Pressure Reducing Valves

Type 44-0
Type 44-1
Type 44-5

Fig. 1 ⋅ Type 44-1 Type 44-0 (high temperatures) Type 44-5 (high temperatures)

1. Design and principle of operation Types 44-0 and 44-5 are designed for higher
The pressure reducing valves essentially con- temperatures and therefore contain an inter-
sist of a globe valve with plug, stem and bal- mediate valve-actuator extension piece. The
ancing bellows, plus the black plastic actua- pressure reducing valves are deployed in
tor section containing the spring-loaded control applications to maintain the down-
operating diaphragm and setpoint adjuster. stream pressure at aconstant, pre-set value.

Edition March 1995 Mounting and operating instructions

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The process medium flows through the valve 2. Installation
in the direction indicated by the arrow. In this 2.1 Mounting position
case, the valve plug position determines the
Type 44-1: This pressure reducing valve can
cross-sectional area of flow between the seat
be installed at almost any position, except in
(2) and the plug (3) and, thus, the pressure
the case of liquids and temperature exceed-
ratio across the valve. The downstream press-
ing 60 °C and horizontal pipelines. In this
ure is transmitted to the operating diaphragm
case, install the actuator vertically suspended
(7) via the internal opening (6) and converted
(hanging).
into a displacement force. This positioning
Type 44-0 and 44-5: These pressure reduc-
force is consequently used to adjust the valve
ing valves must be installed with the black
plug with dependence on the force of the
plastic actuator section vertically suspended.
operating springs (8). The spring force can
If the valve is to be insulated, two thirds of the
be adjusted using the setpoint adjuster (9).
intermediate valve-actuator extension must
be uncovered.
Always ensure that the direction of flow
agrees with the arrow on the body!

Type 44-1 15
1 70Nm Type 44-5 Type 44-0
4 14 Male thread Female thread

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Legend

1 Valve body 9 Setpoint adjuster

2 Seat 10 Diaphragm plate
9 3 Plug 11 Clamp
4 Balancing bellows 12 Span rider
5 Plug stem 13 Valve spring
6 Internal hole 14 Sleeve
7 Operating diaphragm 15 Plug
Fig. 2 ⋅ Sectional drawings 8 Operating spring(s)

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 side (downstream) facilitates checking of the
1 2 3 4 5 1
adjusted setpoint.

3.2 Faults
If the downstream pressure (pressure gauge on
1 Shut-off valve
2 Upstream pressure gauge
the low-pressure side) deviates considerably
3 Strainer from the adjusted setpoint, the reason for untight
4 Pressure reducing valve fit might be a dirty or naturally worn seat or plug.
5 Downstream pressure gauge
If external leaks occur, check the diaphragm
Fig. 3 ⋅ Installation examples and, when necessary, replace.
Remove the pressure reducing valve

2.2 Strainers
! from the pipe when performing
assembly work. For this purpose, first
Always install a strainer (SAMSON Type 1N) relieve the corresponding section of
upstream of the pressure reducing valve in the plant of pressure and drain!
order to prevent sealing parts such as globule
and other contaminants from impairing proper 3.2.1 Cleaning and replacing the plug
functioning of the valve, especially tight shut-off. Completely relieve the setpoint spring(s) of
Install the strainer upstream of the pressure re- tension by turning the setpoint adjuster (9) to
ducing valves. Ensure that the direction of flow the left (counter clockwise).
agrees with the arrow on the body. The filter el- Unscrew the clamp (11). CAREFUL: Spring is
ement must be installed either vertically suspend- still slightly pre-loaded!
ed (with horizontal installation) or vertically up-
right (with vertical installation). Make certain Remove the entire black plastic section con-
that ample space is available to remove the filter. taining spring (8), diaphragm plate (10) and
diaphragm (7). Remove the span rider (12).
Unscrew the plug (15), and remove the sleeve
2.3 Shut-off valve, pressure gauge
(14). Then, remove the metal bellows (4)
We recommend that a manually operated shut- along with the plug (3) and stem (5).
off valve be installed both upstream of the
strainer and downstream of the pressure re- Thoroughly clean the seat and plug.
ducing valve in order to isolate the plant when If either the plug or the metal bellows are
cleaning and servicing, and when not used for damaged, the complete section must be re-
extended periods of time. placed.
To observe the pressures prevailing in the plant, Proceed in the reverse order to re-assemble.
install a pressure gauge both upstream and Note the tightening torques as indicated in
downstream of the controller. Fig. 2.

3. Operation 3.2.2 Exchanging the diaphragm

3.1 Setpoint adjustment Completely relieve the setpoint spring of ten-
The desired downstream pressure can be adjusted sion by turning the setpoint adjuster (9) to the
by turning the setpoint adjuster (9) accordingly. left (counter clockwise).
Turning to the right (clockwise direction) increases Unscrew the clamp (11). CAREFUL: Spring is
the downstream pressure, whereas turning to the still slightly pre-loaded!
left (counter clockwise) reduces the pressure. The Remove the black plastic section containing
pressure gauge attached on the low-pressure the spring (8) and diaphragm plate (10).
Remove the diaphragm and replace.

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Proceed in the reverse order to re-assemble.
Note the tightening torques as indicated in L
Fig. 2.
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4. Dimensions and weights
Type 44-1
Thread size G1/2 G3/4 G1
Overall length L 65 75 90 154

Approx. weight kg 0.9 1 1.15

Type 44-0 ad 44-5 (for high temperatures) Type 44-1

Nominal size DN 15 20 25
Pipe diameter d 21.3 26.8 33.7
L1
Thread size D G3/4 G1 G11/4 L
Width across flats SW 30 36 46
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Length L 65 70 75
d D
L1 with welding ends 210 234 244
Weight of Type 44-0 1.0 1.1 1.25
Version with
Weight of Type 44-5 1 1.1 1.2 welding ends
Special version
L2 with threaded ends 129 144 159
Male thread A G1/2 G3/4 G1
Weight 1 1.1 1.2
L3 with flanges 130 150 160 Type 44-0 and 44-5
(high temperature)
Weight 2.4 3 3.7
with valve-actuator
extension
L2
5. Customer inquiries
Always specify the following important informa-
tion:
SW
1. Type and nominal size of the pressure
reducing valve Version with threaded ends
2. Order and product number (entered on the
nameplate) L3
3. Upstream and downstream pressure
4. Rate of flow in m3/h
5. Indication whether or not a strainer is in-
stalled SW

6. Installation drawing
Version with flanges

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