3“ 2500LB Open-die Forging Steel Globe Valve

Description

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET: GLOBE VALVE
Size: 3″ (DN 80)
Pressure Rating: 2500 LB (ASME B16.34)
Design Standard: API 602 / ASME B16.34


1. MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Component Material Standard
Body & Bonnet ASTM A182 F11 Chrome Moly Steel
Disc ASTM A182 F11 + Stellite 6 Hardfaced Seat
Stem ASTM A182 F6a (Gr. 410) Martensitic SS
Body Seat Stellite 6 Overlay Weld Overlay
Gasket Spiral Wound (SS316/F.Graphite) EN 1514-1
Bolting ASTM A193 B7 + A194 2H Alloy Steel
Packing Flexible Graphite Rings ISO 15848
Handwheel Ductile Iron (ASTM A536) EP-Coated

2. DESIGN FEATURES

  • Type: Bolted Bonnet Globe Valve

  • Flow Direction: Flow Under Disc (Standard)

  • Stem Design: Rising Stem, Non-Rotating

  • Bonnet Joint: Pressure Seal (Standard for 2500LB)

  • Seating: Metal-to-Metal with Stellite 6 Hardfacing

  • Packing System: Live-Loaded Gland (Graphite)

  • Leakage Class: API 598 Class V (Enhanced Shut-off)

  • Fire Safe: API 6FA Certified (Inherent for Metal Seats)


3. CONNECTIONS & DIMENSIONS

Parameter Specification
Ends Butt Weld (BW)
Standard ANSI B16.25
Bevel Angle 37.5° ± 2.5°
Root Face 1.6 mm (1/16″)
Face-to-Face ASME B16.10 (2500LB Series)
Wall Thickness Schedule 160 (Min.)

4. OPERATION & TESTING

Parameter Value
Operator Handwheel (Manual)
Max. Operating Torque ≤ 350 Nm (Calculated)
Shell Test Pressure 3,750 psi (1.5 × Rating)
Seat Test Pressure 2,750 psi (1.1 × Rating)
Backseat Test 2,750 psi
Test Medium Water (Shell), Air (Seat)
NDE Requirements PT/LPI on Hardfaced Surfaces

5. PERFORMANCE DATA

Parameter Value
Temp. Range -29°C to +593°C (F11 Limit)
CV Value (Typ.) ~ 120 (Full Open)
Flow Char. Linear/Equal Percentage
Fugitive Emissions ISO 15848-1 Class B (Standard)

6. COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Design Codes: ASME B16.34, API 602

  • Testing: API 598, ASME B16.34 Annex B

  • Material Certs: EN 10204 3.1

  • Welding: WPS/PQR per ASME IX

  • NDE: PT/Magnetic Particle on Pressure Parts


7. APPLICATIONS

  • Services: High-Temp Steam, Power Plants, Refinery Piping

  • Media: Superheated Steam (>400°C), Hot Oil, Non-corrosive Gases

  • Critical Service: Erosion/Corrosion Resistance via Stellite


8. NOTES

  1. Pressure Seal Bonnet: Mandatory for 2500LB class (self-energizing at high pressure).

  2. Stellite Application:

    • Disc: Full Stellite 6 facing (3mm min. thickness)

    • Body Seat: 100% overlay with post-weld heat treatment

  3. Stem Hardening: Tip hardened to HRC 35-40 for wear resistance.

  4. Optional:

    • Extended Bonnet (+200mm for >350°C service)

    • Gear Operator (for torque >400 Nm)

    • Cryogenic Treatment (for -196°C service)