Introduction

What is an ARV
Its main function
What is Cavitation
Steps & Effects of Cavitation
Minimum Flow Methods
Principle of Operation
ARV Features
Application
Installation
Advantages
Material
Business Benefits
Manufacturers
Blackhall Series
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What is an Automatic Recirculation Valve?

Main function
To prevent pump instability, overheating and to prevent Cavitation

What is Cavitation?

Cavitation is defined as the process

of formation and disappearance of the
vapour phase of a liquid when it is
subjected to reduced and
subsequently increased pressures.

What Does This Mean:

It is the phase transition between liquid
And vapour conditions.

Liquid

Vapour

Liquid

Steps and Effect

Loose particles created

Knocking sounds

Vibration

Erratic power consumption

Fluctuation or reduction in
pump performance

Steps in Cavitation
Formation of bubbles inside the liquid

Growth of bubbles

Collapse of bubbles

Cavitation

Minimum Flow Protection Methods

What is it ?

Why is it important?

Minimum continuous flow is the

lowest flow rate at which a
centrifugal pump may be operated
on a continuous basis without
exceeding the design constraints of
the manufacturer or the equipment
specifier.

Minimum flow protection is

vital upon pump start up and low
demand conditions and for
continuous running of pump.

Continuous Recirculation System

This is achieved by using a fixed

orifice as the pump by-pass.
Recirculation is operating
continuously without any regard
for flow through the pump.
It does protect the pump from
low flow but it is wasteful of energy

Instrument Controlled System

Relies on other valve accessories

to function well in order for it to
be efficient. Its expensive and has
too many components.

Flow meter

Valve solenoid

Automatic Recirculation System

The valve is flow operated and does

not require any external power
source to operate.

On/Off recirculation
SEMI-Modulating recirculation
Fully Modulating recirculation

Principle Of Operation

3 Phase Sequence
Valve Fully Open - By - Pass Shut
By - Pass Tending to Open - Valve Tending to Close
Valve Shut - By - Pass Fully Open

R.V Features

Bypass Housing
Stopper

Pressure Reduction Nozzles

Flow Sensing by nature

Of valve stopper
Geometry and stopper,
Spring assembly.

Non Return Valve in by-pass

Typical Installation

Application Centrifugal Pumps

Boiler feed or Cooling water plants

Power stations
Paper and Pulp
Marine and off shore
Refining and Chemical industries.

Pump Discharge Line

Adaptable to horizontal and vertical piping.
Adaptable by design to ensure maximum
Fluid flow velocity.
Flanged Ends.

Advantages of A.R.V

No external power source or equipment is required

Energy conservation

Compact, self-contained, tamper and shock proof

Low main flow head loss

Easy installation

Unique design to suite different applications

Combines both check and bypass features

Minimum flow protection continuous

Material

Carbon Steel

Stainless Steel (Various grades)

Nickel based alloys

Titanium

Exotic alloys

Business Benefits

Saves Power Costs

Protects the business investment

Eliminates Cavitations

Saves Installation and Maintance

costs

Reduces Downtimes

Manufactures

Blackhall Engineering
Schroedahl-Arapp, Germany
Schroeder Valves, Germany
HBE Engineering, USA

Yarway (Tyco) USA, Europe

Series 6500

Series 6600

Series 6700