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Table of Contents & Safety Procedures
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General Information & Specifications
General Information
The Hytrol Valve is used as the basic unit in almost all Cla-Val automatic control valves for petroleum application.
It is a hydraulically-operated, diaphragm actuated, globe or angle pattern valve. It is available in various materials
and full range of sizes. It consists of three major components: body, diaphragm assembly and cover. The diaphragm
assembly is the only moving part. The diaphragm assembly uses a diaphragm of nylon fabric bonded with synthetic
rubber. A synthetic rubber disc, contained on three and one half sides by a disc retainer and disc guide, forms a seal
with the valve seat when pressure is applied above the diaphragm. The diaphragm assembly form a sealed chamber
in the upper portion of the valve, separating operating pressure from line pressure. The rugged simplicity of design
and packless construction assure a long life of dependable, trouble-free operation. Should the diaphragm become
damaged the valve will close tight, providing fail safe operation. The valve is used in many types of piping system
requiring remote control, pressure regulation, solenoid operation, rate of flow control, liquid level control, or check
valve operation.
Features
Accurate Repeatable high Level Shut-off
Fail-Safe Construction
No Packing Assures Leak-Proof Service
Serviced Without Removing from Line
Standard Configurations
Main and Pilot Valve Diaphragm Solenoid Elastomers
Buna or Viton Buna or Viton
Valve Seat Fittings
316 Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel
Seat Disc Tubing
Viton or Buna 304 Stainless Steel
Pilot Valves Recommended Seals
Stainless Steel Jet Fuels
Solenoid Valves Buna
303 Stainless Steel (Class I Div. 1) Gas and Diesel
Viton
Specifications
Sizes End Details
8" flanged, grooved globe & angle Flanged
Ductile Iron, 150 & 300 ANSI B16.42
Pressure Ratings Cast Steel, 150 & 300 ANSI B16.5
Ductile Iron Grooved
250-PSI Max. Ductile iron and Cast Steel
Cast Steel
285-PSI Max. Materials
Ductile Iron Body & Cover
400-PSI Max. Ductile Iron ASTM A-536
Cast Steel Cast Steel ASTM A216-WCB
400-PSI Max. Valve trim
Stainless Steel 303
Temperature Range Rubber parts
-40 to +180F light petroleum product Buna-N Synthetic rubber
Viton
Other Materials
available on special order
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Dimensions & Shipping Weights
Valve Dimensions
Valve size
Dimensions 2" 3" 4" 6" 8"
A: 150 ANSI 9.38 12.00 15.00 20.00 25.38
AA:300 ANSI 10.00 13.25 15.62 21.00 26.38
B: Diameter 6.62 9.12 11.50 15.75 20.00
C: Max. 6.50 8.19 10.62 13.38 16.00
D: 1.50 2.56 3.19 4.31 5.31
E: 150 ANSI 4.75 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.75
EE: 300 ANSI 5.00 6.38 7.88 10.50 13.25
F: 150 ANSI 3.25 4.00 5.00 6.00 8.00
FF: 300 ANSI 3.50 4.38 5.31 6.50 8.50
CV Factor
CV Factor is defined as the number of gallons per minute of water at 60F which will flow at a one pound per square
inch differential.
Cv Q = flow rate (GPM) Valve Size 2" 3" 4" 6" 8"
Q= Cv = flow coefficient
(G/P) G = specific gravity
100-34 Globe Pattern 49 107 200 440 771
P = pressure drop (psi) 100-34 Angle Pattern 62 137
Estimated Shipping Weights And Dimensions for cast steel and ductile valves
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Pilot Operated Solenoid Controls Valves
3A
9A
7
8
9B
3B
Opening and Closing Speed Control
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Principles of Operation & Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
1. Before a valve is installed, pipe lines should be flushed of 6. If a pilot control system is installed on the valve, use care
all chips, scale, and foreign matter. to prevent damage. If it is necessary to remove fittings or
components, be sure they are kept clean and replaced
2. It is recommended that either gate or block valves be
exactly as they were.
installed on both ends of the valve to facilitate isolating
the valve for preventive maintenance and repairs. 7. After the valve is installed and the system is first
pressurized, vent air from the cover chamber and pilot
3. Place the valve in the line with flow through the valve in
system tubing by loosening fittings at all high points. (See
the direction indicated on the inlet nameplate. (See Flow
page 2 Warning)
Direction Page 5)
8. All valves with rate of flow include an orifice plate for
4. Allow sufficient room around valve to make adjustments
sensing downstream pressure. The orifice plate consists
and for disassembly.
of a 1 thick flange that must be mounted in-line with the
5. The 500 Series Valves operate with maximum efficiency valve. Orifice plates are supplied with tubing for proper
when mounted in horizontal piping with the cover UP, installation.
however, other positions are acceptable. Due to size and
weight of the cover and internal components of eight
inch valves, installation with the cover UP is advisable.
This makes internal parts readily accessible for periodic
inspection.
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TroubleShooting
The following troubleshooting guide assumes that all other components of the pilot control system have been checked
out and are in proper working condition. (See appropriate sections in Technical Manual for complete valve).
All troubleshooting is possible without removing the valve from the line or removing the cover. It is highly
recommended to permanently install a Valve Position Indicator (Provided with valve) and three gauges in unused
Hytrol inlet, outlet and cover connections.
Three Checks
The Valve has only one moving part (the diaphragm and disc assembly). So, there are only three major types of
problems to consider.
Diaphragm:
Valve is stuck; the diaphragm assembly is not free to move through a full stroke either from open to close or vice versa.
Freedom of Movement:
Valve is free to move and cant close because of a worn out diaphragm.
Tight Sealing:
Valve leaks even though it is free to move and the diaphragm isnt leaking.
! CAUTION
Care should be taken when doing the troubleshooting checks on the valve. These checks do require the valve
to open fully. This will either allow a high flow rate through the valve, or the downstream pressure will quickly
increase to the inlet pressure. In some cases, this can be very harmful. Where this is the case, and there are
no block valves in the system to protect the downstream piping, it should be realized that the valve cannot be
serviced under pressure. Steps should be taken to remedy this situation before proceeding any further. (See
Warning page 2)
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TroubleShooting
Diaphragm Check
1. Shut off pressure to the valve by slowly closing upstream 3. With the cover vented to atmosphere, slowly open
and downstream isolation valves. (SEE CAUTION - page upstream isolation valve to allow some pressure into
6). the valve body. Observe the open cover tapping for
2. Disconnect or close all pilot control lines to the valve signs of continuous flow. It is not necessary to fully open
cover and leave only one fitting in highest point of cover isolating valve. Volume in cover chamber capacity chart
open to atmosphere. will be displaced as valve moves to open position. Allow
sufficient time for diaphragm assembly to shift positions.
Stem Travel If there is no continuous flow, you can be quite certain the
Fully Open to Fully Closed diaphragm is sound and the diaphragm assembly is tight.
If the fluid appears to flow continuously this is a good
Valve Size Travel reason to believe the diaphragm is either damaged or it is
Inches MM Inches MM loose on the stem. In either case, this is sufficient cause
2 50 0.6 15
to remove the valve cover and investigate the leakage.
(See Maintenance Section Disassembly - page 8 for
3 80 0.8 20 procedure).
4 100 1.1 28
6 150 1.7 43
8 200 2.3 58
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TroubleShooting & Maintenance
Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
The valve requires no lubrication or packing and a minimum of maintenance. However, a periodic inspection schedule
should be established to determine how the operating conditions of the system are affecting the valve. The effect of
these actions must be determined by inspection.
Disassembly
Inspection or maintenance can be accomplished without ! Warning
removing the valve from the line. Repair kits with new
diaphragm and disc are recommended to be on hand before Maintenance personnel can be injured and
equipment damaged if disassembly is attempted
work begins.
with pressure in the valve. See Caution - page 6.
To disassemble a valve:
1. Close upstream and downstream isolation valves and
independent operating pressure when used to shut off
all pressure to the valve.
2. Loosen tube fittings in the pilot system to remove
pressure from valve body and cover chamber. After
pressure has been released from the valve, use care to
remove the controls and tubing. Note and sketch position
of tubing and controls for reassembly. The schematic in
front of the Technical Manual (separately supplied) can
be used as a guide when reassembling pilot system.
3. Remove cover nuts and remove cover. If the valve has
been in service for any length of time, chances are the
cover will have to be loosened by driving upward along
On 6 and smaller valves block and tackle or a power hoist
the edge of the cover with a dull cold chisel. can be used to lift valve cover by inserting proper size eye
bolt in place of the center cover plug. On 8 there are 4
Cover Center Plug Size holes (5/8 - 11 size) where jacking screws and/or eye bolts
Valve Size Thread NPT may be inserted for lifting purposes. Pull cover straight up
to keep from damaging the integral seat bearing and stem.
2-3" "
4-6" "
8" 1"
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Disassembly (contd)
5. The next item to remove is the stem nut. Examine the stem 7. The only part left in the valve body is the seat which
threads above the nut for signs of mineral deposits or ordinarily does not require removal. Careful cleaning and
corrosion. If the threads are not clean, use a wire brush polishing of inside and outside surfaces with 400 wet/dry
to remove as much of the residue as possible. Attach a sandpaper will usually restore the seats sharp edge. If,
good fitting wrench to the nut and give it a sharp rap however, it is badly worn and replacement is necessary, it
rather than a steady pull. Usually several blows are can be easily removed.
sufficient to loosen the nut for further removal. On the
smaller valves, the entire diaphragm assembly can be
held by the stem in a vise equipped with soft brass
jaws before removing the stem nut.
Do not lift up on the end of the angle iron as this may force the
integral bearing out of alignment, causing the stem to bind.
Lime Deposits
One of the easiest ways to remove lime deposits from ! CAUTION
the valve stem or other metal parts is to dip them in a
5-percent muriatic acid solution just long enough for Use extreme care when handling acid. Wear the
the deposit to dissolve. This will remove most of the proper safety glasses & gloves during this process.
common types of deposits. Refer to appropriate MSDS sheet.
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Maintenance & Test Procedure
Maintenance
Reassembly
1. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly procedure 3. Carefully install the diaphragm assembly by lowering the
- refer to page 8. If a new disc has been installed, it stem through the seat bearing. Take care not to damage
may require a different number of spacer washers to the stem or bearing. Line up the diaphragm holes with the
obtain the right amount of grip on the disc. When the stud or bolt holes on the body. On large valves with studs,
diaphragm assembly has been tightened to a point where it may be necessary to hold the diaphragm assembly up
the diaphragm cannot be twisted, the disc should be part way while putting the diaphragm over the studs.
compressed very slightly by the disc guide. Excessive
compression should be avoided. Use just enough 4. Put spring in place and replace cover. Make sure
spacer washers to hold the disc firmly without noticeable diaphragm is lying smooth under the cover.
compression. 5. Tighten cover nuts firmly using a cross-over pattern until all
2. Make Sure the Stem Nut is Very Tight. Attach a proper nuts are tight.
wrench to the nut and give it a sharp rap rather than 6. Test Hytrol Valve before re-installing pilot valve system.
a steady pull. Usually several blows are sufficient to
tighten the stem nut for final tightening. Failure to do so
could allow the diaphragm to pull loose and tear when
subjected to pressure.
1. Check the diaphragm assembly for freedom of movement 2. To check the valve for drip-tight closure, a line should
after all pressure is removed from the valve. See caution be connected from the inlet to the cover, and pressure
- page 6. Insert fabricated tool into threaded hole in top applied at the inlet of the valve. If properly assembled, the
of valve stem, and lift the diaphragm assembly manually. valve should hold tight with as low as ten PSI at the inlet.
Note any roughness, sticking or grabbing. The diaphragm (See Trouble Shooting section -page 8) - (Check #3 -
assembly should move smoothly throughout entire valve Tight Sealing Check).
stroke. The tool is fabricated from rod that is threaded
3. With the line connected from the inlet to the cover, apply full
on one end to fit valve stem (See chart in Step 4 of
working pressure to the inlet. Check all around the cover
Disassembly section - page 8) and has a T Bar handle
for any leaks. Re-tighten cover nuts if necessary to stop
of some kind on the other end for easy gripping.
leaks past the diaphragm.
Place marks on this diaphragm assembly lifting tool
4. Remove pressure, then re-install the pilot system and
when the valve is closed and when manually positioned
tubing exactly as it was prior to removal. Bleed air from
open. The distance between the two marks should be
all high points. See Caution - page 6.
approximately the stem travel shown in stem travel chart.
(See Freedom of Movement Check section - page 7) 5. Follow steps under the manual provided with the valve for
If the stroke is different than that shown, there is a good returning complete valve back to service.
reason to believe something is mechanically restricting
the stroke of the valve. The cover must be removed, the
obstruction located and removed. (See Maintenance
Section - page 8 for procedure).
Due to the weight of the diaphragm assembly this
procedure is not possible on valves 8 and larger. On
these valves, the same determination can be made by
carefully introducing a low pressure-less than five psi
into the valve body with the cover vented. See Caution -
page 6. Looking in cover center hole see the diaphragm
assembly lift easily without hesitation, and then settle
back easily when the pressure is removed.
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