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Velan Delayed Coker Valves
Velan Delayed Coker Valves
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Over 170 delayed cokers worldwide chose
Velan coker ball valves (over 2,000 valves in-service)
Russia
Norway Finland
1 1
Poland Romania 6
Germany 1
4 Turkey
Canada Belgium 1 3
Hungary 1 Turkmenistan
1 1 Japan
USA 40 2 1
Spain 3 1 Kuwait
Virgin Italy 1 UAE 59 China
Islands 2 1
Mexico 4 1 Egypt 2 2 1 15 1 Taiwan
1 Aruba
Sudan 1 Philippines
Colombia 1 4 Oman 1
India
Venezuela
Saudi
10 Brazil Arabia Malaysia
Chile 1 2
2
South Africa
Argentina
As of Spring 2017
Over 30 years experience and worldwide references Velan’s delayed coker products
The first switch valve built to We have also supplied over
our design was installed in 1983. 450 logic control panels with
It operated 10 years before it hard-wired or Programmable Four-way switch valves
was taken out of s ervice for Logic Controller (PLC) driven NPS 3 – 18 (DN 80 – 450)
evaluation. The internal compo- logic. Many of our panels now ASME Classes 300 – 900
nents were in p erfect condition. interface with a PLC or directly
The valve was reinstalled
using with a Distributive Control
the original components. System (DCS) for remote
indication or operation. Isolation ball valves
Velan delayed coker valves are NSP 2 – 36 (DN 50 – 900)
currently installed in over 170 ASME Classes 150 – 900
These valves are not modified
delayed coker units (DCU) in 35
commodity valves. They are
countries. This includes over 300
specifically designed for delayed
four-way switch valves, some of
coker applications.
which have been in service for Ring valves
over 25 years. NPS 14 – 36 (DN 50 – 200)
All valve sizes and classes
Over 2,600 isolation valves are ASME Classes 150 – 300
shown in this brochure have
also currently installed in the been designed and built and are
following applications: currently installed and operating
• Inlet transfer line in a delayed coker unit.
High pressure hydrodrill valves
• Bypass
NPS ¾ –12 (DN 12 – 300)
• Drain (A reference list is available upon
ASME Classes 1500 – 2500
• Quench request)
• Heater isolation
• Overhead vapor
• Blowdown Programmable logic controller
• Backpressure control
• Vent and local control panels
• Hydrodrill water cutting Hard wired or PLC driven
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Velan delayed coker ball valve applications
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13 13 API 600* 12 12 13 13
COKER VALVE
TYPES
CAST STEEL VALVES
1. Ring type
2. Overhead vapor
3. Blowdown
4. Bypass
5. Pump isolation 1
6. Quench 2 2 2 2
7. Four-way switch 3 3 3 3
8. Inlet isolation
9. Warm-up
10. Drain
11. Heater-isolation
12. HCGO quench
8 8 8 8
13. Antifoam 4
10 8 8 10
6 6
9 7 9
11 11 11 5
Complete line of valves
Warm-up gas
Velan offers a complete line of valves for
all coker applications. Here is a schematic Feed from heater
of some typical coker valve installations.
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Four-way switch valves
Valve range Automation
• NPS 3 – 18 (DN 80– 450) The electric, hydraulic or
ASME classes: pneumatic actuator is selected in The stem coupling
150 – 300 – 600 – 900 function of coker service. A large
torque safety factor ensures The stem coupling is designed to perform three main
the valve will cycle under the functions:
Materials most stringent conditions. When • Protect against “overtorquing” of the stem.
Valves are generally supplied in: selecting actuators, special
• Protect the actuator components.
attention is paid to the coker
• A217 Gr.C5 and C12 • Protect against an unintentional switch into bypass.
deck environment.
• A351 Gr.CF8M and CF8C
As well as WCB for lower Steam purges
temperature applications.
Steam purges to bellows and body area
ensure the valve cavities are kept free of
coke buildup.
Lantern ring
A lantern ring with steam block and
extra deep stuffing box minimizes
the risk of leakage occurring through
the packing chamber.
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Isolation ball valves
Valve range Automation
• NPS 2 – 18 (DN 50– 450) The electric, hydraulic or
ASME classes: pneumatic actuator is selected in The stem coupling
150 – 300 – 600 – 900 function of coker service. A large
The stem coupling is designed to perform two
• NPS 20 – 36 (DN 500 – 900) torque safety factor ensures the
main functions:
ASME classes: 150 – 300 valve will cycle under the most
stringent conditions. When • Protect against “overtorquing” of the stem.
selecting actuators, special • Protect the actuator components.
Materials attention is paid to the coker
deck environment.
Valves are generally supplied in:
• A217 Gr.C5 and C12 Sturdy one-piece ball and stem
• A351 Gr.CF8M and CF8C The sturdy one-piece ball and stem
As well as WCB for lower provides optimal strength and is well
temperature applications. suited to applications where fouling due
to coke fines are a concern.
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Ring valves – for backpressure control
Valve range Automation
• NPS 14 – 36 (DN 350 – 900) The electric, hydraulic or pneumatic
ASME class 300 actuator is selected in function of coker
service. A large torque safety factor
ensures the valve will cycle under the
Materials most stringent conditions. When selecting
Valves are generally supplied in: actuators, special attention is paid to the
coker deck environment.
• A217 Gr.C5 and C12
This patented Velan ring valve The end user could not justify in the full open position and
was installed to replace an the high pressure drop across the ring valve fully met these
existing butterfly valve. The end the butterfly valve with his requirements.
user required the use of this efforts to increase liquid yield.
valve only when shorter cycle They required a valve with good
times required quicker drum throttling characteristics, but
“backwarming”. which provided no obstruction
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High pressure valve (hydrodrill valve)
Valve range Automation
• NPS ¾ –12 (DN 20 – 300) General supplied with pneumatic or electric
ASME class 2500 actuations that can be integrated into an
existing OEM Logic.
Materials
Valves are available in A105 or
low temperature steels with
Full bore ball valves
stainless steel internals. Both Velan Securaseal ® full bore ball valves
uni-directional and bi-directional are generally installed in high pressure
are available. applications where the highly erosive and
sometimes corrosive reclaimed waters
(used to drill the coke out of the drum) can
significantly shorten valve life.
Over 100 Velan hydro-
In order to ensure long, leak-free, reliable
drill valves in delayed operation all valve wetted parts are
coker installations hardfaced.
C PRESSURE RATING
H TRIM MATERIAL (stem)
0 150 1 300 2 600 3 1500 4 2500 7 900
A One-piece ball/stem E 630 SS (17-4PH) G 410 SS
D PORT
0 Reduced port 1 Full port 4 Full port, unidiretional I COATING (ball/seat) Note: Seat and ball same unless noted.
E TYPE (valve) B Chrome carbide 2 Ball: Chrome plated / Seat: CoCr alloy
X No coating 6 Ball: Chrome carbide / Seat: CoCr alloy
E Ring
F Four-way switch: split-body, 4-way, floating ball, four bellow seats
K Isolation: split-body, 2-way, floating ball, one bellow seat and one fixed seat J SPECIAL SERVICE
R Type R for hydrodrill application: split-body, floating ball, one belleville-loaded R Coker I NACE(2) Sour gas W Hydrodrill (water cutting)
seat and one fixed seat
Note: CoCr alloy as used throughout this catalog refers to cobalt chrome hardfacing alloys
Standard trim codes E F G H I J as supplied by Kennametal Stellite™, and other approved manufacturers.
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Ring valve E Y G X R (1) Forged F316 material code “13”, is not suitable for temperatures above 1000°F (538°C) as
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04 it is dual certified (F316/F316L).
Four-way switch valve F C A 2 R (2) Velan valves for NACE service (as indicated by figure number and/or description) comply
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04 with the metallurgical requirements of the current NACE MR0103 and MR0175 / ISO
Isolation valve K C A 2 R 15156. Material selection is dependent on the actual environment and it is therefore
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02 the equipment End User’s responsibility to ensure that the materials are suitable for the
E intended service. Please contact Velan for any questions regarding the application of
Type R valve 13
R or E B W our products for NACE service.
for hydrodrill application 32
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Complete, turnkey automation solutions
for safe coker valve operation
Fully automated Velan Turnkey valve automation
switch valves solutions
Velan supplied the first, fully Velan provides turnkey valve
automated switch valve con- automation solutions that
trolled from a local panel some include intrinsically safe panels
30 years ago. Shortly after that as well as SIL rated components.
we supplied a control panel that Systems can be fully redundant
included interlocks to the inlet and may provide a number of op-
transfer line valves in order to tions including field touch screen
avoid dead ending of the pump. interface diagnostics and remote
operation capability.
Over time we worked with the
world’s leading licensors in order Velan has a full staff in-house
to provide a comprehensive capable of handling every detail
interlock system that allowed of these complex integrations
for the automated operation of and offers a full factory accep-
valves with a minimum of risk. tance test (FAT) where valves,
actuators, panels and PLC are
Velan has now been offering fully tested as a system to ensure
automated four-way switching proper functioning prior to
and isolation valves for the coker shipment. End users are often
deck for over 30 years. We have invited for training on these
also been supplying modulating systems during the FAT.
backpressure control valves
with full feedback capability. Our field team then performs a
Each of these valves is operated site acceptance test (SAT) and
by a local control panel (LCP) assists in the commissioning and
which provides safety interlocks startup of the unit. Velan also
that are either hardwired to the provides full training packages
actuator and DCS or function for operators and maintenance
through a standalone PLC for personnel.
more comprehensive controls
and interlocking.
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Focus on delayed coker applications
Delayed coking technology Turnaround preparation
Velan has maintained a group of Velan provides assistance
engineers entirely dedicated to during the preparation of a
delayed coking technology for major turnaround by providing
over 25 years. an assessment of the valves
and actuators and expected
Working closely with the end spare parts requirements.
users as well as the technology We also assess local service
providers has given us the pos- shop capabilities and can work
sibility to maintain designs that with the end user in preparing
are well adapted to the chang- additional service shop capacity
ing needs of the delayed coker if required. These services
industry. ensure that all of the correct
materials are available and that
Over the last few years we have approved and knowledgeable
been able to address issues personnel are on hand for the
arising from significantly shorter turnaround.
cycles and increasingly exotic
crude slates. Velan also maintains coker-
trained personnel in Asia,
Europe, South America as well
Preventive maintenance as North America who are avail-
Velan provides baseline values able for turnaround support.
and can work with the coker
Units maintenance staff to imple-
ment a preventive maintenance
Spare parts
program that includes peri- Locally available in Canada,
odic torque verifications, steam U.S.A, Europe, and Asia.
evaluations and general valve
performance. These programs,
already implemented in many re- These NPS 24 (DN 600) full bore overhead vapor valves have been in
fineries can substantially lower uninterrupted service for over 6 years. In an effort to maximize liquid yield
the cost of turnarounds and sig- delayed cokers worldwide are opting for larger overhead lines. In fact some
nificantly reduce the possibility of the newer DCU’s have already installed our NPS 36 (DN 900) valves for
of unscheduled shutdowns. overhead and blowdown service.
A typical switch valve provides uninterrupted performance from NPS 30 (DN 750) overhead vapor valve prior to insulation.
turnaround-to-turnaround. In many cases a switch valve can exceed
10 years of continuous operation.
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Engineered solutions
Aftermarket A wide range of actuation
AUTOMATION CAPABILI-
Velan Aftermarket offers a options
complete range of Velan OEM TIES
Velan and our distribution
aftermarket services, including •• Electric, hydraulic, and
channels offer OEM actuators
Velan Field Engineering pneumatic actuation
that meet the most demanding
Services, Velan OEM Spare
Part and tool support, and Velan on/off and control applications. •• Pre-installation of switches,
maintenance training courses. positioners, thrust and
Velan offers a wide range of torque sensors, signal con-
Velan Field Engineering Services products to address each ditioners
offers customers in-line customer application, from
service, maintenance, and multi-turn electric actuators •• Integral control actuation
product support on all our valve on rising-stem valves to scotch- and two-wire control
products. Our team of engineers
yoke or double-opposed piston •• OEM actuators through
and technicians are equipped
actuators on rotary valves. Velan stocking distribution
with Velan OEM tools, lapping
equipment and Velan OEM parts. or other actuators of your
Stress calculations are done using With over 60 years of valve Whatever your industrial valve choice
3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA) servicing experience to nuclear needs, we can meet them with
software, like ANSYS and Pro/Me- the highest quality products. •• Overrides, limit stops, and
and thermal power stations,
chanica, with 3D models developed most standard accessories
refining and petrochemical
in Pro-Engineer.
plants, navy fleets, and many
other industries, Velan offers
true OEM service. Furthermore,
Engineering expertise Velan has a network of SIL capable
authorized service shops across
Over the years, Velan has Velan in association with Exida
the globe, ensuring we can
brought together a strong team have assessed coker designs for
meet your maintenance and
of professional engineers with service requirements whatever Failure Modes, Effects, and Diag-
extensive experience in critical your location. We also have nostic Analysis (FMEDA) to meet
applications. Using advanced a complete library of Velan the needs of system designers
software applications including maintenance manuals. for reliability data. Velan offers
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), the capability to integrate the
Computational Fluid Dynamics Velan OEM spare part and tool valves into a Safety Instrument-
(CFD), and 3D Solid-Modeling, support offers support on all ed Function (SIF) and evaluate
Velan’s engineers design supe- Velan products. You are ensured Partial Valve Stroke Test (PVST)
rior quality valves that meet the of Velan OEM parts built to the requirements.
same configuration as originally
most demanding performance
supplied. We can advise on
requirements. Our R&D facilities,
recommended spare parts and
equipped with steam boilers,
on new projects we can advise
superheaters, flow loops, and Spare Part Interchangeability
cryogenic test stands, enable Reports (SPIRs).
us to run comprehensive testing
programs. Velan also offers maintenance
training courses on our entire
Velan also has a long-standing product line to ensure customers
history of partnering with major and service shops are aware
architects/engineers and end of the latest and proper
users to develop innovative solu- maintenance techniques on
tions for their valving needs. Velan products.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
•• Stress analysis and finite •• Troubleshooting
element analysis •• Application engineering
•• System upgrades •• Certified genuine spare parts
•• Flow analysis •• Valve repair, refurbishment,
•• Weak link analysis and upgrading
•• Root cause failure analysis •• Custom testing and test data
analysis (NDT, X-Ray, UT, etc.) Velan supplies turn-key automated packages with integral control actuation
•• Commissioning
for two wire and closed loop systems (Profibus, Modbus, Fieldbus, etc.).
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