Gas valves for gas networks and industrial plants
Gas valves play a key role in pressure regulation and safety protection for gas networks and industrial gas systems. W2 offers gas pressure regulators, safety shut-off valves, safety relief valves and combined solutions to meet a range of requirements for pressure regulation and plant safety.
Reliably regulating gas pressures and safeguarding systems
W2 offers gas pressure regulators and safety valves for the reliable regulation and protection of gas networks and industrial plants.
Gas valves and safety valves at a glance
The W2 product range comprises valves for regulating, monitoring and safeguarding gas pressures. Depending on the application, a variety of gas pressure regulators, safety valves and combined solutions are available.
Gas valves for reliable gas pressure regulation
Gas-carrying systems place high demands on pressure regulation, operational safety and availability. Gas valves perform various functions in this context: they regulate the gas pressure, limit impermissible pressure conditions and protect downstream system components.
The choice of valve depends, amongst other things, on the inlet pressure, the desired outlet pressure, the flow rate, the type of gas and the required safety function.
How does gas pressure regulation work?
A gas pressure regulator reduces the existing inlet pressure to a specified outlet pressure. If the inlet pressure or gas consumption changes, the regulator reacts automatically and keeps the outlet pressure as constant as possible within its intended control range.
This ensures that downstream systems and processes are supplied with the required gas pressure.
What safety valves are used in gas systems?
In addition to the actual gas pressure regulation, additional safety valves may be required.
A safety shut-off valve (SAV) for gas interrupts the gas flow when a defined limit value is reached. A safety relief valve (SBV), on the other hand, allows for controlled pressure relief.
Gas pressure regulators, SAVs and SBVs thus perform different functions and can be combined with one another depending on the gas pressure regulation system.
Which gas pressure regulator or safety valve is suitable?
The choice of gas fitting suitable for a system depends on the specific control and safety requirements. Whilst gas pressure regulators provide a defined outlet pressure, SAV and SBV units perform additional safety functions.
The following factors are particularly relevant for selection and design:
- Type of gas or medium
- Inlet pressure
- Desired outlet pressure
- Required flow rate
- Operating temperature
- Nominal diameter and connection
- Required control accuracy
- Necessary safety functions
Typical applications for gas valves
W2 gas valves are used in the following sectors, amongst others:
- Gas networks and gas pressure regulation systems
- Industrial gas supply
- Compressor systems
- Power stations
- Refineries and the petrochemical industry
- The steel and process industries
Customising gas fittings
In addition to standardised designs, industrial plants often require application-specific solutions. W2 provides support in selecting and designing suitable gas fittings and can tailor control and safety functions to the specific operating conditions.