LSV-100® (General Service Globe Style Control Valve)

The LSV-100® control valve is a cost-effective valve used to control the flow of liquid, gas, and steam in a variety of systems. Designed for use on flanged pipes and fixtures, the LSV-100® control valve is a globe-style valve that can be used for both on/off applications and flow modulation. The trims can be replaced through the bonnet right in the field for minimal downtime and optimal operational efficiency. 

Features of LSV-100®

The LSV-100® control valve is valued for its low cost and exceptional durability. Standard designs are composed of carbon steel or stainless steel, with internal components of stainless steel. Standard component features include:

• Sizes from 3/4″ to 6″ in inside diameter
• Carbon steel and stainless steel
• ANSI 150 and 300
• ANSI RF ends
• Characterized trim, including linear, equal percentage, and quick opening
• Pneumatic actuation
• Top entry
• Globe design

Application specifications are used to determine the proper trim options and valve configuration for optimal performance. Valve trim is interchangeable, offering full port, standard port, and reduced port options in the same valve body.

Benefits, Applications, and Industries

The versatility and cost-effective design of LSV-100® valves make them a favorite choice for a wide range of industries and applications. 

Benefits

DFT’s LSV-100® control valve is a highly economical globe-style modulating control valve with trim that is easy to change in the field. LSV-100® valves are designed to provide optimal control of fluid flow in a variety of flanged applications. Available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, our LSV-100® valves can be engineered with materials and designs that meet the particular needs of your application.

Applications

The LSV-100® can be used for both flow modulation and on/off applications for flanged components in highly demanding liquid, gas, and steam applications. The durable design, interchangeable trim, and corrosion-resistant materials help to ensure reliable valve operation in even the most extreme conditions. 

Industries

LSV-100® valves are highly versatile, low-cost, and durable. This makes them the valve of choice for liquid, gas, and steam control applications in virtually every industry, including:

• Power Plants
• Refining
• Gas Processing
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Chemical and Petrochemical
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Commercial Heating and Cooling

Quality LSV-100® Control Valves by DFT

For more than 20 years, DFT has been a leading supplier of highly engineered Severe Service Control Valves for customers in nearly every industry. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure that you have the perfect valve for your operation. To learn more about our LSV-100® valve and other valve solutions, contact us today or request a quote. 

How to Select the Right Control Valve

Control valves play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency of a fluid system. It is important to choose the one you use carefully. Otherwise, it may not operate or perform as expected, resulting in decreased process efficiency and/or system damage.

There are many factors to consider when selecting a control valve for a fluid system, such as versatility, flow control stability, connectivity, and maintenance requirements. Below, we highlight how these control elements work and what selection considerations to keep in mind.

How Does a Control Valve Work?

Control valves regulate the flow of fluid through a system by restricting or expanding the fluid passageway. This function alters the volume of fluid that passes through the system within a given time frame (i.e., the flow rate) and the pressure of the fluid.

A rising stem valve is one type of control valve. In this valve design, the valve stem raises and lowers the valve trim package to increase or decrease the size of the passageway, resulting in steady flow, increased flow, or decreased flow. This adjustment is made whenever the targeted process parameter is not at the right value.

Key Control Valve Selection Considerations

There are many types of control valves available, each of which can come in numerous designs, configurations, and sizes. This broad selection can make it difficult to choose which one is right for a given fluid system, but knowing what parameters are important can help facilitate the selection process. Some of the key control valve selection considerations include:

• Is the fluid a liquid, gas, or steam? Is it inert or reactive?
• Pressure rating. What are the standard and maximum pressure levels to which the valve will be exposed?
• Temperature rating. What are the standard and maximum temperature levels to which the valve will be exposed?
• Flow rate. What flow rate range should the valve be able to handle?
• What is the flow coefficient (Cv)—the flow rate (GPM) for a pressure drop of 1 PSI across the flow passage—for the system? This value affects the size of the control valve needed.
• Installation requirements. How should the system be configured? What are the piping size, upstream vs. downstream, and valve mounting requirements and restrictions?
• Design. What type of valve is required? A straight through venturi, or globe valve? A standard service, medium service, or a severe service valve?
• Industry/country standards. What industry and country standards are applicable? Key standards include American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Canadian Registration Number (CRN), and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Quality Control Valves From DFT®

For control valves you can trust in your most critical fluid system applications, turn to the experts at DFT®! We are a premier manufacturer of check and control valves. Our control valve selection includes:

• HI-100®. HI-100® valves are severe service control valves with an in-line straight-thru venturi design. They are designed for use in harsh operating conditions, demonstrating smooth operation in high or low temperatures and/or with process fluids carrying suspended particles (e.g., slurries). They also have quick-change trim that allows for in-line replacement, interchangeable upstream and downstream seats, and wear bushings to extend service life and reduce operating costs.
• Ultra-Trol®. Ultra-Trol® valves are abrasive service control valves that are designed for use in erosive flow systems requiring flanged end connections. Similar to the HI-100® line, they have an in-line through ported venturi flow shape and a contained spherical ball, which help ensure smooth and efficient operation in high or low temperatures and with slurries.
• MSV-100®. MSV-100® valves are medium service control valves that are designed for use in flanged applications where bench repairs are common. They have a similar seat and internal design to HI-100® valves. They are suitable for on/off service or modulating control applications involving gas, liquid, or steam systems.
• LSV-100®. LSV-100® valves are economical Globe Style control valves designed for flanged applications. They have trims that can be replaced in the field through the bonnet. Suitable applications include on/off service and modulating control of gas, liquid, or steam systems.

For information about how to select the right control valve, contact us today. To learn more about our valve products, check out our catalog or request a quote.

The Benefits of the MSV-100® Control Valve

What is the MSV-100® Control Valve?

The DFT® model MSV-100® control valve is a flanged medium service control valve available in the 600, 900, and 1500 class range that can handle a wide variety of fluids, including gases, liquids and steam. In addition, this valve can withstand high pressures up to 3700 psig and temperatures up to 1,000°F

DFT® has manufactured world-class valves for over 75 years. The following blog and video provides an overview of the MSV-100® control valve along with its features, benefits, and common applications.

The MSV-100® features an inline straight-thru venturi flow design which is cavitation resistant. Here you see pressurized upstream fluid filling the pipe, seating the ball, and achieving FCI 70 Class V type shutoff:

As the MSV-100® valve opens, the fluid jet impinges upon the downstream replaceable liner which is hardened to prevent excessive wear. As a result, thru-body wear does not occur.

The DFT® MSV-100® is a position seated design and the control element is a ball that is guided by the cage that positions it relative to the downstream seat by means of linear stem travel. The flow characteristic of the DFT® control valve is essentially linear over the complete stroke as shown here:

At the intermediate position where the valve is designed to throttle, the MSV-100® provides fine modulating control.

As the valve fully opens, it operates as a true venturi that can handle high-pressure drops. In the fully open position, if the fluid cavitates, this will occur in the mid-fluid stream, away from the valve body and pipe walls. The MSV-100® features trim that is easily replaceable on the bench and requires no special tools. This minimizes maintenance, downtime, and lowers the overall cost of ownership. Various trim sizes are available depending on the required flow capacity.

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What Industries Use the MSV-100® Control Valve?

The MSV-100® can be used for fluid, gasses, liquids, and steam. It has many applications across a variety of industries. Below is a partial list of applications this valve can be commonly used for:

• Attemperator
• Boiler Feed & Discharge
• Chemical Lines
• Condensate Lines
• Crude & Refined Product Lines
• Feedwater
• Hydraulic Lines
• Level Control
• Pressure Control
• Process Lines
• Spray
• Steam Lines
• Turbine Bypass
• Turbine Inlet Control
• Turbine Drains
• Water Lines

The MSV-100® Control Valve From DFT®

For customers that need control valves, DFT® is here to assist you. At DFT®, we offer a broad selection of check and control valves. Whether a customer requires a valve for a critical or non-critical application, we can meet their requirements. For more information about our product offerings, check out our catalog or contact us today. To receive pricing details, request a quote.

Upcoming Webinar: Severe Service Control Valves – Problems & Solutions

Maintaining the performance of your facility’s control valves will ensure continued successful operations for your organization. At DFT®, we know a thing or two about valves, and we’re excited to share our knowledge at our upcoming webinar about control valves on May 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

During the webinar, we will discuss some of the common problems and solutions that develop in severe service valve equipment, and we’ll also explore a few issues that can lead to critical failure in your service control valves.

Talking Points and Topics

Some of the questions that we’ll answer in our webinar include:

• What is severe service?
• What are the different types of control valves?
• What types of service do they control?
• What is cavitation control?

We’ll also talk about our valves’ design features and how they handle the effects of cavitation and other wear and tear issues. We will provide an overview of the Bernoulli Principle, which states that decreases in pressure and potential energy lead to increases in the speed of a fluid—one of the basic principles by which valves operate today.

Finally, we’ll go in depth on how causes and effects of:

• Flashing and cavitation
• Providing required flow
• Actuation selection
• Achieving tight shutoff
• Slurries and erosion
• High-pressure applications
• High-temperature applications

After we finish our presentation, there will be a chance to discuss the topics covered as well as answer any questions you may have.

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What You Need to Know About Severe Service Control Valves –Problems & Solutions

We at DFT® are excited to share our years of comprehensive experience in valve design, performance, and functionality relative to fluid control systems. Be sure to register in advance to be included in the latest information within valve technology.

If you would like to learn more about our products, services, and other resources, don’t hesitate to view our catalog or contact our sales representatives today.

Detecting the Issues with your Control Valve

Control valves are a single component of a bigger system, but they control fundamental parameters of a process to keep applications performing optimally.

Control valves are used to control fluid passage through regulation of flow, level, pressure, or temperature.

Control valves are commonly used in oil & gas and manufacturing industries.

The efficiency of automatic control valve operations has saved time and reduced wastage across various applications.

Nonetheless, it is essential to keep control valves in check by performing yearly tests and detecting causes of performance issues immediately.

We’ve got a few helpful tips to keep in mind next time you want to better understand why your control valve isn’t functioning at its best.

Check for Leaks

One of the most significant issues regarding control valves are the internal and external leaks.

Internal leaks can be caused by the fact that components are becoming worn out or that the actuator of the valve isn’t correctly set up.

More often than not, there is a specific allowable range of leakage per valve; however, if the valve is leaking more than the ‘maximum allowable leakage’ this indicates a concern that may require some repair or replacement.

External leaks are also prominent in control valves and release damaging fugitive emissions into the air.

External leaks are usually a result of valve packing for improper maintenance, material incompatibilities, and vibration of valve assemblies.

Sticky Valves & Stiction

Minor leaks are often resolved by tightening the packing of the valve.

Unfortunately, this is sometimes done without realizing that excessively tightening the valve packing will cause the valve to stick in place and stop functioning correctly.

Along with over-torquing the valve packing, the valve also become faulty due to issues with the positioner that cause the valve to stick.

Stiction is the final player in a sticky valve situation that happens when the static friction exceeds the moving friction inside the valve and causes valves to stick in a particular position.

It’s just the wrong valve

A recurring problem many operators face with control valves is purchasing the wrong equipment for their application. Sometimes valves are used in service conditions that they aren’t compatible with, causing them to stop working and wear out much faster.

It is also possible that the actuator isn’t the correct size for the valve causing numerous technical issues. Proper calibration of the positioner is also essential to the valve functioning optimally. Understanding what the valve is being used for and its role in the assembly can help avoid purchasing the wrong equipment for the process.

Control valves can be maintained and checked for issues and failures regularly to maximize the valve’s longevity.

Depending on the service, system, and type of valve operation, operators can adequately analyze the kind of problems the valve may be having within the system.

DFT control valves are designed to ensure you make the best choice for your next project or application.