Severe Service Valves

At Winnellie Valve and Process, we supply quality Severe Service Valves in a range of design types to suit all applications. If you’re looking to buy Severe Service Valves in Australia, you need look no further than our extensive product range. If you’re unsure about which type of Severe Service Valves you need for your application, or would simply like more information and guidance, Winnellie Valve and Process are only too happy to chat through your options with you.

What are Severe Service Valves?

A Severe Service Valve is a term given to valves used in ‘severe service’ applications, such as hazardous operating environments or where valve failure could be hazardous to your health. “Severe Service” use sets of criteria to determine the valve’s design or the robustness of the product for the applications necessary.

What are the advantages of Severe Service Valves?

Severe Service Valves have the ability to operate in harsh and difficult conditions. Some of the flow conditions or service applications that can be considered “severe service” are:

Toxic/lethal media

Fluids with high out-gassing potential

Coal gasification

Molten salt

HP separator drains

Compressor anti-surge

Boiler feed water

Autoclave let-down

Choke Valves

What types of Severe Valves are there?

There are many different designs of severe service valve depending on the application and whether the priority is total life cycle cost or initial purchase price. The best designs of Severe Service valves will incorporate:

• Minimal internal obstructions
• Eliminate cavities
• Provide a smooth, less turbulent flow path
• Optimise material selection

What are typical uses of Severe Service Valves?

Severe Service Valves are used in many different industries, but commonly come as Control Valves for the oil and gas industry, cryogenic plants and power plants where demanding applications such as high pressure drops, cavitation and very high or very low temperatures are required.

For Power Plants, Severe Service Valves can include:

Heater Bypass Valves

Steam Bleeding Control Valves

Fuel Control Valves

Condenser Control Valves

High-Pressure Vent Valves

Pump Reticulation Control Valves

For Cryogenic Plants, Severe Service Valves can include:

Bypass Valves

Vent Valves

Pressure Letdown Valves

Anti-Surge Valves

Gas-to-Flare Valves

For Mineral Processing, Severe Service Valves can include:

Autoclave let down and isolation

Slurry handling

Acid applications

For Chemical, Severe Service Valves can include:

Ammonia

Chlorine

Urea

Acids

For Oil and Gas, Severe Service Valves can include:

Pressure Control Valves

Coal gasification

Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU)

For more tips on the use, service and maintenance of Severe Service Valves, contact a Winnellie Valves expert or sign up for one of our many different valve and process training courses.

How do I install my Severe Service Valves?

It’s always best practice to have a qualified technician install your valves for industrial applications. However, if you want to be able to install Severe Service Valves yourself, contact a valve expert to guide you through the process. Winnellie Valves and Process also provide valve training courses for all types of valves.