For water, waste water, chilled water & many other services, to permit pipelines “flex” a bit. Metallic pipes expand and contract when the ambient (or service) temperatures vary and non-metallic pipes (which may be buried) will move with ground settlement etc. Where probable movement can be envisaged the values are designed by a compensator which can flex, thus avoiding undue pipeline damage. Interesting applications are reservoir inlet/outlet connections, pump connections, differing flange standards either end, axial or angular offset of new to old pipelines. Sizes from DN50 to DN5000 and pressures of PN6 to PN25 on rubber, but the larger sizes would be lower pressure capability.. Higher pressures and temperatures in 316SS.
Float controlled valves combine the advantages of excellent hydraulic control valves with the simplicity of mechanical floats.
The ability to separate the main valve from the float enables eliminating most of the installation and maintenance problems associated with mechanical float valves.
Level Control Valve with Modulating Horizontal Float is used to control reservoir filling to maintain constant water level regardless of fluctuating demand.
Critically acclaimed for raw sewage lines, for shut off service. Eccentricity of the plug (and its turning away from the flow path) is a great feature in allowing (sewerage) solids to pass freely. Sizes and Pressures. Sizes 3” (DN80) to 48” (DN1200) and Pressures of PN10, PN16. Smaller sizes up to DN300 can also be rated PN25
Abrupt pump stopping is followed by a pressure drop as the water column continues traveling along the line.
The returning column hits the closed pump check valve, creating a high pressure surge wave, which travels at up to 4 Mach.
Eliminating such surge requires anticipation and pre-action.
Surge Anticipating Valves react to the pressure drop, accepting the returning column while already open, thus eliminating the surge.
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