HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES

Globe Pattern – Piston Type

Pressure
Flow Rate
Pumping Stations
Reservoir Level
Network Management
 MAIN VALVE
The IRUA 2000 globe valve, hydraulically controlled by pilot(s) and piston operated, acts as the basis for all automatic
control valves included within this catalogue. In addition to the applications shown in this catalogue and given that the
System 2000 allows for more than 1,000 combinations, IRUA can study customer’s requirement to suggest the most
suitable solution.

PRODUCT FEATURES
Top-Entry Design eases maintenance tasks
and its installation is simple, since only
requires top access (without removing valve
from the line).
Sturdy Construction along with no dia-
phragms, provides high pressure and high
temperature services.
Full Port to deliver high flow rate with
minimum head losses.
It may have Single or Double Chamber
configuration, so that operation is
independent from differential pressure in the
valve.
V-Port Standard sealing system, reducing
cavitation and providing excellent proportio-
nality in regulation. A flat disc is also availa-
ble to release overpressure and multi-orifice
cylinder as anti-cavitation system.
IRUA’s Piston Design is free of upper and/or
lower stem, and its movement is fully guided,
which allows for Longer Stroke, Greater Stability and Better Regulation than diaphragm type without fluctuations in
output pressure, regardless of input variations. This system reduces wear, and as such, maintenance.
Modular pilot “Integral Balanced Pressure” system. Variation in system pressures does not change the set point. It also
includes a high-capacity filter.

MANUFACTURING RANGE
Available Sizes DN50 – DN1000 / 2” – 40”
Pressure Rating PN10 – PN100
150 – 600 s/ ANSI
Working Fluid: Potable water, Clean water, Sea water, Industrial water, etc.
Fluid Temperature up to 80 ºC (consult higher temperatures).
Pattern: Globe type (40”) or angular type (20”) body.
Standard body and cover material is GJS-500-7 Ductile iron, and other materials
may be supplied upon request, such as: WCB carbon steel, A304 stainless steel,
Duplex, Super duplex, etc.
Seat made of A304 stainless steel, may be replaced in line and on-site
Main valve internals of stainless steel and/or bronze.
Elastomers: Synthetic Rubber
Standard coating: interior and exterior with minimum 200 micron thickness with
Blue Fusion Bonded Epoxy (other coatings and thicknesses upon request).
Fitted with lateral connection points to install upstream and downstream pressure
gauges.
Pressure test according to EN 1074: body test (1.5 PN) and seat test pressure
(1.1 PN).

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 PRIMARY FEATURES
Using this valve as a base, and using one or several pilots on the control circuit, a wide range of parameters may be
controlled, of which the following are of note:
• Pressure Control: pressure reducer, pressure sustainer, etc.
• Flow Rate Control: flow limiter, differential pressure, flow rate control, burst control, etc.
• Pumping Stations: pump control, check valve, surge anticipator, pressure relief, etc.
• Level control with altitude pilot, float pilot, etc.
• Network Management: electronic control, solenoid control, double solenoid, etc.
• Multi-Service Valves. Combinations of different services in only one valve.
• Valves for fire-fighting systems.

OPERATING SYSTEMS
Hydraulic
The wide range of IRUA pilots meet any customer needs. Diaphragm type up to PN16 and piston type for PN25 and
higher pressures.
Pilots are direct action control valves, and they are designed to work with clean water as a fluid (consult other fluids).
Electric
The valve may be supplied with solenoids in the pilote control circuit. These solenoids can be connected to a PLC to
regulate flow rates and programmed pressures as per readings on the corresponding flow meter and/or pressure gauges.

Closed valve Valve totally open Valve regulating

In all situations, the main valve follows the movements of the control pilot.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Closing and opening speed control.
Twin-filter circuit. To allow easy maintenance and filter cleaning.
Tubing and Pilots in A316. Consult other materials.
Up-stream and down-stream pressure gauges.
Manual or solenoid operated by-pass for the working fluid while maintenance is being performed or in low flow rate
situations.
Electric limit switches, solenoids for remote activation, ultrasonic position sensors, etc.

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 PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES

Pressure Reducing Valve (fig. 2450)

Automatically reduces a high, variable upstream pressure to a lower, constant
downstream pressure, as per the pilot’s calibration and regardless of fluctuations in
input flow rate and pressure upstream.

2- Level Pressure Reducing (fig. 2491)

Similar to the reducer in fig. 2450, but depending on flow rate, may have
two different downstream pressures.
The valve has two pilots:
Flow rate selector pilot (hydraulic or electric)
2-Level pressure reducer pilot (hydraulic)

Pressure Sustaining Valve (fig. 2670) Proportional Pressure‑Reducing

It opens when the upstream pressure is higher than the pre- Valve (fig. 2000PRO)
set pressure in the pilot, and closes when the pressure falls By this valve the downstrean pressure is the upstream
bellow the settled level. By this way, the upstream pressure pressure divided by a constant called a reduction ratio.
is kept above the settled value in the pilot regardless of This relationship only takes place with precision in piston
fluctuating flow or varying downstream pressure. type valves. This valve can only be double-chamber and
does not have pilots.

Pressure Reducing
and Sustaining Valve (fig. 2470)
The valve has two independent functions:
• Delivers constant and reduced downstream pressure in accordance
with the pre-set pressure in the reducer pilot, regardless the upstream
pressure.
• Keeps upstream pressure equal or higher than the pressure set in
the sustaining pilot (given that the line’s pressure at the valve input
allows doing so).

Other Applications
– Pressure Reducer and Flow Control. – Pressure Reduction and Check Valve.
– Differential Pressure Sustaining. – Pressure Reducing Solenoid Operated.
– Pressure Reduction with Low Intermittent Flow Rate. – Electronic Pressure Reducer.

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 FLOW RATE CONTROL VALVES

Flow Control Valve (fig. 2650)

Limits the flow going through the valve so that it does not exceed the
settled value in the pilot, regardless of input pressure. Opening and
closing speeds may be adjusted.
Option: It may be fitted with an electronic/hydraulic switching system
so that it normally operates by means of an electric signal, and in the
case of power failure, the valve gives a specific flow rate by means of
the hydraulic pilot.

Flow Control Solenoid Operated (fig. 2440)

Connected to a flow meter and/or pressure sensor, this may be used
to control flow rate and/or pressure according to the values set in the
control panel. The valve can be normally open or normally closed.

Burst Control Valve (fig. 2662)

The valve automatically switchs off when the flow rate exceeds the value set in the
regulating pilot. Double-chamber type valve.
The pilot knows the flow rate through the differential pressure generated in a
restricting disk. When the flow rate exceeds the maximum set value due to a break
on the line, a higher differential pressure happens in the disk, which, upon being
detected by the pilot, completely switch off the valve until manually opened. The
valve is kept totally open as long as the flow rate is bellow the set value.

Differential Pressure Valve (fig. 2480)

Maintains a constant differential pressure, independent from pressure and flow rate values. The valve opens when the
differential pressure is higher than the pre-established value, and closes when it is smaller.

Other Applications
- Flow Control / Pressure Sustaining Valve. - Electronic Controlled Valve.
- Solenoid Controlled Valve. - Etc.

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 CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF PUMPING STATIONS

Pump Control and Check Valve (fig. 2920)

Installed after the pump, the valve slowly opens and closes with an independent
control over the opening and closing time to prevent hydraulic surges at pump start-
up and pump shut-down. Additionally, the Check valve function shuts off the valve in
the event that the pump has an electrical power breakdown.

Quick Pressure Relief Valve (fig. 2660)

The valve is normally in closed position, and opens when detects a system pressure
above the pre-set value in the pressure relief pilot.
Opening and closing speeds may be adjusted, and it is available in a straight or angular
pattern, with a flat disc to release the over pressure at higher speed and to provide a
tight closing.

Hydraulic Check Valve (fig. 2930)

Allows flow in one direction, and opening and closing times are independent and may be adjusted. The valve closes when
the flow direction is inverted.

Hydraulic Surge Anticipating Valve (fig. 2530)

Anti-water hammer, hydraulically activated. Off-line.
It remains closed as long as pressure in the system is within working limits. It opens
to dissipate excess energy from a surge, when starting or stopping a pump when
pressure exceeds the pressure pre-set in the pilot for high pressure, and it also opens
in response to a pressure drop associated with abrupt pump stop to anticipate the
shock surge caused by back surge from the column.
It operates hydraulically with two pilots, one for high and the other for low pressure.
Available in Globe or Angular pattern

Electrical Surge Anticipating Valve (fig. 2520)

Anti-water hammer, electrically operated.
The same functions as fig 2530.
If the electric system fails, the hydraulic relief pilot opens the valve when the pressure from the network is higher than the
pre-set pressure.
It is equipped with a pressure relief pilot (high pressure), hydraulically activated, and a solenoid for electrical activation.
Available in Globe or Angular pattern.

Other Applications
- Pump Control and Pressure Reducing Valve. - Pump and Flow Control Valve.
- Pump Control and Pressure Sustaining Valve. - Etc.

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 LEVEL CONTROL VALVES

Level Control Valve with

Altitude Pilot (fig. 2320)
Shuts off when the water reaches a pre-set high level by the
altitude pilot (adjustable up to 11 mts.). It completely opens
when the water level drops slightly (30 cm) in the tank.
Upon request, accessories to modify these parameters may
be supplied.
Fig. 2321 is the same as the 2320 valve, but with an adjustable
opening level.

Level Control Valve with Float Pilot (fig. 2810)

It is a 2-level vertical float valve. It shuts-off when the level reaches the
pre‑set upper limit, and vice-versa. The standard solution is not modulated,
but upon request, it is also available with a modulating system.
This allows the valve and the float to be separated, easing installation and
maintenance operations.

Solenoid Operated Level Control Valve

An electrical signal opens fully or shuts-off. The standard solution is with the valve being normally closed (it opens when
the electrical signal is received) and, upon request, it may be supplied normally open.

Level Control Valve, Electronically Controlled

This is equipped with an analogical proportional control pilot, and can be integrated in an SCADA system. The intended
level may be accurately and steplessly positioned. It is equipped with an automatic electronic/hydraulic switching system,
so when there is electrical failure, the hydraulic pilot takes over control.

Other Applications
- Fig. 2320 with Flow Control function by two solenoids. - Fig. 2810 with Flow Control Function by electric actuator.
- Fig. 2320 with Flow Control Function by electric actuator. - Fig. 805 Constant Level Control Valve - Modulating.
- Fig. 2810 with Flow Control function by two solenoids. - Etc.

NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Valve with Electronic Control (Quantum)
This system combines the advantages of excellent modulation, line pressure driven, with real time communications.
Responding to electronic control signals, it can control pressure, flow rate, level, temperature, etc.

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 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Globe (Straight) Pattern Angle Pattern

Dimensions (mm.) and Weights (kgs.) Table

DN 50 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 750 800 900
A 229 305 331 400 458 623 661 788 839 916 1.016 1.220 1.475 1.475 1.475 1.600
B 66 92 114 130 152 206 245 270 330 305 432 537 686 686 686 755
C 131 178 229 272 347 457 542 658 672 766 960 116 1.410 1.410 1.410 1.680
L 150 195 220 250 267 320 415 490 600 836 745 813 1.040 1.040 1.040 1.300
M 165 227 260 300 320 370 515 630 770 990 947 1.074 1.335 1.335 1.335 1.700
G 150 180 200 200 225 290 405 570 662 797 937 1.090 1.263 1.395 1.527 1.757
F 101 140 172 190 216 267 362 398 413 454 515 605 674 705 737 839
E 53 78 98 98 147 180 225 295 347 403 493 597 686 700 715 750
Peso 20 38 53 76 95 195 290 496 585 734 1.245 1.935 3.050 3.150 3.300 4.700
Note: the data contained in the table is based on PN10/PN16 valves.

VALVE SELECTION AND SIZING

1) Valve sizing
When selecting the proper size for a control valve, it is recommended to consider flow velocities according to expected
working flow rates.
To ensure the right performance of a control valve it is recommended to consider the following water velocity rates:
- Recommended min. water velocity 0.3 m/sec.
- Recommended max. water velocity in continuous service, 5.0 m/sec.
- Recommended max. water velocity in intermittent service, 8.0 m/sec.
Occasionally, IRUA control valves may withstand higher velocities.
Flow rates (L/sec.)

DN 50 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600
0,3 m/seg. 0,6 1,5 2,4 3,7 5,3 9,4 15 21 29 38 59 85
5,0 m/seg. 9,8 25 39 61 88 157 246 354 481 629 982 1414
8,0 m/seg. 15,7 40 63 98 141 251 393 566 770 1006 1571 2263
Flow velocities

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2) Headloss in valve
2-1 Valve flow coefficient (Kv) for fully open valve
Kv values for straight and angular control valves with V-port closure.
Kv: Cubic metres of water (at 35º C temperature) that pass through a fully open valve in 1 hour, with a 1 bar differential
pressure.

DN 50 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600
Globe Pattern 50 98 176 274 380 650 948 1.438 1.859 2.485 4.025 5.591
Angle Pattern 85 155 257 381 514 899 1.391 1.969 2.778 3.629 5.670 8.049
Consult for higher Kv values
2-2 With maximum and minimum flow rates, we calculate the corresponding Kv

3) Valve Operation Range

The IRUA control valve has an almost linear characteristic curve (V-port closure) to ensure operation without vibrations
and a perfect regulation with barely any fluctuations in the outlet pressure regardless of the inlet pressure.
The following characteristic curve of the valve with V-closure and multi-orifice closure gives us the valve’s Kv according
to the piston’s stroke.
With maximum and minimum Kv % from the valve’s rated Kv, we go to the graphic and obtain the piston stroke’s
percentages.
Optimum valve operation is between 15% and 80% piston stroke.

100

80
% PISTON STROKE

60

Graph
40

20

0
0 20 40 60 80 100
% <Kv>

Graph

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 4) Valve lifespan
According to the Input and Output Pressure, the Cavitation Index is obtained by means of the graphic or the formula.

CAVITATION CHART
The values shown in the graphic are for both straight and angular pattern valves, with
V-closure.
Neither the flow speed nor barometric pressure were taken into account.
INLET PRESSURE

The actual lifespan of a valve may depend on many other factors not considered here.
The graphic shows typical installations
IN BAR

OUTLET PRESSURE IN BAR

SEVERE MODERATE MILD

CAVITATION INDEX
The most commonly used formula to calculate the cavitation index for a valve is:
(P2 - Pv) where: σ = Cavitation index
σ = P1 = Upstream pressure (abs)
(P1 - P2) P2 = Downstream pressure (abs)
Pv = Steam pressure (abs): 0,02 for 10 °C
0,03 for 25 °C

This Cavitation Index may fall into one of the following areas:
Mild: There is no cavitation problem and the valve’s lifespan is not influenced by this phenomenon.
Moderate: The closer it is to the border with “Severe,” the more recommended it is to use the multi-orifice cylinder anti-
cavitation system, which, as shown in the figure, directs bubbles to the centre of the valve, keeping them from damaging
materials.
Severe: In addition to the anti-cavitation system, it is necessary to consider installing two valves in series, etc.

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5) Anti-cavitation system
Problems that come about with a valve as consequence of cavitation are the following:
Excessive noise, operational vibrations, pressure fluctuations, damage due to erosion and corrosion and performance
losses in the system.
IRUA’s anti-cavitation system (multi-orifice cylinder) makes vapour bubbles implode in the centre of the water passage
area, avoiding any damage to the internal elements of the valve.

 
 

NOTE: All information in this document should be understood as a general guide for selection and sizing.
IRUA’s Technical Department is at your service to study and recommend the most suitable solution.

INSTALLATION
Valves are supplied from the factory, ready to be installed on-site.
For one-chamber valves, minimum input pressure for the valve is: 0.7 bar (consult for other values).
For twin-chamber valves, minimum input pressure for the valve is: 0.3 bar. Specify in the order (consult for other values).

It is recommended to place a strainer (stone and gravel trap) in the valve upstream to prevent foreign particles and
debris from passing through (see IRUA strainers), as well as to place shut-off valves before and after the valve, and a
disassembly connector.
As this is Top-Entry design, bottom access is not needed, so it can be installed directly on the ground.

MAINTENANCE
The Top-Entry design of the Series 2000 control valves provides for agile and simple maintenance work. By disassembling
the upper cover, pilots and control circuit, all of the valve’s internal components may be accessed, which may be vertically
removed with no need to remove the valve from the line.
IRUA remains at their customers’ service to supply any spare part or component for their control valves.

NOTE: The technical information and sizes in this catalogue may be modified with no prior notice.

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