Relief Valve (M82)

Operating, Maintenance and Setting.

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Parts Location

1. Body 9. Cap Seal 17. Seat Seal

2. Hammer Union Nut 10. Dust Seal 18. Set Screw
3. Segments 11. Disc Springs * 19. Protector Sleeve
4. Circlip 12. Keeper 20. Wire Set
5. Lip Seal 13. Keeper Seal (2 part seal) 21. Label
6. Adjusting Screw 14. Spider 22. Nameplate
7. Locking Nut 15. Ball 23. Drive Screws
8. Cap 16. Seat

* Note spring orientation on cross section drawing.

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Operating

This Relief Valve is only for use with flowline equipment such as mud lines. It should not be used as a
safety relief device on Category 4 Pressure Vessels.

1. The Anson Relief Valve provides emergency over-pressure protection in flowlines connecting ,
reciprocating pumps, pressure vessels, and treating iron operating under high pressure / high flow
conditions.
2. If stipulated at the time of purchase valves can be factory pre-set to the required pressure. If a set
pressure is not stipulated at the time of purchase the valve must be pre-set before being placed into
service. In all cases it is the end users responsibility to ensure the valve has been set correctly for the
application. Instructions on setting the valve are contained in the pressure testing section of this
publication.
3. Hydraulic pressure in the system acts directly on the ball and seat arrangement of the valve. When the
system is at or below the set pressure the ball will remain seated. Once the line pressure becomes greater
than the set pressure the ball will begin to unseat and relieve pressure through the outlet branch.
4. The disc spring arrangement provides a fast re-seating action once the overpressure has been relieved.
5. The valve is designed as an emergency relief valve only and should not be subjected to continuous fluid
flow which will eventually wash out the ball and seat.
6. External inspection of the valves should take place regularly. Maintenance programs should take into
account the number of times the valve has been activated, as frequent operations may alter the set
pressure of the valve.

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Operating

7. Sighting of the valve should take into account the following criteria :-
• Proximity of the pumps in the flowline; the valve should be situated in a branch some distance
from the pump outlet to avoid high frequency pulsation in the line.
• Orientation of the valve; in the vertical position as depicted on the cover of this publication. This
will avoid contaminates collecting around the ball seat.
• Discharge outlet from the valve; the outlet branch of the valve may be provided with a high
pressure connection however discharge from the valve should be to atmospheric pressure. Back
pressure should not be allowed to restrict the flow in a pressure relieving situation.
• Discharge outlet from the valve; it is the end users responsibility to ensure discharge from the
valve is directed in a safe manner away from personnel in the area. SERIOUS INJURY COULD
RESULT FROM MISDIRECTED DISCHARGE FROM THE VALVE.
• Valve re-seating action ; the valve should re-seat once the overpressure situation has been
relieved. The consequences of a valve failing to re-seat should be considered when installing a relief
valve.
• Valves isolating the relief valve; any valve installed in line with the relief valve should be
normally locked open and only operated when system overpressure can be prevented by other
means. For example protected vessel or pipeline isolated from pressure source. Actuated valves
inline should be fail safe open.
• Line fluids; Although any liquid can be used, the valve performs best as an overpressure device in
conjunction with fluids with smooth consistency. Propants and other solids in the fluid are more
likely to cause the valve to remain open after relieving pressure.
• Connection into the flowline; End connections of equipment attached to the Relief valve must
match the end connections of the valve. Mismatch of hammer union connections will fail when the
system is placed under pressure. Guidance notes to the use of hammer union connections are
contained in Anson maintenance leaflet M10.
Reference API RP520 - Sizing, Selection, Installation Of Pressure Relieving Devices
Reference API RP521 – Guide For Pressure Relieving And Depressuring Systems

Dismantling

1. Valves should ideally be taken out of the line for service, work being carried out in a clean workshop
environment.
2. Dismantling of a valve under pressure will cause serious injury, if the valve is still connected to the
flowline ensure the line is not under pressure.
3. Secure the valve body (1) in a vice, remove the wire set (20) and label (21) slide the protector sleeve (19)
off the locking nut (7).
4. Loosen the locking nut (7) unscrew and remove the locking nut and adjusting nut (6) from the cap (8).
5. Remove set screw (18), using the flats on the side of the cap (8) unscrew and remove it from the body
(1), complete with keeper (12) and disc springs (11). By pushing down on the keeper (12) from the top
of the cap (8) remove the keeper complete with spring set (11). Note the orientation of the springs before
removing them from the keeper. Remove the keeper seal (13), remove the dust seal (10) and cap seal (9)
from the cap (8).
6. The spider (14) ball (15) and seat (16) can now be removed from the body (1). If they can not be easily
removed, tap the seat (16) up through the body using a soft ¾ inch drift from the inlet side of the body.
Retrieve the seat seal (17) from the seal pocket in the body (1).
7. Remove circlip (4) from the segments (3), pass the segments down through the hammer union nut (2),
remove the hammer union nut, slide the circlip (4) off the body (1).

Inspection
1. Inspect the ball (15) and seat (16) for wear, the valve relies on a good metal to metal sealing surface
between these two components to work efficiently.
2. Examine the keeper (12) for damage over the spring support area, the area where it comes into contact
with the ball and the seal groove.
3. Disc springs should be closely inspected for corrosion and cracks. If found to be defective all 16 springs
should be replaced.
4. The cap (8) seal areas must be in good condition. Screw threads on the cap (8), adjusting screw (6) and
locking nut (7) can be subjected to heavy wear if frequent adjustments have been made to the valve,
examine the threads closely. If when they have been cleaned and re-assembled together items (6) (7) and
(8) are excessively tight or slack, they should be replaced.
5. Examine all other surfaces of the valve for erosion, corrosion and cracks.
6. All seals should be replaced regardless of condition.
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Assembly

1. Carry out inspection procedure above and clean all parts in preparation for the rebuild. New seals should be
used for the assembly.
2. Grip the valve body (1) in a vice with the opening for the cap (8) accessible for assembly.
3. Place seat seal (17) into its seal groove inside the body (1).
4. With the spherical area of the seat (16) facing upwards, install the seat inside the body (1) and on top of the
seat seal (17).
5. Install the spider (14) over the seat (16) so that the smaller bottom face of the spider (14) comes into contact
with the seat (16). Place the ball (15) into the spider and onto the seat (16).
6. Install the keeper seal (13) into the keeper (12), see cross section drawing showing seal orientation.
7. Lubricate the faces of each spring (11) with antiseize, install over the keeper (12), see cross section drawing
showing disc spring assembly.
8. Place a cap seal (9) into the cap (8), place the assembled keeper (12), springs (11) and keeper seal (13) into
the cap (8). The threads inside the body (1) and on the cap (8) should be lubricated with antiseize, then
screw the cap assembly into the body (1). Using the flats on the cap (8) in conjunction with a large wrench,
tighten the assembly to approximately 300 ft.lbs. The high torque is required to prevent leakage between the
seat (16) and seat seal (17). Screw the brass tipped set screw (18) into the body and tighten to secure the
assembly.
9. Install the dust seal (10) onto the ‘O’ring groove on the outside of the cap (8). This seal covers the weep
hole in the cap.
10. Apply antiseize compound to the threads on the adjusting screw (6), locking nut (7) and inside the cap (8).
Screw the locking nut (7) onto the adjusting screw (6), screw into the cap (8) until the adjusting screw (6)
comes into contact with the springs (11). The adjusting screw should be left in this position in preparation
for pressure test and setting.
11. Install a lip seal (5) into the outlet branch of the body (1). NOTE some models will be provided with line
pipe threaded connections on the outlet branch.
12. Place Circlip (4) over the male union inlet branch of the body (1). Place the hammer union nut (2) over the
male union end, place the segments (3) over the male union end and down through the hammer union nut
(2). Secure the segments (3) at the back of the hammer union nut using circlip (4).

Setting
CAUTION – Setting of the valve involves the use of high pressure testing equipment and should only be
carried out by a competent person who has been trained in the use of the equipment. This publication
does not attempt to instruct anyone in the use of such equipment. It is therefore the end users
responsibility to ensure the following procedure is carried out in a safe manner.

1. The pressure test set up should allow for the valve to be clamped across the flats of the cap (8) and with the
outlet branch of the valve facing upwards. A calibrated pressure gauge should be located in the high
pressure hydraulic line to the inlet branch, see fig 1. Test fluid should be potable water mixed with a rust
inhibitor or clean hydraulic oil.
2. Ensure the valve adjusting screw (6) is set so it is just in contact with the springs (11) , see step 10 of
assembly instructions.
3. Start to fill the valve from the test pump, continue filling until all the air has been evacuated from the valve
and a steady stream of fluid is passing over the ball and seat, through the outlet branch.
4. As a rough guide to setting the pressure, 3.5 turns clockwise will set the valve to approximately 15,000psi.,
pressures between 0 to 15,000psi can be estimated by using a 3.5:15,000 ratio.
5. Set the pressure by screwing the adjusting screw (6) to the estimated position above. Using the hydraulic
pump, increase the pressure until fluid passes over the seat and the valve relieves. It is suggested that the
pressure is increased in stages of 100psi, and hold periods observed once the pressure approaches the
desired set pressure. Once the valve has relieved, vent all pressure from the system before adjusting the set
position. Screwing the adjusting nut (6) into the valve clockwise will increase the set pressure , counter
clockwise or out of the valve will decrease the set pressure.
6. Continue step 5 until the desired set pressure has been achieved. Vent the system and lock the adjusting nut
(6) in position by tightening the locking nut (7) down onto the cap (8). Ensure the adjusting nut (6) is not
moved from its set position during this operation.
7. If the protector sleeve (19) has been retained a wire can be secured through the protector sleeve holes and a
corresponding hole through the adjusting screw (6), to avoid further tampering with the valve. The factory
fitted label (21) should be discarded and one of the end users own labels used to show set pressure and test
date.

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Setting

test pump

calibrated gauge

Vice clamped on cap

Fig 1

Spares

Item No.
Description Standard Service H 2S
No. Required
1 Body See Valve Data Sheet See Valve Data Sheet 1
2 Hammer Union Nut See Valve Data Sheet See Valve Data Sheet 1
3 Segments See Valve Data Sheet See Valve Data Sheet 3
4 Circlip See Valve Data Sheet See Valve Data Sheet 1
5 Lip Seal 152205 152206 1
6 Adjusting Screw 44123 44123 1
7 Locking Nut 44124 44124 1
8 Cap 44125 SG45290 1
9 Cap Seal 45699 45752 1
10 Dust Seal 10019 10019 1
11 Disc Spring 45478 45478 16
12 Keeper 44127 44127 1
13 Keeper Seal 44179 44179 1
14 Spider 44128 44128 1
15 Ball 44129 44129 1
16 Seat 44130 44130 1
17 Seat Seal 45698 45751 1
18 Set Screw 45371 45371 1
19 Protector Sleeve 44131 44131 1
NA Repair Kit * 45287 45289 1
NA Seat Repair Kit** 45303 45304 1
NA Seal Kit *** 45286 45288 1
NOTE : Item 20 to 23 are factory fitted only and not supplied as spares

* Repair Kit contains items : 6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 and 18.

** Seat Repair Kit contains items : 9,10,13,15,16 and 17.
** Seal Kit contains items :9,10,13, and 17.
Items 1 to 4 check valve data sheet supplied with the valve, if not available supply valve serial number
with any enquiries for spares.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Valve leaks to atmosphere
during valve relief cycles.
Valve requires frequent
readjustment to maintain set
pressure.
Valve vibrating, could also be
opening and closing rapidly.
Rapid wash out of valve
components, valve body during
service.
Valve vents pressure higher or
lower than required.
Continuous loss of pressure
through the valve.
Cause
Damaged Cap Seal.
Damaged Keeper Seal.
Loose locking nut.
Worn, damaged threads on
adjusting screw or locking nut.
Broken disc springs.
Valve sighted too close to the pumps.
Damage ball or seat.
Valve operating pressure (rated or set)
too close to process operating
pressure.
Valve set pressure too low causing
frequent or continuous flow.
Valve being used as primary pressure
controlling device.
Valve set incorrectly.
Broken or worn disc springs.
Damaged ball, seat or seat seal.
Cap incorrectly installed allowing
leakage past seat seal.
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Remedy
Take valve out of service, overhaul with new
seal kit. Re-set and pressure test.
Fully tighten locking nut after setting
cap, Take valve out of service, overhaul with repair
kit. Re-set and pressure test.
Reposition valve further away from pumps.
Take valve out of service, replace ball seat and
seat seal. Re-set and pressure test.
Re-access operating conditions, suitability of
the valve.
Re-set valve.
Should only be used as emergency relief
valve,
Re-set valve.
Take valve out of service, overhaul with new
spring set and seal kit. Re-set and pressure
test.
Take valve out of service, replace ball seat and
seat seal. Re-set and pressure test.
Install cap correctly referring to assembly
instructions.
Maintenance Intervals

Service intervals should be set by the end user based on the number of times the valve has been operated,
exposure to abrasive or corrosive fluids and length of time in service. As a guide Anson would recommend as a
minimum :-
• Annually take the valve out of service, strip and inspect all components for wear and damage, re-build with
new seal set. Re-set and pressure test.
• Test the relief pressure prior to each use.

Ordering Valve Spares

ANSON Ltd offers a world-wide back-up service for all its products.
In the first instance contact your local ANSON Stockist or Agent. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, do not
hesitate to contact one of our main offices world-wide . We are only a fax, email or a phone call away and we
would be pleased to give any assistance we can. Contact numbers and addresses for ANSON can be found
below.
When ordering spare parts it is important that the component is correctly described, use the description given in
the enclosed parts table as well as the item number, valve serial number, size, pressure rating and quote this
maintenance leaflet number (M82 issue1)

Recommended Lubricants

Antiseize Compound : Part No. 15471

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