Double block valve with proving system

Details Double block valve with proving system Double block valve with proving system

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Processes

C137S312000, C137S614190, C137S565230, C137S557000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968851

ABSTRACT:
A double block valve and a valve proving system are disclosed. The double block valve is actuated by a single actuator and includes a valve body housing a cavity. The cavity defines an upstream portion with a fluid inlet and a downstream portion with a fluid outlet. A seating assembly is interposed between the upstream and the downstream portions. A first and a second blocking element are disposed in the valve body and are both movable within the cavity between opened and closed positions. With the first and second blocking elements both contacting the seating assembly, the space therebetween defines an enclosed space with a finite volume. The proving system is used for two safety shut-off valves on a valve train, such as a double block valve. The proving system connects to an enclosed space established between the two safety shut-off valves and includes a pair of three-way valves, oppositely biased pressure switches, and a pump, all of which are interconnected through pneumatic conduits. The proving system uses pressure accumulation and timed decay to determine the integrity of the two safety shut-off valves of the valve train.

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