avk safety valve testing brands

relief valve industry. This vast knowledge, coupled with continuous customer input, allows AVK to provide the first in-line pressure relief valve testing devices designed specifically with you in

with your specific application, and make the testing of pressure relief valves a cost effective way of ensuring plant safety with the utmost in flexibility.

A very critical aspect of inline testing is the accuracy of effective seat areas that are used in calculating set point, our products have been proven by comparative live testing and empirical

analysis through many years.  Our Nuclear software has passed V & V certification.  Our products have been independently verified for accuracy by major valve manufacturers and

operator hears the valve open he releases the hydraulic line pressure and the computer records all data and calculates set pressure.  Unit includes computer, 2 batteries, power supply/charger,

Safety valves are used in a variety of industrial applications to include air/gas, vapor, steam, and liquid service, among many more. These pressure relief valves are critical to the safe operation of our customer’s equipment and provide—as their name implies—a safety measure that can reduce the number of risks that can threaten both your personnel and facilities.

Millennium Power Services’ safety valve technicians will get your valves tested, repaired, and quickly set to the exact specifications. We serve as your knowledge partner and will also evaluate the repair condition of every valve and make recommendations as needed to help you make the best decisions.

Using the data acquired through system transducers, the AVK consistently and accurately verifies valve set pressure. The portable device includes a small actuator assembly that is mounted to the valve. A custom-designed adapter with sensor applies force to the valve spindle to determine set pressure. The test results can then be printed or downloaded to other applications.

Ensure compliance, prevent overpressure and protect downstream equipment with industry regulated repairs for Section I & Section VIII Pressure and Safety Relief Valves. We offer rapid response and delivery times to minimize plant downtime while maximizing valve performance. We service all major makes and manufacturers for emergency, maintenance and scheduled outage needs. We also repair and replace conservation, tank and vacuum vents. Contact our sales team today to receive a quotation to repair, test or replace your safety relief valves.

Valsource is certified by The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to repair and test Section I and Section VIII Pressure relief and Safety Relief Valves. Every valve is repaired to standards set by The National Board’s VR program. We provide 24/7 repair, testing and engineering services. We also maintain an extensive inventory and can provide replacement valves and parts with same day delivery options.

Valsource provides 24/7 repair and testing services in our shop or in the field. Our valve program allows our technicians to repair, remove, install and test your pressure relief and safety relief valves on-site. Using our AVK Electronic Test Vessel Package, our technicians are able to accurately test safety relief valves on-site without removing them from line. The primary function is to verify the set pressure in-line without having to shut down a system or unit. This service is a sure way to guarantee minimal downtime and peak valve performance. If you are preparing to service your boiler, Valsource technicians will come to your site and test each main steam safety valve to determine which valves require service. We will perform the repairs in-house or on-site using our 53’ field machining trailer, install and re-test back to calibrated set points.

If you need the best in valve repair and remanufacturing, Valsource can deliver the right options for your company. We offer rapid response times and emergency repair services available to resolve unplanned outages quickly. Our experienced technicians look forward to working with you to determine the most effective solutions for your valve repair needs.

ABBEY ROGERS offers a lift assist device that allows for the testing of safety relief valves while still in line, and operational. The AVK is an electro-hydraulic computerized testing unit that when connected to the valve records the pressure at which the valve lifts. The AVK connects to the stem of the safety valve and measures the vertical forces exerted by the spring and load train of the valve. These tests are preformed while your system is under pressure, therefore no loss of production due to removing safety relief valves. The documentation provided will satisfy ASME & Insurance inspectors.

Valve requirements for the AVK are the following: pressure under the valve, must be flanged, must be at least a 21" clearance above the valve, service must be non-liquid, and non-hazardous vapors. The AVK is ideal for testing valves in place which will determine which valves need to be pulled out of service for repair, and which can remain inline through another cycle. The AVK will reduce manpower and downtime expenses.

vpl has put you on the right track. The Trevitest Device is one brand of Lift Assist Device (others include KISS, EVT, PVT AVK, Hydroset, SPIVOT). SOme are manufactured by Pressure Relief Valve Companies, others by Valve Repair Shops and some are third party vendors with PRV background. A Pressure Relief Valve typically uses a spring (Force S) to hold a movable sealing member (disc) closed on a fixed sealing member (nozzle) until the system pressure (Force P) overcomes the Spring and opens the PRV to relieve an overpressure situation. The PRV works on the simple principle that IF Force S > Force P THEN the PRV remains closed (Static Force Balance Principle). However, IF Force P > Force S THEN the PRV is Open.

The problem is that most Steam Power Generating Stations, whether Fossil or Nuclear, are such high pressure and under so much demand for electricity that they do want to take the time or liability to overpressure their boilers to test Safety Valve Set Pressure. Use of the Lift Assist Device is permitted by ASME Code (both Sec. I, Power Boilers, & Sec. VIII, Pressure Vessels) to determine the Set Pressure of a PRV (Safety, Safety-Relief or Relief Valve).

The Equipment Required is a Calibrated System Pressure Gauge, a Lift Assist Device with an adapter to connect to the PRV Stem, a Calibrated Load Cell to measure the Force Applied to the PRV Stem, a calculator or PC with a program to determine the Set Pressure from the input data and most importantly, a Valve Technician who knows PRV Terminology, and is familiar with the Test Equipment.

AVK is dedicated to offering its customers the highest safety possible. Our products are part of complex systems handling vital processes every day, such as distribution of tap water and products for food industries, healthcare etc. To make sure that our products are up to the challenge we have a strict, consistent approach to product development, testing and approval. Within careful control, AVK products fulfil or exceed all international standards and

A strong, protective layer of coating is first of all important in order to maintain the high quality and functionality of the product. Furthermore, an AVK product should have no impact on the resources in direct contact with it, i.e. clean drinking water. Learn more about our product coating here, and how we manage to produce long-lasting quality products for quality processes.

AVK GUMMI A/S develops and produces all the rubber components used in our gate valves. The high-quality rubber is resistant to all types of chemicals used in water supply systems. All rubber components used in AVK products are tested under national and international standards. The production processes undergo regular testing, and all primary rubber components are marked and identifiable, enabling their full traceability. Learn more about AVK quality rubber here.

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.

AVK International A/S, a family-owned group of companies based near Aarhus, has been producing natural gas network valves for many years. As the transition to green energy becomes increasingly more important in supplying energy for the future, AVK is highly conscious of the significance of Power-to-X and green energy sources for its future portfolio of products.

"We want to be at the forefront of developments in transporting hydrogen through the natural gas network," explains Simon Slumstrup, a product manager at AVK International A/S. "That"s why we want to know if our valves can withstand long-term exposure to hydrogen."

One of the challenges with hydrogen is that it can diffuse into metals over time, such as the metal components of a valve. If this happens, it can cause the metal to become brittle and prone to developing cracks. Leaks and hydrogen-tightness are also focal points, given the small size of hydrogen molecules. In the worst-case scenario, an explosion could occur within a gas pipeline or in a Power-to-X system.

"We needed to have a test developed in order to determine whether our valves could withstand long-term exposure to hydrogen. We can"t conduct these kinds of tests ourselves because they require extensive safety measures. Hydrogen is extremely flammable, and our valves have to be tested under pressure," says Slumstrup.

AVK and FORCE Technology collaborated to develop specialised, comprehensive tests based on FORCE Technology"s knowledge of the field. These specialised tests fulfilled AVK"s needs for a way to test the long-term impact of hydrogen on its valves under simulated operating conditions.

Two tests were developed: a functional test, which simulates a valve"s entire lifetime; and a burst test, which exposes a valve to increasingly high (and eventually unrealistic) pressures until it fails. A tested valve can then be compared to a control valve that underwent a lifetime test in an inert gas to determine whether the hydrogen damaged the tested valve.

New Valve Automation – With our relationships with many factories, TVI can build automation packages to supply your needs. Packages can include supporting documentation and asset tracking.

New Relief Valve and VR Repair – With three National Board and ASME certified repair locations, we have the personnel and equipment to repair all of your relief valves in our facilities. All of our VR repairs follow our quality process that has been approved by the National Board.

Non-Code Relief Valve Repair – TVI has expertise in refurbishing conservation vents and, flame arrestors, and other equipment. Although not governed by the National Board, our repair process follows a stringent standard to bring valves back to a like-new condition.

Gate, Globe, Check Valves – TVI has the in house capabilities of repairing manual valves in excess of 72″. This includes repair, replacement of parts, and hydro-testing.

Automated Valve Repair – Do you have valves that need to be automated? Bring them to TVI. We have the in-house knowledge to properly size any valve and can build brackets and couplings. In addition, TVI can rebuild any control valve or automated valve package. TVI only uses factory parts in all repairs – ensuring your valves will be returned to you in the best condition possible.

Welded In Relief Valves – Valve repair trailers has expanded TVI’s support of customers to include many areas of on-site maintenance and repair. TVI has the tools to repair any relief valve that’s welded in place. We can come onsite and pre-test valves as well as repair in place.

On-Site Relief Valve Repair – TVI can bring a mobile repair facility to your location. This can reduce the turnaround time on valves by eliminating the drive time to a shop. Our team of valve technicians have years of experience working on all brands of relief valves.

Field Machining – TVI has the tools and expertise to field machine most parts within manufacturer’s recommended tolerances reducing the need to return to a shop to complete valve repairs. This capability greatly reduces repair time for customers.

Welded in Valve Repair – TVI’s team is trained to repair any type of valve welded in place or flanged valves where customers would prefer a repair in place rather than valve removal. This includes pressure seal valves, Orbit valves, as well as gate, globe and check valves.

On-Site Valve Repair – TVI’s mobile trailer contains fixed equipment as well as mobile equipment to inspect, repair, and test valves at a customer’s location.

High Pressure Repairs – TVI maintains AVK equipment for applications involving high pressure to ensure your valves are set properly without damaging valve components.

Farris – IPrism – Farris has worked with OSHA and a number of customers to develop an all-encompassing software package to manage the safety of all items within a plant.

Valve Automation – Are you looking to stock components for valve automation?  TVI can help raionalize the components you keep on the shelf to ensure you have the right products to automate all of your processes.  TVI’s secure extranet web application can catalog your valve automation packages by serial number, showing all the details of each package purchased, ensuring your replacement automation package is a duplicate of the last order.

Relief Valves – TVI’s valve tracking software can provide details on all of the repair process of each valve including repair history, parts replaced, and parts to replace at the next service.

Relief Valve Sizing – TVI uses Farris’ Sizemaster software to validate new valves in applications.  This software not only sizes valves based on volume or mass flow, and steam, but also can be used for two-phase flow. This software can be installed at customers’ locations either in a stand alone or network environment.  TVI and Farris provides factory and on-site training for the use of this software.  TVI provides sizing and validation sheets for all customers for all applications as requested at no charge.

Valve Automation Sizing – Manu suppliers offer actuator sizing software to ensure actuators are properly sized for each application.  TVI can either size actuators for applications and provide data sheets or provide access to to the software for customers.

TSV Service & Sales, a Division of TRIVACO, offers over 55 years of experience in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Industry as mechanical specialty sales engineers and application engineering.  As the “Factory Authorized Assembler” of Kunkle Relief Valves for the State of Indiana and western Kentucky. We provide Kunkle Safety Valves to Industrial Distributors and carry a local inventory of Kunkle Safety Valves that we can ship to you or drop ship to your customer.

Everyone is encouraged to call us and schedule a sales call to discuss our FREE survey of safety valves in your plant. This allows us to identify any relief valve installation problems and check to see if the valves are for the application and service. You will receive value from this service by addressing any potential safety issues proactively and not waiting until an unfortunate event occurs to act!

TSV also keeps record of manufacturer’s specifications for Kunkle Valve, Farris, Consolidated, Crosby and more to ensure the accuracy and quality of your valves.

We have certified our shop with The National Board and now hold the following code stamps; VR, UV, V and NB. This enables us to repair Kunkle Valve or ANY other manufacturer’s code stamped safety/relief valve, to new condition, right here in Indianapolis!

Everyone is encouraged to call us and schedule a sales call to discuss our FREE survey of safety valves in your plant. This allows us to identify any relief valve installation problems and check to see if the valves are for the application and service. You will receive value from this service by addressing any potential safety issues proactively and not waiting until an unfortunate event occurs.

Breakable Ring, Water Loss and Cross Contamination Reduction Ball Valve for all AVK Wet barrel Hydrant. For water and neutral liquids to maximum 70oC.

Vinson understands that complete reliability of all Pressure Relief Devices is essential to protect, not only a plant’s assets, but most importantly all personnel and the environment. Vinson offers both field and in-shop repair services, and is proud to be one of the nation’s leading National Board certified VR & TO Repair Facilities. With certifications on air/gas/liquid and steam service (Section I & VIII), Vinson provides setting, repair and testing services on all manufacturers valves up to 10,000 psi.

AVK International A/S is located in Galten, Denmark, and manufactures valves, hydrants and accessories for water, gas, wastewater and fire protection applications. We benefit from modern production facilities where an optimized flow of goods ensures the fastest possible lead time, and we are certified according to the ISO 9001 standard for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management and OHSAS 18001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management. At AVK International we specialise in manufacturing gate valves, double eccentric butterfly valves, ball check valves, service connection valves, Supa Maxi couplings, extension spindles and selected types of hydrants and accessories. We add numerous products to our range from the more than 20 other AVK factories in Europe as well as from AVK factories worldwide.

These AVK factories specialise in other types of valves, hydrants and accessories, and jointly we are capable of offering a very wide selection of high quality products at a competitive price. We store a large selection of our product range in our 13,000 m2 warehouse enabling us to offer a great delivery service.

Our geographical presence and product range is global, but our focus is local. Our customers are serviced by local sales organisations in AVK’s own sales companies or our carefully selected distributors, who engage in their customers’ needs. We are therefore able to offer tailor-made solutions that match local specifications. AVK International A/S employs approximately 250 people located in 4 sites around Galten, DK, and had in the financial year 2013/2014 a turnover of more than half a billion Danish kroner. AVK International A/S is overall responsible for sales and marketing in Continental Europe, Russia, Central Asian Countries, Caucasian Countries and Northern Africa.