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Control Valves (Rotary, Mixing, Temperature Control etc)
News Release from: Smith Flow Control | Subject: QLS and GLS valve interlocks
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2001
On-site lock re-coding for valve
interlocks
Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks with on-site lock re-coding, which lets plant managers quickly adapt interlocking sequences to changes in process logic
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks The new QLS and GLS interlocks provide a mechanical process management system for potentially hazardous valve operations requiring strict sequential control
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Apr 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has designed an innovative interlocking system for the change-over sequence between relief valves.
Key-exchange interlocks for safe actuated valves
Whenever valves are actuated by means of pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical power sources, safety specialist Smith Flow Control (SFC) can supply custom-designed key-exchange interlocks.
A new feature is on-site lock re-coding.
This lets plant managers quickly adapt interlocking sequences to changes in process logic.
Interlock process control systems are typically used to support 'Permit to Work' procedures during safety relief valve changeover, pig trap loading and retrieval, and filter changeover.
These new safety devices can be integrated with most quarter-turn and multi-turn valves, up to 3 inch diameter, in ball, plug, gate, butterfly and globe formats.
Retro-fitting on operational plant is possible without shut-down, since the interlocks simply replace original hand wheels or levers.
Also, their fitting does not compromise the certified pressure envelopes of host valves.
Fitting kits can either be bespoke, to match the topworks of a specific make and model of valve, or as universal fittings.
The latter option enables the interlock to be resited and reused if the original plant is decommissioned.
Designed for long-term operation in the harshest of onshore and offshore conditions, these interlocks are made from 316 grade, Duplex and SuperDuplex stainless steels.
The standard finish is a bright yellow polyester powder coat (to RAL1021) which has high visibility for locating control valves in difficult conditions.
Operation is by cast stainless steel 'coded card' keys which simply push in and pull out of anti-ingress and weather sealed apertures in the lock body.
Lock mechanisms are totally maintenance-free. Request a free brochure from Smith Flow Control ...
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