CavControl valve trim lowers cavitation damage by controlling the location and concentration of cavitation vapor bubble implosions in an area away from metal parts. CavControl trim utilizes a number of small, diametrically opposed flow holes through the walls of a special seat retainer.
Additional information
| Function | Cavitation Control |
|---|---|
| Pressure Stages | 1 |
| Cv Range | 1.5 to 1000 |
| Cavitation Sigma Limit | 1.2 |
| Trim Design | Single Cage |
| Solids Capable | Yes, very limited |
| Materials | Alloy |
| Base Valve | Flowserve Valtek Mark Series |
| Valve Size | 1" to 36" |
| Pressure Class Standard | ASME B16.34 |
| Pressure Class Range | Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500, 4500 |
Features & Benefits
- Tolerates Sigma as low as 1.2
- Uses a drilled hole seat retainer with stepped holes to move the vena contracta away from metal surfaces
- Controls cavitation by directing the cavitation bubbles away from the metal surfaces and into opposing streams from the opposite side of the retainer
- Impinging jets create a column of cavitation in the center of the retainer
- Works best in low to mild cavitation
