Pressure sustaining control valves are hydraulic control valves which are used to keep the valve inlet pressure constant in distribution lines, pumping houses and filtration systems.
- Pressure sustaining hydraulic control valves could easily be used in horizontal or vertical positions in the application systems. 2- Continuously measures the pressure at the inlet of the valve and keeps it constant.
- When used at the pump outlets in the horizontal or deep-well pumping facilities, it enables the pump to start smoothly and economizes electrical energy consumption.
- Keeps the pressure fixed required in case filters are being washed in automatic self-cleaning filtration systems and helps the filters with cleaning.
- Operates hydraulically only with line pressure without requiring any extra power supply.
Since design of the valve is with diaphragm actuator, its maintenance is easy and cheap, as well.
VALVE OPEN
In case of a sudden pressure increase in the line, spring force in the 2 way relief pilot valve is overcome and discharge port of pilot valve opens. Pressurized water in the actuator of the main valve is discharged through the discharge port to atmosphere and thus, excessive pressure is discharged to atmosphere through opening of main valve body.
VALVE CLOSED
Once the pressure in the line reduces to its normal value, spring force in the pilot valve pushes the piston which is connected to diaphragm of pilot valve and closes the discharge port. Line pressure at the normal level enables the actuator of the main valve to be filled up with the pressurized water from the the inside of the pilot valve. Hence, pressurized water in the actuator pushes the diaphragm with the help of valve’s spring force and switches the valve to closed position with a full-sealing.
1) Full Automatic Filter
2) Isolation Valve
3) Pressure Sustaining Control
4) Pressure Gauge
For the sake of simplicity in case of service maintenance, it is recommended to mount isolation valves (gate, butterfly or ball etc. valves) to close the water in the inlet direction of the line.
For enabling the valve to operate efficiently, it is recommended a vacum lifter to be placed before the valve.
To avoid frosting in the winter, discharge the water in the valve actuator into atmosphere.
The adjustment of pressure sustaining hydraulic control valve is made via the adjustment bolt of the pilot valve on the valve. Turning the pilot adjustment bolt clockwise will increase the pressure value, whereas it will decrease in case it is turned counterclockwise.
If the valve does not close itself at the adjusted pressure value, untighten the needle valve on the pilot valve with a 1⁄2 or 1 turn.
1. Mýný Ball Valve
2.Stanier
3. Manometre
4. Pressure Sustaining Pilot Valve