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Steam Safety Valve is designed to meet the rigorous process conditions which are essential for steam boilers. This spring loaded safety valve is used in superheater and reheater applications and is specially engineered to provide fast response to overpressure and blowdown requirements. The Starsteam safety valves are designed to provide high integrity performance and repeatability particularly at high pressure and high temperatures in power plants as well as oil and gas applications. This safety valve features a Stardisc design which guarantees perfect tightness at high temperatures as well as repeated and accurate positioning on the nozzzle.

Years ago, it was not uncommon to read news about tragic boiler explosions, sometimes resulting in mass destruction. Today, boilers are equipped with important safety devises to help protect against these types of catastrophes. Let’s take a look at the most critical of these devices: the safety valve.

The safety valve is one of the most important safety devices in a steam system. Safety valves provide a measure of security for plant operators and equipment from over pressure conditions. The main function of a safety valve is to relieve pressure. It is located on the boiler steam drum, and will automatically open when the pressure of the inlet side of the valve increases past the preset pressure. All boilers are required by ASME code to have at least one safety valve, dependent upon the maximum flow capacity (MFC) of the boiler. The total capacity of the safety valve at the set point must exceed the steam control valve’s MFC if the steam valve were to fail to open. In most cases, two safety valves per boiler are required, and a third may be needed if they do not exceed the MFC.

There are three main parts to the safety valve: nozzle, disc, and spring. Pressurized steam enters the valve through the nozzle and is then threaded to the boiler. The disc is the lid to the nozzle, which opens or closes depending on the pressure coming from the boiler. The spring is the pressure controller.

As a boiler starts to over pressure, the nozzle will start to receive a higher pressure coming from the inlet side of the valve, and will start to sound like it is simmering. When the pressure becomes higher than the predetermined pressure of the spring, the disc will start to lift and release the steam, creating a “pop” sound. After it has released and the steam and pressure drops below the set pressure of the valve, the spring will close the disc. Once the safety valve has popped, it is important to check the valve to make sure it is not damaged and is working properly.

A safety valve is usually referred to as the last line of safety defense. Without safety valves, the boiler can exceed it’s maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) and not only damage equipment, but also injure or kill plant operators that are close by. Many variables can cause a safety valve on a boiler to lift, such as a compressed air or electrical power failure to control instrumentation, or an imbalance of feedwater rate caused by an inadvertently shut or open isolation valve.

Once a safety valve has lifted, it is important to do a complete boiler inspection and confirm that there are no other boiler servicing issues. A safety valve should only do its job once; safety valves should not lift continuously. Lastly, it is important to have the safety valves fully repaired, cleaned and recertified with a National Board valve repair (VR) stamp as required by local code or jurisdiction. Safety valves are a critical component in a steam system, and must be maintained.

All of Nationwide Boiler’s rental boilers include on to two safety valves depending on the size; one set at design pressure and the other set slightly higher than design. By request, we can reset the safeties to a lower pressure if the application requires it. In addition, the valves are thoroughly checked after every rental and before going out to a new customer, and they are replaced and re-certified as needed.

Safety Valve is one of the three indispensable safety accessories on the boiler. It plays an important role in controlling the pressure limit value and protecting the boiler. When the pressure in the boiler rises above the specified value, the safety valve automatically opens to relieve pressure and discharge steam; when the pressure in the boiler drops to the specified value, the safety valve automatically closes. If the safety valve is not properly selected or adjusted, it is easy to cause the boiler overpressure and explosion accident. Therefore, it is an important content of boiler safety management to know and use the safety valve correctly.

(1) Spring-type Safety Valve: spring-type Safety Valve is mainly composed of valve seat, valve core, valve stem, spring, guide sleeve, adjusting screw, lifting handle, valve body and other components. It uses the spring to act on the pressure on the Spool to balance the steam pressure acting on the spool. When the steam pressure acting on the spool is greater than the spring acting on the pressure on the Valve Center, the spring is compressed, the Spool is lifted off the valve seat, and the steam is discharged outwards The valve core is pressed down to be closely combined with the valve seat, and the steam stops discharging outwards.

The spring-loaded safety valve controls the exhaust pressure by adjusting the spring tension. The utility model has the advantages of compact structure, lightweight, can be shaken without air leakage, and is the most commonly used safety valve on boilers at present. But because the spring’s elasticity is affected by temperature, time and other factors, so the reliability is poor, the safety valve must be tested regularly in use.

(2) Lever Safety Valve: Lever Safety Valve consists of body, disc, seat, stem and weight. It is the role of the lever and heavy hammer, the disc will be compressed in the seat, when the steam pressure acting on the disc is more than the weight acting on the pressure of the valve stem, the disc is jacked up, the steam through the relief valve discharge, the steam pressure is then reduced; When the steam pressure acting on the disc is less than the weight pressure acting on the stem, the disc is pressed back against the seat to keep the boiler running. The opening pressure of the Lever Type Safety Valve is controlled by adjusting the distance between the weight and the fulcrum. After the opening pressure of the relief valve is determined, the distance of the Fulcrum of the heavy hammer can be calculated by using the lever principle, and the position of the heavy hammer can be determined. Lever-type safety valve structure is simple, easy to adjust, action recording live, more accurate and reliable. But the heavy hammer is relatively heavy, a single safety valve exhaust capacity is limited, the installation requirements are more stringent.

Safety Valve selection should meet the use of requirements. First of all, to understand the safety valve specifications and models, in the use and identification, especially to pay attention to sealing surface materials, valve body materials and nominal pressure to meet the requirements, and sealing, adhesion and other issues. Generally used in steam safety valve. The body is made of carbon steel and the seat is made of stainless steel.

Nominal pressure relief valves require a reference temperature of 120 °C and a steel body of 200 °C. When the medium of Boiler Safety Valve exceeds 200 °C, the maximum allowable working pressure should be lower than the nominal pressure. Therefore, the saturated steam pressure of more than 1.47 MPA and superheater boiler, according to the working temperature to choose the safety valve.

Number of safety valves. Boilers with a rated evaporation capacity of 0.5 t / H shall be provided with at least two safety valves (excluding economizer safety valves) . For boilers with evaporation less than 0.5 t / H, install at least one safety valve. Safety Valve must be installed at the outlet (or inlet) of the separable economizer and the outlet of the steam superheater.

The Safety Valve shall be installed perpendicular to the ground and as far as possible at the highest position of the drum and container. Between the safety valve and the drum or between the safety valve and the header, shall not be installed to take the steam outlet pipe and valve.

Calibration of opening pressure of safety valve. The opening pressure of the safety valve shall be adjusted and calibrated according to the values specified in the table. For Boilers with only one valve, the opening pressure of the safety valve is adjusted according to the lower values in tables 1.2-2; for boilers with superheaters, the safety valve on the superheaters is adjusted according to the lower pressure; for boilers with separable Economizers, the opening pressure of the safety valve on the economizer is 1.1 times of the working pressure at the installation site. There are economizer, superheater boiler, its safety valve opening order is: First superheater safety valve, then the boiler drum, finally economizer, to follow the principle of ensuring the safety of high-temperature components.

Lever-type relief valves shall be provided with a device to prevent the weight from moving by itself and a guide frame to limit the overrunning of the lever. The spring-loaded Relief Valve shall have a lifting handle and a device to prevent the random turning of adjusting screws.

Connection of Safety Valve. If several safety valves are installed on a short pipe directly connected to the drum, the cross-sectional area of the short pipe should not be less than 1.25 times of the cross-sectional area of all safety valves. For boilers with working pressure ≤3.82 MPA, the inner diameter of the safety valve seat shall not be less than 25 mm.

Safety Valve should be installed in general exhaust pipe, exhaust pipe should be as far as possible straight outdoor, and have sufficient cross-section area, to ensure that the exhaust unobstructed. The bottom of the relief valve exhaust pipe shall be provided with a drain pipe connected to a safe place. Valves shall not be allowed on either the exhaust pipe or the drain pipe. The relief valve of the economizer shall be fitted with a drain pipe leading to a safe location. No valves are allowed on the drain pipe.

Do Regular outgassing or outgassing tests. In order to prevent the safety valve disc and seat stuck, should be regularly on the safety valve for manual or automatic venting or drainage test.

Points for attention in management and use. After the safety valve is checked, it should be locked or sealed with lead. It is strictly forbidden to add weight, move the weight and jam the disc to prevent any increase in the opening pressure of the safety valve or make the safety valve invalid.

Some products that are stored in drums need venting so that if temperatures rise they do not build up pressure as the material gets warmer as this can cause the drum to burst. Automatic pressure relief ensures you have a safe workplace because drum safety vents automatically relieve pressure between 3 and 8 PSI.

The drum pressure relief valve is an essential safety measure for drummed products that can vaporise with temperature rises which is especially important where the product is moved from a cold outside location into a factory environment where heating may be active to maintain a working environment that is pleasant for employees.

Boiler explosions have been responsible for widespread damage to companies throughout the years, and that’s why today’s boilers are equipped with safety valves and/or relief valves. Boiler safety valves are designed to prevent excess pressure, which is usually responsible for those devastating explosions. That said, to ensure that boiler safety valves are working properly and providing adequate protection, they must meet regulatory specifications and require ongoing maintenance and periodic testing. Without these precautions, malfunctioning safety valves may fail, resulting in potentially disastrous consequences.

Boiler safety valves are activated by upstream pressure. If the pressure exceeds a defined threshold, the valve activates and automatically releases pressure. Typically used for gas or vapor service, boiler safety valves pop fully open once a pressure threshold is reached and remain open until the boiler pressure reaches a pre-defined, safe lower pressure.

Boiler relief valves serve the same purpose – automatically lowering boiler pressure – but they function a bit differently than safety valves. A relief valve doesn’t open fully when pressure exceeds a defined threshold; instead, it opens gradually when the pressure threshold is exceeded and closes gradually until the lower, safe threshold is reached. Boiler relief valves are typically used for liquid service.

There are also devices known as “safety relief valves” which have the characteristics of both types discussed above. Safety relief valves can be used for either liquid or gas or vapor service.

Nameplates must be fastened securely and permanently to the safety valve and remain readable throughout the lifespan of the valve, so durability is key.

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors offers guidance and recommendations on boiler and pressure vessel safety rules and regulations. However, most individual states set forth their own rules and regulations, and while they may be similar across states, it’s important to ensure that your boiler safety valves meet all state and local regulatory requirements.

The National Board published NB-131, Recommended Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Legislation, and NB-132, Recommended Administrative Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Rules and Regulationsin order to provide guidance and encourage the development of crucial safety laws in jurisdictions that currently have no laws in place for the “proper construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, alterations, and repairs” necessary to protect workers and the public from dangerous boiler and pressure vessel explosions that may occur without these safeguards in place.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) governs the code that establishes guidelines and requirements for safety valves. Note that it’s up to plant personnel to familiarize themselves with the requirements and understand which parts of the code apply to specific parts of the plant’s steam systems.

High steam capacity requirements, physical or economic constraints may make the use of a single safety valve impossible. In these cases, using multiple safety valves on the same system is considered an acceptable practice, provided that proper sizing and installation requirements are met – including an appropriately sized vent pipe that accounts for the total steam venting capacity of all valves when open at the same time.

The lowest rating (MAWP or maximum allowable working pressure) should always be used among all safety devices within a system, including boilers, pressure vessels, and equipment piping systems, to determine the safety valve set pressure.

Avoid isolating safety valves from the system, such as by installing intervening shut-off valves located between the steam component or system and the inlet.

Contact the valve supplier immediately for any safety valve with a broken wire seal, as this indicates that the valve is unsafe for use. Safety valves are sealed and certified in order to prevent tampering that can prevent proper function.

Avoid attaching vent discharge piping directly to a safety valve, which may place unnecessary weight and additional stress on the valve, altering the set pressure.