Samson 3291 Setup guide

Translation of original instructions
EB 8072 EN
Edition May 2021
Type3291 Valve · ANSI version
In combination with an actuator,
e.g. a Type3271 or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator

Denition of signal words
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Property damage message or malfunction
Additional information
Recommended action
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
NOTICE
!
Note
Tip
EB 8072 EN
Note on these mounting and operating instructions
These mounting and operating instructions assist you in mounting and operating the device
safely. The instructions are binding for handling SAMSON devices. The images shown in
these instructions are for illustration purposes only. The actual product may vary.
ÎFor the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for
later reference.
ÎIf you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service
([e-mail]).
Documents relating to the device, such as the mounting and operating
instructions, are available on our website at www.samsongroup.com >
Service & Support > Downloads > Documentation.

Contents
EB 8072 EN
1 Safety instructions and measures ................................................................1-1
1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury ......................................................1-5
1.2 Notes on possible personal injury ................................................................1-5
1.3 Notes on possible property damage.............................................................1-8
1.4 Warnings on the device...............................................................................1-9
2 Markings on the device ..............................................................................2-1
2.1 Valve nameplate .........................................................................................2-1
2.2 Actuator nameplate.....................................................................................2-2
2.3 Material identication number .....................................................................2-2
2.4 Label when an adjustable packing is installed ...............................................2-2
3 Design and principle of operation ...............................................................3-1
3.1 Fail-safe positions .......................................................................................3-3
3.2 Versions .....................................................................................................3-3
3.3 Additional ttings........................................................................................3-3
3.4 Valve accessories........................................................................................3-4
3.5 Technical data ............................................................................................3-4
4 Shipment and on-site transport ...................................................................4-1
4.1 Accepting the delivered goods .....................................................................4-1
4.2 Removing the packaging from the valve........................................................4-1
4.3 Transporting and lifting the valve..................................................................4-1
4.3.1 Transporting the valve .................................................................................4-3
4.3.2 Lifting the valve...........................................................................................4-4
4.4 Storing the valve.........................................................................................4-5
5 Installation.................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Installation conditions..................................................................................5-1
5.2 Preparation for installation...........................................................................5-3
5.3 Mounting the device....................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Mounting the external anti-rotation xture.....................................................5-4
5.3.2 Mounting the actuator onto the valve..........................................................5-13
5.3.3 Installing the valve into the pipeline ............................................................5-15
5.4 Testing the installed valve...........................................................................5-16
5.4.1 Leak test...................................................................................................5-17
5.4.2 Travel motion............................................................................................5-18
5.4.3 Fail-safe position.......................................................................................5-18
5.4.4 Pressure test..............................................................................................5-18

Contents
EB 8072 EN
6 Start-up .....................................................................................................6-1
7 Operation..................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Normal operation .......................................................................................7-2
7.2 Manual operation .......................................................................................7-2
8 Malfunctions ..............................................................................................8-1
8.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................8-1
8.2 Emergency action .......................................................................................8-3
9 Servicing....................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Periodic testing ...........................................................................................9-3
9.2 Preparing the valve for service work.............................................................9-5
9.3 Installing the valve after service work............................................................9-5
9.4 Service work...............................................................................................9-7
9.4.1 Checking facings ........................................................................................9-7
9.4.2 Replacing the gaskets ..................................................................................9-7
9.4.3 Replacing the packing...............................................................................9-10
9.4.4 Replacing the seat and plug.......................................................................9-13
9.4.5 Determining the number of gaskets required................................................9-16
9.4.6 Tightening the body nuts............................................................................9-19
9.5 Ordering spare parts and operating supplies ..............................................9-20
10 Decommissioning .....................................................................................10-1
11 Removal ..................................................................................................11-1
11.1 Removing the valve from the pipeline..........................................................11-2
11.2 Removing the actuator from the valve .........................................................11-2
12 Repairs ....................................................................................................12-1
12.1 Returning devices to SAMSON ..................................................................12-1
13 Disposal...................................................................................................13-1
14 Certicates...............................................................................................14-1
15 Annex......................................................................................................15-1
15.1 Tightening torques, lubricants and tools ......................................................15-1
15.2 Spare parts ..............................................................................................15-1
15.3 After-sales service.....................................................................................15-6

EB 8072 EN 1-1
Safety instructions and measures
1 Safety instructions and measures
Intended use
The SAMSON Type3291 Globe Valve in combination with an actuator (e.g. Type3271 or
Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator) is designed to regulate the ow rate, pressure or temperature
of liquids, gases or vapors. The valve with its actuator is designed to operate under exactly
dened conditions (e.g. operating pressure, process medium, temperature). Therefore, opera-
tors must ensure that the control valve is only used in operating conditions that meet the spec-
ications used for sizing the valve at the ordering stage. In case operators intend to use the
control valve in other applications or conditions than specied, contact SAMSON.
SAMSON does not assume any liability for damage resulting from the failure to use the de-
vice for its intended purpose or for damage caused by external forces or any other external
factors.
ÎRefer to the technical data and nameplate for limits and elds of application as well as
possible uses.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The control valve is not suitable for the following applications:
− Use outside the limits dened during sizing and by the technical data
− Use outside the limits dened by the valve accessories connected to the valve
Furthermore, the following activities do not comply with the intended use:
− Use of non-original spare parts
− Performing service and repair work not described
Qualications of operating personnel
The control valve must be mounted, started up, serviced and repaired by fully trained and
qualied personnel only; the accepted industry codes and practices must be observed. Ac-
cording to these mounting and operating instructions, trained personnel refers to individuals
who are able to judge the work they are assigned to and recognize possible hazards due to
their specialized training, their knowledge and experience as well as their knowledge of the
applicable standards.
Welding operations must only be performed by personnel who has the necessary qualica-
tion to perform the applied welding procedure and handle the materials used.
Explosion-protected versions of this device must be operated only by personnel who has un-
dergone special training or instructions or who is authorized to work on explosion-protected
devices in hazardous areas.

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Safety instructions and measures
The operating personnel must be specially trained for the correct and safe handling of oxy-
gen when valves are used for oxygen service.
Personal protective equipment
We recommend checking the hazards posed by the process medium being used (e.g.
uGESTIS (CLP) hazardous substances database). Depending on the process medium and/
or the activity, the protective equipment required includes:
− Protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection in applications with
hot, cold and/or corrosive media
− Wear hearing protection when working near the valve
− Hard hat
− Safety harness when working at height
− Safety footwear, ESD (electrostatic discharge) footwear, if necessary
ÎCheck with the plant operator for details on further protective equipment.
Revisions and other modications
Revisions, conversions or other modications of the product are not authorized by SAMSON.
They are performed at the user's own risk and may lead to safety hazards, for example. Fur-
thermore, the product may no longer meet the requirements for its intended use.
Safety features
The fail-safe position of the control valve upon air supply or control signal failure depends on
the actuator used (see associated actuator documentation). When the valve is combined with
a SAMSON Type3271 or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator, the valve moves to a certain fail-
safe position (see the 'Design and principle of operation' section) upon supply air or control
signal failure. The fail-safe action of the actuator is the same as its direction of action and is
specied on the nameplate of SAMSON actuators.
Warning against residual hazards
To avoid personal injury or property damage, plant operators and operating personnel must
prevent hazards that could be caused in the control valve by the process medium, the operat-
ing pressure, the signal pressure or by moving parts by taking appropriate precautions. Plant
operators and operating personnel must observe all hazard statements, warning and caution
notes in these mounting and operating instructions.
Hazards resulting from the special working conditions at the installation site of the valve must
be identied in a risk assessment and prevented through the corresponding safety instruc-
tions drawn up by the operator.

EB 8072 EN 1-3
Safety instructions and measures
ÎObserve safety measures for handling the device as well as re prevention and explosion
protection measures.
Responsibilities of the operator
Operators are responsible for proper use and compliance with the safety regulations. Opera-
tors are obliged to provide these mounting and operating instructions as well as the refer-
enced documents to the operating personnel and to instruct them in proper operation. Fur-
thermore, operators must ensure that operating personnel or third parties are not exposed to
any danger.
Operators are additionally responsible for ensuring that the limits for the product dened in
the technical data are observed. This also applies to the start-up and shutdown procedures.
Start-up and shutdown procedures fall within the scope of the operator's duties and, as such,
are not part of these mounting and operating instructions. SAMSON is unable to make any
statements about these procedures since the operative details (e.g. differential pressures and
temperatures) vary in each individual case and are only known to the operator.
Responsibilities of operating personnel
Operating personnel must read and understand these mounting and operating instructions as
well as the referenced documents and observe the specied hazard statements, warnings
and caution notes. Furthermore, operating personnel must be familiar with the applicable
health, safety and accident prevention regulations and comply with them.
Referenced standards, directives and regulations
The control valves comply with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Direc-
tive 2014/68/EU and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Valves with a CE marking
have a declaration of conformity which includes information about the applied conformity
assessment procedure. The 'Certicates' section contains this declaration of conformity.
According to the ignition hazard assessment performed in accordance with Clause5.2 of
ISO80079-36, section 5.2, the non-electrical control valves do not have their own potential
ignition source even in the rare incident of an operating fault. As a result, they do not fall
within the scope of Directive 2014/34/EU.
ÎFor connection to the equipotential bonding system, observe the requirements specied in
section6.4 of EN60079-14 (VDE0165-1).

1-4 EB 8072 EN
Safety instructions and measures
Referenced documentation
The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions:
− Mounting and operating instructions for the mounted actuator, e.g. uEB8310-X for the
SAMSON Type3271 or Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator
− Mounting and operating instructions for mounted valve accessories (positioner, solenoid
valve etc.)
− uAB0100 for tools, tightening torques and lubricant
− Manual uH02: Appropriate Machinery Components for SAMSON Pneumatic Control
Valves with a Declaration of Conformity of Final Machinery
− For oxygen service: Manual uH01
The packaging of valve constructed and sized for oxygen service has the following label
on it:
Sauerstoff!
Oxygen!
Oxygène!
− When a substance is used in the device, which is listed as being a substance of very high
concern on the candidate list of the REACH regulation:
Information on safe use of the part affected
uwww.samsongroup.com > About SAMSON > Material Compliance > REACH
If a device contains a substance which is listed as being a substance of very high concern
on the candidate list of the REACH regulation, this circumstance is indicated on the
SAMSON delivery note.

EB 8072 EN 1-5
Safety instructions and measures
1.1 Notes on possible severe personal injury
DANGER
!
Risk of bursting in pressure equipment.
Valves and pipelines are pressure equipment. Impermissible pressure or improper
opening can lead to valve components bursting.
ÎObserve the maximum permissible pressure for valve and plant.
ÎBefore starting any work on the control valve, depressurize all plant sections affect-
ed as well as the valve.
ÎDrain the process medium from all the plant sections concerned as well as the
valve.
Risk of injury due to incorrect handling of oxygen or cryogenic gases in applica-
tions.
The valve can be used for oxygen service or applications with cryogenic gases. Oxy-
gen is a hazardous substance, which reacts quickly, leading to combustion and explo-
sions. Contact with cryogenic gases causes severe frostbite and cold burns (cryogenic
burns). Operating personnel must be trained for these applications. Unqualied oper-
ating personnel expose themselves and others to an increased risk of injury.
ÎOperating personnel must be sufciently trained and be made aware of the haz-
ards in applications involving oxygen or cryogenic gases.
ÎInstructions and information on how to safely handle devices for oxygen service
can be found in the Manual uH01.
1.2 Notes on possible personal injury
WARNING
!
Risk of burn injuries due to hot or cold components and pipelines.
Depending on the process medium, valve components and pipelines may get very hot
or cold and cause burn injuries.
ÎAllow components and pipelines to cool down or warm up to the ambient tempera-
ture.
ÎWear protective clothing and safety gloves.

1-6 EB 8072 EN
Safety instructions and measures
WARNING
!
Risk of hearing loss or deafness due to loud noise.
The noise emissions depend on the valve version, plant facilities and process medium.
ÎWear hearing protection when working near the valve.
Risk of personal injury due to exhaust air being vented.
While the valve is operating, air is vented from the actuator, for example, during
closed-loop operation or when the valve opens or closes.
ÎInstall the control valve in such a way that vent openings are not located at eye level
and the actuator does not vent at eye level in the work position.
ÎUse suitable silencers and vent plugs.
ÎWear eye protection when working in close proximity to the control valve.
Crush hazard arising from moving parts.
The control valve contains moving parts (actuator and plug stem), which can injure
hands or ngers if inserted into the valve.
ÎDo not insert hands or nger into the yoke while the air supply is connected to the
actuator.
ÎBefore working on the control valve, disconnect and lock the pneumatic air supply
as well as the control signal.
ÎDo not impede the movement of the actuator and plug stem by inserting objects into
the yoke.
ÎBefore unblocking the actuator and plug stem after they have become blocked (e.g.
due to seizing up after remaining in the same position for a long time), release any
stored energy in the actuator (e.g. spring compression). See associated actuator
documentation.
Risk of personal injury due to preloaded springs.
Valves in combination with pneumatic actuators with preloaded springs are under ten-
sion. These control valves with SAMSON pneumatic actuators can be identied by the
long bolts protruding from the bottom of the actuator.
ÎBefore starting any work on the actuator, relieve the compression from the preload-
ed springs (see associated actuator documentation).

EB 8072 EN 1-7
Safety instructions and measures
WARNING
!
Risk of personal injury due to incorrect removal of the anti-rotation xture under ten-
sion.
Once the actuator has been mounted on the valve and the assembly is ready for use,
the clamps of the anti-rotation xture on the plug stem are under tension.
ÎFollow the instructions in this document during mounting or removal.
ÎFirst remove the actuator from the valve or ensure it cannot transmit any forces to
the actuator stem before removing the anti-rotation xture on the plug stem.
Risk of personal injury due to residual process medium in the valve.
While working on the valve, residual medium can ow out of the valve and, depending
on its properties, cause personal injury, e.g. (chemical) burns.
ÎIf possible, drain the process medium from all the plant sections affected and the
valve.
ÎWear protective clothing, safety gloves, respiratory protection and eye protection.
Risk of personal injury due to pressurized components and process medium being
discharged.
ÎDo not loosen the screw of the test connection while the valve is pressurized.
Exposure to hazardous substances poses a serious risk to health.
Certain lubricants and cleaning agents are classied as hazardous substances. These
substances have a special label and a material safety data sheet (MSDS) issued by the
manufacturer.
ÎMake sure that an MSDS is available for any hazardous substance used. If neces-
sary, contact the manufacturer to obtain an MSDS.
ÎInform yourself about the hazardous substances and their correct handling.

1-8 EB 8072 EN
Safety instructions and measures
WARNING
!
Risk of personal injury through incorrect operation, use or installation as a result of
information on the valve being illegible.
Over time, markings, labels and nameplates on the valve may become covered with dirt
or become illegible in some other way. As a result, hazards may go unnoticed and the
necessary instructions not followed. There is a risk of personal injury.
ÎKeep all relevant markings and inscriptions on the device in a constantly legible
state.
ÎImmediately renew damaged, missing or incorrect nameplates or labels.
1.3 Notes on possible property damage
NOTICE
!
Risk of valve damage due to contamination (e.g. solid particles) in the pipeline.
The plant operator is responsible for cleaning the pipelines in the plant.
ÎFlush the pipelines before start-up.
Risk of valve damage due to unsuitable medium properties.
The valve is designed for a process medium with dened properties.
ÎOnly use the process medium specied for sizing the valve.
Risk of leakage and valve damage due to excessively high or low tightening torques.
Observe the specied torques when tightening control valve components. Excessive
tightening torques lead to parts wearing out more quickly. Parts that are too loose may
cause leakage.
ÎObserve the specied tightening torques (uAB0100).
Risk of valve damage due to the use of unsuitable tools.
Certain tools are required to work on the valve.
ÎOnly use tools approved by SAMSON (uAB0100).

EB 8072 EN 1-9
Safety instructions and measures
NOTICE
!
Risk of valve damage due to the use of unsuitable lubricants.
The lubricants to be used depend on the valve material. Unsuitable lubricants may cor-
rode and damage surfaces.
ÎOnly use lubricants approved by SAMSON (uAB0100).
Risk of the process medium being contaminated through the use of unsuitable lubri-
cants and/or contaminated tools and components.
ÎIf necessary (e.g. for oxygen service), keep the valve and the tools used free from
solvents and grease.
ÎMake sure that only suitable lubricants are used.
1.4 Warnings on the device
Warning Meaning of the warning Location on the device
Warning against moving parts
There is a risk of injury to hands or ngers through the
stroking movement of the actuator and plug stem if they
are inserted into the yoke while the air supply is con-
nected to the actuator.

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EB 8072 EN 2-1
Markings on the device
2 Markings on the device
2.1 Valve nameplate
22
21
20 19
1817
16
151413121110
8
7
6
5
4
2
1
Fig.2-1: Inscriptions on the valve nameplate
Fig.2-1 and the inscription table list all
possible characteristics and options that may
appear on a valve nameplate. Only the
inscriptions relevant to the ordered
Type3291 Valve actually appear on the
nameplate.
Note
Item Inscription meaning
1Data Matrix code
2 Type designation
4 Material
5Month and year of manufacture
6 Valve size:
DIN: DN · ANSI: NPS · JIS: DN
7 Pressure rating:
DIN: PN · ANSI: CL · JIS: K
8 Order number/item
10 Flow coefcient:
DIN: KVS · ANSI: CV
11 Characteristic:
%: equal percentage · LIN: linear
mod-lin: modied linear
NO/NC: on/off service
12 Seat-plug seal:
ME: metal · HA: carbide metal ·
ST: metal base material with Stellite®facing
KE: ceramic · PT: PTFE soft seal · PK: PEEK
soft seal
13 Seat code (trim material): on request
14 Pressure balancing:
DIN: D · ANSI/JIS: B
Version:
M: mixing valve · V: ow-diverting valve
Item Inscription meaning
15 Noise reduction:
1:ow divider(ST)1 · 2:ST2 · 3:ST3
1/PSA:ST1 standard and integrated in
seat for PSA valve ·
AC-1/AC-2/AC-3/AC-5:AC trim, versions
1 to 5 ·
LK: perforated plug · LK1/LK2/LK3:perfo-
rated plug with ow divider ST1 to ST3 ·
MHC1:multi-hole cage ·
CC1:Combi Cage · ZT1:Zero Travel
16 Country of origin
17 PSA version:
PSA
18 Cage/seat style:
CC: clamped cage, clamped seat
SF: suspended cage, anged seat
19 CE marking
20 ID of the notied body
PED: Pressure Equipment Directive
G1/G2: gases and vapors
Fluid group1= hazardous
Fluid group2= other
L1: liquids
Fluid group1= hazardous
Fluid group2= other
I/II/III: Category 1 to 3
21 Serial number
22 NE53 (NAMUR Recommendation)

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Markings on the device
The nameplate is afxed to the yoke of the
valve (see Fig.2-2).
80
Fig.2-2: Valve nameplate
2.2 Actuator nameplate
See associated actuator documentation.
2.3 Material identication
number
The seat and plug of the valves have an item
number written on them. You can contact us
stating this item number to nd out which
material is used. Additionally, a seat code is
used to identify the trim material. This seat
code is specied on the nameplate.
2.4 Label when an adjustable
packing is installed
An instructional label is afxed to the valve
when an adjustable packing is installed (see
Fig.2-3).
Fig.2-3: Label when an adjustable packing is
installed

EB 8072 EN 3-1
Design and principle of operation
3 Design and principle of oper-
ation
The Type3291 Globe Valve with clamped
seat is preferably combined with a
SAMSON Type3271 or Type3277 Pneu-
matic Actuator. It can also be combined with
other actuators.
The seat (4), plug with plug stem (5) and
seat retainer (124) are installed in the body
(1). The seat is inserted into the seat bridge.
The seat and seat retainer are clamped into
place by tightening the body nuts (14). In
versions with ow divider, it takes over the
function as a seat retainer, i.e. the seat (4) is
clamped in place by the ow divider (62).
The plug stem is connected to the actuator
stem (A7) by the stem connector clamps
(A26/27) and is sealed by a spring-loaded
V-ring packing or an adjustable high-tem-
perature packing.
The springs in the pneumatic actuator are lo-
cated either above or below the diaphragm
depending on the selected fail-safe action
(see section3.1). A change in the signal
pressure acting on the diaphragm causes the
plug to move. The actuator size is deter-
mined by the diaphragm area.
The process medium ows through the valve
in the direction indicated by the arrow on
the body in the ow-to-open (FTO) direction.
A rise in signal pressure causes the force act-
ing on the diaphragm in the actuator to in-
crease. The springs are compressed. De-
pending on the selected direction of action,
the actuator stem retracts or extends. As a
result, the plug position in the seat changes,
which together with the seat retainer's con-
tour, determines the released cross-section
and the ow rate as well.
We recommend the use of positioners with
integrated diagnostic rmware (see sec-
tion3.4) for valves used for on/off service.
The partial stroke test included in this soft-
ware helps prevent a shut-off valve normally
in its end position from seizing up or getting
jammed.
Tip
Legend for Fig.3-1
1Body
2Bonnet
4 Seat
5 Plug (with plug stem)
8Threaded bushing
(packing nut)
10 Lock nut
14 Body nut
15 Packing
17 Body gasket
60 Yoke assembly
92 Castellated nut
124 Seat retainer
125 Spacer ring
126 Seat retainer gasket
127 Seat bridge gasket
A4 Diaphragm
A7 Actuator stem
A8 Ring nut
A10 Spring
A26/
27 Stem connector clamps
S Signal pressure
connection

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Design and principle of operation
1
5
4
127
17 125
126
10
8
15
60
A26/27
14
2
124
S
A10
A4
A8
A7
92
9
Fig.3-1: Type3291 Valve with Type3271 Pneumatic Actuator

EB 8072 EN 3-3
Design and principle of operation
3.1 Fail-safe positions
The fail-safe position of the control valve up-
on air supply or control signal failure de-
pends on the actuator used (see associated
actuator documentation).
Depending on how the compression springs
are arranged in the SAMSON Type3271
and Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator, the
valve has one of two different fail-safe posi-
tions:
− Actuator stem extends (FA)
When the signal pressure is reduced or
the air supply fails, the springs move the
actuator stem downward and close the
valve. The valve opens when the signal
pressure is increased enough to over-
come the force exerted by the springs.
− Actuator stem retracts (FE)
When the signal pressure is reduced or
the air supply fails, the springs move the
actuator stem upwards and open the
valve. The valve closes when the signal
pressure is increased enough to over-
come the force exerted by the springs.
The actuator's direction of action can be re-
versed, if required. Refer to the mounting
and operating instructions of the pneumatic
actuator:
uEB8310-X for Type3271 and Type3277
3.2 Versions
With insulating section/bellows seal
The modular design allows an insulating sec-
tion or bellows seal to be tted to the stan-
dard valve version.
Actuators
In these instructions, the preferable combina-
tion with a SAMSON Type3271 or
Type3277 Pneumatic Actuator is described.
The pneumatic actuator (with or without
handwheel) can be replaced by another
pneumatic actuator in a different size, but
with the same travel.
ÎObserve the maximum permissible actu-
ator force.
If the travel range of the actuator is larger
than the travel range of the valve, the spring
assembly in the actuator must be preloaded
so that the travel ranges match. See associ-
ated actuator documentation.
The basic pneumatic actuator can be re-
placed by a pneumatic actuator with addi-
tional handwheel or by an electric actuator
(see Information Sheet uT8300).
3.3 Additional ttings
Strainers
We recommend installing a SAMSON
strainer upstream of the valve. It prevents sol-
id particles in the process medium from
damaging the valve.
Tip
Note

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Design and principle of operation
Bypass and shut-off valves
We recommend installing a shut-off valve
both upstream of the strainer and down-
stream of the valve and installing a bypass
line. The bypass ensures that the plant does
not need to be shut down for service and re-
pair work on the valve.
Insulation
Control valves can be insulated to reduce
heat energy transfer. Refer to the instructions
in the 'Installation' section.
Test connection
Versions with bellows seal tted with a test
connection (G
1
/
8
) at the top ange allow the
sealing ability of the bellows to be moni-
tored.
Particularly for liquids and vapors, we rec-
ommend installing a suitable leakage indica-
tor (e.g. a contact pressure gauge, an outlet
to an open vessel or an inspection glass).
Safety guard
For operating conditions that require in-
creased safety (e.g. in cases where the valve
is freely accessible to untrained staff), a safe-
ty guard must be installed to rule out a crush
hazard arising from moving parts (actuator
and plug stem). Plant operators are responsi-
ble for deciding whether a guard is to be
used. The decision is based on the risk posed
by the plant and its operating conditions.
Noise reduction
Trims with ow dividers can be used to re-
duce noise emission (uT8081).
3.4 Valve accessories
Information Sheet uT8350
3.5 Technical data
The nameplates on the valve and actuator
provide information on the control valve ver-
sion. See the 'Markings on the device' sec-
tion.
More information is available in Data Sheet
uT8072-1.
Noise emissions
SAMSON is unable to make general state-
ments about noise emissions. The noise emis-
sions depend on the valve version, plant fa-
cilities and process medium.
Note