DRAG
A typical multi-path, multi-stage DRAG® disk
features a series of tight right-angle turns,
each of which reduces the fluid velocity.
The number of right-angle turns is varied to
provide optimal valve performance at all flow
conditions.
Individual DRAG® disks are stacked and fused
together, allowing the valve plug to stroke up
and down to increase or decrease flow.
The World Leader in Severe Service
Control Valves
CCI designed, built and patented the first
DRAG® control valve in 1967, answering the
need for a valve capable of handling high-
pressure liquids and gases such as water, oil,
steam, natural gas, petroleum products and
chemicals. DRAG® technology is considered one
of the landmark innovations in the history of
the severe service control valve industry.
The Need for Velocity Control
To maintain performance, velocity through the
valve must be controlled at all times. High fluid
velocity through valve trim leads to cavitation, CCI custom designs every DRAG® valve to
erosion and vibration which can damage valves meet customers’ specific velocity control
needs.
and result in system control problems.
DRAG® Solution to High Velocities
CCI’s DRAG® valves prevent the development of
high fluid velocities at all valve settings.
The DRAG® trim divides flow into many
streams to minimize the mass and energy levels.
Each flow passage consists of a specific number
of right-angle turns to form a tortuous path.
The multiple right-angle turns in the DRAG®
disk stack allow pressure to be let down in
Severe service control valves vary in size,
multiple stages, decreasing the high pressure design and flow capacity.
gradually at each stage and thereby controlling
velocity.
Customized for Better Flow Control
Capacity can be varied for each of the disks
in the DRAG® disk stack for superior velocity
control. In addition, CCI’s DRAG® solutions
match the fluid flow capacity to the system
design requirements to guarantee stable control.
CCI’s unique capability to vary the number
of pressure-reducing stages throughout the
valve’s operating range allows for maximum
performance.
One misperforming valve can shut a plant
down. CCI DRAG® technology prevents
downtime and provides plant owners with
peace of mind.
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1 Provides Individualized Solutions: CCI works
with operators to improve plant performance,
reliability and output with DRAG .®
2 Improves Plant Performance: CCI’s DRAG®
valve operates without efficiency losses from
valve leakage.
3 Prevents Cavitation Damage: CCI supplies
up to 40 pressure-reducing stages (based on
pressure drop and fluid conditions) to limit
trim exit velocity, preventing the damaging
effects of cavitation.
5 Low Operating Costs: Application-specific design
considerations like pressurized seat, plug, snap-
acting relay and custom engineering ensure
reliable and repeatable performance.
6 Reduces System Costs: DRAG® valves do not
require back pressure or anti-flashing devices
that can be expensive and unreliable.
7 Reduces Costly Maintenance Cycles: DRAG®
valves are designed specifically to provide
longer intervals between maintenance and
allow easy access to all components.

4 Eliminates Erosion Damage: By controlling 8 Avoids Plant Shutdowns: CCI’s DRAG® valves
fluid velocities and providing tight shutoff, CCI are designed specifically to handle the severe
DRAG valves eliminate erosion.
® service of nuclear power, fossil power, and oil
and gas applications.

“We have a very large installed base of CCI valves, both in liquid and gas service.
In some applications CCI valves were the only solution to keep the plants running.”

Shah Nawaz
Aramco, March 2003

“This note is to confirm that Shell Expro utilize CCI DRAG choke valves on all their
severe service wells, i.e. wells which have proven too rigorous for other conventional
type chokes.... To this end, Brent Management (Brent A, B, C &D) have decided that
all severe service wells should be fitted with CCI DRAG choke valve.”

Jack Haughey
Shell U.K. Limited, October 1998

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