Ring Damped Compressor Valves

The Ring Damped Valve is a new breed of plate valve that GREATER EFFICIENCY
delivers superior performance and reliability in high-speed
With increased flow and improved efficiency, Ring Damped
reciprocating compressors.
Valves are a practical solution for significant energy savings.
Ring Damped Valves are backed by responsive service
Higher lifts and unique design features produce an effective
and technical support from a global network of Cook
flow area that is 10% larger (on average) than any plate valve
Compression® engineering, manufacturing and repair
of similar size. Increased flow results in a 10% reduction in
resources.
energy usage by the compressor. For most applications,
PATENTED DESIGN these energy savings alone will assure a 100% return on
investment within one year of operation.
The Ring Damped Valve incorporates a patented damping
ring to slow the velocity of the sealing element before it
contacts the guard during valve opening. Reducing speed 3.000
minimizes the impact forces applied on the sealing element, Ring Damped Valve, 5.01” diameter, 6 ports
2.750
extending the useful life of the valve assembly. It also
Equivalent Areas (1in2)

allows the valve to run at higher lifts than traditional valves, 3.500
providing increased effective flow area. Conventional Valve, 5.04” diameter, 4 ports
2.250

2.000

1.750

1.500
0.055 0.063 0.071 0.079 0.087 0.095 0.103 0.111

Flow area comparison of Ring Damped Valve and conventional valve;

Ring Damped Valves operate at higher lifts, increasing flow and
saving energy

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SUPERIOR RELIABILITY MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE CENTERS

High opening and closing impact forces reduce the useful Cook Compression has a global footprint, with
life of a valve. To cushion these impacts, the Ring Damped manufacturing facilities and service centers in North
Valve uses a full set of precision-engineered, heavy-duty America, Europe, and Asia. Our state-of-the-art production
springs to ensure timely valve closing, plus a damping ring operations are equipped to handle both large and
to significantly decrease the velocity of the sealing element custom orders, while assuring short lead times. All Cook
before it impacts the guard during opening. Compression service centers offer dedicated support
for Ring Damped Valves, ensuring that your repair and
The heavy-duty closing springs are specifically designed
reconditioning needs are backed with superior service.
to withstand high speeds and lifts up to 0.150 inches
(3.8 mm), providing outstanding dynamic reliability. The
robust combination of closing springs, damping ring and a
reinforced-material plate minimizes the possibility of failures
TECHNICAL DATA
occurring due to impact fatigue.
Parameters English Units Metric Units
Testing confirms that Ring Damped Valves run cooler, with
discharge valve cap temperatures as much as 8°F (4°C) Operating Pressure Up to 3,000 psi Up to 206 bar
lower than comparable valves. Operating Temperature -40 to 400 ˚F -40 to 200 ˚C

Reduced impact levels, lower operating temperatures and Compressor Speed 600 – 1,200 rpm 600 – 1,200 rpm
dependable closing springs result in increased valve life and Valve Diameter Range 2.5 – 9.0 in. 64 – 230 mm
decreased risk of expensive unscheduled shutdowns.
Valve Thickness At least 1.5 in. At least 38 mm

Specifications above subject to change due to product improvements

Ring Damped Valve

ADVANTAGES

Standard
threaded washer
Conventional Valve to facilitate valve
Crank Angle installation and
Higher lift
removal
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360 increases flow,
Accelerometer trace from valve cap shows significantly lower cuts energy
usage by an
impacts of Ring Damped Valve versus conventional valve Maximum flow
average 10%
through optimum
combination of
APPLICATIONS/OPERATING PARAMETERS port row widths
and pitch circles
The Ring Damped Valve is suitable for, but not limited to, Damping ring
reduces impact
high-speed, short-stroke, lubricated gas compressors. forces for longer
valve life Reinforced plate
Primary applications include transport, production material protects
and storage of natural gas. The valve can also be used against impact
fatigue
effectively in a wide variety of processes in refineries,
Precision-
chemical and petrochemical industries. engineered
springs assure Heavy-duty
timely closing springs withstand
high speeds and
lifts up to 0.150 in.
(3.8 mm)

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