ANDERSON GREENWOOD

CROSBY
VAREC
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
OVERVIEW
ISSUED NOVEMBER 2012
ANDERSON GREENWOOD • CROSBY • VAREC

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES OVERVIEW

Contents
Direct Spring Pressure Relief Valves 3-5

Safety Valves 6

High Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valves 7-9

Low Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valves 10

Tank Protection 11 - 13

Flame Arrestment 14 - 15

Blanketing Systems 15

Tank Accessories 16

Specialty Valves 17 - 18

Certifications 18

Nuclear Products 19

Sizing Software and Service 20

Selection Matrix 21 - 22

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Global Performance Test Facilities The world’s most
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provides you with the pressure equipment and procedures that assure gas and liquid.
management products, application optimum valve performance under all
solutions and services that will positively service conditions. These facilities are
impact your business. used for experimentation, testing and
emissions on relief devices. Our Texas
facility also features cryogenic testing
capabilities down to -320°F [-196°C]. A
recent upgrade to our Texas facility
included a 11,000 gallon liquid nitrogen
storage tank, high pressure gas vessels,
full liquid testing capabilities and a large
test laboratory. It has also been
approved by ASME as a test facility to
conduct certified flow testing.

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Pressure Relief Valves
Direct Spring Operated PRVs
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 60 (Types 61 and 63B)
Features: Designed for low and medium set pressure gas, vapor and
liquid or gas thermal relief applications. Brass
construction.
Sizes: 1/ 2" x 1" to 3/4" x 1"
Orifices: 0.077 to 0.150 in2 [0.497 to 0.968 cm2]
Connections: NPT
Temperature Range: -320 to 400°F [-196 to +205°C]
Set Pressures: 30 to 531 psig [2.07 to 36.6 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0244

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 80 (Types 81, 83 and 86)
Features: Soft seat design for premium seat tightness provides
repeatable leak-tight performance before and after each
relief cycle. Full lift design with external adjustable
blowdown and replaceable soft seats and seals. Allows
higher operating pressure. Gas, vapor and steam service.
Sizes: 1/ 2" x 3/4" to 2" x 3"
Orifices: 0.049 to 1.287 in2 [0.316 to 8.303 cm2]
Connections: NPT, Flanged
Temperature Range: -423 to +550°F [-253 to +288°C]
Set Pressures: 20 to 10,000 psig [1.40 to 689.5 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0244

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 80 (Type 81P)
Features: Soft seat design for liquid service to ensure stability with no
chatter. The trim is fully back pressure balanced without
the use of a bellows. Replaceable soft seats and seals.
Sizes: 1/ 2" x 3/4" to 2" x 3"
Orifices: 0.049 to 1.287 in2 [0.316 to 8.303 cm2]
Connections: NPT, Flanged
Temperature Range: -65 to +400°F [-54 to +205°C]
Set Pressures: 50 to 6000 psig [3.45 to 413.7 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0244

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Pressure Relief Valves
Direct Spring Operated PRVs
Brand/Model: Crosby Styles JOS-E and JBS-E
Features: Conventional and Balanced Bellows Spring loaded pressure
relief valves built in accordance with API Standards 526 and
527 for air, gas, steam and vapor. Styles JLT-JOS-E and
JLT-JBS-E for liquid service and two phase applications.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 8" x 10"
Orifices: 0.110 to 27.872 in2 [0.710 to 167.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Temperature Range: -450 to +1000°F [-268 to +538°C]
Set Pressures: 5 to 6000 psig [0.34 to 413 barg]
Code: ASME VIII [15 psig and above]
Request data sheet: CROMC-0297

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Crosby Style JB-TD (“Over T”)
Features: Large orifice pressure relief valve product line is an
extension of API Standard 526 designs for air, gas, steam
and vapor applications. The broad JB-TD product offering
represents an alternative to multiple, smaller orifice relief
valves.
Sizes: 10" x 14" to 20" x 24"
Orifices: 42.19 to 185.0 in2 [272.19 to 1193.55 cm2]
Inlet Rating: ANSI Class 300
Temperature Range: -20 to +450°F [-29 to +232°C]
Set Pressure: 25 to 300 psig [1.72 to 20.69 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0290

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Crosby Series 900 OMNI-TRIM®
Features: Single trim design, fixed blowdown design for medium
flow of air, gas, steam, vapor, liquid and two phase
applications. Full nozzle design. Available with metal or
O-ring seat construction.
Sizes: 1/ 2" x 1" to 2" x 2"
Orifices: 0.074 to 0.503 in2 [0.477 to 3.25 cm2]
Connections: NPT, Flanged, Socket Weld
Temperature Range: -450 to +750°F [-268 to +399°C]
Set Pressures: 5 to 5000 psig [0.34 to 344.83 barg]
Code: ASME VIII [15 psig and above]
Request data sheet: CROMC-0294

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Pressure Relief Valves
Direct Spring Operated PRVs
Brand/Model: Crosby Series 800
Features: Adjustable blowdown design for medium flow of air, gas,
vapor and steam applications. External precise blowdown
adjustment provides shorter blowdown than the Series 900.
Full nozzle design. Available with metal or O-ring seat.
Sizes: 3/ 4" x 1" to 2" x 2"
Orifices: 0.110 to 0.503 in2 [0.71 to 3.25 cm2]
Connections: NPT, Flanged, Socket Weld
Temperature Range: -450 to +750°F [-268 to +399°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 1500 psig [1.03 to 103.42 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0294

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Crosby Series BP OMNI-TRIM®
Features: Balanced piston, single trim design for gas, vapor and
liquid applications involving variable back pressure. Full
nozzle design with O-ring seat as standard.
Sizes: 3/ 4" x 1" and 1" x 1"
Orifices: 0.074 and 0.110 in2 [0.477 and 0.71 cm2]
Connections: NPT, Flanged
Temperature Range: -20 to +400°F [-28 to +204°C]
Set Pressures: 50 to 1500 psig [3.45 to 103.44 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0293

Direct Spring Operated PRVs

Brand/Model: Crosby Series 82
Features: Designed to provide premium performance in the natural
gas market. The Series 82 has a rugged construction
designed specifically for high pressure multi stage natural
gas compressors. The Series 82 valve is designed to provide
superior seating performance using a Viton® o-ring seat.
The 2-piece body design with replaceable seat and seals
reduce downtime and maintenance costs over the life of the
valve.
Sizes: 3/ 4" x 1" to 1" x 1"
Orifices: D 0.127 in2 [0.819 cm2]
E 0.221 in2 [1.423 cm2]
Connections: MNPT x FNPT
Temperature Range: -15°F to 400°F [-26°C to 204°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 1500 psig [1.03 to 103 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0806

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Safety Valves
Direct Spring Operated
Brand/Model: Crosby Style HE ISOFLEX®
Features: High capacity safety valve for drum service, saturated
steam applications. Two ring control and back
pressure-assist close design are standard. ISOFLEX® seat
design provides seat tightness up to 96% of set pressure.
Sizes: 21/2" x 6" to 4" x 8"
Orifices: 1.840 to 7.070 in2 [11.87 to 45.61 cm2]
Connections: ANSI Flanged or Butt Weld Inlet and ANSI Flanged Outlet
Maximum Temperature: Saturated steam
Maximum Set Pressure: 3000 psig [207 barg]
Code: ASME I
Request data sheet: CROMC-0295

Direct Spring Operated

Brand/Model: Crosby Style HSJ
Features: Full nozzle safety valve for saturated and superheated
steam service. Two ring control. Style HSJ-DOW with closed
bonnet and screwed cap for Dowtherm service.
Sizes: 11/2" x 2" to 6" x 8"
Orifices: 0.307 to 11.045 in2 [1.98 to 71.25 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Maximum Temperature: 1000°F [538°C]
Maximum Set Pressure: 2700 psig [186.2 barg]
Code: ASME I and VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0295

Direct Spring Operated

Brand/Model: Crosby Style HCI ISOFLEX®
Features: High capacity safety valve for saturated and superheated
steam service. Two ring control and optional restricted lift
feature. ISOFLEX® seat design provides seat tightness up to
96% of set pressure.
Sizes: 11/2" x 3" to 6" x 10"
Orifices: 0.994 to 19.29 in2 [6.41 to 124.45 cm2]
Connections: ANSI Flanged or Butt Weld Inlet and ANSI Flanged Outlet
Maximum Temperature: 1100°F [593°C]
Maximum Set Pressure: 3000 psig [207 barg]
Code: ASME I and VIII
Request data sheet: CROMC-0295

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Pilot Operated Relief Valves
High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 200
Features: Non-flowing, pop action pilot operated design principally
intended for gas, vapor and many mixed phase applications.
Suitable for severe service where dirt, hydrates and high
moisture levels occur in the fluid media.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 10" x 14"
Orifices: 0.110 to 63.50 in2 [0.710 to 409.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Temperature Range: -423 to +600°F [-253 to +315°C]
Set Pressures: 25 to over 6170 psig [1.72 to over 425.52 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 400
Features: Non-flowing, modulating action pilot operated design
suitable for gas, liquid and many mixed phase applications,
including dirty and/or wet applications. Modulating action
eliminates destructive effects of “liquid hammer.” Lifts
proportionally according to demand.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 10" x 14"
Orifices: 0.110 to 63.50 in2 [0.710 to 409.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 600
Temperature Range: -65 to +600°F [-54 to +315°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 1480 psig [1.03 to 102.0 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 400 Iso-Dome
Features: Iso-Dome accessory for the Series 400 pilot provides
protection of critical pilot internals from highly viscous
process media.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 10" x 14"
Orifices: 0.110 to 63.50 in2 [0.710 to 409.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 900
Temperature Range: -65 to +500°F [-54 to +260°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 1480 psig [1.03 to 102.0 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

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Pilot Operated Relief Valve
High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 500
Features: Unique, modulating action pilot operated relief valve with
soft seats having the ability to handle hot water, steam, hot
hydrocarbon vapors or liquids, using inert plastic soft
goods.
Sizes: 11/2" x 2" to 10" x 14"
Orifices: 0.110 to 63.50 in2 [0.710 to 409.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 600
Temperature Range: -65 to +515°F [-54 to +268°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 720 psig [1.03 to 49.6 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Type 727
Features: Pop action pilot safety valve with metal seated pilot valve
and main valve extends the use of pilot technology to
1000°F [538°C]. Suitable for steam or gas service.
Sizes: 2" x 3" to 8" x 10"
Orifices: 0.503 to 26.0 in2 [3.245 to 167.7 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 600
Temperature Range: Up to 1000°F [538°C]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 800
Features: High set pressure capability, non-flowing, modulating pilot
operated pressure relief valve design for pressures up to
6170 psig [425.52 barg]. Suitable for gas, liquid or mixed
phase lading fluids, including dirty and/or wet services.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 4" x 6"
Orifices: 0.110 to 9.489 in2 [0.710 to 61.21 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 900 to 2500
Temperature Range: -65 to +600°F [-54 to +315°C]
Set Pressures: 1481 to 6170 psig [102.13 to 425.52 barg]
Code: ASME VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0243

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Pilot Operated Relief Valves
High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 5100
Features: Revolutionary modulating action pilot operated relief valve designed
specifically for Economizer service meeting the stringent
requirements of ASME Code Section I. Certified capacities for steam
and water. Proportional design opens according to relief demand,
thereby eliminating chatter. Suitable for steam, water or flashing
water service.
Sizes: 11/2" x 2" to 8" x 10"
Orifices: 0.785 to 38.96 in2 [5.065 to 251.3 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Max Temperature: 515°F [268°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 6170 psig [1.03 to 454.4 barg]
Code: ASME I
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0276

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series 5200
Features: Developed specifically to serve economizer applications requiring
pressure relief under the stringent requirements of ASME Section.
This unique and challenging application requires premium
performance on a valve that must have ASME Section I certified
capacities for both steam and water. A modulating pilot operated
pressure relief valve is the ideal solution to this difficult application.
Sizes: 11/2" x 2" to 4" x 6"
Orifices: F 0.307 in2 (1.98 cm2) thru P 6.38 in2 (41.16 cm2)
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Temperature Range: Up to 1000°F [+538°C]
Set Pressures: 15 to 6250 psig [1.03 to 431 barg]
Code: ASME I and VIII
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0803

High Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series LCP
Features: Full bore, non-flowing pilot design for gas and vapor service. Integral
field test connection and back flow preventer are standard accessories
in a compact assembly.
Sizes: 1" x 2" to 3" x 4"
Orifices: 0.785 to 7.069 in2 [5.065 to 45.6 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150 to 900
Temperature Range: -20 to +400°F [-29 to +205°C]
Set Pressure Range: 25 to 2200 psig [1.72 to 151.72 barg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0254

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Pilot Operated Relief Valves
Low Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Type 9300
Features: The Type 9300 design is a full body valve to pipe away the discharge if necessary
and is balanced against back pressure. This design can be used in the pilot
operated pressure relief mode and also provide pilot operated vacuum relief.
Sizes: 2" x 3" to 12" x 16"
Orifices: 3.35 to 113.0 in2 [21.61 to 729.03 cm2]
Temperature Range: -320 to +200°F [-196 to +93°C]
Pressure Range: 4" wc to 50 psig [10 mbarg to 3.45 barg]
Vacuum Range: -1 oz [-4.3 mbarg] full open weight loaded
Vacuum Range: -2 in wc to -5 psig pilot operated [-5 mbarg to -0.345 barg]
Code: ASME VIII [15 psig and above]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0251

Low Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Type 9200 Vent
Features: The Type 9200 design can be used in the pilot operated pressure relief mode and
also provide weight loaded or pilot operated vacuum relief. The 9200 vents
directly to atmosphere and has no provision to pipe away the discharge.
Sizes: 2" x 3" to 12" x 16"
Orifices: 3.35 to 113.0 in2 [21.61 to 729.03 cm2]
Temperature Range: -320 to +200°F [-196 to +93°C]
Pressure Range: 4" wc to 5 psig [-5.0 mbarg to 0.345 barg]
Vacuum Range: -1 oz [-4.3 mbarg] full open weight loaded
Vacuum Range: -2 in wc to -5 psig pilot operated [-5.0 mbarg to -0.345 barg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0251

Low Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Type 93
Features: Introduced in 1968, this pilot operated pressure relief valve is designed with
elastomer seats and seals for gas piping and chemical tank applications.
Sizes: 2" x 3" to 12" x 16"
Orifices: 2.29 to 84.0 in2 [14.77 to 541.93 cm2]
Temperature Range: -260 to +300°F [-162 to +149°C]
Set Pressures: 3" wc to 50 psig [7.5 mbarg to 3.45 barg]
Code: ASME VIII [15 psig and above]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0251

Low Pressure
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Series MLCP
Features: Modulating Large Capacity Pilot Valve designed for gas and vapor service.
Internally sensed pilot operated pressure relief valve in a simple, high
performance, cost effective design.
Sizes: 2" x 3" to 6" x 8"
Orifices: 3.14 to 28.27 in2 [20.26 to 182.41 cm2]
Inlet Ratings: ANSI Class 150
Temperature Range: -20 to +400°F [-29 to +204°C]
Set Pressure Range: 3 to 14.99 psig [0.207 to 1.03 barg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0257

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Tank Protection
Weight Loaded Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve
Brand/Model: Varec 2010B/2020B Series
Features: Protects tanks from damage or deformation, minimizes
emissions to the environment, as well as loss of product
due to evaporation. Designed for use on atmospheric and
low pressure storage tanks. Vent to atmosphere or pipe
away models.
Sizes: 2010B/2011B 2" to 12"
2020B/2021B 2" x 3" to 12" x 14"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum), 2010B
ANSI Class 150 Raised or Flat Face Drilling (Carbon Steel
and Stainless Steel)
Temperature Range: -65 to +350°F [-54 to +177°C] Pressure/Vacuum
Setting Range: 0.3 oz/in2 to 2 psig [1.29 mbarg to 0.14 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0318

Weight Loaded Vacuum Relief Valve

Brand/Model: Varec 3500B/3600B/3650B Series
Features: Designed to protect liquid storage vessels, vapor recovery
systems and process systems from excessive vacuum.
Designs available for tank top mounting, side mounting as
well as for “in-line” applications.
Sizes: 3500B/3600B 2" to 12"
3650B 2" x 3" to 12" x 14" 3500B
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum)
ANSI Class 150 Raised or Flat Face Drilling (Carbon Steel
and Stainless Steel)
Temperature Range: -65 to +350°F [-54 to +177°C]
Vacuum Setting Range: 0.3 oz/in2 to 2 psig [1.29 mbarg to 0.14 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0300

3600B
Weight Loaded Pressure Relief Vent
Brand/Model: Varec 7100B Series
Features: Pressure relief valve designed to protect atmospheric and
low pressure storage tanks from being overpressured. Air
cushion seating design keeps the valve tightly sealed until
the pressure inside the tank approaches the valve setting.
Vent to atmosphere design.
Sizes: 2" to 12"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum),
ANSI Class 150 Raised or Flat Face Drilling (Carbon Steel
and Stainless Steel)
Temperature Range: -65 to +350°F [-54 to +177°C]
Pressure Setting Range: 0.3 oz/in2 to 2 psig [1.29 mbarg to 0.14 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0301

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 Tank Protection
Spring Loaded Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve
Brand/Model: Varec 2440/2450 Series
Features: Designed for use on liquid storage tanks, vessels and vapor
recovery systems where excess pressure or vacuum may
cause damage or permanent deformation and leakage of
product must be minimized. Vent to atmosphere or pipe
away models.
Sizes: 2440 2" to 12"
2450 2" x 2" to 12" x 12"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum)
ANSI Class 150 Raised Face Drilling (Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel)
2440
Pressure Setting Range: 1 to 50 psig [0.07 to 3.5 barg]
Vacuum Setting Range: 0.7 to 14 oz/in2 [3.0 to 60 mbarg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0314

Spring Loaded Vacuum Relief Valve

Brand/Model: Varec 4110A/3610/3660 Series
Features: Designed to protect tanks and vessels from damage or
deformation caused by changes in process pressure and
vacuum conditions. Withstand the pressure of the stored
product under normal operating conditions. Designs
available for tank top mounting, side mounting and
“in-line” applications.
Sizes: 4110A/3610 2" to 12"
3660 2" x 2" to 12" x 12"

4110A Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum),

ANSI Class 150 Raised Face Drilling (Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel)
Relief Settings: Up to 50 psig [3.5 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0316

Spring Loaded Pressure Relief Vent

Brand/Model: Varec 711 Series
Features: Protects low and medium pressure storage tanks, gas
headers, process vessels and waste gas collection systems
from being overpressured.
Sizes: 2" to 12"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face Drilling (Aluminum)
ANSI Class 150 Raised Face Drilling (Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel)
Temperature Range: -65 to +350°F [-54 to +177°C]
Pressure Setting Range: 0.5 to 50 psig [0.035 to 3.5 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0302

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Tank Protection
Weight-loaded Vacuum Breaker
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Type 96A
Features: The 96A is a weight-loaded vacuum breaker designed to
compliment the pressure relief products, especially when
seeing high positive operating pressures.
Sizes: 4", 6", 8",12"
Vacuum Setting: 1/ 2 oz/in2 [2.2 mbarg] (standard)
1 1/ 2 oz/in2 [6.6 mbarg] (optional)
Maximum Allowable
Positive Pressure: Up to 85 psig [5.86 barg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0251

Mushroom (Free) Vent

Brand/Model: Varec 7000 Series
Features: Free vent relieves to atmosphere and commonly used to
protect atmospheric tanks containing non-volatile liquids.
Designed to minimize back pressure and to bolt directly to
a standard flange on the tank top. May also be mounted on
a flame arrester.
Sizes: 2" to 12"
Maximum Differential
Pressure: 1 psi [0.07 barg]
Connections: Bolts to standard ANSI Class 125 Flat Face flange
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0307

Emergency Pressure Relief Manway Cover

Brand/Model: Varec 221 Series
Features: Provides emergency venting of low pressure storage tanks
and vessels when exposed to abnormal internal pressure or
vacuum beyond capability of the breather vent. Also allows
quick and easy access for tank inspection and maintenance.
Sizes: 18", 20", 24"
Connections: Drilled to API 650 dimensions, Flat Face flange standard.
Drilled to ANSI Class 150 dimensions, Flat Face flange
optional.
Pressure Setting Range: 0.5 to 6 oz/in2 [2.15 to 25.86 mbarg]
Vacuum Setting Range: 0.5 to 1 oz/in2 [2.15 to 4.31 mbarg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0310

Emergency Pressure Vent and Manway Cover

Brand/Model: Varec 4210A Series
Features: Designed to provide emergency venting of low pressure
storage tanks and vessels. Protects the tank from rupture.
Vacuum relief option provides additional vacuum protection.
Sizes: 18", 20", 24"
Connections: Drilled to ANSI Class 150 dimensions, Flat Face flange.
Drilled to API 650 dimensions, Flat Face flange.
Pressure Setting Range: 2" wc to 2 psig [5 mbarg to 0.14 barg]
Vacuum Setting Range: -1.4" to -20" wc [-3.5 to -49 mm wc]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0308

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Flame Arrestment
Flame Arrester
Brand/Model: Varec 5400A Series
Features: Group “D”, end-of-line flame arrester is designed to
prevent propagation of flame from external sources into a
storage vessel.
Sizes: 2" to 12" (Vertical Installation)
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face flange Drilling (Aluminum),
ANSI Class 150 Raised Face flange Drilling (Carbon Steel
and Stainless Steel)
Pressure Rating: Leak proof to10 psig [0.69 barg]
Maximum Pressure
Differential: 1 psi [0.07 barg]
Approvals: FM (Factory Mutual): all sizes, all materials. UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) listed in all Aluminum
construction in 2", 3", 4". Refer to product data sheet for
additional information.
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0309

Flame Arrester
Brand/Model: Varec 5000/5010 Series
Features: Group “D” end-of-line flame arresters used in gas piping
systems and petroleum storage tank roofs to prevent the
propagation of a flame into the system. Extendable bank
design for ease of maintenance.
Sizes: 2" to 12"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face flange Drilling (Aluminum)
ANSI Class 150 Raised Face flange Drilling (Carbon Steel
and Stainless Steel)
Pressure Rating: Leak proof to 10 psig [0.69 barg]
Maximum Pressure
Differential: 1 psi [0.07 barg]
Approvals: 5000 Series UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed in all
Aluminum construction in 2", 3", 4", 6" and 10" sizes.
(Vertical Installation)
5010 Series UL listed in all Aluminum construction as above
in 2", 3" and 4" sizes. (Horizontal Installation) Refer to
product request data sheet: for additional information.
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0315

Relief Valve with Flame Arrester

Brand/Model: Varec 5810B/5820B Series
Features: A combination of the 2010B/2020B Series Pressure and
Vacuum Relief Valve and the 5000 Series Flame Arrester.
This unit combines the high flow capacity of the Relief Valve
with the easy-to-maintain extensible bank Flame Arrester
for maximum protection and reliable operation.
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0192

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Flame Arrestment
Relief Valve with Flame Arrester
Brand/Model: Varec 5910B/5920B Series
Features: A combination of the 2010B/2020B Series Pressure and
Vacuum Relief Valve and the 5400A Series Flame Arrester.
This unit combines the high flow capacity of the Relief Valve
with the easy-to-maintain Flame Arrester for maximum
protection and reliable operation.
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0161

Blanketing Systems
Regulators
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Tank Blanketing Regulators
Features: Tank Blanketing provides an inert gas blanket over the
liquid in a liquid storage tank. The Trans-Zero Regulator is
a pilot operated, dome-loaded diaphragm type regulator
capable of reducing blanketing gas in a single step
providing bubble-tight shut-off and low maintenance costs.
Connections: 1/2", 1", 2" threaded (NPT) and flanged ANSI 150, 300, 600
Temperature Range: -20 to +300°F [-29 to +149°C]
Maximum Inlet Pressure: 200 psig [14 barg]
Blanket Pressure Range: 0.5" wc to 6 psig [12.7 mm wc to 0.4 barg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0253

Double Port Pressure Regulator

Brand/Model: Varec 180 Series
Features: Provides upstream and downstream control for use on
vapor recovery systems where sensitive control at low
pressures is required. “Double port” design achieves a
sensitivity of less than five percent.
Sizes: 1" to 8"
Connections: 1": NPT threaded
2" to 8": Drilled to ASA 125 Flat Face (Aluminum),
Drilled to ANSI Class 150 Raised Face (Carbon
Steel)
Pressure Sensing Line: 180/181 2" NPT
186/187 1" NPT
Pressure Setting Range: -0.4 to 20" wc [1 to 50 mbarg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0303

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Tank Accessories
Sampling and Gauging Hatch Cover
Brand/Model: Varec 42 Series
Features: Designed to provide quick access to tanks for product
gauging, temperature measurement and sampling.
Sizes: 4", 6", 8",10"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face flange Drilling (Aluminum),
Welded Connection (Available on standard carbon steel
base only)
Working Pressure: Up to 3 psig [0.207 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0313

Sampling and Gauging Hatch Cover

Brand/Model: Varec 4310 Series
Features: Installed on tank roofs or roof flanges to provide quick
access for product gauging, temperature measurement or
sampling.
Sizes: 4", 8"
Connections: ANSI Class 125 Flat Face flange Drilling
Working Pressure: Up to 3 psig [0.207 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0311

Roof Manway Cover

Brand/Model: Varec 220 Series
Features: Designed for use on tanks where quick and easy personnel
access is desired.
Sizes: 18", 20", 24", 30", 36"
Materials: Cast Iron, Aluminum, Carbon Steel or
316 Stainless Steel base
Working Pressure: Up to 1 psig [0.07 barg]
Request data sheet: VRCMC-0305

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Specialty Valves
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Safety Selector Valve (SSV)
Features: Developed to provide a safe and efficient method of
switching from an active pressure relief valve to a stand-by
pressure relief valve. The SSV has less than 3% pressure
drop to the active API 526 PRV inlet in accordance with
ASME Code Section VIII and API RP 520, Part II. Tandem
Safety Selector Valve systems are available which allow
positive and simultaneous switching of both inlet and outlet
SSV’s while maintaining overpressure protection at all
times.
Sizes: 1" to 10"
Pressure Class: ANSI Class 150 to 2500
Maximum Temperature: 800°F [426°C]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0241

Brand/Model: “BLK” BlockBody Pressure Relief Valves

Features: Originally designed for offshore applications where set
pressure requirementsexceeded industry standards.
Available in most Crosby and Anderson Greenwood Direct
Spring Operated and Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve
designs, the BlockBody will provide cost-effective
alternatives to multiple high pressure smaller orifice relief
valves. The standard forged body construction allows an
extensive array of available metallurgy options.
Sizes: 1/ 2" x 3/4" to 8" x 10"
Set Pressures: To 10,000 psig [689 barg]
Contact your PVC sales representative for more information

Brand/Model: Crosby Style PVR Pressure/

Vacuum Pressure Relief Valve
Features: Designed for the food & beverage and pharmaceutical
industries, the PVR relieves excess air or gas pressure,
relieves excess liquid pressure in the absence of air or gas
blanketing and prevents formation of a vacuum that could
cause the vessel to buckle due to external pressure.
Sizes: 3" and 4"
Inlet Connections: Lug Union Nut, ANSI flanged, Tri-clamp
Set Pressures: 14.5 to 125 psig [1 to 8.62 barg]
Vacuum Relief (typical): 2" wc [5 mbarg]
Temperature Range: -15 to +400°F [+5 to +204°C]
Code: ASME VIII [15 psig and above]
Request data sheet: CROMC-0330

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Specialty Valves
Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Internal Tank Valve (ITV)
Features: Liquid storage - LNG, LPG, NH3, LOX, etc. The Internal
Tank Valve is a fail-safe isolation valve for bottom and side
withdrawal tanks.
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0245

Brand/Model: Anderson Greenwood Reserve Capacity Relief Valve

(RCRV)
Features: Designed to provide overpressure protection on low
pressure, low temperature storage tanks when a large
volume of vapor is generated by unusual conditions. O-ring
seat provides bubble-tight performance to 95% of set
pressure. Full open at set pressure – no overpressure
required to achieve rated capacity.
Sizes: 24" and 36"
Flange Mounting: 24" = 150# Class/ANSI 16.5,
36" = 25# Class/ANSI 16.1
Set Pressure Range: 24": 1.5 to 5.0 psig [103 to 345 mbarg].
36": 1.5 to 3.0 psig [103 to 207 mbarg]
Request data sheet: ANGMC-0246

Certifications
• ASME Code Section I (V)
• ASME Code Section VIII (UV)
• Association of American Railroads
• Canadian Registration
• European Community (EC) Directive 94/9/EC
• Factory Mutual
• GGTN - GOSGORTEKHNADZOR of RUSSIA
• GOST (Russia)
• National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors
• People’s Republic of China
• Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
• Type Approvals
- ABS
- Bureau Veritas (BV)
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK)
• Underwriters Laboratory
• EN ISO-4126

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Nuclear Products
Model: Pressure Relief Valves
Features: Pentair Flow Control designs and manufactures
pressure relief valves specifically to meet the exacting
requirements of nuclear power plant applications built to
ASME Code Section III. Our product portfolio includes Style
HB-BP balanced design pressure relief valves used in
pressurized water reactors throughout the world as well as
Style HB-BP-DF dual function safety valves to meet special
overpressure safety requirements of boiling water reactor
primary loops. Style HA is intended for service on
pressurized water reactors as the main steam safety valve.
Other designs include styles JMB-WR, JO, JB, JWR-JO,
JWR-JB, JMAK and JRAK-BS for balance of plant
applications.

Testing and Verification Devices

Model: SPVD – Set Pressure Verification Device
Features: A system for in-site testing, classified as a “calibrated
assist device” per ASME Performance Test Code (PTC 25).
Totally automatic – computer driven system for testing
safety valves. Available in portable or permanently mounted
models.

Model: VPI – Valve Position Indicator

Features: Provides direct, continuous, remote indication of valve
spindle position. Permits safe monitoring of pressure relief
valves located in hostile environments. Transducer is
qualified - Class 1E Standard system handles up to 20
Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDT) sensors.
Qualified to IEEE-344 for in-containment service.

Models: LISA – Lift Indicating Switch Assembly

Features: A valve position indicating device with a movable permanent
magnet attached to the valve spindle. Fixed “reed” type
switches are permanently encased in epoxy in the switch
housing. Two sets of switches provide redundancy, with
each set consisting of three switches indicating valve
closed, mid and fully-open positions. Qualified to IEEE-344.

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Pentair PRV2SIZE
Pressure Relief Device Sizing and Selection Software
Pentair PRV2SIZE incorporates over 135 years of experience and engineering
expertise for an extensive array of Anderson Greenwood, Crosby and Varec pressure
relief devices and related products in one software package. With Pentair PRV2SIZE
customers and engineers can address numerous applications in a single sizing and
selection platform without the need to use two or more sizing programs.
Pentair PRV2SIZE features:
• Improved user interface
– Sizing calculations can be saved at any point
– Multiple tags can be opened at one time
• Capability of sorting data using a variety of parameters
• Fully configured product selection
• Industry standard sizing methodologies
• Drop-down boxes allow instantaneous change of sizing methodology from API to
ASME and vice versa
• Addition of 2:1 elliptical head tanks for fire sizing applications
• Catalog integration from existing product literature PDF’s
• Detailed product specifications including cross sectional drawings with
dimensions and weights
– U.S. Customary System and Metric units
• Improved tools to export and import device tag numbers with the ability to mail
files directly from the software program
• Combination device, reaction force and noise level calculations
• Addition of flow curves for pressure and vacuum relief valves
• Individual capsule summaries of each product including an image of the
selected product
Another unique feature of Pentair PRV2SIZE is its capability to provide sizing and
selection for tank protection and tank blanketing products in a single software
program. This includes pad and de-pad valves, tank blanketing regulators,
pressure/vacuum vents and low pressure pilot operated relief valves.

Service Capabilities
Delivering factory-trained teams of mobile technicians 24/7/365, our fleet of fully
stocked service vehicles allows us to work anywhere you need us - from the field to
our own state-of-the-art production facilities. Our pickup and delivery services assist
you with your service and repair needs with minimal downtime.
With a fleet of service vehicles and a trained team of expert technicians, Pentair
provides a wide range of aftermarket services at customer locations. Some of the
products or activities addressed onsite include:
• Boiler Safety Valves • Specialty Gate, Globe, and
(protecting the Drum, Check Valves
Superheater, and Reheater) • Wellheads
• Boiler Level Gauges • Actuators and Controls
(Direct Reading)
• Commissioning
• Pressure Relief Valves
• Nuclear Power Plant Services
• Control Valves
• Pump Protection Valves

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Selection Matrix

ASME Section VIII Gas/Vapor

ASME Section VIII Steam

ASME Section VIII Liquid

ASME Section I Steam

Adjustable Blowdown

Modulating Action
Snap/Pop Action
ASME Section III

Fixed Blowdown

Pressure Relief

Vacuum Relief
Metal Seats

Soft Seats
Conventional and Balanced Bellows API 526 Valves
Crosby Style JOS-E X X X X X X
Crosby Style JBS-E X X X X X X
Crosby Style JLT-JOS-E X X X X X X X
Crosby Style JLT-JBS-E X X X X X X X

Portable/Threaded and Flanged Valves

Anderson Greenwood Series 60 X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 80 X X X X X X X X
Crosby Series 800 X X X X X X X
Crosby Series 900 OMNI-TRIM® X X X X X X X X
Crosby Series BP OMNI-TRIM® X X X X X
Crosby Series 82 X X X X

Safety Valves
Crosby Style HCI X X X X X
Crosby Style HE X X X X X
Crosby Style HSJ X X X X X
Crosby Style HL X X X X X

High Pressure Pilot Operated Valves

Anderson Greenwood Series 200 X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 400 X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 500 X X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 700 X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 800 X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 5100 X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 5200

Low Pressure Pilot Operated Valves

Anderson Greenwood Series 90 X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood Series 9000 X X X X X X X
Anderson Greenwood 96A (Vacuum Breaker) X X X X

Large Orifice Relief Valves

Crosby Style JB-TD X X X X X

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 Selection Matrix

Emergency Pressure Relief Manway Cover

Weight Loaded Pressure & Vacuum Relief

Spring Loaded Pressure & Vacuum Relief

Emergency Vacuum Relief Manway Cover

Flame Arrester (Horizontal Installation)

Flame Arrester (Vertical Installation)

Sampling & Gauging Hatch Cover

Right Angle Style Pilot Operated

Downstream Control Regulator
Weight Loaded Pressure Relief

Spring Loaded Pressure Relief

Direct Spring Tank Blanketing

Weight Loaded Vacuum Relief

Spring Loaded Vacuum Relief

Upstream Control Regulator

Atmospheric Tank Venting

Low Temperature Storage

Y Style Pilot Operated

Roof Manway Cover
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves
Varec 2010B/2020B Series X
Varec 3500B/3600B/3650B Series X X
Varec 7100B Series X
Varec 2440/2450 Series X
Varec 4110A/3610/3660 Series X X
Varec 711 Series X
Varec 7000 Series X

Emergency Vents
Varec 221P Series X
Varec 221PV Series X X
Varec 4210A Series X X
Anderson Greenwood RCRV X

Flame Arresters
Varec 5400A Series X
Varec 5000 Series X
Varec 5010 Series X

Combination Relief Valve with Flame Arrester

Varec 5810B/5820B Series X X
Varec 5910B/5920B Series X X

Tank Accessories
Varec 220 Series X
Varec 42 Series X
Varec 4310 Series X

Tank and Equipment Blanketing Systems

Varec Series 180/186 X
Varec Series 181/187 X
Anderson Greenwood Type BV-1 X
Anderson Greenwood Type RA X
Anderson Greenwood Type Y1 X

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