68 9.20 16.6 25.8 38.6 58.9 88.3 132.5 184.0
4" - 15 0.00 0.85 2.56 8.54 12.8 20.5 33.3 41.8 56.4 72.6 85.4 Drawing above shown in conjunction with TBV’s Series 1100. Also available in 3100, 2000, 1800
4" - 30 0.00 1.55 6.20 12.4 21.7 34.1 51.2 68.2 99.2 128.7 155.0
4" - 60 0.00 3.73 7.46 18.7 33.6 52.2 78.3 119.4 179.0 268.6 373.0

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Product Availability Successful Applications

1100 Steam Control
Pressure Control
2000 Flow Controls
3100 Viscous Media
High Abrasion Fluids
1800
Solids
All Above Series Paper Stock
Available from Level Flow Control
1” to 4” Slurry Control

In addition to the options and features shown, TBV specializes in designing and manufacturing
ball valves for a wide variety of special applications. TBV is known for its ability to solve difficult
applications with severe service valves that perform where others have failed. Extended bonnets
are available to meet stringent fugitive emission requirements.
Our patented bellows sealed ball valve assures zero leakage, when absolutely no external
leakage is tolerable.
A wide variety of special materials are also available for severe or exotic services. Special material
testing, such as corrosion evaluation, is available. Complete material certification packages can
be provided to meet extensive specification requirements. A wide variety of other product
configurations and sizes, up to 10" line size, are available on application.
Consult TBV’s extensive library of designs that have proven to give outstanding performance in
the most severe services.
Consult factory for ordering guidelines.

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