Valve Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Prepare for Effective Maintenance from the Beginning

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It is possible that the reason a valve is not operating at peak performance is that it was improperly installed. There­fore, it is critical to ensure valves are installed correctly from the beginning to lower potential maintenance prob­lems over the life of the components. To ensure proper installation, one should:

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• Always follow the manufacturer&#;s installation instructions. Read the in­struction manual, attend training ses­sions, or watch videos to understand the proper steps of assembly and dis­assembly, including proper tightening, see Figure 1.
• Be aware of the capabilities and op­erating parameters of the system. For example, a valve should never be placed into service where the tem­perature or pressure inside the system exceeds the ratings of the valve.
• Allow adequate space for access and fu­ture maintenance. Maintaining a valve is typically a hands-on activity. Make sure to place valves in locations that are easily accessible, when possible.
• Mount valves securely to a fixed loca­tion whenever possible. Use adequate supports for the tubing or piping where viable on both sides of the valve to minimize vibration, see Figure 2.
• Ensure the proper orientation of the valve to allow media to flow in the cor­rect direction. Look for helpful indica­tors on the valve body or stem to get the orientation right.
• Check for leaks after installation. Con­sider ultrasonic monitors or liquid leak detectors to help here.
• Avoid contaminants. An operator can do this by adding filters to the fluid system to help remove particulates that may interfere with proper valve operation. Such particles can cause damage to valve seats, contaminate process fluid, and reduce overall flow throughout the system.

Adhering to these guidelines as valves are installed will offer the best chance for problem-free operation over the components&#; lives.

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