Seetru Safety Valves for Cryogenics
Seetru Safety Valves for Cryogenics
Seetru are Bristol-based manufacturers of safety relief and other special purpose ancillary valves for
a wide range of compressed air, industrial gas, refrigerants, powder, steam, liquid and liquefied gas
applications. Seetru change-over valves offer increased plant and process efficiency.
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The Seetru range of safety valves for cryogenic & liquefied gas applications are built using Seetru sealing technology, suitable
for temperatures down to -196°C, and pressures up to 1100 bar (depending on the specific model). Available with Elastomer
Rubber, PTFE, PPS, metal-to-metal or ceramic sealing.
These valves are manufactured to meet demanding applications which include being used on pressure vessels/receivers,
pressure equipment and piping, cryogenic plants including oxygen and special gases, cryogenic compressor applications,
container lorry/cryogenic trailers, industrial freezing, liquefied gas storage and fire fighting equipment. They are also widely
used for natural gas systems including Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) filling stations for CNG/LNG.
These valves meet important international standards which include: ISO-4126-1 & -7 and ASME BPVC VIII.1 & XIII design codes
as well as type test approvals from TÜV and the National Board. These products comply with the requirements of the European
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and are available with both the CE mark as well as the UV stamp, and have wide international
approvals such as the EAC (TR CU) customs union certification and declaration and the Canadian CRN. Seetru products are fully
compliant with the requirements of the UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and come with the UKCA mark.
Change-over valves (sometimes referred to as selector valves or three-way valves) enables the switching of flow from
one safety valve to another. Typically used where plant shutdown is impossible or undesirable for process, engineering
or commercial reasons. With change-over valves it is possible to switch over between parallel safety valves without
interrupting operation, so that maintenance work can be carried out on each safety valve in turn. Seetru change-over valves
in combination with our safety valves provide the best solution for plant safety and efficiency. Seetru products are widely
recognised for their exceptional quality and reliability.
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Enclosed Discharge
10mm Nominal Bore
Safety Valve Bonze or Stainless steel
346 / 356 0.83 to 30.76 bar 4,5,6
construction with PTFE sealing
Suitable for -196°C to +50°C
Threaded connections
Enclosed Discharge
Bronze or Stainless steel 6mm Bore
Safety Valve
329 construction with PTFE or PPS 53.0 to 370.0 bar 7,8,9
sealing Suitable for -196°C to +70°C
Threaded connections
Enclosed Discharge
4.6mm Nominal Bore
Safety Valve Stainless Steel with Metal to
359 35.0 to 500.0 bar 19,20,21
Metal sealing
Suitable for -50°C to +200°C
Flanged connections
Enclosed Discharge
10mm or 15mm Nominal Bore
Safety Valve Stainless steel construction
946 Flanged 0.3 to 28.0 bar 22,23,24
with metal to metal sealing
Suitable for -50°C to +250°C
Flanged connections
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for compressed air or gases cryogenic & liquefied gas refrigeration
Example Applications
• Air/Gas systems
• Pressure vessels
• Medical gases
• Technical Gases
• CO2 refrigeration
• Ammonia refrigeration (34610)
• Cryogenic applications
• Liquefied gases
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: 3/8” to 3/4” • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Temperature range: -196°C to +50°C • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
• PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
• Pressure range: 0.83 to 30.76 bar
• EAC
• Materials meet the requirements of BAM for oxygen service.
Materials of Construction
Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below which
flow is not reduced. Stable operation on flows down to 50% of valve rated capacity.
Stainless Steel 346 Select inlet size Select Inlet thread Select Outlet
9.5mm Sealed cap PTFE
Bronze 356 from above table type thread type
Bronze 356 9.5 1/2" NPT NPT Sealed Cap PTFE 23.5 bar
Example
Selection Inlet Thread Outlet Thread
Body Material Valve Type Bore = 9.5mm Inlet Size Top Fitting Seal Set Pressure
Type Type
Example Applications
• Air/Gas systems
• Natural Gas
• CNG/LNG
• Pressure vessels
• Medical gases
• Technical Gases
• CO2 refrigeration
• Ammonia refrigeration (Stainless steel)
• Cryogenic applications
• Liquefied gases
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: 3/8” to 3/4” • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Temperature range: -196°C to +70°C • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
• PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
• Pressure range: 53.0 to 370.0 bar
• ASME BPVC VIII.1 & XIII (UV)
• EAC
• CRN
Materials of Construction
CONNECTION
NB Certified rated slope (ASME) 0.7scfm/psia
OUTLET
Weight (approximate) Kg 0.8
Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below which
flow is not reduced.
Bronze 329 PED (CE) 6 1/2" NPT NPT Sealed Cap PTFE 175 bar
Example
Selection Body Inlet Thread Outlet
Valve Type Approval Bore = 6mm Inlet Size Top Fitting Seal Set Pressure
Material Type Thread Type
Capacity Table - In accordance with ASME [Link], AIR at 60°F and 14.7 psia/scfm. SCFM
Type 329: Flow rates at 10% above the set pressure
Example Applications
• Air / gas compressors
• Pressure vessels
• Medical gases/Technical gases
• Thermal relief
• Steam systems
Approvals
Specifications
• Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Inlet connections: 1/2” to 2” threaded connections • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
(depending on valve bore size) (for flanged connections see • PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
946 Flanged datasheet). • EAC
• Leak tightness at 90% set pressure to API 527 and
• Temperature range: -196°C to +250°C
in accordance with EN ISO 4126-1
(depending on body o’ring material)
• Materials meet the requirements of BAM (Germany)
• Pressure range: 0.3 to 28.0 bar (depending on valve bore size) for oxygen service
Bore size 10mm (93610) 15mm (93615) 20mm (93620) 25mm (93625)
Inlet Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2"
TÜV alloted outflow coefficient 0.85 (0.7 below 0.8 bar) 0.85 (0.7 below 0.8 bar) 0.85 (0.7 below 0.8 bar) 0.85 (0.7 below 0.8 bar)
Set Pressure range - PED (CE) bar 0.3 to 28.0 0.3 to 28.0 0.3 to 28.0 0.3 to 20.0
Relieving pressure/fully open pressure Set pressure +10% (0.1 bar below 1.0 bar)
Reseating pressure Set pressure -10% (0.3 bar below 3.0 bar)
• TÜV alloted outflow coefficients for pressures above 3.0/4.0 bar, for lower
pressures please see the flow rate tables or contact Seetru.
• Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below Valve Drawing
which flow is not reduced.
• Stable operation on flows down to 50% of valve rated capacity.
• Leak tightness at 90% set pressure to API 527 and in accordance with EN ISO
4126-1
Select bore size Select inlet size Select Inlet Select easing Set pressure from
936 See table
from above table from above table Thread type gear/top fitting available range
Example Applications
• Air / gas compressors
• Pressure vessels
• Pneumatic systems
• Medical gases
• Technical gases
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: 3/8” to 2” (depending on bore size) • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Temperature: -40°C to +200°C (depending on seal material) • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
• PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
• Pressure range: 0.32 to 55.2 bar (depending on bore size)
• ASME BPVC VIII.1 & XIII (UV)
• CRN
• EAC
Materials of Construction
Sealed Cap (gas tight cap) Unsealed lever (not gas tight) Sealed lever (gas tight)
Inlet Size 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2"
70.9mm²
Flow Area 147.7mm² 227mm² 314mm² 490.4mm²
(above 1.55 bar)
NB Certified rated slope (ASME) 1.74 scfm/psia 3.47 scfm/psia 5.60 scfm/psia 7.77 scfm/psia 12.26 scfm/psia
Set Pressure range - PED (CE) bar 0.48 to 55.2 0.32 to 49.0 1.0 to 35.0 3.0 to 35.0 5.65 to 30.0
Set Pressure range - ASME (UV) psi 22.5 to 800.4 20.3 to 710.5 34.8 to 507.5 43.5 to 507.5 82.0 to 435.0
Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below which flow is not reduced.
Stable operation on flows down to 50% of valve rated capacity.
Approval Outlet
Valve type Select Bore Inlet Size Thread Type Easing Gear Seal Material
Required Thread Type
CE/PED 636 20 1 1/2" BSP Taper BSP parallel Rota-lift Viton 10.5 bar
Example
Selection Inlet Thread Outlet Thread
Approval Valve Type Bore = 20mm Inlet Size Easing Gear Seal Set Pressure
Type Type
Capacity Table - In accordance with ASME [Link], AIR at 60°F and 14.7 psia/scfm. SCFM
Type 631/651: Flow rates at 10% above the set pressure
Example Applications
• Air / gas compressors
• Pressure vessels
• Pneumatic systems
• Medical gases
• Technical gases
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: 3/8” to 2” (depending on bore size) • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Temperature: -40°C to +200°C (depending on seal material) • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
• PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
• Pressure range: 0.32 to 55.2 bar (depending on bore size)
• ASME BPVC VIII.1 & XIII (UV)
• CRN
• EAC
Materials of Construction
Inlet Size 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2"
70.9mm²
Flow Area 147.7mm² 227mm² 314mm² 490.4mm²
(above 1.55 bar)
NB Certified rated slope (ASME) 1.74 scfm/psia 3.47 scfm/psia 5.60 scfm/psia 7.77 scfm/psia 12.26 scfm/psia
Set Pressure range - PED (CE) bar 0.48 to 55.2 0.32 to 49.0 1.0 to 35.0 3.0 to 35.0 5.65 to 30.0
Set Pressure range - ASME (UV) psi 22.5 to 800.4 20.3 to 710.5 34.8 to 507.5 43.5 to 507.5 82.0 to 435.0
Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below which flow is not reduced.
Stable operation on flows down to 50% of valve rated capacity.
INLET THREAD
Capacity Table - In accordance with ASME [Link], AIR at 60°F and 14.7 psia/scfm. SCFM
Type 641: Flow rates at 10% above the set pressure
Example Applications
• Air/Gas compressors
• Natural Gas
• Pressure vessels
• Medical gases
• Technical Gases
• Hydrogen production/generation
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: 3/8” and 1/2” • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
• Temperature range: • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
◦ 0°C to 200°C (with 1.4057 (431) stainless steel inlet) • PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
◦ -50°C to 150°C (with 1.4401 (316) stainless steel inlet) • ASME BPVC VIII.1 & XIII (UV)
• Pressure range: 35.0 to 500.0 bar • EAC
• CRN
Component Material Grade This valve seals using a metal ball design
Body Stainless Steel 1.4408 (316) Stainless steel 1.4401 (316) -50C to +150°C
Internal Parts Stainless Steel 1.4305 (303) Standard seal materials shown, others are available.
- Standard Option
Sealed Cap (gas tight cap)
H - Height 96mm
B4105 Stainless Steel 1.4401 (316) PED (CE), ASME (UV, NB), CRN
1.4057 (431) 359 PED (CE) 4.66 1/2" BSP taper BSP Sealed Cap Ball Seal 385 bar
Example
Selection Inlet Bore = Inlet Thread Outlet
Valve Type Approval Inlet Size Top Fitting Seal Set Pressure
Material 4.6mm Type Thread Type
35 507.5 179.8
50 725.0 254.9
100 1450.0 505.2
Capacity Table - In accordance ASME section VIII Div I, AIR at 60°F and 14.7 psia/scfm. SCFM
Flow rates at 10% above the set pressure
507.5 35 195
725 50 276
1450 100 547
Example Applications
• Air / gas compressors
• Pressure vessels
• Medical gases/Technical gases
• Refrigeration (including ammonia)
• Thermal relief
• Steam systems
• Hydrogen
Specifications Approvals
• Inlet connections: DN15 (1/2), DN20 (3/4”) or DN25 (1”) • Designed in accordance with BS EN ISO-4126-1 & -7
flange – DIN EN1092 and ANSI flanges are available • PED 2014/68/EU (CE)
• PE(S)R UK SI 2016 No. 1105 (UKCA)
• Temperature range: -50°C to +250°C
• EAC
(depending on body o’ring material) • Leak tightness at 90% set pressure to API 527 and in
• Pressure range: 0.3 to 28.0 bar accordance with EN ISO 4126-1
Component Material Grade This valve using metal to metal sealing. There is a choice of
o’ring used for the sealed cap/lever.
Inlet & Outlet Flanges Stainless Steel 1.4401 (316)
O’ring material – Top cap Temperature Range
Body Stainless Steel 1.4408 (316)
Viton® (FKM) -20°C to +250°C
Internal Parts Stainless Steel 1.4401 (316)
Nitrile (NBR) -30°C to +150°C
Spring Stainless Steel 1.4310 (302) Silicone -50°C to +250°C
TÜV alloted outflow coefficient 0.83 (above 3.0 bar) 0.74 (above 3.0 bar)
95 REF
Set Pressure range - PED (CE) bar 0.3 to 28.0 0.3 to 28.0 INLET FLANGE
CONNECTION
95 REF
• TÜV alloted outflow coefficients for pressures above 3.0 bar, for lower
pressures please see the flow rate tables or contact Seetru.
• Maximum permissible built up back pressure = 10% of set pressure at or below
which flow is not reduced. OUTLET FLANGE
• Leak tightness at 90% set pressure to API 527 and in accordance with EN ISO
H
4126-1.
105 REF
• DIN EN1092 Flange PN16, PN25 or PN40
• ASME Flange CL150, CL300 or CL600 INLET FLANGE 105 REF
CONNECTION
Select bore size Select inlet size Select Inlet Flange Select Outlet Select easing
946 See table
from above table from above table type Flange type gear/top fitting
Features
Lockable handle Pressure drops with 10.0mm for COV10 bore SRV
(optional padlock available) - - & 18.0mm for COV30 (in accordance with BS EN 13136)
Designed for ease of maintenance - - Ventable outlets for safe removal of Safety Valves
These valves are used if a plant shutdown is impossible or undesirable for process, engineering or commercial reasons.
Impossible to isolate both safety valves - With change-over valves it is possible to switch over between parallel- safety
Available with
valves a wide
without range of operation,
interrupting fittings and
so adaptors
that
maintenance work can be carried out on each safety valve in turn. Seetru products are widely recognised for their quality
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The Seetru Change-Over Valves were designed and developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in order to simulate and optimise the flow of the fluids
through the valve.
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Specifications: COV10
Specifications: COV13
Materials of Construction Stainless Steel with Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Internals
Elastomer
Seat Materials
P.T.F.E
Specifications: COV30
System Connections 1” to 1-1/2” BSP, BSPT, NPT, CL150 to CL600 & PN16 to PN100
Valve Connections ¾” to 1” BSP, BSPT, NPT (with or without orientators), CL150 to CL600 & PN16 to PN100
Change-Over Valve Kv 30
Starting in a motion away from the duty SRV, rotate handle through 180° (COV10) or 120° (COV10), either clockwise
2
or anticlockwise dependent uponstart starting position.
If the now standby SRV is to be remove: with caution, un-tighten vent nut of standby Change-over arm by 1 to 2
4
revolutions to exhaust trapped fluid from change-over arm.
5 Once trapped fluid has de-pressurised, re-tighten vent plug with a tightening torque of 3.0 Nm.
The user may plug the vacant outlet if desired, however sufficient safety procedures (for example Lock out Tag out)
7 must be in place to prevent inadv inadvertent change over, thus rendering the system un-protected against exces-
sive pressure. If the outlet is plugged, vent arm of pressure, as previously described, prior to removal.
COV10 COV30
OP
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- The Seetru COV10 and COV30 Change-Over Valves can be supplied with a range of fittings and adaptors to provide compatibility with a large variety of systems.
- The COV30 is also available with flanged connections (A or PN).
Seetru offer atmospheric discharge safety valves and pipped discharge safety
valves in brass / bronze or stainless steel. The Seetru LGS® range of pressure
relief valves (for liquid, steam, and gasses) are available in bronze construction,
with open-lever and sealed-cap options. These valves can be fitted with PTFE
or EPDM seals, with both types having the WRAS approval - for installation on
public water supply systems.
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