How to Replace a Butterfly Valve?

Before starting the replace butterfly valve , the pipes must be in the same axis and the line flanges must be parallel. If the pipes to which the valve is to be installed are not on the same axis, this problem must be corrected before installation. Otherwise, the valve body will be subjected to excessive loads caused by the line.

These loads can cause damage to the valve body. Even during installation, especially when bolted connection, the valve should not be subjected to stress. The forces transferred from the pipeline to the valve must not exceed the values ​​specified in EN1074-2. The distance between the line flanges must be sufficient to allow installation of the valve without damaging the paint on the flange bills. However, care must be taken that the flanges connected to the pipeline are not pulled towards the valve when tightening the bolts. We recommend the use of disassembly parts with butterfly valves.

If the construction process will continue after valve installation, the valve should be protected from external factors by placing it under the appropriate protective material. Valve should not be damaged as a result of excavation, paint application, concrete pouring.Flange seals and sealing elements suitable for drinking water must be used for installation in drinking water lines.Where the valve is to be installed, both sides of the line (downstream and downstream) must be cleaned and free of foreign matter before the valve is commissioned.

 

Mounting Position Butterfly Valve

Enough space should be left in the area where the valve is located for easy operation, maintenance, disassembly and cleaning of the valve.If the valve is to be operated in an open environment, not in a valve room, it must be maintained using suitable protective material from atmospheric events.

(Strong sunlight, ice formation, snow exposure, sand exposure, etc.)If the valve is to be installed directly under the ground, a gearbox suitable for use under the ground must be used.If the valve is to be operated for a long time or under continuous water, a gearbox suitable for continuous underwater use must be used. During such operation, the loads that will affect the valve will be higher than normal, and corrosion and paint damage and wear and damage to the moving parts will occur earlier than normal. Valves operating under such conditions should be serviced more frequently.

The pressure to be subjected to a closed valve shall not exceed the value specified in the pressure class. Equipment Around the Valve: If the fluid is raw and contains foreign matter, it must be prevented from damaging the valve by using appropriate filters before the valve (upstream). Otherwise, such materials may prevent the valve from performing its function or cause it to malfunction. Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by experienced personnel.