IMI Critical Engineering Releases Globe Valve Flashing Solution

Industries that use steam boilers or steam processes encounter flashing. This occurs when the pressure of the fluid going through the valve is lower than the vapor pressure, reducing performance and lifespan of the valve.

IMI Critical Engineering announces its EroSolve Flashing valves. This patented solution gives better control over steam processes

EroSolve globe valve helps eliminate flashing issues

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. The product was developed in direct response to a customer’s problem.

Customer-centric solution

“Having identified the source of the problem, our engineers were able to use our extensive engineering knowledge and agile methodologies to develop a best-in-class solution,” said Jacopo Deglinnocenti, project leader for the new line.

The original design used angle valves for the most effective flashing control, and features:

• Hardened trim materials are used to increase resistance to erosion
• A new seat design that maintains tightness and prevents leaks
• A multi-part, multi-turn plug design which moves the flashing point away from the most vulnerable parts of the valve trim.

After extensive field testing, the line was expanded to globe valves. This solution involves using a seat basket, which can be in one of three configurations to match operating conditions, to divert the erosion to the seat basket from the valve body.

A simpler design, for less severe operating conditions, was also developed in both angle and globe configurations, providing an alternative for less critical processes.

The EroSolve Flashing solution was designed to solve a problem in the chemical industry, but it has much wider applications and is now being used in the power, oil & gas, and petrochemical sectors.