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The EVT-Pro device simultaneously examines two critical variables of the relief device — the upward force applied to the spindle and the actual system pressure. Using sophisticated sensors, including an acoustic device, EVT-Pro testing accurately determines the pressure relief valve’s set pressure. It can also immediately sense and automatically close a relief device should it remain open during a test – a unique safety feature built into the software and hardware.

The Electronic Valve Tester, (EVT), is a digital computerized, hydraulic assisted device, designed to test and set safety/relief valves while in service. The EVT is portable and can be used under normal operating conditions without over pressuring the system.

Our Factory and National Board certified technicians, provide total safety/relief valve evaluation utilizing EVT technologies... at your convenience. The Electronic Valve Tester has been approved by the ASME for set point evaluation and or adjustment.

EVT service eliminates the need to overpressure the system for testing. Under normal operating conditions, we save test medium and unnecessary stress on the overall system.

Control Valve Testing is the best way to make sure your current system is performing to an optimal standard. If you’re curious about where your valves are falling short or how you can improve their performance, Pioneer has the solution to get your safety relief valves where they need to be. At Pioneer, we provide specialized equipment to help your pressure relief valves adhere to required standards and certifications. The EVT-Pro from GE offers cutting-edge testing, diagnostics, and reporting for your valves for comprehensive evaluation. The EVT-Pro works for all brands of pressure relief valves.

At each of our 12 convenient locations, the Chalmers & Kubeck Valve and Actuation Technicians are factory trained and certified. Each expert Technician is required to meet stringent factory standards prior certification so you can be confident that we will provide the expert, efficient, and comprehensive service that you expect.

Our services include field trouble shooting, actuator refurbishment, control enhancement, electronic valve testing, torque verification, turnkey overhauls / repairs, retrofits, and valve testing / certification. We offer complete reconditioning of ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, control valves, gate valves, globe valves, parallel slide valves, pilot operated valves, plug valves, pressure relief valves, pressure safety valves, vacuum break valves, and other specialty valves.

Baker Hughes manufactures the premier boiler safety valves and pressure relief valves in the industry, Consolidated®, and authorizes a very select group of companies to be their exclusive factory authorized repair and service centers, known as Green Tag Centers® (GTC). Ten of the 12 C&K Service Locations are GTCs, which means that you will receive best-in-class aftermarket product support. With our OEM trained and certified valve technicians, you know that your relief valves will be rebuilt correctly to exacting standards. Prior to certification, each of our valve technicians must go through Baker Hughes classroom training that includes applicable codes and standards, proprietary repair procedures, and practical hands-on instruction. The technician must prove their proficiency during both written and practical examinations covering relief valve repair, assembly, and testing. With our certified Green Tag Technicians, you can rest assured that your valves will be serviced in compliance with ASME and NBBI (National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors) standards so they perform their critical safety function as intended.

Each of our GTC service locations has compete machining capabilities, calibrated measuring and testing equipment, specialized electronic valve testing equipment, and ValvKeep, a proprietary electronic data management system, so you can track and trend the repair history of your valves. We also carry significant inventory of Consolidated pressure relief valves and OEM certified replacement parts ensuring rapid response to your urgent repair needs. If for some reason we don’t have a part in stock locally, we have access to all parts stocked by GTCs throughout the entire United States and can have them overnight shipped to one of our service centers. We are your trusted local pressure relief valve service center whether your valves are Consolidated or another manufacturer’s brand.

Since the first installation of its Limitorque Machine (limit & torque capable) in 1929, Limitorque has been manufacturing some of the most innovative and dependable motor-operated valve actuators for demanding industrial applications.  Flowserve, the parent company of Limitorque, authorizes a select group of companies to be their “Limitorque Blue Ribbon” service and repair centers.  Chalmers & Kubeck is proud to be the largest Limitorque Distributor east of the Mississippi River and that all twelve (12) of our locations are Limitorque Blue Ribbon Service Centers.  With over 20 years  providing outstanding Blue Ribbon Service, C&K is your go-to solution for actuator sizing, selection, adaptation, installation / certification, maintenance, repair, and field service.

This team of valve and instrument specialists works closely together to provide customer assistance in technical sales, quotations and delivery. Chalmers & Kubeck maintains around-the -clock service, which includes the assembly and test of new CONSOLIDATED® pressure relief valves, plus full machining and repair operations for industrial valves of many types and manufacturers. Additionally, C&K provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services to adapt your existing manual valve or a new manual valve to a motor operated actuator for enhanced process control and operator safety.

Pressure safety valves are designed to protect process piping and equipment in case of an overpressure event. TEAM Valve Solutions inspects, tests, repairs and re-certifies safety valves at 17 service centers across three continents, and in our fleet of mobile facilities, all of which are audited under the jurisdiction of relevant governing bodies.

Our solutions cover all major safety valve brands and support our customers through an inventory of spare parts and loose-assembled valves. In addition, our facilities are audited and governed by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Testing, repair, and assembly are performed under license and guidelines of NBIC, and ASME Section I and VIII.

To ensure accurate in-line setpoint verification, TEAM Valve Solutions utilizes Trevitest, the pioneering system for validating safety valve performance in Conventional and Nuclear Power plants, as well as in other industrial process facilities.

The Electronic Valve Tester, (EVT), is a digital computerized, hydraulic assisted device, designed to test and set safety/relief valves while in service. The EVT is portable and can be used under normal operating conditions without over pressuring the system.

Our Factory and National Board certified technicians, provide total safety/relief valve evaluation utilizing EVT technologies... at your convenience. The Electronic Valve Tester has been approved by the ASME for set point evaluation and or adjustment.

EVT service eliminates the need to overpressure the system for testing. Under normal operating conditions, we save test medium and unnecessary stress on the overall system.

We can provide installation, repair and adjustment of safety, reducing, control and shut-off valves by following technical equipment prerequisited for the quality and long service life of the valves after service.

Automated digital testing benches: horizontal testing machine Model HCA150 with testing range: valves form 1/2 ” to 20“ and vertical test machine Model VCB30-S, testing range: valves from 1/2 ”to 10“, water test up to 650 bar and air test up to 320 bar

Complete set of valve grinding and lapping machines for valve seat and disc repair (EFCO) HYTORC tightening tools for precise and professional tightening of bolts and nozzles

GTC Implementation of repair management in accordance with the manufacturer‘s specifications (Consolidated Safety Valves manuafcturer). Implementation of manuals and processes. ValvKeep – professional database of valve repairs for predictive and controlled valve maintenance

In today’s world, with the automation technology available, human error can be significantly reduced. Valve service and repair within the valve industry is no exception.

Designed with the valve technician in mind, The AccuTEST offers many competitive advantages including: ease of use, modern software, portability of equipment, and repeatability of results regardless of which technician conducts the test.

In today’s world, with the automation technology available, human error can be significantly reduced. Valve service and repair within the valve industry is no exception.

Designed with the valve technician in mind, The AccuTEST offers many competitive advantages including: ease of use, modern software, portability of equipment, and repeatability of results regardless of which technician conducts the test.

The old way of pressure relief valve testing could be summarized in one word: downtime. First, the plant went down, then valves were disassembled, and finally, the valves were transported offsite for testing. Time-consuming. Costly. High risk. But using the AccuTEST System, pressure relief valve testing comes to you, right where the valves actually operate. Time saver. Cheaper. Lower risk.

The AccuTEST System is a recognized leader in the valve service and repair industry. Why? Think fully automated one-touch testing for ease of use and repeatable results. It’s compact and portable to reduce the load of pressure relief valve technicians. Ongoing product enhancement based on technicians’ input. And we offer responsive technical support, anytime, directly from our engineers – not from a third-party representative.

The AccuTEST System is an recognized leader in the valve service and repair industry. Why? Think fully automated one-touch testing for ease of use and repeatable results. It’s compact and portable to reduce the load of safety valve technicians. Ongoing product enhancement based on technicians’ input. And we offer responsive technical support, anytime, directly from our engineers – not from a third-party representative.

Unsurpassed for accuracy, reliability and safety, the advanced technology of AccuTEST was developed to test safety valves while in position, under a full load, for consistently superior, reproducible results.

Unsurpassed for accuracy, reliability and safety, the advanced technology of AccuTEST was developed to test safety valves while in position, under a full load, for consistently superior, reproducible results.

•• In-Place Testing: No Problem•• Manages Global Safety Standards•• Tests All Manufacturers Pressure relief Valves•• Helps to Improve Plant Uptime and Increases Revenue Helping You Comply With Global Technologically Advanced Testing Safety Standards Exact Set Pressure Measurement EVT-Pro’s true in-place valve testing enables you to meet local also immediately sense and automatically close a relief device safety requirements for periodic testing and documentation should it remain open during a test – a unique safety feature without shutting down processes or dismantling or removing built into the software and hardware. Protection from Harmful Chemical The Compliance Solution valves from service. You get the true “hot set pressure” of the Releases By integrating with ValvKeep, EVT-Pro lets you effectively Along with its rugged yet lightweight test fixture, EVT-Pro has valve, since it is tested under actual operating conditions. Global Safety Standards like OSHA’s Process Safety manage the OSHA requirements. Since you can use the device state-of-the-art electronics and proprietary software, including Management (PSM) standard was published to help minimize to test any brand of pressure relief device, you don’t need to The EVT-Pro device simultaneously examines two critical an interface to ValvKeep* valve maintenance and manage- the consequences associated from a catastrophic release manage multiple test suppliers. EVT-Pro and ValvKeep put all variables of the relief device — the upward force applied to the ment software. You can view test results in both tabular of toxic, reactive, flammable, or highly explosive hazardous your documents in order, so test reports, procedures and other spindle and the actual system pressure. Using sophisticated form and colorful graphs that depict the exact set pressure, chemicals. This standard covers several areas, specifically related documents are always available to meet compliance sensors, including an acoustic device, EVT-Pro testing accu- and historical data and tests are readily available 24/7 with relief and vent systems and devices. It requires that written requirements. You are better prepared rately determines the pressure relief valve’s set pressure. It can ValvKeep software’s database capabilities. procedures, inspection and testing, [and] appropriate job skills for audits and lessen the odds be deployed, [and that] records and management of change of receiving citations and be in place. Failure to do these things may result in severe penalties. And EVT-Pro’s See Exact Set Pressures consequences. in-place functionality •• Colorful and clear graphics assist the end user in seeing lets you keep plant exact set pressures for the valve in test. Failure to comply with OSHA 29 CFR operations going while 1910.119 it tests your valves. •• Unique acoustic sensor feature provides confirmation of set Process Safety Management requirements is one of the most pressure on force curves delivering confidence in each test. frequent infractions. There are several reasons for this: deficient pressure relief devices, inadequate documentation, and lack FEATURE BENEFIT of pressure relief information, procedures, or training and associated documentation. Inline Testing Helps to Maximize Plant Uptime

Auto Shutdown Safety Feature Superb Safety Feature Allows for Closure of Valve Under Full-Lift Circumstances End-User Feedback “In the past I had to know where my test records Interface to ValvKeep Software Comprehensive Asset Management Tool Exclusive to GE’s GTC’s were located to demonstrate compliance to our local inspector; this is very important for Acoustic Indicator Device Sensor Takes Guess Work out of Determining Set Pressure the OSHA Process Safety Management require- ment. With ValvKeep and EVT-Pro, my files are linked and updated so I have quick access to ATEX/UL Certified Intrinsic Safety Certified; Available on Certain Models them. Several months ago an inspector was at my plant, standing next to me, asking for the Test Gas, Liquid and Steam Capable of Testing all Media paperwork on the safety relief valves. Using ValvKeep I was able to get the reports, show the NBBI Accepted (Part 3, para 4.5.3) National Board Compliance inspector that the valves were all certified and had been serviced within the service guidelines.” ASME-Qualified Meets ASME Code Requirements

2 | GE Energy Consolidated Valves - EVT *-Pro Valve Testing Device | 3 How EVT-Pro Works F3 = Artificial “pull” on the EVT-Pro and ValvKeep spindle supplied by the Wide Scope of Documentation Force Balance Analysis: F3 + F2 = F1 hydraulic pump Record keeping is important to providing proof of your efforts Normally, with the pressure relief valve online, the much stron- to comply with Global Safety Standards, OSHA included. The ger force of its spring -- F1 -- is all that is required to prevent scope of documentation is wide, and the more accurately system inlet pressure -- F2 -- from forcing the valve open. records are maintained, the better it is for audits. Using EVT-Pro However, should F2 increase beyond the operational limit of electronic diagnostics and ValvKeep software will lessen the the system, the valve will first simmer and then discharge. F1 = Spring force stress of a Safety Inspection inspection and reduce the odds pressing down of receiving citations and penalties. As one well known safety To prevent the valve from discharging during the EVT-Pro test, on the disc organization, OSHA states, “OSHA’s primary goal is correcting the GE-trained service technician introduces just enough pull hazards and maintaining compliance, rather than issuing on the spindle – F3 -- to balance the force of the spring. This citations or collecting penalties.” causes the disc to only crack open or simmer.

Your Local GTC* More than 125 Years of Expertise Consolidated pressure and safety relief valves from GE Oil The GE Green Tag Center (GTC) network is the only place you F2 = Inlet pressure pushing & Gas have been available for more than 125 years. The can access GE’s advanced technology, which tests any brand upward against the disc EVT-Pro diagnostic tool is the most technologically advanced or type of pressure or safety relief valve you have. Your local Consolidated field test device ever. EVT-Pro testing meets high GTC has the EVT-Pro electronic diagnostics, ValvKeep valve standards for quality and accuracy. management software and factory-trained and certified technicians to meet your testing and compliance needs.

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6 | GE Energy Consolidated Valves - EVT *-Pro Valve Testing Device | 7* Consolidated, EVT, Green Tag Center, and ValvKeep are trademarks of the General Electric Company.Other company names and product names used in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.© 2012 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.

1 GE Oil & GasConsolidated* Pressure Relief ValvesEVT*-Pro Electronic Valve Tester In-Place Testing: No Problem Manages Global Safety Standards Tests All Manufacturers Pressure Relief Valves Helps to Improve Plant Uptime and Increases RevenueConsolidated Valves - EVT*-Pro Valve Testing Device | 32 | GE EnergyHelping You Comply With Global Safety StandardsProtection from Harmful Chemical ReleasesGlobal Safety Standards like OSHA s process Safety Management (PSM) standard was published to help minimize the consequences associated from a catastrophic release of toxic, reactive, flammable, or highly explosive hazardous chemicals. This standard covers several areas, specifically Relief and vent systems and devices. It requires that written procedures, inspection and testing, [and] appropriate job skills be deployed, [and that] records and management of change be in place.

2 Failure to do these things may result in severe to comply with OSHA 29 CFR process Safety Management requirements is one of the most frequent infractions. There are several reasons for this: deficient Pressure Relief devices, inadequate documentation, and lack of Pressure Relief information, procedures, or training and associated Compliance SolutionBy integrating with ValvKeep, EVT-Pro lets you effectively manage the OSHA requirements. Since you can use the device to test any brand of Pressure Relief device, you don t need to manage multiple test suppliers. EVT-Pro and ValvKeep put all your documents in order, so test reports, procedures and other related documents are always available to meet compliance requirements. You are better prepared for audits and lessen the odds of receiving citations and penalties.

3 And EVT-Pro s in-place functionality lets you keep plant operations going while it tests your Set Pressure MeasurementEVT-Pro s true in-place valve testing enables you to meet local safety requirements for periodic testing and documentation without shutting down processes or dismantling or removing Valves from service. You get the true hot set Pressure of the valve, since it is tested under actual operating EVT-Pro device simultaneously examines two critical variables of the Relief device the upward force applied to the spindle and the actual system Pressure . Using sophisticated sensors, including an acoustic device, EVT-Pro testing accu-rately determines the Pressure Relief valve s set Pressure . It can also immediately sense and automatically close a Relief device should it remain open during a test a unique safety feature built into the software and with its rugged yet lightweight test fixture, EVT-Pro has state-of-the-art electronics and proprietary software, including an interface to ValvKeep* valve maintenance and manage-ment software.

4 You can view test results in both tabular form and colorful graphs that depict the exact set Pressure , and historical data and tests are readily available 24/7 with ValvKeep software s database Advanced TestingSee Exact Set Pressures Colorful and clear graphics assist the end user in seeing exact set pressures for the valve in test. Unique acoustic sensor feature provides confirmation of set Pressure on force curves delivering confidence in each TestingHelps to Maximize Plant UptimePre-Planning OutagesID Problem Valves for Rapid TurnaroundsPortable and LightweightCan be Placed in Virtually Any Location in Any Plant Quickly and EasilyUser Defined Report AbilityGet the Report You NeedIndustrial ComputerCan be Taken Just About Anywhere in the Plant No Matter the ConditionsBench Tes tingShop Testing for New and Repaired ValvesAuto Shutdown Safety FeatureSuperb Safety Feature Allows for Closure of Valve Under Full-Lift CircumstancesInterface to ValvKeep SoftwareComprehensive Asset Management Tool Exclusive to GE s GTC sAcoustic Indicator DeviceSensor Takes Guess Work out of Determining Set

5 PressureATEX/UL CertifiedIntrinsic Safety Certified; Available on Certain ModelsTest Gas, Liquid and SteamCapable of Testing all MediaNBBI Accepted (Part 3, para )National Board ComplianceASME-QualifiedMeets ASME Code RequirementsEnd-User Feedback In the past I had to know where my test records were located to demonstrate compliance to our local inspector; this is very important for the OSHA process Safety Management require-ment. With ValvKeep and EVT-Pro, my files are linked and updated so I have quick access to them. Several months ago an inspector was at my plant, standing next to me, asking for the paperwork on the safety Relief Valves . Using ValvKeep I was able to get the reports, show the inspector that the Valves were all certified and had been serviced within the service guidelines.

6 consolidated Valves - EVT*-Pro Valve Testing Device | 54 | GE EnergyHow EVT-Pro WorksNormally, with the Pressure Relief valve online, the much stron-ger force of its spring -- F1 -- is all that is required to prevent system inlet Pressure -- F2 -- from forcing the valve open. However, should F2 increase beyond the operational limit of the system, the valve will first simmer and then prevent the valve from discharging during the EVT-Pro test, the GE-trained service technician introduces just enough pull on the spindle F3 -- to balance the force of the spring. This causes the disc to only crack open or this point the GTC Technician can read the set Pressure from the graphic display of the EVT-Pro and determine if it is set Balance Analysis: F3 + F2 = F1F3 = Artificial pull on the spindle supplied by the hydraulic pumpF1 = Spring force pressing down on the discF2 = Inlet Pressure pushing upward against the discExclusively Available Through Your Local GTC*GE s GTC Network Consists of More Than 80 Facilities Located in More Than 30 Countries WorldwideGreen Tag Center NetworkMore than 125 Years of ExpertiseConsolidated Pressure and safety Relief Valves from GE Oil & Gas have been available for more than 125 years.

7 The EVT-Pro diagnostic tool is the most technologically advanced consolidated field test device ever. EVT-Pro testing meets high standards for quality and accuracy. The GE Green Tag Center (GTC) network is the only place you can access GE s advanced technology, which tests any brand or type of Pressure or safety Relief valve you have. Your local GTC has the EVT-Pro Electronic diagnostics, ValvKeep valve management software and factory-trained and certified technicians to meet your testing and compliance and ValvKeepWide Scope of DocumentationRecord keeping is important to providing proof of your efforts to comply with Global Safety Standards, OSHA included. The scope of documentation is wide, and the more accurately records are maintained, the better it is for audits. Using EVT-Pro Electronic diagnostics and ValvKeep software will lessen the stress of a Safety Inspection inspection and reduce the odds of receiving citations and penalties.

8 As one well known safety organization, OSHA states, OSHA s primary goal is correcting hazards and maintaining compliance, rather than issuing citations or collecting penalties. consolidated Valves - EVT*-Pro Valve Testing Device | 76 | GE EnergyEVT-ProElectronic Valve Test DeviceValvKeepValve Management and Maintenance Software Asset ManagementCompliance TestingGTCG reen Tag CenterValve RepairIntegrated Performance SolutionPressure Relief ValvesCoal-Fired Power PlantGreen TagCenterGEA19101 08/2012* consolidated , EVT, Green Tag Center, and ValvKeep are trademarks of the General Electric company names and product names used in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. 2012 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.