FCA BALL VALVES CATALOGUE

NOZZLE NON-SLAM
CHECK VALVE CATALOGUE
RN MODEL
FLOW CONTROL APPLICATIONS

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YOU TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE
Even with the most careful and meticulous planning, the success of a project can only be assured with good
execution after the contract is signed. FCA team of engineering designers, production specialists, logistics
experts and process engineers, plays its role to ensure quality products, timely delivery, smooth start-up
and plant optimization.

More and more customers trust our DNV certified solutions. FCA innovation-driven valves find solutions to
any customer challenge or toughest application.

Our target-oriented dynamic team provides FCA with enough expertise to efficiently handle highly
customized orders. Knowledge of how to manage our resources and capabilities ensures FCA to bring
customers’ expectations further.

Advanced software applications including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics and
three-dimensional solid modeling, and our proven know-how, help FCA designing high specification valves
that meet the most demanding working requirements.

FCA aims partnering with major EPCs and End Users to develop innovative solutions for their valving needs.
FCA specific capabilities include valve design; stress and finite element analysis; flow analysis; MAST and
torque calculation; actuator sizing; testing and test data analysis; and validation of retrofit changes.

FCA offers a wide range of solutions for the toughest industry applications to meet each customer’s
requirements. This target is only achievable having a flexible multidisciplinary team focused on each
customer’s particular needs. FCA puts effort and makes sure that offers the most complete package
assuring the highest quality.

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WORLDWIDE
THERE WHERE OUR CUSTOMER IS

From a global vision of the sector and development dynamics

of each country, FCA offers revolutionary supply alternatives to
the customer, preserving the quality from its full design in Ibarra
(Spain). Thanks to innovative applications, a professional team and
its experience, FCA ensures quick response and results tailored to
the needs of the customers anywhere in the world.

Its international service network is geared towards local attention

in order provide flexible, close and customized solutions; getting
so successful responses to new market needs and continuing to
expand the activity at a geographical and sectorial level.

FCA valves are used in a wide range of applications such as Hydro

Power plants and dams, mineral processing, Oil and Gas, Chemical
and Petrochemical plants, Pulp and Paper, Steel industry, Thermal
Power plants, Water treatment, Water distribution and Water pump
stations as principal applications. Oriented according to main OIL
& GAS, MINERALS, POWER and WATER sectors.

QUALITY
Due to the applications where our products are installed, our standards are
highly demanding. FCA valves are engineered to meet most industry’s or
key player’s requirements, providing full code compliance solutions.
FCA comply with ISO 9001-2000 quality standard, guaranteed and certified
by DNV. Additionally, international certifications are met such as CE for Pres-
sure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC), Directive 2006/42/EC for machinery,
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, GOST TR/CU, etc...

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INDEX

SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONAL
AND STANDARDS..... 5 DATA........................... 13
COVERING STANDARDS NOZZLE NON-SLAM CHECK VALVES
- CLASS 150#
- CLASS 300#
- CLASS 600#
GENERAL - CLASS 900#

FEATURES................... 6 - CLASS 1500#

- CLASS 2500#

HIGHLIGHTS
SECTORS
APPLICATIONS
SIZES
PRESSURE RANGE
DIRECTIVES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TESTING
MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
GENERAL MATERIALS
CASTING
SPRING
LOW PRESSURE LOSS
SEAT
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
QUICK RESPONSE
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
CAE ENGINEERING TOOLS
MATERIAL SELECTION
ANTI-CORROSIVE TREATMENTS
CV FLOW COEFFICIENT VALUES

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SPECIFICATIONS AND
STANDARDS

FCA Non-Slam Nozzle type RN model check valves perform a

reliable backflow prevention for a wide range of applications,
considering water, oil and gas services. RN valve assures a
great combination between an excellent dynamic response
and a good flow efficiency.

This design reduces the closing time in order to avoid water

hammer and prevent any damage to the line and mechanical
components. Pressure losses and turbulences are minimized
due to its flow optimized body and disc design and the
valve ensures an excellent dynamic performance minimizing
vibrations and noise. The seat can be metal to metal or soft
and its conical surface configuration provides a tight sealing.
Spring strength will be selected according to service working
conditions to improve the valve response. Its short stroke
assist valve closure in a quick response time.

Face to face are according to API 6D for long and short design
models. Compact valve provides a short face to face and more
cost optimized solution, where weight is reduced and space is
optimized in the plant. A wide range of materials of construction
are available.

RN Check valves ensure a perfect performance and sealing

for pressure ratings up to ASME Class 2500#. A variety of
configurations are available according to API 6D and to FCA
standards. Double Flanged or Buttwelded end connection
types are available upon request.

COVERING STANDARDS
FCA RN Check Valves are mainly designed and manufactured according to API 6D "Specification for Pipeline
and Piping Valves" and considering standards such as ASME BPVC "Boiler and Pressure Vesel Code", ASME
B16.34 "Valves Flanged, Threaded and Welding Ends", ASME B16.10 "Face to Face dimensions of Flanged
valves", ANSI B16.5 "Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings". API 598 "Valve Inspection and Testing" is applied
for check valve testing.

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GENERAL
FEATURES

HIGHLIGHTS
· API 6D compliance design. SECTORS APPLICATIONS
· Soft or Metal seated configurations. · Oil & Gas. · Water pipelines (raw,
· Compact design with short face to face. · Petrochemical plants. seawater, potable
· Easy maintenance. water...).
· Water distribution.
· Short stroke for quick response valve. · Offshore platforms.
· Pump stations.
· Minimizes the damaging effects of water hammer. · Equipment isolation.
· Chemical industry.
· Provides quick dynamic response reducing reverse · Drain systems.
· Mining and Siderurgy.
velocity. · Bypass.
· etc...
· Spring selection engineered according to working · Pump discharge.
conditions. · Natural gas.
· Suitable for vertical, horizontal and diagonal mounting. · Oil pipelines.
· Bubble-tight shut-off for soft seated valves. · etc...
· Seat according to API 598 or to customer specifications.
· Double Flanged Buttwelded configurations.
· Wide range of materials.

SIZES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

· DN 50/2" to DN 1200/48". DESIGN STANDARD API 6D

Other sizes on request. PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE

ASME B16.34
RATING

PRESSURE RANGE FACE-TO-FACE API 6D / FCA Standard

· ANSI CLASS 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#
FLANGE ENDS ASME B16.5 / B16.47
and 2500#.
INSPECTION & TEST API 598
Other pressures on request.

DIRECTIVES TESTING
Pressure Equipment Directive: DIR 97/23/CE (PED) group II Cat. All FCA RN Check valves have been hydrostatically tested.
I module A fluids.
Other Directives: DIR 2006/42/CE, DIR 94/9/CE, GOST TR/CU. NOMINAL PRESSURE (bar) 150# 300# 600# 900# 1500# 2500#

Shell Test 30 78 155 233 388 646

TEST PRESSURE
Seal Test 22 57 114 171 284 474

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MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
CLASS 2'' 3'' 4'' 6'' 8'' 10'' 12'' 14'' 16'' 18'' 20'' 24'' 28'' 30'' 36'' 40'' 42'' 48''

150# • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
300# • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
600# • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
900# • • • • • • • • • • • •
1500# • • • • • • • • • • • •
2500# • • • • • • •

BUSHING

LIFTING LUG YOKE

BOLTING

BODY

SPRING

GASKET
O-RING
O-RING

DISC

GENERAL MATERIALS
BODY WCB / CF8 / CF8M / LCB / LCC / DUPLEX 4A

DISC WCB / CF8 / CF8M / LCB / LCC / DUPLEX 4A

GASKET PTFE

BUSHING STAINLESS STEEL

YOKE WCB / CF8 / CF8M / LCB / LCC / DUPLEX 4A

BOLTING B7 / B7M / B8 / B8M / F51

O-RING NBR / EPDM / VITON

SPRING INCONEL X-750

Oher materials and special applications available under request.

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CASTING SEAT
FCA design high quality on-piece bodies, discs and Precision profile discs provide a bubble-tight shut-
yokes for RN model check valves with an uniform off for soft seated valves and seat rate according
section cast that is then precisely machined, to API 598 or to customer specifications for metal
offering high performance and preventing stress seated designs. The conical seating surface is a
concentrations. self-aligning design and can be provided with both
metal or soft seated configurations according to
customer specifications.

SPRING
As the most strategic component, spring is designed
to meet specific service conditions. Its sized
according to the flow rates to ensure that the valves
are in the fully open position during normal use.
The spring loaded disc design allows the valve to be
mounted in any orientation.

LOW PRESSURE LOSS

Disc and body design allows a streamlines flow path
around, achieving a high pressure recovery and turbulence
free path, minimizing the pressure drop across the valve.
Flow coefficient of the valve is closely associated with the
structure of the flow passage, for this aim FCA engineers
consider Computational Fluid Dynamics software to
assure the best performance with the minimum pressure
drop across the valve.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Fluid pressure applied over the disc area results in a force that open the valve considering the opposite
load of the spring, which is sized according to the operating conditions. This spring force is balanced
in the fully open position and so disc is stabilized in that position.

When a considerable reduction in flow occurs, the disc reacts inmediatelly towards the close position,
minimizing backflow and preventing important damage in the piping caused by water hammer effect.

QUICK RESPONSE
When backflow condition occurs, reverse flow is allowed to accelerate through the check valve before
the valve has time to close. Reducing disc weight, shortening the stroke and applying an extra force
oposite to the flow with the spring, the valve is able to close quickly to prevent hammering and surgings.

This fast response ensures reverse velocity cannot build up to a level that can damage the installation
equipment. RN model nozzle non-slam FCA valves results in a considerably lower pressure surge peak
than with other type of check valves.

RN model Nozzle Non-Slam Check

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE valves result in superior performance,
K

fast response and lower pressure loss in

EC
CH

K
piping systems rather than swing check
EC
G
Reverse Velocity, m/s

CH or dual plate valves.

IN

E
LAT
SW

P
AL
DU

ECK
N-SLAM CH
NOZZLE NO

System Deceleration, m/s2

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CAE ENGINEERING TOOLS

Advanced software applications including Finite Element Analysis
(FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and three-dimensional
solid modeling, and our proven know-how, help FCA designing high
specification valves to meet most demanded working requirements.
FCA RN check valves are engineered to meet high pressure working
conditions, up to Class 2500#, considering the most cost effective
design. For this aim, parametric studies with finite element analysis
are performed by FCA engineering team.

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MATERIAL SELECTION
For material selection fluid type characteristic, pressure and working temperature shall be considered. FCA
carries many years of experience with special materials such as duplex, superduplex, hastelloy, inconel,
nickel alloys, etc... Moreover standard forged or casted steels are daily work standard for our engineers.
Other materials could be considered and provided on request according to customer specifications.

For internal parts such as seat rings and disc, corrosion and wear resistant materials are considered in
addition to pressure drop values and temperature working range specifications. Stainless steel materials are
provided as standard, considering Stellite contribution for seat components, and hardened stainless steels
for higher corrosion resistance for metal seated valves.

The following table presents frequently used materials for FCA check valves:

MATERIAL CASTED (ASTM) FORGED (ASTM)

Carbon Steel A216 Gr. WCB A105
Stainless Steel A351 Gr. CF8 / CF8M A182 F316
Duplex Steel A890 Gr. 4A A182 F51
Superduplex Steel A890 Gr. 5A / Gr. 6A A182 F53 / F55
Inconel - Alloy 718
*Other materials on request.

ANTI-CORROSIVE TREATMENTS
As standard, iron or carbon steel components are painted with an anti-corrosive treatment, providing the
necessary protection against corrosion and an excellent surface finish.
Painting consists of:
· Epoxy primer with excellent corrosive protection and adhesion on every type of metal.
· BLUE RAL-5019 painting.
Depending on the valve application, FCA offers special treatments for specific abrasive and corrosive solutions
like hardening, valve or component protective coating, etc... More information on request.

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NOZZE NON-SLAM CHECK VALVES

- RN MODEL

Standard version available form DN50/2'' to

DN1200/48'' and pressure rating up to Class 2500#.
Other sizes and pressure on request.

ACCESORIES AND OPTIONS

· Face to Face according to API 6D.
· Double Flanged or Buttwelded configurations.
· Design and Manufacturing according to API 6D.
· Spring sized according to working conditions.
· Wide range of construction materials.
· Soft and metal seated design.
· Superior sizes and pressure.
· Different face to face on request.
· Different flange connections (DIN, AS, BS, JIS...).

DIMENSIONS - CLASS 150#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF n-Ød C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 203 152 120.7 91.9 4-Ø19.1 15.8 1.6

3'' 80 - 241 191 152.4 127 4-Ø19.1 19.1 1.6

4'' 100 - 292 229 190.5 157.2 8-Ø19.1 23.9 1.6

6'' 150 - 356 279 241.3 215.9 8-Ø22.2 25.4 1.6

8'' 200 - 495 343 298.5 269.7 8-Ø22.2 28.4 1.6

10'' 250 - 622 406 362 323.9 12-Ø25.4 30.2 1.6

12'' 300 181 699 483 431.8 381 12-Ø25.4 31.8 1.6

14'' 350 184 787 533 476.2 412.8 12-Ø28.6 35.1 1.6

16'' 400 191 864 597 539.8 469.9 16-Ø28.6 36.6 1.6

18'' 450 203 978 635 577.9 533.4 16-Ø31.8 39.6 1.6

20'' 500 219 978 699 635 584.2 20-Ø31.8 42.9 1.6

24'' 600 222 1295 813 749.3 692.2 20-Ø34.9 47.8 1.6
Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

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DIMENSIONS - CLASS 300#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF Drilling C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 267 165 127 91.9 8-Ø19.1 22.4 1.6

3'' 80 - 318 210 168.3 127 8-Ø22.2 28.4 1.6

4'' 100 - 356 254 200.2 157.2 8-Ø22.2 31.8 1.6

6'' 150 - 445 318 269.8 215.9 12-Ø22.2 36.6 1.6

8'' 200 - 533 381 330.2 269.7 12-Ø25.4 41.1 1.6

10'' 250 - 622 445 387.4 323.9 16-Ø28.6 47.8 1.6

12'' 300 181 711 521 450.9 381 16-Ø31.8 50.8 1.6

14'' 350 222 838 584 514.4 412.8 20-Ø31.8 53.8 1.6

16'' 400 232 864 648 571.5 469.9 20-Ø34.9 57.2 1.6

18'' 450 264 978 711 628.7 533.4 24-Ø34.9 60.5 1.6

20'' 500 292 1016 775 685.8 584.2 24-Ø34.9 63.5 1.6

24'' 600 318 1118 914 812.8 692.2 24-Ø41.3 69.9 1.6
Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

DIMENSIONS - CLASS 600#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF Drilling C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 292 165 127 91.9 8-Ø19.1 25.4 6.4

3'' 80 - 356 210 168.3 127 8-Ø22.2 31.8 6.4

4'' 100 - 432 273 215.9 157.2 8-Ø25.4 38.1 6.4

6'' 150 - 559 356 292.1 215.9 12-Ø28.6 47.8 6.4

8'' 200 - 660 419 349.2 269.7 12-Ø31.8 55.6 6.4

10'' 250 - 787 508 431.8 323.9 16-Ø34.9 63.5 6.4

12'' 300 229 838 559 489 381 20-Ø34.9 66.5 6.4

14'' 350 273 889 603 527.1 412.8 20-Ø38.1 69.9 6.4

16'' 400 305 991 686 603.2 469.9 20-Ø41.3 76.2 6.4

18'' 450 362 1092 743 654.1 533.4 20-Ø44.5 82.6 6.4

20'' 500 368 1194 813 723.9 584.2 24-Ø44.5 88.9 6.4

24'' 600 438 1397 940 838.2 692.2 24-Ø50.8 101.6 6.4
Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

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DIMENSIONS - CLASS 900#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF Drilling C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 368 216 165.1 91.9 8-Ø25.4 38.1 6.4

3'' 80 - 381 241 190.5 127 8-Ø25.4 38.1 6.4

4'' 100 - 457 292 235 157.2 8-Ø31.8 44.5 6.4

6'' 150 - 610 381 317.5 215.9 12-Ø31.8 55.6 6.4

8'' 200 - 737 470 393.7 269.7 12-Ø38.1 63.5 6.4

10'' 250 - 838 546 469.9 323.9 16-Ø38.1 69.9 6.4

12'' 300 292 965 610 533.4 381 20-Ø38.1 79.2 6.4

14'' 350 356 1029 641 558.8 412.8 20-Ø41.3 85.9 6.4

16'' 400 384 1130 705 616 469.9 20-Ø44.5 88.9 6.4

18'' 450 451 1219 787 685.8 533.4 20-Ø50.8 101.6 6.4

20'' 500 451 1321 857 749.3 584.2 20-Ø54 108 6.4

24'' 600 495 1549 1041 901.7 692.2 20-Ø66.7 139.7 6.4
Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

DIMENSIONS - CLASS 1500#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF Drilling C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 368 216 165.1 91.9 8-Ø25.4 38.1 6.4

3'' 80 - 470 267 203.2 127 8-Ø31.8 47.8 6.4

4'' 100 - 546 311 241.3 157.2 8-Ø34.9 53.8 6.4

6'' 150 - 705 394 317.5 215.9 12-Ø38.1 82.6 6.4

8'' 200 - 832 483 393.7 269.7 12-Ø44.5 91.9 6.4

10'' 250 - 991 584 482.6 323.9 12-Ø50.8 108 6.4

12'' 300 305 1130 673 571.5 381 16-Ø54 124 6.4

14'' 350 356 1257 749 635 412.8 16-Ø60.3 133.4 6.4

16'' 400 384 1384 826 704.9 469.9 16-Ø66.7 146.1 6.4

18'' 450 468 1537 914 774.7 533.4 16-Ø73 162.1 6.4

20'' 500 533 1664 984 831.9 584.2 16-Ø79.4 177.8 6.4

24'' 600 559 1943 1168 990.6 692.2 16-Ø92 203.2 6.4
Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

DIMENSIONS - CLASS 2500#

SIZE L
De Dc ØRF Drilling C t
NPS DN Short Long

2'' 50 - 451 235 171.5 92 8-Ø28.5 50.8 6.4

3'' 80 - 578 305 228.6 127 8-Ø34.9 66.5 6.4

4'' 100 - 673 356 273.1 157.2 8-Ø41.3 76.2 6.4

6'' 150 - 914 483 368.3 215.9 8-Ø54 108 6.4

8'' 200 - 1022 552 438.2 269.7 12-Ø54 127 6.4

10'' 250 - 1270 673 539.7 323.9 12-Ø66.7 165.1 6.4

12'' 300 - 1422 762 619.2 381 12-Ø73 184.2 6.4

Notes: Superior sizes and face to face on request. Flange drilling according to ASME B16.5
Dimensions in (mm).

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