Yarway 9100 Series ARC® Valve

For Centrifugal Pump Protection

A self-contained system, the 9100 Series ARC® valve

requires no instrument signal or power source.

General Description
The 9100 Series ARC® provides reliable,
economical protection for centrifugal
pumps against the serious damage from
overheating and instability that can result
from even a few minutes of low flow. By
providing recirculation flow to the inlet of
the pump, the 9100 ARC® helps ensure a
minimum flow for stable pump operation.
The modulating 9100 ARC® creates
operating economies in several ways. The
ARC® recirculates only the flow required
to help ensure a minimum flow through
the pump at all times. Under full process
main flow demand, recirculation flow is
not required. But as the process main flow
demand decreases, recirculation becomes
necessary. Unlike continuous
recirculation, the ARC® responds directly
to this need. The use of an ARC® valve
eliminates the need to oversize the pump
and prime mover. Such oversizing adds
significantly to the capital cost of the
pump and prime mover as well as to the
cost of energy needed for operation.
An ARC® valve also saves most of the
costs of a conventional multiple
component flow control loop because the
valve itself is a completely self-contained
system: it is a flow sensing orifice; a check
valve; a recirculation control valve and a
pressure letdown device. As a self-
contained system, it requires no instrument
signal or power source, or any of the
associated maintenance.
Manufactured and tested in the USA,
the 9100 ARC® is one of an entire family
of ARC® (automatic recirculation control)
valves. These valves have delivered
consistent and reliable service for over
three decades. In the USA alone, more
than 15,000 ARC® valves have been
installed in power plants, refineries,
and chemical plants.

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Features and Benefits

Feature Intrinsically safe design with all static Feature

Self-contained valve functions as integral seals, packless design (no stuffing Certified Test Curve supplied with each
check valve, flow sensing element, boxes), no leak path to atmosphere, and valve lot.
bypass control valve, bypass actuator and no electrical wiring.
multistage pressure letdown valve. Benefit
Benefit Assures reliable performance from every
Benefits The valve is ideal for broad pumping valve.
• Eliminates high cost of installation and applications in the hydrocarbon industry.
maintenance of complex conventional
flow control loops. Feature
Totally mechanical self-powered design
• Eliminates multiple vendors of with no linkages, control signals, pilot
components. valves, etc. that require maintenance.
• Eliminates cavitation in the valving and
piping. Benefit
Maintenance and operating costs are
• Only three pipe connections. dramatically reduced.
• Eliminates any power source or
instrument signal.

Feature

Built-in Check Valve – spring-loaded

against seat, the flow-sensing disc acts
Stable Design – vibration guide as a main flow check valve.
structures at top and bottom of
flow-sensing disc provide full support
to assembly. Top guide includes a
snubber to minimize vibration.

Precise Recirculation
Control – characterized orifices
in the bypass element provide
accurate, modulated recirculation flow.

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How it works: ARC® Operation and Pump/System Curve

Control Loop System

Storage
vessel
Gate valve
(optional)
Multiple pressure-
reducing orifice
Bonnet Four-way air
solenoid valve
Recirculation
control valve
Lock nut FIC
To process Gate valve
Upper guide (optional)
bushing Flow meter
Spring

Snubber-seal
assembly
Gate or control Check
Disc assembly Nut valve valve

Bypass bushing Pump Sensing orifice

Stud
O-ring
O-ring Lock washer Yarway System Remote back pressure
regulator (optional)
Lock nut Storage
vessel
O-ring
Check
valve
To process
Body

Bypass
element

Gate or control
valve Automatic
recirculation
valve Pump

Valve Installation Piping Installation

(common line to receiver) Receiver vessel (separate line to receiver) Receiver vessel

Recommended location
of back pressure device
when specified

Check valve

To process To process

Check valve

3R elbow 3R elbow
Flow from Radius equal to 3 times Flow from Radius equal to 3 times
feed pump nominal pipe size feed pump nominal pipe size

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Operation

The heart of the recirculation valve is a As the disc lifts (Figure 2) in response to assembly and is controlled by
main flow sensing check valve disc, an increase in flow to the process, the characterized orifices inside the disc
which is flow sensitive, not pressure bypass element which is integral to the stem. Flow continues through an
sensitive. The disc modulates to the disc, closes the bypass flow orifices annulus in the bypass bushing and is
demand for process flow at the same reducing recirculation flow. Recirculation directed to the outlet of the valve.
time helping ensure a minimum flow flow is controlled with disc position. This
The valve provides for single phase
through the pump. This modulating modulation feature assures that the total
flow in the bypass, eliminating the
characteristic results in a consistent, of process flow and recirculation flow
possibility of flashing or cavitation. This
stable, and repeatable performance over exceed the minimum flow through the
is accomplished by the valve design,
full pressure range. pump as specified by the pump
and if necessary, external back pressure
manufacturer.
The disc is shown in the closed position regulator.
in Figure 1. In this position there is no When the disc is set at full lift position,
process flow and the bypass is fully open. as in Figure 3, the bypass is closed.
This protects the pump against planned As process flow decreases, the reverse
or accidental “dead heading” which can action occurs and the recirculation flow
result from a closed down stream pump again increases. Flow enters the bypass
isolation valve or process control valve. element at the bottom of the disc

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

No process flow Changing process flow Increased process flow
Full recirculation Controlled recirculation No recirculation
Head

Head
Head

Min.

Min.

Min.

Flow Flow Flow

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The cost of the electricity consumed in flow to keep it cool (Figure 4). Continuously
continuous recirculation cooling is pumping 400 gpm against a 500-foot head
significantly higher than many people requires 65 horsepower. In a 10¢/kwh
realize. For example, the manufacturer of a power cost area, total annual cost savings
1200 gpm pump with a discharge head of using an ARC® valve would be $48,000
500 feet, may require 400 gpm recirculated (Figure 5).

1600

200 400 600 800 600

400,000
1500

1400

1300
500

wh
m
, gp

¢/k
1200

12
me

ate
u
Vol

1100

ic R
on

ctr
400 Pump Operating Cost (8760 h/yr.) $/yr.
ati
Discharge Head (ft. of water)

1000

Ele
l
rcu
ci
Re

900
Discharge Head (psi)

800
300 10¢
700

600 160,000

200
500
120,000
400

300 80,000
100
200 48,000
40,000
Assume SP GR = 0.90
100

0
0 65 100 200 300 400 0 65 100 200 300 400
Requirements for Pump Circulation (hp) Power Required for Recirculation (hp)
Figure 4 Figure 5

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9100 Series ARC® – Sizes 1" and 11/2"

Parts and Materials

Item Part Material
22
15
1 Body ASTM A351 Type CF8M (J92900)
2 Bonnet ASTM A351 Type CF8M (J92900) 15

3* Disc
ASTM A479 Type S21800A 16
16
(Nitronic 60 Bar)

14
Snubber-seal Turcite 51 (Glyd Ring) and
4* 14
Assembly TFE/Propylene (O-ring)

C
ASME SA564 Grade 630
18
5** Bypass Bushing (17-4 PH Bar) Condition SA C
(S17400) 18

33
6** O-ring TFE/Propylene
7** O-ring TFE/Propylene
8** Spiral Ring Inconel X-750 99
9** Bypass Tube ASTM A312 Type 304 4
4

6
10 Spring Retainer ASME SA479 Type 316
13 Spring 17-7 PH Condition CH-900 6

5
14 O-ring TFE/Propylene
15 Stud ASTM A193 Grade B7 (G41400) 5

77
16 Nut ASTM A194 Grade 2H (K04002)
18 Nameplate 300 Series Stainless Steel
Items 3 through 14 recommended valve spare parts 13
13 B
B
10
* Disc furnished with item 4 installed.
10
8
** Bypass bushing furnished with items 6, 7, 8, and 9.
8

11
A
A

Dimensions and Weights

Valve Class Dimensions, in. [mm] Bypass
Size ANSI A B C Flange Size Weight
in. [DN] ± 1/16 [1.6] ± 1/16 [1.6] ± 1/16 [1.6] in. [DN] lb. (kg)
150 4 1/2 [115] 4 [102] 10 1/2 [267] 27 (12.2)
1 [25] 300 4 1/2 [115] 4 [102] 10 1/2 [267] 3/4 [19] 32 (14.5)
600 4 3/4 [120] 4 1/4 [108] 11 [280] 34 (15.4)
150 4 1/2 [115] 4 [102] 10 1/2 [267] 30 (13.6)
11/2 [40] 300 4 1/2 [115] 4 [102] 10 1/2 [267] 3/4 [19] 39 (17.7)
600 4 3/4 [120] 4 1/4 [108] 11 [280] 40 (18.1)
150 515/16 [151] 4 [102] 111/2 [292] 45 (20)
2 [50] 300 6 3/16 [157] 4 1/4 [108] 12 [305] 11/2 [40] 53 (24)
600 6 1/2 [165] 4 5/ 8 [117] 12 3/4 [324] 55 (25)
150 7 1/8 [181] 5 [127] 15 1/4 [387] 97 (44)
3 [80] 300 7 3/8 [187] 5 3/8 [137] 16 [406] 2 [50] 107 (49)
600 7 3/4 [197] 5 3/4 [146] 16 3/4 [425] 110 (50)
150 9 [229] 5 15/16 [150] 18 7/8 [479] 205 (93)
4 [100] 300 9 3/8 [238] 6 1/4 [159] 19 1/2 [495] 3 [80] 230 (104)
600 9 3/4 [248] 6 3/4 [171] 20 1/2 [521] 250 (113)
150 11 11/16 [297] 6 7/ 8 [175] 21 3/4 [552] 310 (141)
6 [150] 300 12 [305] 7 5/16 [186] 22 5/ 8 [575] 4 [100] 340 (154)
600 12 1/2 [318] 8 [203] 24 [610] 450 (204)
150 11
17 /16 [449] 1
11 /2 [292] 34 1/2 [786] 580 (263)
8 [200] 300 18 1/ 8 [460] 12 [305] 35 1/2 [902] 6 [150] 660 (299)
600 18 13/16 [478] 12 13/16 [325] 37 1/8 [943] 770 (349)
10 [250] 600 Contact your sales representative.
12 [305] 600 Contact your sales representative.
Note: 1. Class 150 and 300 9100 ARC® valve only offered for exact serial number replacement valves.

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9100 Series ARC® – Sizes 2" to 12"

22
15
11
11 15

10 16
C
16
12
10
12 C
44 14
14

13
13
18
18
20
33
20

55
66

77
88
99
B
11
B

A
A

Materials of Construction Options Parts and Materials

1. Stainless Steel
Item Part Material
2. 6 Mo Stainless Steel 1 Body ASTM A-216 Grade WCB
3. Duplex Stainless Steel 2 Bonnet ASTM A-216 Grade WCB
2" to 6": ASTM A351 Type CF10SMnN
4. NACE Valve conforming to MR0175 Disc Assembly (Nitronic 60 Cast)
3*
2003 Edition (Bypass Element) 8" to 12": ASTM A351 Type CF8M Disc with
ASTM A479 Type A21800A Stem
5. DIN, BS, JIS, and RTJ flanges Snubber-seal Turcite 51 (Glyd Ring) and
4*
6. External Back Pressure Regulator Assembly TFE/Propylene (O-ring)
(if required) ASTM A747 Grade CB7Cu-1
5** Bypass Bushing (17-4 PH Cast) Condition H900 (J92180)
6** O-ring TFE/Propylene
7** O-ring TFE/Propylene
Recommended Spare Parts 8** Lock Washer ASTM A194 Grade 8 (18-8)
* Disc Assembly furnished with item 4. 9** Lock Nut Stainless Steel 18-8
** Bypass Bushing furnished with Upper Guide ASTM A747 Grade CB7Cu-1
10***
items 6, 7, 8, and 9. Bushing (17-4 PH Cast) Condition A
11*** Lock Nut 300 Series Stainless Steel
***Upper guide bushing furnished with
12*** Snubber Orifice Stainless Steel 18-8
items 11 and 12.
13 Spring 17-7 PH Condition CH-900
14 O-ring TFE/Propylene
15 Stud ASTM A193 Grade B7 (G41400)
16 Nut ASTM A194 Grade 2H (K04002)
18 Nameplate 300 Series Stainless Steel
Flow Conditioner
20 ASTM A351 Type CF8M
(600 class only)

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Back Pressure Regulator (BPR)

In high pressure pumping applications the reduced, the orifice becomes less effective. then recovers, any entrapped vapor bubbles
system often does not provide adequate Proper system design should be used to will collapse (implode). This is defined as a
pressure in the bypass line to prevent optimize valve pressure reduction and “CAVITATING CONDITION” and is
cavitation or flashing. Either of these consider all fluid dynamic effects characterized by a cinder like appearance
conditions is undesirable in that it can downstream of any pressure reducing on affected surfaces. The resolution of
cause damage to both valves and the pipe device. either condition is best addressed by
system or cause a reduction in flow beyond When adequate back pressure is not eliminating vapor formation. This can be
the minimum desired, jeopardizing the available downstream of a pressure assured by the provision of adequate back
pump protection system. All PRV’s will reducing valve, vapor bubbles will form in pressure. The “Back Pressure Factor” is
experience a velocity induced recovery the zone just downstream of the valve last key to reliable system operation and must
effect which will limit the amount of stage control surface. This zone is defined not be ignored in piping design
pressure drop a valve can take and cause a as the “Vena Contracta” and represents the considerations.
reduction in flow capacity. point of highest fluid velocity and lowest As such we feel it is the obligation of a
The requirement of back pressure is pressure. The potential for 1) damage to responsible Automatic Recirculation
generic to all pressure reducing downstream piping components and 2) flow Control Valve manufacturer to analyze the
applications. Pressure reduction even by reduction exists from this point. When line system needs and supply a Back Pressure
multiple stage cascading such as in the pressure remains below the fluid vapor Regulator (BPR) when it is warranted by
7100 Series ARC® can minimize the pressure, any existing bubbles will remain the laws of fluid dynamics. For on/off
requirement, however no valve design will and expand as piping friction further systems this could be a simple orifice, but
redefine a fluid’s physical properties. reduces line pressure. This can be defined for modulating conditions it must be a
This becomes especially important in as a “FLASHING CONDITION” and is device like the BPR noted herein.
modulating systems. A fixed orifice will not characterized by a polished appearance on
provide the proper back pressure at all flow affected surfaces. When the line pressure
levels. As the flow in the bypass line is drops below the fluid vapor pressure and

Yarway 9100 ARC® Valve

Receiver vessel

Inlet Outlet
(to process)

Back pressure
regulator

Bypass Flow
outlet

Check valve

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Back Pressure Regulator (BPR)

Wafer BPR – 3/4" to 6" Remote Mounted Flange BPR – 11/2" to 10"
98 10
10 22 77 55 12, 13
12, 13 1
1

22 77 10
10 11
11 4
4 3
3 99

Flow
Flow
Flow
Flow

ØøA
A

11 66 3 44 99
6 1 12 5 88 13
11 3
6 1 12 5 13
B
B
C
C

Parts and Materials Parts and Materials

Item Part Material Item Part Material
1 Body ASME SA105 1 Body ASME SA105
2 Seat ASTM A747-CB7Cu-1 with Heat Treatment 2 Seat ASTM A747-CB7Cu-1 with Heat Treatment
3 Plunger Guide ASTM A276-S21800 (Nitronic 60 Bar) 3 Plunger Guide ASME SA564 Type 630 (17-4 PH) H-900
4 O-ring TFE/P (Fluoraz 799) Heat Treatment
AISI 431 Stainless Steel with Energized
5 Plunger 4 Filled TFE
Heat Treatment “U” Cup Seal
6 Spring Retainer AISI 304 Stainless Steel 5 Plunger ASTM A479-431 Stainless Steel with
ASTM A564 Type 631 (17-7 PH) Heat Treatment
7 Spring ASTM A564 Type 631 (17-7 PH) H-900
H-900 Heat Treatment 6 Spring
Energized Heat Treatment
8 Filled TFE 7 Spring Retainer AISI 304 Stainless Steel
“U” Cup Seal
9 Retaining Ring AISI 304 Stainless Steel 8 Spiral Ring AISI 302
10 Nameplate AISI 300 Series Stainless Steel 9 Flow Conditioner ASME SA747-CB7Cu-1
11 Drive Screw Stainless Steel 10 Retaining Ring AISI 316 Stainless Steel
12 Spacer A269-304 11 Set Screw ASTM A194 Grade 8 (18-8)
13 Spiral Ring Inconel® X-750 12 Nameplate AISI 300 Series Stainless Steel
13 Drive Screw Stainless Steel
Option: BPR is available in stainless steel configuration upon request.

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions, in. [mm] Wafer
BPR A B Flanged C Approx. Weight
Size +/- 1/16" [1.6] +/- 1/16" [1.6] +/- 1/16" [1.6] lb. (kg)
3/4" 11/6 [42.9] 4 [101.6] N/A 5 (2.3)
11/2" 2 7/8 [73.0] 2 7/8 [73.0] 6 [152.4] 5 (2.3)
2" 3 5/8 [92.1] 3 3/8 [85.7] 6 [152.4] 8 (3.6)
3" 5 [127.0] 4 5/8 [117.5] 8 [203.2] 21 (9.5)
4" 6 3/16 [157.2] 5 3/4 [146.0] 12 [304.8] 40 (18.1)
6" 8 1/2 [215.9] 7 1/2 [190.5] 17 [431.8] 96 (43.5)
For Flanged 8" and 10", contact your sales representative.

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Hydraulic Performance Test Lab

Performance – Profiled in Yarway’s Hydraulic Performance Test Lab

In our hydraulic performance test laboratory, state-of-the-art data acquisition and
computer graphics techniques are called upon for evaluation of the significant performance
characteristics of Yarway recirculation control valves. The lab’s equipment makes it
possible to test a valve over its complete flow range for factors including:
• Total flow through the pump
• Disc position
• Pressure drop across the main check
• Bypass Cv
• Bypass DP
• Bypass leakage Cv
• Valve response to sudden changes in flow
These detailed analyses are the user’s complete assurance that the valve meets performance
requirements in all respects and can be supplied with the valve.
A certified test curve is shipped with each valve (see page 11 for example).
Insist on it, as you would for your pump!

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Certified Test Curve

Main (GPM)
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
25.0

Main DP (PSID)
20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
2.50

2.00

Disc Lift (IN)

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
30.0

25.0
Bypass Cv

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Main (GPM)
1600.0

1400.0

1200.0
Total Flow (GPM)

1000.0

800.0

600.0

400.0

200.0

0.0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Main Flow (GPM)

Maximum Main Flow [gpm [m3/hr] @ Specific Gravity = 1]

1" 11/2" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"
[DN25] [DN40] [DN50] [DN80] [DN100] [DN150] [DN200] [DN250] [DN305]
47 110 190 400 700 1600 2800 4500 6500
[10.7] [25] [43] [91] [133] [364] [636] [1023] [1477]

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How to Order
Our sales representatives will help you select the correct valve for your application.
Please complete this form before contacting the sales office to help ensure all necessary information is provided.

Automatic Recirculating Control (ARC®) Valve Data Sheet

Customer:
Company:
Project:
Location:
Phone: E-Mail:
Qty Required: Delivery Required: Additional Info:
Tag(s) ID:

Pump Flow Please Complete Flow Requirements

Normal -Process- flow: GPM M3/H BPD
Maximum -Process- flow:
Minimum -Process- flow (optional): (if Minimum Flow is to be considered in sizing)
Minimum pump protection flow: (Minimum required “Recirculation Flow”)
Pump Discharge Pressure Please Complete Pressure Requirements
Pump pressure at Shut-off (zero flow): psi bar KgF/cm2 Kpa
Pump pressure at Normal -Process- flow:
Pump pressure at Minimum -Process- flow (optional): (if Minimum Flow is to be considered in sizing)
Pump pressure at Minimum pump protection flow: (at Minimum required “Recirculation Flow”)
ARC Valve Bypass line pressure: (Line pressure at ARC Valve bypass port)

Temperature Please Enter Both Temperatures

Normal temperature at ARC Valve: °F °C
Maximum temperature at ARC Valve:
Fluid
Liquid: Boiler Feed Water (In this case disregard S.G. and V.P.)
Other (Please specify) _________________
Specific Gravity:
Orientation of ARC Valve: Vertical Horizontal
Vapor Pressure:
Desired End Connections: Raised Face Flange
Viscosity: Ring Type Joint (RTJ)
Flat Face Flange
Butt Weld Ends
Other - Specify in “Comments”

Desired Pressure Class: 150 300 600 900 1500 2500

Desired Body Material: A216 Gr. WCB

A351 Gr. CF8M
A351 Gr. CK3MCuN (6Mo)
A995 Gr. CD3MWCuN (Super Duplex)
Desired Seal Material (except 2" to 8" 9200 and 9300): Ethylene Propylene (EPR or EPDM)
TFE Propylene (Aflas or Fluoraz)
Fluorocarbon Rubber (Viton®)
Other - Specify in “Comments”

Pump Drive Type: Constant Speed - Motor Driven

Variable Speed (VFD) - Motor Driven
Variable Speed - Turbine Driven
Other - Specify in “Comments”

Comments:

NACE Materials Required? Certificate of Compliance for Hydro Test Required?

Flow Test with Performance Certificate Required? Magnetic Particle Test Required?
Customer Inspection Required Prior to Shipment? Radiograph Inspection Required (specify scope)?
Certified Material Test Report (Pressure Containing Components only)?

Flow tests are generally conducted on all model 5300 and 7100 ARC® valves and one model 9100 or 9200 ARC® valve per sales order line item at no additional cost.
Model 9300 ARC® valves and other flow test requirements are upon request and at additional cost. If flange drilling is other than ANSI, please specify in “Comments.”
Please include Pump Curve if available.

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