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Table of content

Good to know Products Technical support

b The AR Valve – b SSV Series – b Customer Service 28

an essential component 4 The all-rounder 12

b The Schroeder AR Valve b SSV Series –

in process 6 With control disc16

b Why Schroeder Valves 8 b SIP Series –

For intermediate pressures 18
b Applications10
b SHP Series –
For high pressures 22

b SMA Series –
Quality
High pressure ON or OFF 24
b Certifications, standards
b SDV Series –
and regulations 30
Back pressure device 26

b SSD Series –
Solutions Multiport throttles 27

b At a glance 11

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The AR Valve

An essential component

Good to know

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Despite its long and cumbersome name, the Automatic Recirculation Valve (AR Valve) is an inconspicuous
element in the centrifugal pump circuit. The AR Valve’s main purpose is to ensure that a pre-determined
minimum flow through a centrifugal pump is guaranteed at all times. This is important because centri-
fugal pumps operating below the minimum flow suffer from overheating, vibrations and cavitation and
can be permanently damaged and even completely destroyed if they run dry.

Like a fuse in a power circuit – the AR Valve is essential for the safety of a plant.

Safety As soon as the process demand exceeds the mini-

mum flow, the bypass will fully close and all flow
Most centrifugal pumps operate with a constant
through the valve is sent to process. If the actual
speed along a fixed curve. The pumps are inte­-
process flowrate falls below the required minimum
grated into plants with variable discharge flows.
flow, the valve automatically opens the bypass and
The variable flows lead to operating ranges
the determined flowrate recirculates through the
where process-related flowrates are below the
bypass line to a tank or vessel.
required pump-specific minimum flow. These
low flow conditions can cause severe incidents
Advantages
and downtime. The AR Valve ensures that the
entire pump flowrate is greater than the re­ b combination of main line check valve and
quired minimum flow-rate at all times. Thus, automatic bypass flow control
the pump is always protected from low flow
b perfect backflow preventer in main direction
conditions.
b ideal guard against damages from overheating
Operating principle and cavitation

b very reliable, extremely low-maintenance and

AR Valves are mounted on the discharge branch
particularly durable
of the pump or in the discharge line right after
the pump. The bypass branch of the valve is b reduces downtime and increases system
connected to the bypass line. The valve is solely efficiency
flow-controlled. In start-up conditions with b no auxiliary power supply or measurement
closed main line, the valve will allow the mini- technology required
mum flow through the bypass. As the discharge
b guaranteed lower system and operating costs
line is open, the valve will modulate flow
be­tween the process and the bypass branch. b also suitable for variable rpm pumps

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Basic principle

The Schroeder Automatic Recirculation

bypass line

discharge line

tank

Schroeder AR Valve

centrifugal pump

suction line

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Valve in the process

Pump station at a snow-making facility in the Zillertal Alps, Austria

Discharge
H Qmin

Q100/max H Q100%
Suction

Min. flow bypass H Qmax

Anti- q3 Qmin P3 P4 Start-up

Pump head H

cavitation P1 end
orifice
(option)
(vendor
to advice)
Pv

Suction Pump
Qmin Q100% Qmax
Pump flow

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Your Benefits

Why Schroeder Valves

With Schroeder Valves you have chosen a family-owned,

internationally operating company with a tradition that
dates back more than 125 years. Though our high-quali-
ty valves protect pumps around the globe, every single
one of them is tailor-made for the individual demand of
each customer application.

The safety of your pumps, of your plant and of the

environment is of the utmost importance to us. Since
our products must meet the highest safety require-
ments and are often used in the toughest conditions,
the quality of our products and services are our top
priority. To ensure superior quality and reliability, we
have developed a stringent quality control procedure
at our unique test facility. Each of our valves leaves our
plant only after passing a 100% functionality test, of
which you can obtain a test certificate and even partici-
pate in person.

But it is not only all about pumps and valves. It is also

about personal availability and cooperation. We are
here to listen to your requirements, to understand your
needs and to convert them into pragmatic solutions.
Your knowledge about your process, combined with
our know-how in AR Valves results in a perfect match
for pump protection and efficiency.

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Good to know

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Liquids and fluids

Applications

Power Plants Chemical Industry Petrochemical Industry Offshore / Seawater

b boiler feed water cycle b process chemicals b hydrocarbons b fire extinguishing
b condensate cycle b liquid gases b liquid gases b water injection

Renewable Energies Ship loading / Marine Paper Industry Steel mills

b solar plants b feed water cycles b boiler feed water cycle b descaling
b hydrogen generation b firefighting
b cargo pump systems

Industry Nuclear Power Plants LNG Combined Cycle Power

b snow blowers b secondary feed water b liquified natural gas Plants (CCPP)
b industrial heating cycle b boiler feed water cycle
systems b primary circuit
b test benches (auxiliary systems)

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At a glance

Solutions
Standard Pressure Range of Schroeder AR Valves

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 250 > 500 differential pressure [bar]

SHP 10/18 > 500 bar

SMA 63/64 > 500 bar

SIP 18/20 100–180 bar 180–250 bar

120–
140–180
SSV 19/11 140
bar
bar

120–
SSV 18/10 ≤120 bar 140
bar

SSV 20/12 ≤ 40 bar

SSV 40–80 ≤ 40 bar

possible range preferential range

Valve body materials Valve internal materials Standard sizes Standard pressure
b carbon steel b stainless steel b DN32–350 / 1,5"–14" classes
b stainless steel b duplex and super duplex b up to 24" realized b PN10–400
b duplex and super duplex b alloys (others upon request) ASME 150–2500
b alloys (others upon request)

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SSV Series

The all-rounder

SSV 10–12 with multistage throttles

SSV 11 with high-pressure bypass
SSV12 with enlarged bypass

SSV 18–20 with non-return valve in the bypass

SSV 19 with high-pressure bypass
SSV 20 with enlarged bypass

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The AR Valve of our SSV series 18, 19 and 20 (see graphic on page 14–15 for details) is a reliable
device that automatically protects centrifugal pumps against wear, total loss and damage that can
result from running dry, from cavitation or from operating under low-load conditions, generally
suitable for pressures up to 140 bar (SSV18) or up to 180 bar (SSV19). As soon as the main flow falls
below the required minimum flow, the valve opens its bypass to the extent that the required pump
minimum flow is discharged even if the main flow is zero. The pressure in the bypass is reduced via
an inte­grated throttle line with a bypass non-return valve. The SSV series 10, 11 and 12 work with
pressure reduction in the bypass by throttles only.

Scope Operating principle

The SSV series valves are suitable for all kind of The AR Valve is flow-controlled, i.e. the non-re-
liquid fluids, for example in turn cone that controls the bypass via a lever,
b boiler feed water and condensate cycles of is raised solely by the main flow and into a
fossil and nuclear power plants as well as determined position. Increasing main flow lifts,
decreasing main flow lowers the cone posi-
b combined cycle power plants
tion. The cone reaches its top end position at
b petrochemical and chemical industries
opera­tion flow. Via the lever, the non-return
b offshore applications cone actuates the rotary valve in the bypass.
b the production of renewable energies When the cone is on its seat, the bypass valve
b the paper industry is fully open. By opening the discharge line,
the increas­ing main flow lifts the cone and the
b steel mills
bypass is closed simultaneously. The valve is
b fire extinguishing systems
operating in a modulating way, i.e. it allows just
b LNG applications as much liquid to flow through the bypass as is
b snow blowers and other industries necessary to supplement the required mini-
mum flow rate of the pump. The addition of
main and bypass flow rate is always the requir­
ed pump minimum flow. As soon as the main
flow rate exceeds the pump minimum flow,
the bypass is closed. Vice versa, the bypass is
opened again when the main flow falls below
the minimum flow.

Advantages at a glance
b highly flexible application range
b experienced, robust design

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SSV Series

The all-rounder

SSV 18 Dimensional drawing with optional DN4 branch:

main spare- and wear parts.

Coil spring

O-ring

Cone

Optional DN4 branch

b for manual operation
b for pre-heating
b for measurings
b for degasification
O-ring
Details upon request. O-rings

Throttles

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DN2

Socket screws

O-rings

DN3

Bypass valve head

including lever,
complete
Non-return valve
including throttle and spring,
complete

DN1

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SSV Series

With control disc

SSV 40–50 with throttle in the bypass

SSV 70–80 with non-return valve in the bypass

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The AR Valve of our SSV series 40–80 is especially designed for centrifugal pumps which in relation
to the main flow require a significantly increased demand for minimum flow, up to 70 % of the
main flow at low discharge pressure. Due to the design of the control disc, the use of the valves is
limited to a maximum pressure difference between inlet (DN1) and bypass outlet (DN 3) of 40 bar.

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SIP Series

For intermediate pressures

SIP 18

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The AR Valve of our SIP series is a pump protection device particularly developed to cover applica­
tions up to 250 bar with frequent plant operation at minimum flow conditions with open bypass,
i.e. split flow to process and bypass line.

Scope Operating principle

The most relevant application for this valve The bypass of the SIP valve is controlled by a
type is the boiler feed water cycle of combi- multistage piston providing a near cavitation-
ned cycle power plants (CCPP). In these power free operation at any time thanks to the mul-
plants the bfw-pumps operate frequently tistage pressure reduction at all flow rates. The
at minimum flow conditions with pressures piston also ensures a modulating flow control
of 100–250 bar. The reason is the technical from 100 %–10 % bypass flow rate. An accelera-
concept of a CCPP – for example gas turbine ted shut-off (1–2 sec.) at <10 % opening avoids
cooling with bfw – as well as its purpose to most wear critical operation range. The wear-
cover load peaks or the natural load fluctuation intensive extreme partial load range is delibe-
of renewables in the energy grid. rately overridden. The piston seat is separated
from the pressure reduction and located at the
high-pressure side. Thus, the shut-off function
is optimally protected against cavitation attack.
Even if cavitation would occur in the last thrott-
le stages, the shut-off function would not be
affected leaving the valve fully functional.

Advantages at a glance
b accelerated shut-off to avoid cavitation
by critical operation
b intergrated non-return function in the
bypass
b no additional back-pressure regulation
required

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SIP Series

For intermediate pressures

DN2
SIP Dimensional drawing*:
main spare- and wear parts.

Coil spring

O-ring
O-ring

Cone

DN1 Lever, complete

* also available with DN4 branch with functions as for the SSV series (page 14)

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 Hexagon nut

O-rings

Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) in Pray, Malaysia (at night)

DN3

Piston complete

Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) in Beni Suef, Egypt

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SHP Series

For high pressures

The AR Valve of our SHP series was developed for high and extremely high pressures beyond 250 bar
and also works reliably under highly fluctuating load conditions.

Scope Operating principle

Generally, the SHP valve applies to similar fields The bypass of the SHP valve is controlled by a
of services as the SIP type. Applications with multistage piston providing a near cavitation-
frequent plant operation at minimum flow con- free operation at any time thanks to the multi­
ditions with partially open bypass, i. e. split flow stage pressure reduction at all flow rates. The
to process and bypass line. But due to its pilot piston also ensures a modulating flow control
operated powerful actuating system it is not from 100 %–10 % bypass flow rate. An accelera-
restricted to discharge pressures below 250 bar. ted shut-off (1–2 sec.) at <10 % opening avoids
It can easily handle discharge pressures above most wear critical operation range. The wear-
400 bar. Thus, it is also suitable for related in- intensive extreme partial load range is delibe-
jection services in the offshore market or high rately overridden. The piston seat is separated
efficiency coal fired plants. from the pressure reduction and located at the
high-pressure side. Thus, the shut-off function
is optimally protected against cavitation attack.
Even if cavitation would occur in the last thrott-
le stages, the shut-off function would not be
affected leaving the valve fully functional.

Advantages at a glance
b fully automatic minimum flow control
system
b shut-off and pressure reduction are separate
from each other
b SHP 18/20 with non-return valve in the
bypass

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SHP 18

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SMA Series

High pressure ON or OFF

SMA 64

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The SMA automatic minimum flow system is an AR Valve that offers low wear and very high opera-
tional safety at the highest pressure loads.

Scope As soon as the main pump flow falls below

a predetermined value, the valve opens the
The properties of the SMA automatic minimum
bypass and safely drains the minimum volume,
flow system make it the ideal valve for the
even if the pumping volume in the main flow
protection of pumps in steel mills (descaling
direction drops to zero. The bypass is always
applica­tions), but also for power plants or in­
completely opened or closed through its pilot-
jection service in on-/offshore applications.
controlled valve piston. This ON/OFF control
makes it possible to increase the previous load
Operating principle
limit of the valves from 200 bar to > 400 bar
The SMA valve is equipped with an ON/OFF discharge pressure. The preferred utilization
function: The recirculation flow is controlled by range is thus between PN 250 and PN 400 or
means of a piston, which is either in fully open ANSI CLASS 2500. The bypass amount may be
or fully closed position. This ON/OFF-characte- up to 35 % of the main pumping volume.
ristic of the bypass has a switching time of max.
2 seconds. The pressure breakdown in the by-
pass is done by a multistage throttling system.

Advantages at a glance
b pressure break-down in the bypass by
multistage throttles
b pilot valve operated bypass allows for low
pressure loss in main line
b very low wear of pressure reducing parts

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SDV Series

Back pressure device

The back pressure device SDV prevents the

static pressure in the upstream piping system
to fall below a defined minimum value – irres­
pective of the flow rate.

That means the specified minimum pressure is

maintained, from the nominal flow rate to zero
flow. Back pressure devices are mainly used
to avoid cavitation and partial evaporation in
the fluid. By increasing the pressure level, they
SDV 2: Design type with connecting flanges
prevent the static pressure to fall below the
local vapor pressure. The SDV has an integra-
ted non-return function, i.e. the system is also
protected against reverse flow. Size and
pressure rating of the SDV are usually guided
by the bypass of the AR Valve. It is available
in all standard materials, sizes and pressure
classes and suitable for all fluids that apply also
to the AR Valve.

Advantages at a glance
b no evaporation and cavitation
for smooth operation SDV 4: ”Sandwich“ design type without flanges
b definition of a back-pressure in the
bypass line

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SSD Series

Multi-port throttles

SSD 1: Multi-stage throttle set with butt weld end The multiport throttles SSD 1–6 are used in
nominal widths ranging from DN20 to DN500
(0,5"–20"), in standard pressure steps up to
PN630 (ASME 2500) and up to a permissible
media temperature of 400°C.

The throttle housings are normally made of car-

bon steel suitable for pressurized vessels, but
can also be made of various types of stainless
steel or alloys, depending on the medium.

SSD 2: Multi-stage throttle set with fixed throttles

(one or more stages)

SSD 3: Multi-stage throttle set with removable throttles

SSD 6: Multi-port throttle disk

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Technical support

Customer Service

Quality products should be accompanied by excellent service, which is why Customer Service has
always been a central pillar of our culture. Schroeder Valves is known for comprehensive support
and fast response concerning both the procurement process as well as maintenance and repairs.
We offer a self-contained package – from advice in the product right up to the documentation.

With comprehensive Sales and Service support can be identified using the IOM and the contai-
we make sure that you find an expert in each ned pages with the valve dimensional drawing
region, who will find the best solution to pro- and bill of materials.
tect your pumps or to maintain your installed
equipment. To ensure 100 % quality, we have As-built valves
implemented a worldwide unique test center.
As-built valves are based on the original or last
Prior to leaving our factory, each valve is hy-
manufactured valve that is identified by its
draulically tested to ensure and document the
individual 5-digits serial number. Those valves
highest degree of quality and functionality.
are 100 % copies in material, size and pressure
rating, as well as in the design of all internal
We stand by your side providing you
parts. Therefore, it is assumed that the pump
b original spare and wear parts process data, for those the original valve was
b as-built valves designed, remain identical. If process data
changes have occurred, you should inform us in
b technical service and support (also on-site)
order to consider those changes and confirm if
b a revision of your valve in our test center
the valve specification is applicable again.

Spare parts
Valve replacements
In our premises in Germany we keep an import-
Schroeder Valves can be implemented in exist­
ant stock of all regular wear parts like springs,
ing systems, replacing AR Valves from other
O-rings as well as diverse sealings and screws.
manufacturers. Main dimensions and flange
Original tailor-made parts like bypass internals,
connections can be verified, internal designs
cones or complete valve branches are manufac-
are realized individually according to the pump
tured per order for the specific valve. To gua-
process data.
rantee for a supply of the correct parts, each
valve is identified by a 5-digits serial number
that can be found on the valve’s name plate.
This number shall always be indicated in every
communication. Our experienced CS-staff will
assist you to select the required parts or guide
you in terms of preventive maintenance. Parts  [email protected]

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Customer service

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Quality

Certifications, standards and regulations

Certifications, standards
and regulations

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Our automatic recirculation valves and multistage throttles are designed according to the AD 2000
regulations (e.g. strength calculation, materials that can be used, etc.). Our products are CE-labeled
in accordance with Directive DGRL 2014/68/EU for pressurized vessels and a conformity statement is
issued.

All hazard groups in categories 1 to 4 are in­ Painting specifications

cluded in the certification according to Module
Our own factory standard as well as special paint­
H1 of Directive DGRL 2014/68/EU. For all
ings are carried out in our own blasting cabinet
pressurized individual components of the
and paintshop. Standard painting (C1) according
valves and multistage throttles, all materials
to WN 40-SVC1 for carbon steel, high temperature
used have been certified in Category 3.1 acc.
painting -SVHT or, if required, even stainless steel
EN 10204 or higher.
painting -SVSS. In addition, special paintings as per
ISO 12944-2 in corrosive categories C2–C5 are availa-
The products may be accompanied by the
ble upon request, just as other company standards.
following:

b Certificate of compliance for internal compo-

nents without a construction test according
to 2.1.
b Certificate of compliance for pressurized
parts that have been subjected to a cons-
truction test and for which the execution of
the pressure and functional test according to
2.2 has been con­firmed.
b Acceptance test certificate for pressurized
parts that have been subjected to a cons-
truction test according to 3.1 or 3.2.

We are certified for the Chinese market

through the HAF 604 and for the Russian
market through the TR CU 010/2011 and
TR CU 032/2013 including EAC certification.
Furthermore, we are certified as per UKCA
(United Kingdom Conformity Assessed) and
KTA 1401 Nuclear Safety Standards Commission.

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February 2022