Product Bulletin

51.3:V260
D102352X012
November 2006 V260 Valve

Design V260 Ball Control Valve

The Design V260 is a full bore control valve designed for liquid service to help eliminate or reduce
designed from the ground up with features for cavitation and associated pipeline noise and vibration.
optimized pressure, flow and process control. An The Design V260C full-bore ball valve is designed
integral drilled attenuator controls noise and for automated control in bypass, batch, monitor, and
vibration from high pressure drop liquids and gases. emergency shutoff service applications, and it
The splined shaft connection to the actuator reduces presents little or no restriction to flow.
lost motion.
The Design V260 full-bore ball valve is available with
The Design V260A with Aerodome attenuator, composition seals, and process type stem packing
V260B with Hydrodome attenuator, and V260C Ball for improved service life.
Control Valves (figures 1, 2 and 3) combine the
efficiency of a rotary valve with the Unless otherwise noted, all NACE references are to
energy-dissipating capability of a special trim to NACE MR0175-2002.
provide improved performance for demanding
applications. The valve is available with single, dual, Note
or dual block-and-bleed seal options (see the Neither Emerson, Emerson Process
Specifications table). Management, nor any of their affiliated
entities assumes responsibility for the
The trim design of the Design V260A is used in gas selection, use and maintenance of any
service to reduce noise effects that cause pipeline product. Responsibility for the
vibration. The Design V260B provides improved selection, use, and maintenance of any
performance for demanding applications such as product remains with the purchaser
pump bypass and pipeline take-off. The trim is and end-user.

W6539 / IL

Figure 1. Design V260 Valve

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Specifications
Valve Body Sizes and End Connection Styles or Catalog 12

J 8-, J 10-, J 12-, J 16-, and J 20-inch flanged Shutoff Classification

valves with Class 300 and Class 600 raised-face
Single-Seal Composition Constructions:
flanges compatible with ASME B16.5. Consult
0.001% of maximum valve capacity (less than
your Emerson Process Managementt sales
10% of ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV and IEC 60534-4)
office for other end style connections.
Dual-Seal Composition Constructions: 0.001%
Maximum Inlet Pressures and Temperatures(1) of maximum valve capacity (less than 10% of
Consistent with Class 300 or 600 ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV and IEC 60534-4)
pressure-temperature ratings per ASME B16.34
Seal Material and Temperature Capability(1)
Maximum Allowable Shutoff Pressure Drop(1).
Standard: J POM (polyoxymethylene) 29 to
For Single-Seal and Dual-Seal Construction 82_C (20 to 180_F)
(Except where further limited by the pressure-
temperature rating of the valve body): Optional: J PTFE/PEEK(2)(3) 29 to 93_C (20
to 200_F)
J Class 300: 51 bar (740 psi) at 38_C (100_F)
J Class 600: 103 bar (1480 psi) at 38_C (100_F) Maximum Ball Rotation
90 degrees
Flow Characteristic
Actuator Mounting
J Modified linear with single high density
attenuator, J Modified equal percentage with Right-hand or left-hand mounted as viewed from
single characterized attenuator (see figure 4), or the valve inlet for forward flow
J Modified equal percentage without attenuator
Packing Arrangements
PTFE Packing: Standard construction
Flow and Shutoff Direction
(see figure 5)
Unidirectional flow for Design V260 is forward ENVIRO-SEALr Packing: This optional packing
flow. Seal is upstream. system provides improved sealing, guiding, and
J Single Seal Constructions: Should be used transmission of loading force to control liquid and
gas emissions. Contact your Emerson Process
for unidirectional flow and unidirectional shutoff
Management sales office for availability of
only. ENVIRO-SEAL packing (see figure 5)
J Double Seal Constructions: V260A and
Dimensions
V260C may be used for unidirectional and
bidirectional flow. V260B should be used for See figure 6
unidirectional flow only for effective anti-cavitation
protection. Bidirectional shutoff requires the dual
Options
seal construction.
J Double block-and-bleed applications (Dual-seal
construction is required), J Two Stage V260A
Flow Coefficients Attenuator, J Two or Three Stage V260B
Attenuator, J Class 150 or Class 900 flanges,
See the section titled Coefficients in this bulletin, J Ring type joint flanges
1. The pressure/temperature limits in this bulletin and any applicable standard or code limitation for this valve should not be exceeded.
2. PTFE stands for Polytetrafluoroethylene, and PEEK stands for PolyEtherEtherKetone.
3. Temperature limit of PTFE/PEEK is limited due to standard Nitrile O-Ring. Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office for higher temperature options, up to 232_C (450_F).

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Table 1. Aerodome and Hydrodome Trim Benefits Comparison
Typical Competitive Design V260A with Design V260B with
Benefits
Device Aerodome Attenuator Hydrodome Attenuator
Up to 20 dBA aerodynamic noise attenuation No Yes N/A
Excellent attenuation effect at critical opening position No Yes Yes
High Density (Full) or characterized attenuation No Yes Yes
2 or 3 stage options No Yes Yes
Effective bidirectional attenuation option No Yes Yes
Integrated ball, shaft, and attenuator design for best
No Yes Yes
throttling dynamics
Dual seal option No Yes Yes
Ball seal exchange without actuator removal No Yes Yes
Kc improved versus unattenuated device Yes N/A Yes
Double block-and-bleed option No Yes Yes
Overall ease of maintenance No Yes Yes
Trunnion-mounted ball for excellent wear resistance Yes Yes Yes
Low profile for ease of piping Yes Yes Yes

Table 2. Standard Materials of Construction

Part Material
Valve Body LF2 Carbon Steel
Ball WCC Carbon Steel
POM with S31600 SST Seal Blank or
Seal
PTFE/PEEK with S31600 SST Seal Blank
Dome Attenuator S17400 SST
Shaft S17400 SST H1075 or S17400 SST H1150 DBL
Wave Spring S17700 SST or N07750
Tailpiece LCC Carbon Steel
Tailpiece Mounting Bolting B7 Steel or B7M Steel
Bearing Plate Carbon Steel
Bearings S30400 SST with Aramid liner
Thrust Washer Carbon filled PTFE
Packing Box Housing LCC Carbon Steel
Packing PTFE/Carbon filled PTFE
Packing Bolting B7 Steel, B7M Steel, or B8M Class 2 SST
Packing Follower, Packing Box Ring Annealed S31600 SST
Groove Pins B8M SST
O-Rings Nitrile
Actuator Mounting Bolting Steel Grade 5

Features D Improved Service Life—The attenuator is an

integral part of the seal assembly. The seal wipes to
D Excellent Throttling Performance—The ball surface, not the attenuator, promoting increased
splined ball to shaft connection, splined shaft to service life.
actuator connection, double power-end bushing
D Trim Versatility—Key valve components, such
assemblies, and trunnion guiding, all provide
as valve body, ball, shaft and bearings, are
improved dynamic control.
interchangeable between the Design V260A, V260B
and V260C. This feature allows you to reduce your
spare parts inventory and maintenance time.
D Aerodynamic Performance—Up to 20 dBA
acoustical attenuation can be achieved for the D Sour Service and Sour Crude Oil
V260A within a single stage construction. Dual-stage Capability—Optional materials are available that
construction can provide up to 25 dBA attenuation. comply with NACE Standard MR0175-2002.

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D Tight Shutoff—Self-adjusting seal(s) that are D Broad Hydrodynamic Applications—Single,

pressure assisted provide tight shutoff for long dual, and three-stage attenuators for the V260B may
reliable service. The design incorporates a heavy be provided for a varying range of applications. A Kc
duty S31600 stainless steel carrier that retains the value of 1.0 is achievable depending on service
composition seal for full-rated pressure drop service. conditions.

D Heavy Duty Trunnion—The ball trunnions are D Flexible Applications—The attenuator is

designed for demanding applications requiring long active throughout the ball rotation for very
service life, with a reduction in maintenance time demanding services or a characterized attenuator is
and costs. used to match the service conditions (see figure 4).

FLOW

W6365-2 / IL

Figure 2. Sectional View of Valve (Single Seal)

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PTFE
PACKING

SPLINED
SHAFT
PTFE-LINED
BEARING

BALL
SEAL

FLOW

BALL

PTFE-LINED
BEARING

W6521-1*

V260C WITH DUAL SEAL

PTFE
PACKING
SPLINED
SHAFT
PTFE-LINED
BEARING

BALL W7511-1 / IL
SEAL
V260A OR V260B WITH DUAL SEAL

AERODOME
ATTENUATOR

BALL
FLOW

PTFE-LINED
BEARING

W7509-2 / IL

V260A OR V260B WITH SINGLE SEAL

Figure 3. Typical Design V260 Valve Assembly

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47B1309A 47B1312A

HIGH DENSITY CHARACTERIZED

A67492 ATTENUATOR ATTENUATOR

Figure 4. Aerodome and Hydrodome Attenuator Details

DRIVE SHAFT
PACKING STUD
AND NUT

PACKING FLANGE

PACKING
FOLLOWER

TYPICAL PTFE
V-RING PACKING SET TYPICAL
ENVIRO-SEAL
PTFE V-RING
PACKING BOX RING PACKING SET

94BA02200-D
B2472-1 /IL
STANDARD PACKING ARRANGEMENT ENVIRO-SEAL PACKING ARRANGEMENT

Figure 5. Packing Arrangement Details

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Table 3. Dimensions
VALVE SIZE, S‡ W APPROXIMATE
A D K R‡ T U
INCHES Shaft Dia. Spline Dia. (THREADED) WEIGHT
mm kg
8 661 273 457 44.4 44.4 273 51 424
10 788 356 324 553 653
63.5 63.5 337 76
12 840 369 639 882
See thread
76.2 76.2 info below
16 991 508 848 2472
76.2 63.5
508 533 127
88.9 88.9
20 1194 602 1040 4313
88.9 63.5
Inches Pounds
8 26.04 10.75 18.00 1-3/4 1-3/4 10.75 2.00 3/4-10 975
10 31.04 14.00 12.75 21.77 1550
2-1/2 2-1/2 13.25 3.00 7/8-9
12 33.07 14.53 25.15 2025
3 3
16 39.00 19.99 33.38 5450
3 2-1/2
20.00 21.00 5.00 1-1/4-8
3-1/2 3-1/2
20 47.00 23.70 40.96 9500
3-1/2 2-1/2

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MATCHES
CLASS 600(1) FLANGES

S‡

K D

R‡
T

14B0995-B W

NOTE:
1. FOR CLASS 300 VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS ARE THE SAME AS CLASS 600 VALVES.
2. VALVE SHOWN MEETS CLASS 600 FLANGES. FLANGE AND BOLT DIMENSIONS VARY FOR CLASS 300 VALVES.

Figure 6. Dimensions (also see table 3)

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Coefficients
Table 4. Design V260A with Aerodome Attenuator, Forward Flow

Characterized(1) Aerodome Modified Equal

Percentage Characteristic
Minimum Valve Rotation, Degrees
Valve Size,
Throttling Coefficients
Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Cv(2)
Cv 18.7 66.6 160 260 400 570 790 1120 1360
Kv 16.2 57.6 138 225 346 493 683 970 1180
8 41.1 Fd --- 0.10 0.060 0.046 0.038 0.032 0.032 0.035 0.039
FL 0.90 0.88 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.65
XT 0.764 0.549 0.534 0.457 0.395 0.387 0.374 0.308 0.280
Cv 29.4 104 251 407 618 894 1240 1750 2130
Kv 25.4 90 217 352 535 773 1070 1510 1840
10 64.8 Fd --- 0.081 0.048 0.037 0.030 0.025 0.025 0.028 0.031
FL 0.90 0.88 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.65
XT 0.764 0.548 0.534 0.462 0.408 0.387 0.373 0.309 0.280
Cv 42.2 150 360 584 887 1280 1780 2520 3060
Kv 36.5 130 311 505 767 1110 1540 2180 2650
12 93.3 Fd --- 0.064 0.040 0.030 0.025 0.021 0.021 0.023 0.026
FL 0.90 0.88 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.65
XT 0.758 0.548 0.538 0.457 0.411 0.388 0.373 0.308 0.279
Cv 75.5 268 647 1047 1592 2304 3201 4515 5480
Kv 65.3 232 559 906 1380 1990 2770 3910 4740
16 167 Fd --- 0.051 0.031 0.023 0.019 0.016 0.016 0.018 0.020
FL 0.90 0.88 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.65
XT 0.765 0.549 0.535 0.459 0.410 0.385 0.371 0.308 0.280
Cv 118 421 1010 1640 2490 3610 5020 7070 8590
Kv 102.4 364 874 1420 2150 3120 4340 6120 7430
20 262 Fd --- 0.041 0.026 0.019 0.016 0.014 0.014 0.015 0.016
FL 0.90 0.88 0.79 0.74 0.71 0.66 0.69 0.69 0.65
XT 0.766 0.549 0.536 0.459 0.410 0.385 0.368 0.308 0.281
1. Window starts at about 60 degrees.
2. Valves should not be required to throttle at a Cv less than the specified minimum Cv.

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Table 5. Design V260A with Aerodome Attenuator, Forward Flow

Modified Equal
High Density Aerodome Percentage Characteristic
Minimum Valve Rotation, Degrees
Valve Size,
Throttling Coefficients
Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Cv(1)
Cv 16.1 62.9 153 256 390 553 737 919 996
Kv 13.9 54.4 133 221 337 478 638 795 861
8 41.1 Fd --- 0.10 0.060 0.046 0.038 0.032 0.028 0.026 0.024
FL 0.91 0.88 0.79 0.73 0.69 0.66 0.66 0.66 0.66
XT 0.752 0.615 0.528 0.463 0.406 0.366 0.332 0.302 0.290
Cv 25.5 100 243 405 618 876 1170 1460 1580
Kv 22.1 87 210 350 535 758 1010 1260 1370
10 64.8 Fd --- 0.081 0.048 0.037 0.030 0.025 0.023 0.021 0.019
FL 0.94 0.87 0.77 0.72 0.70 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.65
XT 0.751 0.612 0.528 0.467 0.408 0.364 0.332 0.300 0.288
Cv 36.9 144 351 586 893 1270 1690 2110 2280
Kv 31.9 125 304 507 773 1099 1460 1830 1970
12 93.3 Fd --- 0.064 0.040 0.030 0.025 0.021 0.019 0.017 0.016
FL 0.97 0.85 0.75 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.66
XT 0.617 0.505 0.434 0.383 0.333 0.297 0.273 0.247 0.238
Cv 65.9 257 627 1050 1590 2260 3020 3760 4070
Kv 57.0 222 542 908 1380 1950 2610 3250 3520
16 167 Fd --- 0.051 0.031 0.023 0.019 0.016 0.014 0.013 0.012
FL 0.94 0.87 0.77 0.72 0.70 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.65
XT 0.751 0.614 0.527 0.460 0.408 0.364 0.330 0.301 0.289
Cv 103 403 983 1640 2500 3540 4730 5890 6380
Kv 89 349 850 1420 2160 3060 4090 5090 5520
20 262 Fd --- 0.041 0.026 0.019 0.016 0.014 0.012 0.011 0.011
FL 0.94 0.87 0.77 0.72 0.70 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.65
XT 0.756 0.618 0.528 0.464 0.406 0.365 0.330 0.303 0.292
1. Valves should not be required to throttle at a Cv less than the minimum throttling Cv.

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Table 6. Design V260B with Hydrodome Attenuator, Forward Flow

Characterized(1) Hydrodome Modified Equal

Percentage Characteristic
Minimum Ball Angle of Opening, Degrees
Valve Size,
Throttling Coefficients
Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Cv(2)
Cv 13.6 79.6 160 265 408 585 797 1150 1380
8 46.6 Kv 11.8 68.9 138 229 353 506 689 995 1190
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 21.1 123 248 411 632 907 1240 1780 2140
10 72.1 Kv 18.2 107 215 355 547 784 1070 1540 1850
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 30.7 179 361 597 920 1320 1800 2590 3110
12 105 Kv 26.5 155 312 517 796 1140 1550 2240 2690
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 55.1 322 648 1070 1650 2370 3230 4660 5590
16 189 Kv 47.6 279 560 928 1430 2050 2790 4030 4830
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 85.1 498 1000 1660 2550 3660 4990 7190 8630
20 292 Kv 73.6 431 866 1430 2210 3170 4310 6220 7470
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
1. Window starts at about 60 degrees.
2. Valves should not be required to throttle at a Cv less than the minimum throttling Cv.

Table 7. Design V260B with Hydrodome Attenuator, Forward Flow

Modified Equal
High Density Hydrodome Percentage Characteristic
Minimum Ball Angle of Opening, Degrees
Valve Size,
Throttling Coefficients
Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Cv(1)
Cv 13.3 79.9 162 268 415 593 801 1020 1060
8 46.6 Kv 11.5 69.1 140 232 359 513 693 882 917
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 20.5 123 250 413 640 914 1230 1570 1630
10 71.8 Kv 17.7 106 216 357 554 791 1060 1360 1410
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 30.2 181 367 608 941 1350 1820 2310 2400
12 106 Kv 26.1 157 317 526 814 1170 1570 2000 2080
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 53.0 318 645 1070 1650 2360 3190 4060 4210
16 186 Kv 45.8 275 558 926 1430 2040 2760 3510 3640
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
Cv 83.2 500 1010 1680 2600 3710 5010 6380 6620
20 292 Kv 72.0 432 877 1450 2250 3210 4330 5520 5730
FL 0.84 0.90 0.82 0.77 0.72 0.68 0.66 0.66 0.62
1. Valves should not be required to throttle at a Cv less than the minimum throttling Cv.

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Table 8. Design V260C without Attenuator, Forward Flow

Modified Equal
Gas or Liquid Flow Percentage Characteristic
Minimum Valve Rotation, Degrees
Valve Size,
Throttling Coefficients
Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Cv(1)
Cv 47.3 126 236 382 604 972 1600 3000 4960
Kv 40.9 109 204 330 522 841 1380 2600 4290
8 86.7 FL 0.79 0.87 0.91 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.73 0.63 0.63
Fd 0.37 0.64 0.78 0.88 0.94 0.97 0.98 0.99 1.00
XT 0.44 0.64 0.77 0.77 0.67 0.51 0.38 0.20 0.13
Cv 74.1 197 369 598 946 1520 2510 4700 7770
Kv 64.1 171 320 517 818 1320 2170 4060 6720
10 136 FL 0.79 0.87 0.91 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.73 0.63 0.63
Fd 0.37 0.64 0.78 0.87 0.94 0.97 0.99 0.99 1.00
XT 0.44 0.64 0.77 0.77 0.67 0.51 0.38 0.20 0.13
Cv 107 284 532 861 1360 2190 3610 6760 11 200
Kv 92.2 246 460 745 1180 1890 3120 5850 9670
12 196 Fd 0.39 0.67 0.79 0.87 0.93 0.97 0.99 1.00 1.00
FL 0.79 0.87 0.91 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.73 0.63 0.63
XT 0.44 0.64 0.77 0.77 0.67 0.51 0.38 0.20 0.13
Cv 189 505 945 1530 2420 3890 6410 12 000 19 900
Kv 164 437 818 1320 2090 3370 5540 10 400 17 200
16 347 Fd 0.38 0.64 0.79 0.87 0.93 0.97 0.99 0.99 1.00
FL 0.79 0.87 0.91 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.73 0.63 0.63
XT 0.44 0.64 0.77 0.77 0.67 0.51 0.38 0.20 0.13
Cv 296 788 1480 2390 3780 6080 10 000 18 800 31 000
Kv 256 681 1280 2070 3270 5260 8660 16 200 26 800
20 542 Fd 0.42 0.66 0.79 0.87 0.93 0.97 0.99 1.00 1.00
FL 0.79 0.87 0.91 0.91 0.85 0.81 0.73 0.63 0.63
XT 0.44 0.63 0.76 0.76 0.66 0.50 0.38 0.20 0.13
1. Valves should not be required to throttle at a Cv less than the minimum throttling Cv.

Note
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entities assumes responsibility for the
selection, use and maintenance of any
product. Responsibility for the
selection, use, and maintenance of any
product remains with the purchaser
and end-user.

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