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PSV datasheet normally we use for relief rate calcs

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A Series CatalogRevised December 1998

Catalog: A-US.97

Contents

Product Overview

Types ACA, AAA, ABB, and ABS ............................................................ 1

Parts and Materials

Types ACA, AAA ...................................................................................... 2 – 3

Types ABB, ABS ...................................................................................... 4 – 5

Specifications

Types ACA, AAA ...................................................................................... 6 – 8

Types ABB, ABS ...................................................................................... 7 – 8

Sizing, Selection and Ordering

Sizing and Selection ............................................................................... 8 – 9

Ordering ................................................................................................. 10

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Applications• Pressure vessels containing gas,

air, liquid or steam, including tanks,receivers and pressure reducing stations.

• Process and industrial applicationsrequiring steel/stainless steel construc-tion including acid, caustic, ammonia orother corrosive.

• Oil/gas separators.

• Air/gas compressors, intercoolers,aftercoolers.

• Liquid filled pressure vessels/systems,ASME Section VIII, ‘UV’.

• Vacuum systems including pumps,tanks and equipment.

• Optional materials for low temperatureand cryogenic applications.

• Bypass relief or pressure regulation.

• All 316 SS Type AAA suitable for sani-tary/edible applications.

Features and Benefits• Valve housing is heavy duty casting.

• Threaded cap standard (back pres-sure tight).

• Hex on valve nozzle provides foreasy installation.

• Single control ring offers easyadjustability of blowdown.

• Pivoting disc design corrects mis-alignment and offers exceptionalperformance.

• Metal seats lapped to optical flat-ness for premium shut-off.

• Elastomer seats are available forpremium tightness.

• Every valve is 100 percent tested/inspected for pressure setting, blow-down and leakage.

• All adjustments are sealed to pre-vent tampering or disassembly.

Type ACA: Full nozzle design, side out-let, 316 SS trim (nozzle and disc). Steelbody and bonnet.

Type AAA: Full nozzle design, side out-let, 316 SS trim (nozzle and disc) all 316SS construction.

Type ABB: Full nozzle design, side outlet. SS warn ring, SS disc withbrass/bronze nozzle. Bronze/brass bodyand bonnet.

Type ABS: Full nozzle design, sideoutlet. 316 SS trim (nozzle, disc, discholder, and warn ring). Bronze/brassbody and bonnet.

Options• Plain lift lever

• Packed lift lever (pressure tight)

• Gag

• SS spring – to 600°F [316°C]

• High temperature (alloy steel) springto 800°F [427°C]

• Cryogenic low temperature materials/preparation

• Flanged inlet connection per ANSIB16.5 – 150#, 300# or 600#

• Flanged outlet connection per ANSIB16.5 – 150#

• Vibration dampening spring on plainlever.

Types ACA, AAA, ABB, and ABS ASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’

National Board Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

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Types ACA, AAA ASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’ National Board

Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

Parts and Materials - Types ACA and AAA Threaded Cap

No. Part Name ACA AAA

1 Nozzle SS, A351-CF8M SS, A351-CF8M

2 Body O-ring PTFE PTFE

3 Body Steel, A216 GR. WCB SS, A351-CF8M

4 Warn Ring SS, A743-CF8M SS, A743-CF8M

5 Disc SS, A479-3161 SS, A479-3161

6 Set Screw Nut SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

7 Set Screw SS, Commercial GR. 18-8 SS, Commercial

8 Set Screw Seal PTFE PTFE

9 Retainer Ring SS, A303-316 SS, A313-316

10 Disc Holder SS, A351-CF8M SS, A351-CF8M

11 Guide SS, A743-CF8M SS, A743-CF8M

12 Screw SS, Commercial GR. 18-8 SS, Commercial GR. 18-8

13 Coiled Spring Pin SS, A313-302 SS, A313-302

14 Spring SS SS

15 Bonnet Steel, A108 GR. 1117 SS, A479-316

16 Spring Step SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

17 Stem SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

18 Wire and Seal SS wire and Lead seal, Commercial SS wire and Lead seal, Commercial

19 Cap Steel, A108 GR. C1018 SS, A479-316

20 Compression Screw SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

21 Jam Nut SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

22 Cap O-ring BUNA-N BUNA-N

23 Body Plug Steel, A108 GR. C1018 SS, Commercial GR. 18-8

Guide SS, A479-316 SS, A479-31624 Guide Locknut SS, A479-316 SS, A479-316

Shield SS, A167-316 SS, A167-316

25 Bonnet Gasket PTFE PTFE

Bonnet Cap Steel, A108 GR. 1117 SS, A479-31626 Cap O-ring BUNA-N BUNA-N

Bonnet Steel, A108-1018 SS, A312-316

Notes

1. Available with BUNA-N, Viton®, Silicone,ethylene propylene, or neoprene moldedelastomer seat.

2. Viton® is a registered trademark of the E.I.du Pont de Nemours Company.

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Bonnet Seal ConfigurationG through J Orifice

Guide Assembly and Bonnet SealConfiguration J Orifice Only

Bonnet Assembly H and J Orifice

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Parts and Materials - Types ACA and AAA Flanged

No. Part Name Materials

1 Inlet Flange CS, A105

2 Inlet Stub End SS, A479-316

3 Nozzle SS, A479-316

4 Outlet Flange CS, A105

5 Outlet Stub End SS, A479-316

Parts and Materials - Types ACA and AAA Packed Lever

No. Part Name Materials

20 Lift Cam SS, A743-CF8M

21 Cotter Pin CS, Commercial

22 Lever Steel, Zinc Plated A108- GR. 1018

23 Drive Screw SS, Commercial

24 Retainer Nut SS, A479-316

25 Retainer O-ring BUNA-N

26 Lift Cam O-ring BUNA-N

27 Cap (ACA) Steel, A216 GR. WCB, (AAA) SS, A743-CF8M

28 Lift Nut SS, A479-316

29 Lift Washer SS, A479-316

30 Stem SS, A479-316

31 Compression Screw SS, A479-316

Parts and Materials - Types ACA and AAA Plain Lever

No. Part Name Materials

13 Jam Nut SS, A479-316

14 Compression Screw SS, A479-316

15 Lever Steel, A109 Cadmium Plated

16 Cap Brass, B176

17 Lift Nut SS, A479-316

18 Lift Washer SS, A479-316

19 Rivet Steel, Commercial

20 Cap Screw SS, Commercial 18-8

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Types ACA, AAA ASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’ National Board

Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

Packed Lift Lever

Flanged

Plain Lift Lever

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Parts and Materials - Types ABB, ABS Threaded Cap

No. Part Name Materials

1 Nozzle Brass, B21 Alloy 485, (SS, A351-CF8M1 ABS only)

2 O-ring Body PTFE

3 Body Bronze, B584 Alloy 84400

4 Warn Ring SS, A743-CF8M

5 Disc SS, A479-316, B162

6 Set Screw Nut Brass, B16

7 Set Screw Brass, B16

8 Seal PTFE

9 Retainer Ring SS, A313-316

10 Disc Holder Brass, B16, (SS A351-CF8M ABS only)

11 Guide Brass, B163

12 Bonnet O-ring PTFE

13 Screw SS, Commercial 18-8

14 Coiled Spring Pin SS, A313-302

15 Spring SS

16 Bonnet Brass, B164

17 Spring Step Brass, B16

18 Stem Brass, B16

19 Wire and Seal SS wire and Lead seal, Commercial

20 Cap Brass, B16

21 Compression Screw Brass, B16

22 Jam Nut Brass, B16

23 Cap O-ring BUNA-N

24 Body Plug5 Brass, B16

25 Bonnet Gasket PTFE

Guide Brass, B1626 Guide Locknut Brass, B16

Shield SS, A167-316

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Guide Assembly andBonnet Seal Configuration

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1. F through J orifice nozzle material isBronze, B62.

2. Available with BUNA-N, Viton®, Silicone,ethylene propylene, or neoprene moldedelastomer seat.

3. G through J orifice guide material isBronze, B584, Alloy 84400.

4. F through J orifice bonnet material isBronze, B584, Alloy 84400.

5. Body plug not available for liquid service.

Types ABB, ABS ASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’ National Board

Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

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Parts and Materials - Type ABB, ABS Packed Lift Lever

No. Part Name Materials

19 Jam Nut Brass, B16

20 Lift Cam SS, A743 CF8M

21 Cotter Pin Steel, Commercial

22 Lever Zinc Plated Steel, ASTM A108

23 Drive Screw SS, Commercial

24 Retainer Nut Brass, B16

25 Retainer O-ring BUNA-N 70 Duro, Commercial

26 Lift Cam O-ring BUNA-N 70 Duro, Commercial

27 Cap Bronze, B584 Alloy 84400

28 Lift Nut SS, A479 TY 316

29 Lift Washer SS, A479 TY 316

30 Stem Brass, B16

31 Compression Screw Brass, B16

Parts and Materials - Type ABB, ABS Plain Lift Lever

No. Part Name Materials

13 Jam Nut Brass, B16

14 Compression Screw Brass, B16

15 Lever Steel Cadmium Plated, A109

16 Cap Brass, B179

17 Lift Nut SS, A479 TY 316

18 LIft Washer SS, A479 TY 316

19 Rivet Steel, Commercial

20 Screw SS, Commercial GR. 18-8

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Types ABB, ABS ASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’ National Board

Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

Packed Lift Lever

Plain Lift Lever

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Specifications

Specifications for Types ACA, AAA

Model1 Orifice Connections Maximum –––––––––– Valve Dimensions, in [mm] ––––––––––– Approx.Number ANSI Standard Set Pressure A B C C C Weight

Inlet Outlet psig2 [barg] (thrd. cap) (pl. lever) (pkd. lever) lb (kg)

A**BDC* D 1/2” 1” 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 23/8 [60] 71/4 [184] 83/8 [213] 9 [229] 3 [1.4]

A**BDD* D 3/4” 1” 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 23/8 [60] 71/4 [184] 83/8 [213] 9 [229] 3 [1.4]

A**BED* E 3/4” 11/4” 900 [62.1] 2 [51] 25/8 [67] 75/8 [194] 83/4 [222] 93/8 [238] 4 [1.8]

A**BFE* F 1” 11/2” 600 [41.4] 23/8 [60] 27/8 [73] 83/4 [222] 97/8 [251] 101/2 [267] 6 [2.7]

A**BGF* G 11/4” 2” 600 [41.4] 25/8 [67] 31/4 [83] 101/8 [257] 111/4 [286] 113/4 [298] 8 [3.6]

A**BHG* H 11/2” 21/2” 500 [34.5] 23/4 [70] 31/2 [89] 111/8 [283] 13 [330] 121/2 [318] 11 [5.0]

A**BJH* J 2” 3” 500 [34.5] 31/4 [89] 4 [102] 121/2 [318] 141/2 [368] 151/8 [384] 15 [6.8]

Specifications for Types ACA, AAA - 150# Flanged x 150# Flanged

Model1 Orifice Connections Maximum Set ––––––––– Valve Dimensions, in [mm] ––––––––– Approx.Number ANSI Standard Pressure A B C C C Weight

Inlet Outlet psig [barg] (thrd. cap) (pl. lever) (pkd. lever) lb [kg]

A**JDC* D 1/2” 1” 275 [19] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.50 [241] 10.63 [270] 11.25 [286] 10 [4.5]A**JED* E 3/4” 11/4” 275 [19] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.63 [245] 10.76 [273] 11.39 [289] 14 [6.4]

A**JFE* F 1” 11/2” 275 [19] 4.63 [118] 4.60 [117] 10.50 [267] 11.63 [295] 12.25 [311] 18 [8.2]A**JGF* G 11/4” 2” 275 [19] 5.56 [141] 4.66 [118] 12.41 [315] 13.56 [344] 14.06 [357] 24 [10.9]

A**JHG* H 11/2” 21/2” 275 [19] 5.79 [147] 5.28 [134] 13.50 [343] 15.32 [389] 14.88 [378] 31 [14.1]A**JJH* J 2” 3” 275 [19] 6.44 [164] 5.97 [152] 15.00 [381] 16.94 [430] 17.62 [448] 50 [22.7]

Specifications for Types ACA, AAA - 300# Flanged x 150# Flanged

Model1 Orifice Connections Maximum Set ––––––––– Valve Dimensions, in [mm] ––––––––– Approx.Number ANSI Standard Pressure A B C C C Weight

Inlet Outlet psig [barg] (thrd. cap) (pl. lever) (pkd. lever) lb [kg]

A**LDC* D 1/2” 1” 720 [50] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.50 [241] 10.63 [270] 11.25 [286] 10 [4.5]A**LED* E 3/4” 11/4” 720 [50] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.63 [245] 10.76 [273] 11.39 [289] 14 [6.4]

A**LFE* F 1” 11/2” 600 [41.4] 4.63 [118] 4.60 [117] 10.50 [267] 11.63 [295] 12.25 [311] 18 [8.2]A**LGF* G 11/4” 2” 600 [41.4] 5.56 [141] 4.66 [118] 12.41 [315] 13.56 [344] 14.06 [357] 24 [10.9]

A**LHG* H 11/2” 21/2” 500 [34.5] 5.79 [147] 5.28 [134] 13.50 [343] 15.32 [389] 14.88 [378] 31 [14.1]A**LJH* J 2” 3” 500 [34.5] 6.44 [164] 5.97 [152] 15.00 [381] 16.94 [430] 17.62 [448] 50 [22.7]

Note

1. Replace asterisks with desired valve typeand seat material.

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Specifications

Specifications for Types ACA, AAA - 600# Flanged x 150# Flanged

Model1 Orifice Connections Maximum Set ––––––––– Valve Dimensions, in [mm] ––––––––– Approx.Number ANSI Standard Pressure A B C C C Weight

Inlet Outlet psig [barg] (thrd. cap) (pl. lever) (pkd. lever) lb [kg]

A**NDC* D 1/2” 1” 900 [62.1] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.50 [241] 10.63 [270] 11.25 [286] 10 [4.5]A**NED* E 3/4” 11/4” 900 [62.1] 4.63 [118] 4.15 [105] 9.63 [245] 10.76 [273] 11.39 [289] 14 [6.4]

A**NFE* F 1” 11/2” 600 [41.4] 4.63 [118] 4.60 [117] 10.50 [267] 11.63 [295] 12.25 [311] 18 [8.2]A**NGF* G 11/4” 2” 600 [41.4] 5.56 [141] 4.66 [118] 12.41 [315] 13.56 [344] 14.06 [357] 24 [10.9]

A**NHG* H 11/2” 21/2” 500 [34.5] 5.79 [147] 5.28 [134] 13.50 [343] 15.32 [389] 14.88 [378] 31 [14.1]A**NJH* J 2” 3” 500 [34.5] 6.44 [164] 5.97 [152] 15.00 [381] 16.94 [430] 17.62 [448] 50 [22.7]

Specifications for Types ABB, ABS

Model1 Orifice Connections Maximum Set Pressure ––––––––– Valve Dimensions, in [mm] ––––––––– Approx.Number ANSI Standard psig [barg] A B C C C Weight

Inlet Outlet ABB ABS (thrd. cap) (pl. lever) (pkd. lever) lb [kg]

A**BDC* D 1/2” 3/4” 300 [20.7] 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 23/8 [60] 71/4 [184] 83/8 [213] 9 [229] 3 [1.4]A**BDC* D 1/2” 1” 300 [20.7] 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 23/8 [60] 71/4 [184] 83/8 [213] 9 [229] 3 [1.4]

ABSBDD* D 3/4” 3/4” — — 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 23/8 [60] 71/4 [184] 83/8 [213] 9 [229] 3 [1.4]ABSBDE* D 1” 1” — — 900 [62.1] 15/8 [41] 25/8 [67] 71/2 [191] 85/8 [219] 91/8 [232] 3 [1.4]

A**BED* E 3/4” 11/4” 300 [20.7] 900 [62.1] 2 [51] 25/8 [67] 75/8 [194] 83/4 [222] 93/8 [238] 4 [1.8]ABSBEF* E 11/4” 11/4” — — 900 [62.1] 2 [51] 3 [76] 8 [203] 91/8 [232] 93/4 [248] 4 [1.8]

A**BFE* F 1” 11/2” 300 [20.7] 600 [41.4] 23/8 [60] 27/8 [73] 83/4 [222] 97/8 [251] 101/2 [267] 6 [2.7]ABSBFG* F 11/2” 11/2” — — 600 [41.4] 23/8 [60] 3 [76] 87/8 [225] 10 [254] 105/8 [270] 6 [2.7]

A**BGF* G 11/4” 2” 300 [20.7] 600 [41.4] 25/8 [67] 31/4 [83] 101/8 [257] 111/4 [286] 113/4 [298] 8 [3.6]ABSBGH* G 2” 2” — — 600 [41.4] 25/8 [67] 31/4 [83] 101/8 [257] 111/4 [286] 113/4 [298] 8 [3.6]

A**BHG* H 11/2” 21/2” 300 [20.7] 500 [34.5] 23/4 [70] 31/2 [89] 111/8 [283] 13 [330] 121/2 [318] 11 [5.0]A**BJH* J 2” 3” 300 [20.7] 500 [34.5] 31/4 [83] 4 [102] 121/2 [318] 141/2 [368] 151/8 [384] 15 [6.8]

Notes

1. Replace asterisks with desired valve typeand seat material.

2. Minimum set pressure for all models - 3 psig [0.21 barg].

3. Maximum temperature controlled byresilient seat/seal material.

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Sizing and Selection

Values of Coefficient C

k C

1.01 317

1.05 321

1.10 327

1.15 332

1.20 337

1.25 337

1.30 347

1.35 352

1.40 356

1.45 360

1.50 365

1.55 369

1.60 373

1.70 380

1.80 387

1.90 394

2.00 400

Effective Orifice Areas

Orifice Areain2 [cm2]

D 0.121 [0.780]

E 0.216 [1.393]

F 0.337 [2.174]

G 0.553 [3.568]

H 0.864 [5.574]

J 1.415 [9.129]

Coefficients of Discharge

ASME Section VIII Air/Gas = 0.878

ASME Section VIII Liquid = 0.710

ASME Section VIII Steam = 0.878

Note

Consult the PRV Technical Manual for moredetailed sizing information and procedures.

Service Recommendations for Resilient Seat/Seal Materials

Seat/Seal Materials Service Recommendation

Air, Anhydrous Ammonia, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Diesel Oil, Ethyl BUNA-N

Chloride, Ethyl Ether, Freons #11 and 12, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, (-40°F to 200°F)

Helium, Hydrogen Sulphide, Kerosene, Lube Oil, Natural Gas, Nitrogen,[-40°C to 93°C]Oxygen (Gas), Propane, Propylene, Sulphur Dioxide, Vinyl Chloride

Acetone, Air, Amyl Alcohol, Aniline, Benzine, Butane, Carbon Disulphide, Carbon Tetrachloride Dowtherm ‘A’ and ‘J,’ Ethyl Chloride, Ethylene,

Viton® AEthylene Glycol, Ethyl Alcohol, Gasoline, Hexane, Hydrogen Sulphide,

(-10°F to 406°F)Isobutyl Alcohol, JP - 4 Fuel, JP - 5 Fuel, Kerosene, Lube Oil, Natural

[-23°C to 208°C]Gas, Naphtha, Nitrogen, Propane, Propylene, Propyl Alcohol, Sulphur Dioxide, Toluene, Trichloroethylene, Turpentine, Water, Xylene

Silicone (-100°F to 406°F) Air, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen (Gas) [-73°C to 208°C]

Ethylene Propylene Steam (to 350°F [177°C]), Hot Water (to 350°F [177°C])

Neoprene Air, Anhydrous Ammonia, Beer, Butane, Butyl Alcohol, Castor Oil,(-45°F to 300°F) Denaturated Alcohol, Photo Developing Fluids, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol,[-43°C to 149°C] Freons (12, 13, 14, and 22), Glycols, Natural Gas, Silicate Esters

Specifications

Note

1. These recommendations are a guide only.For the final selection of the proper materi-al, your experience using these elastomerswith various lading fluids should be consid-ered.

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Steam Gases, Vapors (sonic flow)

Sizing and Selection

English Units

Volumetric Flow

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A =V √MTZ

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Mass Flow

–––––W TZ––––––– ––––A =CKP1 Kb √ M

English Units

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Metric Units

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Liquids

English Units

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–––––––––––––––38 K KV √ P1 - P2

Metric Units

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––––––––––––––K KV √ P1 - P2

Notes

Symbol Description Imperial MetricUnits Units

A Required effective discharge area of the valve in2 cm2

C Gas constant based on k (if unknown, use C = 315) –– ––

G Specific gravity of the liquid referred to;water = 1.00 at 70°F [1.00 at 20°C] –– ––

M Molecular weight of gas or vapor –– ––

P1 Relieving pressure = set pressure + allowable overpressure + atmosphericpressure; for liquids = set pressure + allowable overpressure psia bara

P2 Back pressure psig barg

Q Volumetric flow rate (liquids) GPM m3/h

T Relieving temperature(°K = °C + 273 or °R = °F + 460) °R °K

V Volumetric flow rate (gases, vapors), in SCFM at 14.7 psia and 60°F or Nm3/hr at 1.03 bara and 0°C SCFM Nm3/hr

W Mass Flow rate lb/hr kg/hr

Z Compressibility factor –– ––

k Ratio of specific heats for an ideal gas –– ––

Kb Back pressure correction factor –– ––

K Coefficient of discharge –– ––

Ksh Superheat steam correction factor –– ––

Kv Viscosity correction factor –– ––

Metric Units

Volumetric Flow

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Mass Flow

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Number/Ordering Guide

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Types ACA, AAA, ABB, and ABSASME Section VIII, Air/Gas/Steam/Liquid, ‘UV’ National Board Certified SRV. Also available for Vacuum Service.

TypeABB ACAABS AAA

Connection TypeB - Male x Female NPTJ - 150# Flange x 150# FlangeL - 300# Flange x 150# FlangeN - 600# Flange x 150# Flange

OrificeD GE HF J

Inlet SizeC - 1/2-inch [15 mm] F - 11/4-inch [32 mm]D - 3/4-inch [18 mm] G - 11/2-inch [40 mm]E - 1-inch [25 mm] H - 2-inch [50 mm]

Seat/Seal MaterialM - Metal to metal S - Silicone: 406°F [208°C]B - BUNA-N: 100°F [37.8°C] - 200°F [93°C] V - Viton®: 406°F [208°C]E - EPR: 350°F [177°C] N - Neoprene: 300°F [149°C]

Variation (01 thru 99)01 - Threaded cap02 - Threaded cap with gag03 - Plain lever04 - Plain lever with gag05 - Plain lever with vibration dampener06 - Packed Lever07 - Packed Lever with gag

Design RevisionIndicates non-interchangeable revision. Dash (-) if original design.

Valve ServiceJ - Liquid ASME Section VIII (standard cap/packed lever only)K - Air/Gas ASME Section VIII (plain lever/packed lever required for air)L - Steam ASME Section VIII (plain lever/packed lever required)M - Non-code Liquid (standard cap/packed lever only)Q - Vacuum (standard cap/packed lever only)N - Non-code Air/GasP - Non-code Steam

Spring MaterialE - SSF - High temperature alloy to 800°F [427°C]

Set Pressure3 psig [0.21 barg] (0003) through 900 psig [62 barg] (0900) Vacuum 6-inch HG [200 mbarg] (0006) through 29-inch HG [1000 mbarg] (0029)

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A Series Catalog Revised December 1998Catalog: A-US.97

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