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    Zero Velocity Valves For Water Hammer Prevention (PDF) - What Is Piping

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    Zero velocity valves consist of a spring-loaded closing disc that prevents reverse flow when a pump trips. This protects piping systems from water hammer issues by arresting the moving water column at zero velocity, eliminating return flow and pressure surges. The valve has an outer shell and inner dome, with a disc in the center held open by compressed springs. It fully closes when flow decreases below 25% to prevent pressure waves from forming upon pump shutdown. Zero velocity valves provide controlled closing, low head loss, long life, and protection from water hammer in a cost-effective design.

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    Zero velocity valves consist of a spring-loaded closing disc that prevents reverse flow when a pump trips. This protects piping systems from water hammer issues by arresting the moving water column at zero velocity, eliminating return flow and pressure surges. The valve has an outer shell and inner dome, with a disc in the center held open by compressed springs. It fully closes when flow decreases below 25% to prevent pressure waves from forming upon pump shutdown. Zero velocity valves provide controlled closing, low head loss, long life, and protection from water hammer in a cost-effective design.

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    Zero velocity valves consist of a spring-loaded closing disc that prevents reverse flow when a pump trips. This protects piping systems from water hammer issues by arresting the moving water column at zero velocity, eliminating return flow and pressure surges. The valve has an outer shell and inner dome, with a disc in the center held open by compressed springs. It fully closes when flow decreases below 25% to prevent pressure waves from forming upon pump shutdown. Zero velocity valves provide controlled closing, low head loss, long life, and protection from water hammer in a cost-effective design.

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    Zero velocity valves consist of a spring-loaded closing disc that prevents reverse flow when a pump trips. This protects piping systems from water hammer issues by arresting the moving water column at zero velocity, eliminating return flow and pressure surges. The valve has an outer shell and inner dome, with a disc in the center held open by compressed springs. It fully closes when flow decreases below 25% to prevent pressure waves from forming upon pump shutdown. Zero velocity valves provide controlled closing, low head loss, long life, and protection from water hammer in a cost-effective design.

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    Zero Velocity Valve consists of a Power-assisted Spring-loaded closing disc


    that prevents the reverse flow when pump trips. These valves protect the
    system from harmful water hammers or surge problems. The design
    principle of Zero velocity valves is to arrest the quick-moving water column
    at zero velocity. So it eliminates the establishment of any return velocity
    which subsequently eliminates pressure peaks.

    The zero-velocity valve constitutes an outer shell and an inner fixed dome.
    In the center, the valve closing disc is mounted. One or more conical
    compressed springs held this disc in a close position in situations when
    there is no water flow. A bypass connects the upstream and downstream of
    the disc. The springs produce such forces that the disc will be in a fully
    open position when the water velocity is 25% of the maximum design
    velocity. Again, when the velocity becomes less than 25% of the maximum
    velocity, the disc starts closing and fully closed at zero velocity. At this stage,
    the upstream water column is prevented from creating pressure surge
    waves.

    Fig. 1: Typical Zero Velocity Valve

    Zero velocity valves are made of barrel or flanged ends as per


    requirements. To keep the valve free from corrosion, a high-quality epoxy
    coating finish is provided.

    Advantages of Zero Velocity Valves

    As the zero velocity valves are self-actuating, they can be installed at


    remote locations. The major advantages of Zero-velocity valves are:

    Controlled closing characteristics and

    Low head loss due to the streamlined design


    Other benefits of a zero-velocity valve include

    Long life

    Low maintenance
    Trouble-free, smooth operation

    Robust construction provides heavy-duty operation.


    High-quality leak-proof sealing
    Cost-effective solution

    Easy installation
    Silent operation.

    Working Principle of Zero Velocity Valves

    The working principle behind the design of zero velocity valves is to arrest
    the forward-moving water column at zero momentum. When the velocity is
    zero, no return velocity is established.

    When a pump suddenly trips, the forward velocity of the water column
    decreases due to gravity and friction. When the forward velocity becomes
    less than 25%, the flaps of the zero-velocity valve close at the same rate as
    the water velocity. The flap comes to the fully closed position when the
    forward velocity approaches zero magnitudes. Thus the water column on
    the upstream side of the valve is prevented from getting a reverse velocity
    to create a pressure surge. The bypass valve maintains balanced pressures
    on the disc. It also avoids the vacuum creation on the downstream side of
    the valve if that column experiences a certain reversal.

    Installation of Zero Velocity Valves

    The following steps are usually performed while installing zero-velocity


    valves in piping/pipeline systems:

    Clean the pipeline thoroughly by flushing to remove any material that


    may damage the valve.
    may damage the valve.

    Clean the valve from inside and outside to remove any foreign particles.
    Zero velocity valves are usually installed in horizontal or inclined
    pipelines.
    During installation ensure proper alignment of the valve flange and
    pipe flange.

    Adequately support the upstream and downstream piping

    Zero velocity valves are usually manufactured of carbon steel, cast iron,
    S.G. Iron, cast steel, and fabricated steel material. However, depending on
    the requirement, other materials can be used. The common size range for
    the zero velocity valves is 80 mm to 3000 mm.

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