DOUBLE BLOCK & BLEED

DUAL EXPANDING
PLUG VALVES

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INDUSTRIAL VALVES

REV.1 - MAY 2013

PETROCHEMICAL
DIVISION

DOUBLE BLOCK & BLEED

DUAL EXPANDING
PLUG VALVES

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INDUSTRIAL VALVES

MAY 2013

e are pleased to present you

our company which, since its
foundation more than 20 years
ago, is dedicated to the production of
high quality valves. Since 1988 we have
been manufacturing all kind of valves
mainly for petrochemical, energy, gas,
marine services and water and we are
proud to manufacture our valves under
our brand ARFLU.

PETROCHEMICAL
DIVISION

INNOV

ARFLU s quality guarantee system as well

as all its processes and procedures, both
technical ones regarding products and in
the organization of the company are certified according to the UNE-EN ISO 9001
standard. In addition ARFLU is certified
according to H module of 97/23/CE of the
EU. Though this certification is extremely
important for our company, it must be
said that the best certification and guaranty we can offer is the fact that our
customers are placing their confidence
in ARFLU products day by day. Living in a
world of technology and communications
as it is today, in ARFLU we try to keep at
the forefront of industry. ARFLU owns
the latest and most powerful informatic
technology systems in order to have our
whole organization perfectly communicated and to be in constant contact with
customers worldwide. ARFLU is one of the
most qualified companies in its field. We
develop tailor made solutions as well as
we provide customized advice and training for our clients.

AT I O N , Q
U A L I T Y, D E S I G N





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QUALITY:

This point is the

cornerstone of
our company
philosophy and a
key to our global
competitiveness.
The complete Arflu team is trained in qual-

ity processes to ensure that customers, no matter where they are located,
receive consistent and excellent quality
in our products and services.
Our valves are characterized by their
high quality, guaranteed through testing one by one, each with an individual
number for complete traceability.
Our test benches and laboratory facilities are provided with equipment to
realize examinations of all kinds like
hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure
test, thickness verification, fugitive
emission test and all types of nondestructive examinations.

THE QUALITY POLICY

Managing quality of services provided,

ac cording to International Standard
ISO 9001 (2008).
Compliance with the requirements
agreed with our customers (product
specifications, delivery, agreed price,
etc.), strengthening their confidence
in our organization.
Compliance with other requirements:
legal requirements and implicit
requirements to ensure adequacy of
services provided to customer needs
Continuous improvement of the efficiency of quality management.
The Quality Policy is spread to the whole
personnel through training seminars and
by distribution of controlled copies of the
present document. In addition, another
controlled copy is placed in the bulletin board of ARFLU, S.A. By this means,
ARFLU, S.A ensures that the Quality Policy
is understood by the whole personnel of
the company.
The review of the Quality Policy, as well as
the establishment and review of specific
and quantified quality targets, is carried
out by the management during system
review.

INDUSTRIAL VALVES

The Quality management systems aim is

to achieve Arflus customer satisfaction by
complying with all requirements, specified
by both the client and legal or regulatory
requirements as well as the necessary ones
to assure the effectiveness of the manufacture.
Therefore ARFLU , S.A management promises to fulfil the following general targets:

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ARFLU, S.A. Management has implemented

and maintains a system of quality management based on the requirements of
the UNE-EN-ISO 9001 (2008) : ``Quality
management system Requirements for
manufacturing activities of valves for fluid
control.

DOUBLE BLOCK
AND BLEED SERVICE
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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Double Block & Bleed service is a challenge in many applications, as drop-tight sealing on both the upstream and the
downstream side is essential in many sectors like:
Tank Storage
Loading/unloading Stations
Multi-Product Manifolds
Metering Stations
Aviation fuel Services
Custody Transfer Units
Offshore Platforms

Common valve designs like most gate and ball valves depend
on line pressure or springs to achieve sealing and cannot
guarantee long-term double block & bleed service as their
sealing mechanism is based on friction and tearing and consequently seal abrasion and scored seating elements may
lead to product loss and contamination.

The antiquated system to achieve double block & bleed

features is the use of 2 block valves and a spool piece with
bleed valve. This configuration requires a lot of space and the
operation of 2 valves, which especially in the actuated version
is a very expensive and maintenance-intensive solution.

INDUSTRIAL VALVES

Not only do we help our clients to

avoid product loss, our valves prevent
fuel contamination in Multi- ProductManifolds, avoid errors in meter calibration and at the same time help to
protect health and the environment by
positively containing the fluid in the
pipeline.

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ARFLU dual expanding plug valves represent the single valve solution and
avoid all these problems, they are easy
to operate, require very little maintenance and offer verifiable double block
& bleed service with an extraordinary
long lifetime.

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FEATURES OF ARFLU
DUAL EXPANDING PLUG
VALVES:

NO FRICTION
Our dual expanding plug valves are
based on a rising stem design with
cam and pin and a rotating plug with
retracting slips that assure low operating torques and friction-free opening
and closing. The plug is double guided
to assure that both slips seal equally on
both sides.

DOUBLE
BLOCK & BLEED

MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICEABILITY

ARFLU dual expanding plug valves have

a double block and bleed function both
upstream and downstream which otherwise would require two separated valves
to obtain the same effect. This does not
only mean an easier operation but also
lower cost of maintenance and saving
space.

ARFLU dual expanding plug valves are

top and bottom entry type. If changing
the slips is required, these can easily be
accessed by removing the lower cover
without any special tools. The valve
should be in open position to remove
the slips downwards.

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BACK SEATING

LOWER TRUNNION

Thanks to the back seat incorporated in our

valves, stem packing can be adjusted and
replaced easily, even if the line is under pressure.

The lower trunnion is not part of the plug but

incorporated in the lower cover, thus eliminating a body cavity where accumulation of particles may interfere with the valve function.

STEM PACKING
ARFLU dual expanding plug valves are equipped
with a full-size stem packing; special requirements like TA-Luft or other regulations regarding fugitive emissions, including live loaded
packing, can easily be fulfilled.

ACTUATION
ARFLU dual expanding plug valves can be
equipped with any type of actuator, including
linear pneumatic ones.

HOW IT WORKS
In the open position the slips with the
permanently bonded seals are completely out of the flow and not in contact with the body.
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When closing, the cam starts turning the plug 90 degrees and pushing it downwards to set the slips
in front of the ports. During this
process neither the slip nor the elastomer seat will be in contact with
the body, therefore avoiding any
friction force that would damage
the sealing surface.
Finally the plug will continue to
move downwards pushing and
expanding the slips towards the
ports until metal to metal closure
is made, also obtaining a bubble
tight closure due to the elastomer
compression.
Opening the valve will take it
through the same movements in
reverse order, separating the slips
from the body first, once again
avoiding any damage to the parts,
and afterwards turning 90o until
the flow path is totally opened.

PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

DUAL EXPANDING PLUG VALVES

A pressure relief device should be included in all Double

Block & Bleed Plug valves in order to satisfy API 6D requirements. Even the slightest change in the temperature could
result in a significant increase in body cavity pressure due
to thermal expansion. For instance something as common
as direct sunlight could increase the temperature, therefore all DEP valves in liquid service must include a pressure
relief device.

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1. MBV:
MANUAL
BODY BLEED.

2. TRB:
THERMAL RELIEF TO
BODY.

3. MBTR:
MANUAL BLEED AND
THERMAL RELIEF.

This system is hand operated.

In order to check the seal effectiveness the Double Block &
Bleed Plug valve must be fully
closed, then you can proceed
to open the manual valve and
bleed the body. Manual valve
must be closed before reopening the DBB valve.

This system routes excess pressure that might be generated

due to thermal expansion. Once
the thermal relief valve detects
25 psi above pipeline pressure
the excess is released. This system includes an isolation valve
that if closed will not let the
overpressure be released, and
therefore should be left open.

This system is a combination

of a MBV and a TRB. The body
can be manually bled and if
25 psi above pipeline pressure
is detected, overpressure will
be released. It also includes an
isolation valve.

Other bleed systems like automatic body bleed or remote

leak detection device are available upon request.

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MATERIALS

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DUAL
EXPANDING
PLUG VALVE

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ITEM QUANT. DENOMINATION

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BODY
PLUG
SLIP
LOWER STEM
BACKSEAT
PACKING
GLAND RING
GLAND FLANGE
LOWER STEM PIN
CAM
UPPER STEM
UPPER STEM/CAM PIN
CAM PIN
BEARING
COVER
GREASING INJECTOR
UPPER COVER
UPPER GASKET
YOKE
O-RING
TRUNNION
GASKET
LOWER COVER
LOWER GASKET
DRAIN PLUG
BLEED SYSTEM
COVER STUD
COVER NUT
YOKE NUT
YOKE STUD
STUD GLAND FLANGE
NUT GLAND FLANGE
LOWER COVER STUD
LOWER COVER NUT
POSITION INDICATOR STEM
YOKE COVER
PIN PLUG
BEARING
SCREW
LOWER STEM/CAM PIN
SCREW
SCREW
INDICATOR COVER
WHEEL
WHEEL FIXING
STUD
POSITION INDICATOR
STEM NUT
BUSHING

Other materials available upon request

MATERIAL/STANDARD
ASTM A216 WCB + CR
ASTM A216 WCB + ENP
ASTM A536-80-55-06 + VITON
ASTM A182 F6A
ASTM A182 F6A
GRAPHITE
ASTM A182 F6A
ASTM A105
17 -4PH
F158 C
ASTM A182 F6A
17 -4PH
17 -4PH
ASTM CARBON STEEL
ASTM A216 WCB
STEEL
ASTM A216 WCB
SW316+GRAPHITE
ASTM A216 WCB
VITON
ASTM A182 F6A
GRAPHITE
ASTM A216 WCB
SW316+GRAPHITE
ASTM A105N
CARBON STEEL
ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A194 2H
ASTM A194 2H
ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A194 2H
ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A194 2H
POLYETHYLENE COATED
ASTM A105
17 -4PH
CARBON STEEL
8.8
17 -4PH
8.8
8.8
STEEL
CARBON STEEL
CARBON STEEL
CARBON STEEL
CARBON STEEL
BRONZE
CARBON STEEL + PTFE

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MANUFACTURING
PROGRAM
REDUCED BORE TYPE
Reduced Bore Valves are the standard execution with
a 70% plug port.
CLASS 150 LBS 2 TO 36
CLASS 300 LBS 2 TO 30
CLASS 600 LBS 2 TO 16

Full bore valves have a minimum

port area as per API 6D and are
therefore suitable for the passage
of pipeline scrapers.
CLASS 150 LBS 2 TO 36
CLASS 300 LBS 2 TO 30
CLASS 600 LBS 2 TO 16

Dual Expanding Plug Valves for

higher pressures or according to
other standards are available upon
request. This also includes venturi pattern type valves with ultrashort face to face dimensions.

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FULL BORE
TYPE

INDUSTRIAL VALVES

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DBB- Plug Valve

APDB1000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

DEPV REDUCED BORE 150 LBS 2 TO 36

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CLASS 150 LBS REDUCED BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR

178

125

270

150

150

HANDWHEEL

203

140

280

195

190

HANDWHEEL

229

150

315

225

230

HANDWHEEL

266

215

400

270

280

HANDWHEEL

292

265

460

310

345

GEARBOX

10

330

315

500

340

405

GEARBOX

12

355

340

725

415

485

GEARBOX

14

381

390

830

530

535

GEARBOX

16

406

500

975

600

595

GEARBOX

20

864

650

1120

690

700

GEARBOX

24

914

750

1250

800

815

GEARBOX

30

1295

900

1375

970

GEARBOX

36

1727

1050

1500

1140

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

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DBB- Plug Valve

DEPV FULL BORE 150 LBS 2 TO 36

APDB1000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

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CLASS 150 LBS FULL BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR

298

125

270

240

150

HANDWHEEL

343

140

280

255

190

HANDWHEEL

432

150

315

300

230

HANDWHEEL

533

215

400

330

280

GEARBOX

610

265

460

370

345

GEARBOX

10

787

315

500

400

405

GEARBOX

12

914

340

725

415

485

GEARBOX

14

978

390

830

440

535

GEARBOX

16

991

500

975

545

595

GEARBOX

20

1245

650

1120

650

700

GEARBOX

24

1346

750

1250

770

815

GEARBOX

30

1727

900

1375

1040

GEARBOX

36

2108

1050

1500

1310

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

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DBB- Plug Valve

APDB3000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

DEPV REDUCED BORE 300 LBS 2 TO 30

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CLASS 300 LBS REDUCED BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR
(mm)

216

135

280

150

150

HANDWHEEL

283

150

290

195

190

HANDWHEEL

305

160

325

225

230

HANDWHEEL

403

225

410

270

280

HANDWHEEL

419

275

470

310

345

GEARBOX

10

457

325

510

340

405

GEARBOX

12

502

350

735

415

485

GEARBOX

14

762

400

840

530

535

GEARBOX

16

838

510

985

600

595

GEARBOX

20

991

660

1130

690

700

GEARBOX

24

1346

760

1260

800

815

GEARBOX

30

1594

910

1385

970

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

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DBB- Plug Valve

DEPV FULL BORE 300 LBS 2 TO 30

APDB3000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

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CLASS 300 LBS FULL BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR
(mm)

313

135

280

240

150

HANDWHEEL

387

150

290

255

190

HANDWHEEL

457

160

325

300

230

HANDWHEEL

559

225

410

330

280

GEARBOX

686

275

470

370

345

GEARBOX

10

826

325

510

400

405

GEARBOX

12

965

350

735

415

485

GEARBOX

14

864

400

840

440

535

GEARBOX

16

914

510

985

545

595

GEARBOX

20

1245

660

1130

650

700

GEARBOX

24

1394

760

1260

770

815

GEARBOX

30

1727

910

1385

1040

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

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DBB- Plug Valve

APDB6000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

DEPV REDUCED BORE 600 LBS 2 TO 16

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CLASS 600 LBS REDUCED BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR
(mm)

292

145

290

150

150

HANDWHEEL

356

160

300

195

190

HANDWHEEL

432

170

335

225

230

HANDWHEEL

559

235

420

270

280

HANDWHEEL

660

285

480

310

345

GEARBOX

10

787

335

520

340

405

GEARBOX

12

838

360

745

415

485

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

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DBB- Plug Valve

DEPV FULL BORE 600 LBS 2 TO 16

APDB6000

PETROCHEMICAL
& ENERGY DIVISION

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CLASS 600 LBS FULL BORE
SIZE

(inch)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

OPERATOR
(mm)

330

145

290

240

150

HANDWHEEL

444

160

300

255

190

HANDWHEEL

508

170

335

300

230

HANDWHEEL

660

235

420

330

280

HANDWHEEL

794

285

480

370

345

GEARBOX

10

940

335

520

400

405

GEARBOX

12

1067

360

745

415

485

GEARBOX

NOTE - Dimensions are for information only. Certified dimensional drawings are available upon request.

LIST OF REFERENCE
DESIGN STANDARDS:
The Double Block &Bleed Dual Expanding
Plug valves meet the international
standards listed below:

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1. ANSI B 16.5:
Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanges
Fittings, Flange dimensions.
2. ANSI B 16.10:
Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Ferrous Valves.
3. ANSI B 16.34:
Valves-Flanged, Threaded, and
Welding End.
4. ANSI B 31.3:
Chemical Plant and Petroleum
Refinery Piping.
5. ANSI B 31.4:
Liquid Petroleum Transportation
Piping Systems.
6. API 6D:
Pipeline Valves. Pressure Test
Specification.
7. API 598:
Valve Inspection and Test.
Optional Test Specification.
8. API 599:
Steel Plug valves.
9. API 600:
Steel Gate Valves.
10. API RP6FA:
Fire Test for Valves.

THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

DUAL EXPANDING PLUG

2- BACK SEATING
Stem packing easily replaced or adjusted, even if line is
under pressure
3-

LATEST DESIGN
Our design is optimized by the most modern informatic
technology, 3D design (Solid Works), finite element calculus, etc.

4-

MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

5-

NO FRICTION
Low operating torques and friction-free opening & closing.

6- MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEABILITY

Easy access to the slips to change them quickly, if required.
Low cost maintenance.
7- STEM PACKING
with special requirements (i.e. TA-Luft, fugitive emissions,
etc)
8- LOWER TRUNNION
No body cavity therefore no accumulation of particles that
could interfere with valve function.
9- DOUBLE GUIDED PLUG
This assures the sealing of both slips equally

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INDUSTRIAL VALVES

DOUBLE BLOCK & BLEED

Easier operation, lower costs of maintenance and space
saving

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Polgono Telleriondo, calle Olabide, 13 Sopelana - Bizkaia (48600) SPAIN. Tel.: + 34 - 94 676 60 01
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MARINE
DIVISION

SOLAR
DIVISION

GAS
DIVISION

WATER
DIVISION

Factory
ARFLU, S.A.
Polgono Telleriondo. Calle Olabide 13
48600 SOPELANA (BIZKAIA) SPAIN
Phone:++ 34 - 94 676 60 01
Fax: ++ +34 - 94 676 41 22

PETROCHEMICAL
DIVISION

Absolute Regulation of Fluids

www.arflu.com