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Characteristics of API 600 gate valve
API 600 gate valves feature bolted bonnets, rising stems, and wedge or parallel seats, and can provide metal sealing surfaces. Their design meets the requirements of full bore, thick wall, and large stem diameter, and is suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive environments. In addition, API 600 gate valves also have the following characteristics:
• Material selection: The valve body and bonnet are usually made of carbon steel or stainless steel, and the sealing surface is made of hard alloy or stainless steel surfacing.
• Sealing performance: The gate valve has excellent sealing performance and can maintain sealing under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Structural design: The structural design of the gate valve enables it to withstand high pressure and temperature while ensuring operational flexibility.
In the crude oil treatment process, API 600 gate valves are used to control the transportation and distribution of crude oil. Crude oil contains various corrosive substances such as sulfides and chlorides, and API 600 gate valves can effectively resist these corrosive media and ensure the long-term stable operation of the pipeline system.
The petroleum refining process involves multiple reaction steps such as cracking, reforming, and hydrogenation. API 600 gate valves are used to control the feed and discharge of reactors and adjust various process parameters. For example, in catalytic cracking units, API 600 gate valves can accurately control the flow of feed oil and catalysts to ensure stable reaction conditions.
Refined petroleum products (such as gasoline, diesel, and lubricating oil) need to be transported to storage tanks or shipping facilities through pipelines. API 600 gate valves are used to control the flow of these products and avoid leakage and cross-contamination. Its high sealing performance ensures the purity and quality of products.
