Flowserve Nordstrom Dynamic Balance Plug Valve and Double DB Plug Valve User Manual
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Contents
1 Valve Selection
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Pressure-Temperature Rating
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1.3 Bending Strength
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1.4 Fire Safety
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1.5 Pressure Surge
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1.6 Throttling Service
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1.7 Temperature Changes
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1.8 Other Pressurization
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1.9 Trapped Pressure
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1.10 Material Compatibility
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1.11 Operating Effort
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2 Shipping And Storage
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Handling
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2.3 Storage
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3 Installation
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3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Inspection
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3.3 Threaded Valve to Pipe Assembly
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3.4 Flanged Joint Assembly
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3.5 Weld Joint Assembly
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3.6 Proprietary End Connection Assembly
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3.7 Testing and Adjustment
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4 Operation And Maintenance
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Operation, Manual Valves
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4.3 Operation, Power-Actuated Valves
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4.4 Fluid Dynamics of Shutoff Valve Operation
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4.5 Noise
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4.6 Maintenance
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5 Dynamic Balance Plug Valve Maintenance
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5.1 Notice
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5.2 Customer Service
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5.3 Field Service
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5.4 When You Call or Write Us
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5.5 Product Identification
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5.6 Economics of Valve Repair
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5.7 Video Training
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5.8 Introduction
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5.9 Earlier Designs
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5.10 Basic Construction Principles
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5.11 Sealant System
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5.12 Design Features
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5.13 Valve Front Identification
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5.14 Gearing
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5.15 Sealants
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5.16 VXX Valve Purge
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5.17 Sealant Injection Equipment
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5.18 Valve Maintenance
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5.19 Basic Sealant Injection
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6 Valve Maintenance: Troubleshooting
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