SEMPELL SERIES VSE/VSR FULL LIFT AND NORMAL SAFETY RELIEF VALVE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation these instructions must be fully read and understood

Series 1 DANGER AND WARNING INDICATIONS Please observe the following points besides
VSE/VSR Full lift and normal safety relief valve. the notes given in the text:
VSE 1 open spring bonnet The construction of the Sempell safety valves Danger of burning at safety valves and with
VSR 1 open spring bonnet and adjusting ring corresponds to the latest state of engineering the connected pipes while operating under
VSE 2 closed spring bonnet and the valid safety regulations. increased temperature.
VSR 2 closed spring bonnet and adjusting ring Nevertheless, improper use or improper Disassembly of the safety valve only in case of
VSE 4 closed spring bonnet, weight-loaded installation can cause risks for the personnel pressureless plant and after cooling down.
or can lead to restrictions in regard of Protection against risks caused by
Orifice letters the operational safety. Therefore, the evaporation also in case of pressureless
SKB (Sempell): A - Z SempellGmbH recommends the operator of system; for information please contact the
SKB (API): EA - TA the safety valves to take appropriate measures safety inspector concerned.
and make sure that the present operating After assembly check all sealing points in
Design instructions are read and understood by the regard of tightness.
According to TO.271.01./271.02. and assigned personnel. In case of adjustment make changes at
TO.272.01./271.02. pressure screw and adjusting ring only with
Spring-loaded (cylindrical compression APPLICATION LIMITS clearly reduced pressure to avoid unintended
spring) It is only allowed to use the valves according to response.
Weight-loaded the details of these operating instructions and Carry ear protection during adjustment,
Roller bearing up 8 kN spring force according to the parameters and application ifnecessary.
Cooling spacer for medium cases agreed in the delivery contract (see Danger of burning by discharge of small
temperatures 400C nameplate). The application of the valve has to amounts of possibly hot medium in case
take place adequate to the medium tolerances of of safety valves with open spring bonnet
Attachment the used materials. (VSE1,VSR 1).
Pneumatic measuring device A 143 for Danger of injury while discharging at
adjusting the set pressure at operating WARNINGS FOR THE OPERATING AND disconnected discharge line.
pressure MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Extreme vibrations can lead to inadmissible
Before commissioning and maintenance works increase of operating pressure with the
For the application of a pneumatic actuator familiarise yourself with the legal accident possibly destruction of the safety valve or to
A160 see corresponding operating instruction prevention regulations, the local safety the destruction of the balanced bellows with
VCIOM-02239. instructions and this operating instruction and unintentional escape of medium.
observe them.
Observe design data on the tagplate! Use the safety valve and its individual parts and Exclusion of liability
accessories only for the purpose intended by us. Sempell GmbH cannot be held liable in case
ATTENTION of improper maintenance and adjustment of a
This operating instruction does not specify the Sempell safety valve, use of inadmissible spare
extent of delivery. It is valid for several sizes, parts or utilities and in case of a temporary or
designs, accessories and additional devices. permanent connection of equipment with the
It contents generally exceeds the contractual safety valve which is not approved by us.
determined extent of delivery.

MA.271.01.0116.E

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SEMPELL SERIES VSE/VSR FULL LIFT AND NORMAL SAFETY RELIEF VALVE
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2 DESCRIPTION 3 OPERATION

Spring-loaded full lift safety relief valves are 3.1 Warning indications for the operation
direct acting safety valves for protection of
pressure tanks against inadmissible excess- Observe safety regulations!
pressure.
A cylindrical compression spring creates the ATTENTION
closing force on the valve disc against the Unstable behaviour of safety valves such as
opening pressure of the medium below the chattering or vibrating can destroy the valve seat,
valve disc. At normal operating conditions the the safety valve or the pipe and thus causing the
valve seat is held tight. failure of the safety function or the shutdown
By changing the spring compression it is of the plant. Therefore, observe regulations
possible to change the set pressure. In case and empirical notes regarding design and
of exceeding set pressure, the pressure of the dimensioning, fitting and installation.
medium prevails and the safety valve opens.
With full lift characteristic the safety valve ATTENTION
opens rapidly at full lift and discharges the Safety valves with weight loading, Series VSE 4,
total mass flow necessary to prevent a further areblocked for the transport.
pressure increase. Before commissioning remove blocking stem and
With normal characteristic the safety valve mount gag plug (17) with gasket (40).
reaches the lift necessary for the mass flow to
be discharged after response within a pressure Design and dimensioning: do not use larger
increase of maximum 10%. safety valves than necessary! In case of back
After a defined pressure decrease, the safety pressure use safety valves with bellows.
valve closes again. Fitting and installation: lay supply line as
By means of the lifting lever at the cap the short as possible. Use as few bends as
safety valve can be opened by hand with a set possible.
pressure of 85% at least. Keep supply line free from vibrations.
The safety valves are type tested and comply Absorb or avoid pressure surges and waves,
with the requirements of the standards and e.g.caused by pumps or other valves.
regulations. Drain the discharge line and the valve body at
their lowest point. Condensate can impair the
Use within areas exposed to danger of explosion function of the safety valve.
Protect lines and valve against freezing.
The safety valves underwent a hazard analysis
according to code 94/9/EC with the following
result:
The safety valves do not have a potential
ignition source. ATEX 94/9/EC is not
applicable to these valves.
The valves safety may be used in the EX range
Electrical / pneumatically accessories have to
undergo a separate assessment of conformity
according to ATEX.
The surface temperature does not depend
from the valve itself but from the operational
conditions. Observe while installing.

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Max. weight [kg] without Max. weight [lbs] without

SKB-DIN accessories about SKB-API accessories about
A 19 EA 42
B 19 FA 42
C 21
D 35 GA 77
E 70 HA 155
F - G 80 JA 175
H 90 KA 200
J-K 110 LA 245
L 150 MA-NA 310
M 170
N 200 PA 440
P 250 QA 555
Q 270
R 300 RA 665
S 300 TA 665
T 380
U 410
V 460
W 530
X 1260
Y 1600
Z 1870

3.2 Storage rules Moisture: to prevent the formation of

To preclude damages during loading and condensate, avoid moist storerooms. A relative
unloading, move the valve with suitable lifting humidity of below 65% is at best.
gears. Handwheels and other driving elements
are unsuitable as impact points. The transport Lighting: the products of elastic materials
shall preferable take place by cable or are to protect from direct sun light and from
transport pallet. strong artificial light with a high ultraviolet
part. Therefore supply the windows of the
At delivery provide the outsides of all ferritic storerooms with a red or orange (in no case
parts of the safety valve except the welding blue) paint.
edges with a coat of paint.
The insides of the body are protected by a Ozone: protect products of elastic materials
watery corrosion preservative that has a from ozone (formation of cracks and
long-term effect because of the film formative embrittlement). The storeroom may not
activeagents. contain ozone generating systems (fluorescing
All connection inlets are closed by sources of light, mercury vapour lamps,
corresponding caps. electricmotors,etc.).
In this state the safety valve can be stored in
closed, dust-free and dry rooms lying on a Oxygen: protect products out of elastic
pallet without difficulties. Time of storage about materials from draught by storage in
six months. Storage of more than six months airtight tanks. Oxygen causes cracking and
asks for disassembly and visual check of the embrittlement.
inner parts of the safety valve. A weather- If these requirements are guaranteed for
protected outside storage is not allowed. products out of elastic materials, the storage
time is about 5 years.
For spare parts out of elastic material
(O-rings, scraper rings, rod and piston gaskets) For spare parts out of steel
additionally apply: Store the parts in closed, dust-free and dry
rooms so that damages do not occur.
Temperature: the temperature of the storage Especially the following protection
shall be between 0C and 25C since otherwise measuresapply:
a hardening of the material and so a shortening Disc (4): wax coat of the gasket, net coat
of durability will follow. Shield heating elements Guide bush (6): protection by net coat
and lines in heated storeroom so that no direct
heat irradiation arises. The distance between
the heat source and the stocks has to be 1 m
at least.

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3.3 Installation instructions ATTENTION

Condensate at the inlet of the safety valve
NOTE changes the functional behaviour and may lead
Clean pipes before installing safety valves as to an inadmissible pressure increase. Danger of X
otherwise the valve seats can be damaged by explosion!
foreign bodies when discharging!
In case of liquids with temperatures higher than
Remove transport protection just before the ambient temperature, the inlet line must
installation. be assembled with slope to the safety valve, or
designed as a siphon-type bend in front of the
Check plant identification and details on the safety valve. Thereby, a heat transmission to
nameplate. the safety valve is avoided which could impair
the tightness at the valve seat. DIMENSIONS
3.3.1 Installation SKB Overhead dimension X
The installation zone must be easily accessible 3.3.3 Exhaust line A-G 300 mm
for maintenance works. Required free space In no case the exhaust line diameter must be EA - JA 12"
above the safety valve see section Dimensions smaller than the outlet nominal size at the H-R 700 mm
In case of large safety valves provide for safety valve. KA - RA 26"
additional space for lifting gears, at least S-Z 900 mm
500mm. Back pressures in the exhaust line are TA 36"
admissible up to 15% of the set pressure and
Position of installation vertical, inlet from for safety valves with compensating piston
below. Do not brace valve body when fastening; (SN 144) up to 50% of the set pressure, in
if necessary compensate bearing of the case there are no other restrictions, e. g. with
supporting brackets. respect to the strength of the body connection
Lay line in such a way that neither static or flange.
dynamic forces nor forces caused by thermal
expansion may be transferred to the valve body. ATTENTION
Higher back pressures may lead to an unstable,
PLEASE NOTE uncontrollable behaviour of the safety valve;
Stresses at the valve body may lead to leaking at chattering or vibrating may destroy the valve seat,
the valve seat! the safety valve or the line and thus lead to failure
of the safety function or to shutdown of the plant!
3.3.2 Inlet line
If possible arrange safety valve directly at the At the deepest point the exhaust line must be
nozzle of the tank to be protected. Otherwise equipped with a drain which is large enough
lay inlet line between tapping point and safety to enable the discharge of minor leaks, e. g.
valve as short and as poor in resistance as in case of untight valve seat. Particularly in
possible. the open air exhaust line, valve body and drain
must be protected against icing and freezing,
In no case the inlet line diameter must be e. g. by (electrical) trace heating; merely
smaller than the inlet nominal size at the insulating is not sufficient!
safetyvalve.
Do not exchange the drain connection G at
The pressure loss in the inlet line must not the valve body for the lock screw (44) at orifice
exceed 3% of the set pressure at the greatest letters A40 and B40. Removing the lock screw
possible discharge quantity. (44) may change the function of the safety valve!

Check inlet line in regard of pressure vibrations ATTENTION

according to FBR 153 as far as possible. An icy, frozen or clogged exhaust line leads to the
failure of the safety function! Danger of explosion
ATTENTION in case of excess-pressure!
A pressure loss higher than the closing pressure
difference may lead to an unstable, uncontrollable CAUTION
behaviour of the safety valve; chattering or In case of several safety valves with one common
vibrating may destroy the valve seat, the safety exhaust line, take special safety precautions for
valve or the line and thus lead to failure of the disassembling of only one safety valve to exclude
safety function or to the shutdown of the plant! danger in case of unintended discharge of other
safety valves!
For discharge of condensate in case of gases
and vapours, the inlet line must have a slope to Recommendation! Sound isolate exhaust line
the tapping point of 15 degrees at least. and/or provide the same with silencer; in doing
so, regard allowable back pressure!

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3.3.4 Insulating 3.7 Discharge test

In case of hot medium insulate inlet line and Apply ear plugs.
valve body. In case of gases and vapours Slowly increase operating pressure in the
insulate inlet line and valve body very carefully plant until the safety valve has fully opened.
to avoid condensation. Lower operating pressure until the safety
valve closes.
ATTENTION In case of several discharge tests with hot
Condensate at the inlet of the safety valve steam allow intermediate cooling down of the
changes the functional behaviour and may lead safety valve as caused by heating of the spring a
to an inadmissible pressure increase; danger of slight decrease of the set pressure is possible.
explosion!
ATTENTION
The spring bonnet and a possibly mounted When discharging, some leaking medium may
cooling spacer shall not be insulated as with escape at the open bonnet (8) in case of safety
heated spring the set pressure decreases. valves Series VSE 1 / VSR 1. Danger of scalding by
hot steam!
3.4 Pressure test
The response of the safety valve must be 3.8 Adjustment of the set pressure
prevented.
ATTENTION
Either flange off the safety valve and close A change of the lead sealed spring adjustment
the supply line with a blind flange or block must only take place in the presence of the
the valve. In case of welded-in safety valve a competent inspector.
pressure test insert can be used.
The adjustment of the set pressure takes place
ATTENTION on the test stand. If the set pressure is adjusted
In case of a blocked safety valve the test pressure in the plant, the pneumatic measuring device
can amount up to 1.5 fold of the set pressure A 143 should be applied as by means of this
without consultation with Sempell. device the set pressure can be adjusted without
increasing the operating pressure.
Turn in the blocking screw instead of the gag
plug (17) and tighten it securely by hand so that ATTENTION
the disc (4) is blocked in closed position. In case Adjusting only with lowered pressure. At operating
of design with supplementary loading (SN 111) pressure working on the tightening screw (11)
screw off electric solenoid including cooling may lead to unintended response of the safety
spacer and replace it against a cap (13) with valve. When discharging, some leaking medium
blocking screw SN 100. may escape at the spindle guide of the tightening
screw (11). Danger of scalding by hot steam!
ATTENTION
After the pressure test, restore and check the Remove lead seal. Unscrew cap (13). Loosen
ready-to-operate state! lock nut (28). For working at the tightening
screw (11) secure spindle (7) e. g. with a pin
3.5 Commissioning against rotation as otherwise the valve seat
may be damaged.
ATTENTION Tighten tightening screw (11) (turn right):
At safety valves with weight load, Series VSE 4, setpressure higher
remove blocking screw before commissioning and loosen tightening screw (11) (turn left):
assemble gag plug (17) with gasket (40). setpressure lower
After the adjustment secure tightening screw
The safety valve is delivered ready to operate. (11) with lock nut (28). Mount cap (13) and
The set pressure is adjusted at works and leadseal.
secured against unauthorized adjustments by Standard values for the change of the set
lead seal. Higher medium temperatures can pressure in % for a quarter turn of the
lower the set point at approx. 1% per 100C tightening screw(11):
and ask for a readjustment under operating
conditions. Standard values see table in section Orifice letter SKB Changes in %
Adjustment of the set pressure. AIV EAIV 10
AI-III, B, C EAI-III, FA 7
3.6 Operational test D-H GA-KA 4
Function and reliability of the safety valves are J-M LA-NA 3
proved by the type test. Therefore operational N-R PA-RA 1.5
tests are generally not carried out in the plant. S-W TA 1
This is only usual for steam boiler safety valves. X-Z 0.5
Precision of the set pressure adjustment: 3%

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3.9 FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES

VSE 1 with compensating VSR 1 (with adjusting ring) VSR 1 with compensating
VSE 1 Standard pistonSN144 Standard pistonSN144
Opening pressure difference +5% +3% +3% +3%
Closing pressure difference -10% -10% -8% -6%

VSE 2 with valve seat VSR 2 (with adjusting ring) VSR 2 with valve seat seat
VSE 2 Standard forliquidsSN123 Standard forliquidsSN 123
Opening pressure difference +5% +10% +3% +10%
Closing pressure difference -10% -20% -8% -10%

For set pressures below 3 bar the closing pressure difference may be up to 0.3 bar.

Changing the closing pressure difference For adjusting, put screwdriver through the
forVSR 1 and VSR 2 opening and adjust adjusting ring (14) groove by
After removing the lock screw (44), the closing groove. Its graduation equals about 0.2 mm of
pressure difference can be changed by means vertical adjustment.
of the adjusting ring (14). The sum of opening Screw adjusting ring (14) up = closing pressure
and closing pressure difference remains difference lowers. Turn in and tighten lock
approximately the same. screw (44) again.

ATTENTION
Remove lock screw (44) only with lowered
pressure. At operating pressure adjusting the
adjusting ring (14) may lead to unintended
response of the safety valve. When discharging
the safety valve or in case of untight valve
seat, medium may escape out of the opened
adjusting bore. Danger of scalding by hot media,
e.g.steam!

3.10 TROUBLE SHOOTING

Malfunction Cause Remedies
Safety valve opens at different pressures. 1. Condensate in the inlet line. 1. Improve insulation of line. Observe drain and slope.
2. Pressure change by superimposed vibration. 2. Suppress vibrations at the safety valve.
Safety valve opens and closes in rapid 1. Pressure loss in the inlet line is greater than the closing 1. For VSR enlarge closing pressure difference. Otherwise
succession. pressure difference. reduce flow resistance of the inlet line: expand, shorten
or remove constrictions. Fast remedy: decrease lift
(asfar as allowed), therefore diminish outflow.
2. Discharge quantity is too small because the subsequent 2. Install smaller safety valve or adjust discharge quantity.
flow is too small.
3. Admissible back pressure is exceeded in the exhaust line. 3. D
 ecrease flow resistance of the exhaust line: e.g. by
expanding or shortening the line.
4. Dynamic pressure drop in the inlet line, especially in case 4. Provide safety valve with a vibration damper.
of liquids.
Closing pressure differences are too great. 1. Saturated steam with high moisture. Adjusting ring (14) of 1. For VSR change closing pressure difference.
VSR is not adjusted correctly.
Safety valve stays open after 1. Foreign bodies between seat zone (3) and disc (4). 1. Repeat discharge test or blow off foreign bodies by
dischargetest. lifting the lever (36). Otherwise disassemble valve.
Safety valve fails to close tightly. 1. Valve seat damaged. 1. Disassemble valve. Rework valve seat and disc (4).
2. Difference between operating and set pressure is too small. 2. Enlarge difference or mount supplementary loading.
3. Body forming by line forces. 3. Lay line elastically.
4. No slope of the inlet line in case of hot liquids. 4. A ssemble inlet line with slope to the safety valve or lay
siphon-type bend.

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4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS Loosen nuts (9.1) only when the spring (10) is
released as the studs (9) cannot absorb the initial
Determine inspection intervals depending stress in the spring (10).
on frequency of response and operating
conditions. Keep certificates about performed 5.2 Instructions for disassembly
works at the safety valve. First dismount supplementary loading.
Disassemble position indicator only if
Before commissioning again drain safety valve. necessary.
For works at lifting nuts (12) or tightening
While controlling screw (11) secure the spindle (7) e. g. with a
Check valve for tightness. In doing so, take pin against torsion as otherwise the valve seat
care of the following indications: whistling can be damaged.
noises, medium at the bonnet, medium at the
drain nozzle or in the exhaust line. 5.3 Tools
fixed spanner 10 - 80 mm
Inspection socket wrench 17 mm
Check each sealing. Replace if leaky. screwdriver 8 mm
Check seat faces. retaining ring pliers for outer rings
Smooth valve seat and disc (4) with fine flatnose pliers
lapping paste. If necessary, replace disc (4). side cutting pliers
Equalize guide areas of the spindle (7); when hammer
doing so, do not apply material removing punch 2,5; 3; 4 mm
machine works. seal wire
lead seal
At larger intervals, e.g. each 3 years lead-sealing pliers
Completely disassemble safety valve. vernier calliper
Clean and check valve parts. lapping wheel
Smooth valve seat and disc (4) with fine washer for M10, M16, M24
lapping paste. If necessary, replace disc(4).
Incase of rework observe functionally In case of very great safety valves (SKB X, Y
important outlines at the valve seat. and Z) it is possible that there are other parts
Replace spring (10) when damaged by or parts arrangements than described in this
corrosion or temperature and readjust set operating instruction because of special design
pressure. conditions. Please observe special, order
Equalize guide areas of the spindle (7); when specific assembly drawing.
doing so, do not apply material removing
machine works. 5.4 Operating materials
Lubricate roller bearing (48) and tightening 5.4.1 Lubricating the removable valve components
screw (11). To lubricate the removable or detachable
Treat ball (18), sliding guides not in contact valve components during assembly, use the
with the medium, fits, gaskets and threads greases specified in Table A. Removable or
with an assembling lubricant. detachable valve components are all screw
connections, especially pressure-retaining
ATTENTION screw connections, and other components
Do not treat valve seats, metallic sealing surfaces within the distribution of forces. All removable
and sliding guides in contact with the medium. or detachable valve components are lubricated
with the same grease if they are lubricated in
ATTENTION the assembly process.
For oxygen application all parts in contact with The operating temperature of the valve is
the medium must be free from oil and grease. definitive for selecting the grease to be applied
Dangerof explosion! for the removable valve components (cf. Table A).

5 DISASSEMBLY

5.1 Danger and warning indications

Take work order and wait until the installation is
switched free.
Check if the valve is pressureless and
cooleddown.
Residual medium may escape when opening and
disassembling the valve; also at pressureless
plant further evaporations are possible.
Before disassembly switch off electrical supply,
loosen plug or disconnect cable.

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TABLE A: Greases for lubricating the removable valve components

Design temperature of the valve TB Grease
TB < 400C Molykote BR 2 Plus [1]
400C TB < 700C Molykote P 37 [1]
Before applying the grease, ensure that the surfaces are metallically blank (free of oil, grease, etc.) and free of
[1]

dirt particles.

The greases specified in Table A are manufactured and/or supplied by the following
manufacturers and/or suppliers:

Grease: Manufacturer / Supplier:

Molykote BR 2 Plus Dow Corning GmbH Wiesbaden
Rheingaustr. 34, 65201 Wiesbaden
Molykote P 37 Dow Corning GmbH Wiesbaden
Rheingaustr. 34, 65201 Wiesbaden

5.4.2 Lapping abrasives

It is necessary to use special lapping abrasives that contain finely distributed hardened particles
for lapping seat surfaces on body and disk seats. The lapping abrasive specified in Table B is
recommended by Sempell:

TABLE B: Lapping abrasives, suitable for the finishing of valve seats

Lapping abrasive: Manufacturer / Supplier:
TETRABOR ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG
Boron carbide (F 100 - F 1200) Max - Schaidhauf-Str. 35, 87437 Kempten - Germany
Lapping abrasive for disc out of material 1.4980: Mikrodiamant GmbH, Ostfildern
Diamond suspension 2 - 30 m.

5.4.3 Further operating materials

Further required operating materials and their usage are specified in Table C and are
manufactured and/or supplied by the following manufacturers and/or suppliers:

TABLE C: Further operating materials

Usage Type Manufacturer / Supplier
Degreasing agent Isopropylalkohol (2-Propanol)
Assembly lubricant (colloidal graphite) DAG 156 Acheson Industries, Dornstadt
for parts in contact with the medium
O-ring grease Molykote 55 Dow Corning GmbH Wiesbaden
Rheingaustr. 34, 65201 Wiesbaden

ATTENTION
For oxygen application all parts in contact with the medium must be free from oil and grease.
Dangerof explosion.

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5.5 Dismantling the safety valve 6 ASSEMBLY

To remove or disassemble a possibly mounted
pneumatic actuator A160 see operating For SKB D - W: fasten disc (4) and ball (18) by
instruction MA.270.07.xxxx E. means of dowel pin (19) to the spindle (7).

Remove lead seal. Dismount cap (13). Remove Insert guide bush (6); for VSR 1 and VSR 2
split pin (29) and lifting nuts (12) or loosen and observe marked position of the adjusting ring
remove checked lifting nuts (12). Measure and (14). Insert disc (4), ball (18) and spindle (7).
record distance between upper edge of spindle Put over cover (16) possibly with slide ring (43).
(7) and tightening screw (11). Loosen lock According to design put on cooling spacer (15),
nut (28) and release spring (10) by means of split ring (20), stop bush (21), distance bush
tightening screw (11). (22), pressure bush (23), spring stop (24), spring
(10), spring plate (25) and roller bearing (48).
Loosen nuts (9.1) and lift off bonnet (8). Remove
spring (10), cooling spacer (15) (if installed), Put on bonnet (8) and screw tight with
gasket (26), spindle (7) and guide bush (6). In hexagonal nuts (9.1). Prestress spring (10) by
case of VSR 1 and VSR 2 do not change position means of tightening screw (11) onto the same
of the adjusting ring (14); mark, if necessary. dimension as measured before disassembling;
Remove disc (4) and ball (18); at orifice letter thus the same set pressure as before. Secure
SKB: D - W drive out dowel pin (19). The guide tightening screw (11) with lock nut (28). Screw
piston (5) will not be disassembled. Dismount on two lifting nuts (12) at the upper end of the
cap (13) with lever (36) only if necessary. spindle (7) and secure them or screw on lifting
nuts (12) and tighten with split pin (29).

Mount cap (13) and lead seal. Check easy

motion and function of the lever (36) with fork
(31). If available, mount supplementary loading.

7 DIMENSIONS FOR MOUNTING BRACKET

Orifice letter SKB Dimensions in mm
Sempell API Group a b c D Thread
A EA III - IV 106 152 10 160 M12 x 65
B FA III 106 152 10 160 M12 x 65
IV 104 194 10 180 M12 x 65
C III 106 152 10 160 M12 x 65
IV 104 194 10 180 M12 x 65
D GA I 98 140 10 150 M8 x 55
II 106 152 10 160 M12 x 65
III - IV 104 194 10 180 M12 x 65
E HA I 98 140 10 150 M8 x 65
II 106 152 10 160 M12 x 65
MxI
III - IV 104 194 10 180 M12 x 65
F I 126 180 12 190 M12 x 65
I - IV 138 196 15 200 M16 x 80
c

G JA I - II 138 196 15 210 M16 x 80

III - IV 138 196 15 210 M16 x 80
H KA I - II 160 230 15 250 M16 x 80
III - IV 160 230 15 250 M16 x 80
J I - III 184 262 15 290 M16 x 80
IV 184 262 15 290 M16 x 80
K LA I - IV 192 274 15 300 M16 x 80
L MA, NA I - IV 200 286 15 310 M16 x 80
M I - IV 230 328 15 370 M16 x 80
N PA I -III 242 344 20 380 M20 x 100
P I -III 288 410 20 460 M20 x 100
Q QA I -III 288 410 20 460 M20 x 100
R RA I -III 288 426 20 480 M20 x 100
S TA I 350 350 25 430 M20 x 135 D
T I 400 400 30 480 M20 x 135
a

U I 450 450 30 530 M20 x 140

V I 550 550 30 680 M20 x 140
W I 640 640 30 780 M20 x 140
X I 720 720 60 900 M24 x 180 b
Y I 860 860 60 1050 M24 x 180
Z I 950 950 60 1140 M24 x 180

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Valve seat for gases, Valve seat for liquid Lapping wheel with
vapours,steam grooveforliquid

f2
d1 b

do
f1

8 FUNCTIONALLY IMPORTANT OUTLINES AT THE VALVE SEAT

Functionally important outlines in mm
Orifice letter SKB do d1 b b f1 f2[1] f2[2]
Sempell API Group H8 - 0,1 min. max. - 0,3 - 0,1 - 0,1
A - IV 13 14.4 1.05 1.20 0.5 0.4 1.1
A EA I - III 18 19.9 1.30 1.45 0.5 0.4 1.1
B-C FA I - IV 18 19.9 1.30 1.45 0.5 0.4 1.1
D-E GA-HA I - IV 24.5 27.1 1.20 1.35 1.0 0.6 1.1
F - I - IV 28 30.9 1.30 1.45 1.0 0.6 1.1
G JA I - IV 33 36.4 1.30 1.45 1.0 0.8 1.6
H KA I - IV 38 41.9 1.55 1.70 1.0 0.8 1.6
J - I - IV 44 48.5 1.25 1.45 1.0 1.0 1.6
K LA I - IV 51 56.2 1.40 1.60 1.0 1.0 1.6
L MA-NA I - IV 59 65.0 1.50 1.70 1.0 1.3 2.1
M - I - IV 69 76.0 1.50 1.70 1.0 1.3 2.1
N PA I - III 80 88.1 1.45 1.75 1.5 1.6 2.1
P QA I - III 93 102.4 1.30 1.60 1.5 1.6 2.1
Q - I - III 107 117.7 1.35 1.65 1.5 1.9 2.6
R RA I - III 126 138.6 1.40 1.70 1.5 1.9 2.6
SPZ TA I [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3] [3]

1. For gases, vapours and liquids

2. For steam
3. From orifice letter S on request

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9 METHODS TO PRODUCE SUPERFINISHED 9.2 Lapping area site

SEALING SURFACES As a rule, there is no lapping machine available
so only a manual method or the method
ATTENTION described in section 9.1.2 can be used.
Lapping is a precision operation and must
be carried out by trained personnel. Various 9.2.1 Disc
operating areas ask for various operating Depending upon their size, lap the parts on
methods. glass plates or discs or rings made of grey cast
iron. Lapping abrasive: Tetra Bor lapping paste
9.1 Lapping area production (grade 120 to 1200).
9.1.1 Disc
Parts with flat seats are normally machine Procedure:
lapped. Up to a size of about 200 mm diameters lap
the parts on the plates. In case of greater
Procedure: diameters, use the part to be lapped as a pad
Allow boron carbide lapping emulsion and move the discs or rings. Thinly distribute
(amixture of grade 800 lapping powder and the lapping abrasive on one side and up a
lapping oil) to drip onto the constantly rotating grain size > 400 additionally sprinkle it with oil
lapping machine wheel. Load the items to drops. Oscillatingly move the valve part or the
be lapped into a suitable locator that is set lapping wheel with constant hand pressure.
eccentrically to the table. This operation takes several minutes. Remove
The lapping operation takes 15 to 20 minutes the paste with a cold cleaning and repeat the
depending on the quality of the prepared procedure using progressively finer lapping
sealing surface. Afterwards the parts will be paste. Finally a sight control follows.
polished. In case of parts made of material Up to a size of approx. 200 mm diameter lap the
1.4980 the parts will additionally polished on discs with a mobile manual lapping machine
a tin plate with a diamond suspension; grain according to section 9.1.2.
size 2 - 3. A sight control and a test with an
interference glass follow to check whether the 9.2.2 Valve seat
surface is plane and not convex or concave. Procedure see section 9.1.2.

9.1.2 Valve seat ATTENTION

The preferred method is hand operated Check body seats regularly to verify that the seat
machine lapping in case the valve seat is surfaces are still rectangular to the body center.
installed in the body (screwed in, welded in or Ifthis is not the case, restore squareness by using
in another connection). Thereby it is important a flat grinding machine.
that the required force is constantly and
steadily transferred through a spring. 10 DECLARATION TO EC-DIRECTIVE

Procedure: The declaration of conformity can be found in

Grinding and/or lapping foils of different grain the documentation.
sizes are pasted onto a plain carrier wheel of
the machine. The prepared seating areas with
3.2 Ra roughness are alternately lapped with
grain sizes of 200-600-1000. After lapping with
200 grain size, there should be no visible tool
marks. The change takes place at intervals
of about 1 minute. Lapping is carried out with
oscillating movements. Finally the seating area
is cleaned and visually inspected.

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11 PART LIST AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS VSE 1 AND VSR 1

VSR 1, SKB J - R, WITH ADJUSTING RING PARTS LIST

Part Name
17 1 Inlet nozzle
40 2 Body
3 Seat zone
29
4 Disc
12 5 Guide piston
13 6 Guide bush
7 Spindle
41
8 Bonnet
28 9 Stud
39 9.1 Nut
10 Spring
11 Tightening screw
11
12 Lifting nut
51 13 Cap
14 Adjusting ring
15 Cooling spacer
25
16 Cover
48 17 Gag plug
18 Ball
10 19 Dowel pin
22 Distance bush
7
23 Pressure bush
24 Spring stop
24 25 Spring plate
23 26 Gasket
28 Nut
22
29 Split pin
30 Bush
31 Fork
9 32 Square shaft
9.1 36 Lever
37 Washer
8
38 Hexagon nut
26 41 Cap screw
16 43 Slide ring (for SN 144)
44 Lock screw
45 Gasket
47 Circlip
6 48 Roller bearing
5 51 Pressure plate
51.1 Bearing bush
18
54 Guard ring
19 55 Baffle plate
4 Recommended spare parts

2
3
1

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VSE 1, SKB S - Z SCREWED CAP

SKB A - H

17
40
13
29
12

41
28
39
64

11 FLANGED CAP
25 SKB J - Z
51
51.1 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30
48

10
8
7
24
23
9
9.1

27
15.4
15.3
15.2
15
26 ACCESSORY 110 COOLING SPACER
as spring protection at operating
6 temperatures between 400C and - 90C
5
18
19

4
2
3 15

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12 PART LIST AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS VSE 2 AND VSR 2

VSE 2, SKB J - R PARTS LIST

Part Name
17
1 Inlet nozzle
40 2 Body
29 3 Seat zone
12 4 Disc
13 5 Guide piston
6 Guide bush
41
7 Spindle
28
7.1 Screw bolt
39 8 Bonnet
9 Stud
11
9.1 Nut
51 10 Spring
11 Tightening screw
25 12 Lifting nut
48 13 Cap
14 Adjusting ring
15 Cooling spacer
10
16 Cover
7
17 Gag plug
18 Ball
24
19 Dowel pin
23
22 Distance bush
22 23 Pressure bush
24 Spring stop
25 Spring plate
9
26 Gasket
9.1
28 Lock nut
8 29 Split ring
26 30 Bush
16 31 Fork
32 Square shaft
33 Bottom ring
34 Packing
6
35 Gland
5
36 Lever
18 37 Washer
19 38 Hexagon nut
4 39 Gasket
2 40 Gasket
3 41 Cap screw
44 Lock screw
1
45 Gasket
48 Roller bearing
Recommended spare parts

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VSE 2, SKB S - Z SCREWED CAP

SKB A - H

17
40
13
29
12

41
28
39
64

11 FLANGED CAP
25
51 SKB J - Z
51.1 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30
48

10
8
7
24
23
9
9.1

27
15.4
15.3
15.2
15
26 VSR 2 WITH ADJUSTING RING (TO SKB S)

6
5
18
19

4
2 6
3 44
45
1
14

ACCESSORY 110 COOLING SPACER

as spring protection at operating temperatures
between 400C and - 90C

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