Series 9200 ARC

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 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Feature:
The NEW Series 9200 ARC® Valve Self-contained valve functions as

9200 Series ARC® valve for centrifugal pump protection

integral check valve, flow sensing
The Series 9200 ARC (Automatic Recirculation Control) represents the latest element, bypass control valve,
concepts in valve design. It is truly a valve designed for today’s market needs. bypass actuator and multistage
Like its predecessors, it uses proven technology in providing economical, as pressure letdown valve.
well as effective, protection for centrifugal pumps against damage resulting Benefits:
from low flow instability or overheating. By providing recirculation flow to the • Eliminates high cost of installa-
suction source of the pump, the 9200 ARC assures a minimum flow for stable tion and maintenance of com-
pump operation. plex conventional flow control
Among the many improvements are a balanced bypass trim design offering loops.
• Eliminates multiple vendors of
improved efficiency in pressure letdown, improved flow capacity, and improved
components.
stability and performance at all service conditions. Externally a more compact • Eliminates cavitation in the valv-
and lighter weight one-piece design is used to ease valve installation, handling, ing and piping.
maintenance and pipe support requirements and considerations. A new range • Only three pipe connections.
of sizes through 14" is also offered. Internally, a flow conditioner is used to fur- • Eliminates any power source or
ther improve pressure letdown in the bypass and reduce noise. For those spe- instrument signal.
cial requirements, the 9200 ARC offers a configurable trim design. In all cases Feature:
the 9200 ARC is flow tested prior to shipment to assure your performance One piece body design.
Bonnetless, packless design elimi-
nates a potential leak path to
atmosphere.
Benefit:
Valve is intrinsically safe for a broad
range of pumping applications in
the hydrocarbon industry.
Feature:
Totally mechanical activation of the
bypass with no levers, linkage,
control signals or pilot valves to fail.
Benefit:
Greatly reduced maintenance,
improved reliability and confidence
that the valve will operate when
needed.
Feature:
Integral vortex inducing flow condi-
tioner.
Benefit:
Controls the damaging effects of
any cavitation resulting from the
fluid pressure reduction by direct-
ing cavitation away from the
pipeline walls.
Feature:
Balanced stem designed with char-
acterized orifices provides a two-
stage pressure reduction.
Benefit:
Extends trim life and eliminates the
requirements are met. creation of potentially destructive
The modulating 9200 Series ARC provides operating economies in several cavitation while insuring a more sta-
ways. The ARC recirculates only the flow required to assure minimum flow ble operation.
through the pump at all times. Under full process flow, recirculation flow is not Feature:
required. But as process flow demand decreases, recirculation flow becomes Flow loop testing and performance
necessary. Unlike continuous recirculation, the ARC responds directly to this curve evaluation certify each 9200
ARC® Valve order.
need. This avoids the need to oversize the pump and prime mover which can
Benefit:
add substantially to the capital, energy and operating costs of the system. Assures reliable performance from
The ARC also provides cost savings over an instrumented flow control loop. every valve.
Instead of a multiple component system, the ARC is a self-contained system; it
is a flow sensing orifice; it is a check valve; it is a recirculation control valve and
a pressure letdown device. Moreover, it requires no instrument signal or power
source, and requires none of the maintenance associated with these systems.
Manufactured and tested in the USA, the 9200 ARC is one of an entire family
of recirculation control valves manufactured by Yarway over the past 30 years.
Over 14,000 ARC valves have been installed throughout power plants, refiner-
ies and process plants worldwide providing consistent and reliable service.
How It Works: ARC Operation and Pump/System Curve
The heart of the recirculation valve is a
main flow sensing check valve disc,
which is flow sensitive, not pressure
sensitive. The disc modulates to the
demand for process flow at the same
time assuring a minimum flow through
the pump. This modulating character-
istic results in a consistent, stable, and
repeatable performance over full pres-
sure range.
The disc is shown in the closed
position in Figure 3. In this position
FIG. 6
4
there is no process flow and the
bypass is full open. This protects the
pump against planned or accidental
“dead heading” which can result from
a closed down stream pump isolation
valve or process control valve.
As the disc lifts (Figure 4) in
response to an increase in flow to the
process, the bypass element which is
integral to the disc, closes the bypass
flow orifices reducing recirculation
flow. Recirculation flow is controlled
FIG. 7
with disc position. This modulation
feature assures that the total of
process flow and recirculation flow
exceed the minimum flow through the
pump as specified by the pump man-
ufacturer.
When the disc reaches the full lift
position, as in Figure 5, the bypass is
closed. As process flow decreases, the
reverse action occurs and the recircu-
lation flow again increases. Flow
enters the bypass element at the bot-
tom of the disc assembly and is con-
trolled by characterized orifices inside
the disc stem. Flow continues through
an annulus in the bypass bushing and
is directed to the outlet of the valve.
The valve provides for single phase
flow in the bypass eliminating the pos-
sibility of flashing or cavitation. This is
accomplished by the valve trim and
flow conditioner design, and if neces-
sary, an integral second stage pres-
sure letdown device or external back
pressure regulator.
The cost of the electricity consumed in
continuous recirculation cooling is signifi-
cantly higher than many people realize. For
example, the manufacturer of a 1200 gpm
pump with a discharge head of 500 feet,
may require 400 gpm recirculated flow to
keep it cool (Figure 6). Continuousy pump-
ing 400 gpm against a 500-foot head
requires 65 horsepower. In a 5¢/kwh
power cost area, total annual cost savings
using an ARC valve would be $24,000
(Figure 7).
Valve Installation
Two common installation approaches
are pictured above. In the first, a com-
mon recirculation line is used to return
bypass flow to the receiver vessel
where multiple pumps are used to
produce process flow. In these instal-
lations, each pump must be protected
with a dedicated pump protection
valve. The second diagram shows the
more common one pump, one bypass
system approach.
In each of these cases, treatment of
the bypass line is very similar once
flow requirements have been deter-
mined. A backpressure device with
fixed or variable orifice is commonly
mounted close to the receiver vessel
where flashing liquid is safely dis-
charged. Check valves are installed in
the bypass line to prevent bypass
back flow and block valves are
installed with a lock open option to
allow closure by authorized personnel
only.
The 9200 ARC can be installed in a
vertical flow up or horizontal position.
Other piping practices regarding
velocity, geometry and location of
valve and pipe members should be
consistent with good industry prac-
tices and standards.
Backpressure Regulator
In high pressure pumping applicaitons
the system often does not provide
adequate pressure in the bypass line
to prevent cavitation or flashing. Either
of these conditions is undesirable in
that it can cause damage to both
valves and the pipe system or cause a
reduction in flow below the minimum
desired, jeopardizing the pump pro-
tection system. All PRV’s will experi-
ence a velocity induced recovery
effect which will limit the amount of
pressure drop a valve can take and
cause a reduction in flow capacity.
The requirement of backpressure is
generic to all pressure reducing appli-
cations. Pressure reduction even by
multiple stage cascading can minimize
the requirement, however no valve
design will redefine a fluid’s physical
properties.
This becomes especially important
in modulating systems. A fixed orifice
will not provide the proper backpres-
sure at all flow levels. As the flow in the
bypass line is reduced, the orifice
becomes less effective.Proper system
design should be used to optimize
valve pressure reduction and consider
all fluid dynamic effects downstream
or any pressure reducing device.
A responsible ARC valve manufac-
turer will determine the need and sup-
ply a backpressure regulator when it is
required.
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SERIES 9200 ARC
2", 3", 4" Sizes

Parts List
Item Part Material Item Part Material
Carbon Steel Stainless Steel ASTM A747
6 Bypass Bushing
1 Body ASTM A216 GR WCB Type CB7Cu-1 H900
ASTM A747 TYPE CB7Cu-1 7 Spring Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel 8 Gasket Graphite
2 Upper Stop
ASTM A216 GR WCB 9 Snubber Seal PTFE/Stainless Steel
3 Orifice Stainless Steel 10 Screw Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 11 Snubber Ring Stainless Steel
4 Disc Assembly
ASTM A351 GR CF8M 12 Spiral Ring Stainless Steel
13 Snubber Washer Stainless Steel
5 Flow Conditioner Stainless Steel
14 Nameplate Stainless Steel

Dimensions/Weights
Valve Dimensions, in. (mm) Bypass
Class
Size, in. Flange Size Weight, lb (kg)
ANSI
(DN) A B C in. (DN)
150 42 (19.0)
2 (50) 300 4-1/4 (108.4) 4-3/4 (120.7) 11 (279.4) 1-1/2 (40) 46 (20.9)

150 73 (33.1)
3 (80) 300 4-3/4(120.7) 5-3/4 (146.1) 13-3/4 (349.3) 2 (50) 81 (36.7)

150 126 (57.2)

4 (100) 300 5-1/2 (139.7) 7-3/4 (196.9) 17-3/4 (450.9) 3(80) 147 (66.7)

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SERIES 9200 ARC
6", 8" Sizes

Parts List
Item Part Material Item Part Material
Carbon Steel Stainless Steel ASTM A747
6 Bypass Bushing
1 Body ASTM A216 GR WCB Type CB7Cu-1 H900
ASTM A747 TYPE CB7Cu-1 7 Spring Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel 8 Gasket Graphite
2 Upper Stop
ASTM A216 GR WCB 9 Snubber Seal PTFE/Stainless Steel
3 Orifice Stainless Steel 10 Screw Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 11 Snubber Ring Stainless Steel
4 Disc Assembly
ASTM A351 GR CF8M 12 Spiral Ring Stainless Steel
13 Snubber Washer Stainless Steel
5 Flow Conditioner Stainless Steel
14 Nameplate Stainless Steel

Dimensions/Weights
Valve Dimensions, in. (mm) Bypass
Class
Size, in. Flange Size Weight, lb (kg)
ANSI
(DN) A B C D in. (DN)
150 296 (135)
6 (150) 300 7-1/2 (190) 8-1/2 (216) 21-1/2 (546) N/A 4 (100) 344 (156)

150 559 (254)

8 (200) 300 10 (254) 11 (279.5) 28 (711) 8-3/4 (222) 6 (150) 613 (278)

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SERIES 9200 ARC
10", 12", and 14" Sizes

Parts List
Item Part Material Item Part Material
Carbon Steel 9 Spiral Ring Stainless Steel
1 Body
ASTM A216 GR WCB 10 Set Screw Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel 11 O-Ring Elastomer
2 Upper Stop
ASTM A216 GR WCB 12 Back-up Ring Reinforced PTFE
3 Orifice Stainless Steel 13 O-Ring Elastomer
Stainless Steel 14 Back-up Ring Reinforced PTFE
4 Disc Assembly ASTM A351 GR CF8M 15 O-Ring Elastomer
ASTM A479 S21800 16 Back-up Ring Reinforced PTFE
5 Flow Conditioner Stainless Steel 17 Snubber Seal PTFE/Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 18 O-Ring Elastomer
6 Bypass Bushing ASTM A747 19 Screw Stainless Steel
Type CB7Cu-1 H900 20 Spiral Ring Stainless Steel
7 Spring Stainless Steel 21 Snubber Ring Stainless Steel
23 Spiral Ring Stainless Steel
8 Bushing Retainer Stainless Steel
24 Nameplate Stainless Steel

Dimensions/Weights
Valve Dimensions, in. (mm) Bypass
Class
Size, in. Flange Size Weight, lb (kg)
ANSI
(DN) A B C D in. (DN)
150
10 (250) 300 13 (330) 16 (406) 41-1/2 (1054) 10-3/4 (273) 8 (200) 1600 (726)

150
12 (305) 300 15 (381) 19 (483) 50 (1270) 12-3/4 (324) 10 (250) 2650 (1200)

150
14 (355) 300 16-1/2 (419) 21 (533) 57-1/2 (1461) 14-3/4 (375) 10 (250) 3350 (1520)

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 How to Order
Application Data Form Use the application data form or
provide data necessary for selec-
Service: tion and sizing of a valve to meet
Boiler Feed the protection requirements as
Hydrocarbon specified by the pump manufactur-
Other er. Each valve is selected to meet
the specific application require-
Fluid: Body Material: ments. For full information contact
Water Carbon Steel Yarway Corporation.
Other Stainless Steel
How to Specify
Main Flow Required: Centrifugal Pump Minimum Flow
Minimum gpm Protection shall be provided by a
Maximum gpm self-contained multi-function valve
Normal gpm which requires no external source
of power. The valve shall provide
Minimum Pump Flow Required: gpm the functions of:
Pump Discharge Pressure: 1. Spring loaded check valve to
Shutoff psig prevent pump damage from
Normal psig reverse flow.
At recirculation flow psig 2. Flow sensor that will activate
bypass valve at the specified
Bypass Pressure, downstream total minimum flow.
(static head, deaerator pressure, etc.): psig 3. Bypass flow control valve,
sized to provide the minimum
Bypass Differential Pressure: psi required pump flow.
Discharge Temperature: Norm. °F Max. °F 4. Pressure reducing device to
*Vapor Pressure psia effectively reduce high pump
discharge pressures to low
*Specific Gravity
receiver tank/sump pressures.
*Viscosity centipoise
*Critical Pressure psia Actuation of the bypass valve shall
be by direct contact of the switch-
Pump Driver: ARC Installation: ing mechanism to the check valve
Motor Vertical disc. No levers or linkages shall be
Stram Turbine Horizontal utilized. Bypass trim travel shall
Other have a 1:1 proportional ratio with
the flow sensing disc travel to pro-
Pump Discharge Pressure: vide truly optimum modulated flow
At slow roll startup psig (kPa) control. One piece operating ele-
*Required if fluid is other than water ment shall be preferred for maxi-
mum reliability. The bypass trim
shall also be capable of providing
Maximum Main Flow extended bypass control service.
Service limitations or manual
[gpm (m3/hr) @ Specific Gravity = 1] bypass lines for extended bypass
service shall not be acceptable.
2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 6-in. 8-in. 10-in. 12-in. 14-in. The ARC valve shall be designed
(DN50) (DN80) (DN100) (DN150) (DN200) (DN250) (DN305) (DN355)
and constructed in accordance
190 430 765 1600 2800 4500 6500 8500 with ANSI B16.34. Pressure reduc-
(43) (98) (174) (364) (636) (1023) (1477) (1932) tion in the bypass shall be the ven-
dor’s responsibility to control flash-
ing, cavitation and choked flow
Sizes and Connections Options conditions both within the trim and
2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" and 14" NACE Valve conforming to MR- at the valve discharge. Sealing sur-
2"-14" Class 150-300 ANSI RF 01-75 External Back Pressure faces in trim shall be located in an
flanged. Regulator (if required) area where it will not be prone to
Sea water service valve erosion and/or cavitation damage.
Ratings DIN, BS, JIS, and RTJ flanges Valves shall be flow tested by the
optional manufacturer, and certified perfor-
ANSI Class 150-300 6 Mo S/S Construction mance curves shall be provided
Temperature Range -150 to 550F. with the valve shipment.
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Performance – Profiled
in Yarway’s Hydraulic
Performance Test Lab
In our Hydraulic Performance Test
Laboratory, state-of-the-art data
acquisition and computer graphics
techniques are called upon for
evaluation of the significant perfor-
mance characteristics of Yarway
recirculation control valves. The
Lab’s equipment makes it possible
to test a valve over its complete flow
range for factors including:
• Total flow through pump
• Disc position
• Pressure drop across the main
check
• Bypass Cv
• Bypass ∆p
• Valve response to sudden
changes in flow
• Bypass leakage Cv
These detailed analyses are the
user’s complete assurance that the
valve meets performance require-
ments in all respects and can be
supplied with the valve.
A certified test curve unique for
each application and valve selec-
tion is provided. Insist on it, as you
would for your pump.

Yarway 6" 9200 ARC Valve

Normal Flow 630 GPM, Min. Pump Flow 350 GPM, Byp. 395 PSID

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