3-Way Ball Valve - Precision-Engineered for African Industrial Excellence
African Valve delivers 3-Way Ball Valve products engineered to API 6D and ASME B16.34 standards, providing advanced flow diversion, mixing, and switching capabilities essential for complex process control systems across Africa's expanding industrial infrastructure.
Our three-way valve technology enables single-valve solutions for multiple flow control functions, reducing system complexity, installation costs, and maintenance requirements while improving operational reliability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
• Design Standards: API 6D, ASME B16.34, ISO 14313
• Port Configurations: T-Port (diverting), L-Port (switching), Full Port designs
• Pressure Ratings: Class 150 to 2500 (ANSI B16.34)
• Size Range: 1/2" to 24" (DN15 to DN600)
• Body Materials: Carbon Steel (WCB), Stainless Steel (CF8M), Duplex (F51)
• Ball Design: Floating or trunnion mounted configurations
• Temperature Range: -29°C to 482°C depending on materials and service
• End Connections: Flanged (RF/RTJ), Butt Weld, Socket Weld, Threaded
FLOW CONTROL FUNCTIONS:
🔄 T-Port Design (Diverting Service):
• Single inlet, two outlet configuration
• Flow splitting and stream diversion
• Batch processing and product routing
• Emergency diversion capabilities
🔄 L-Port Design (Switching Service):
• Two inlet, single outlet configuration
• Source selection and stream switching
• Backup system activation
• Process optimization routing
ADVANCED APPLICATIONS:
⛽ Oil & Gas Operations:
• Pipeline pig launching and receiving
• Product switching in multi-product lines
• Emergency shutdown and bypass systems
• Tank farm and terminal operations
🏭 Chemical Processing:
• Reactor feed switching and blending
• Product routing and quality control
• Batch processing and clean-in-place systems
• Emergency isolation and diversion
💧 Water Treatment Systems:
• Multi-source water blending
• Treatment train switching
• Backwash and cleaning operations
• Emergency bypass routing
🔋 Power Generation:
• Steam turbine bypass systems
• Cooling water circuit switching
• Fuel supply selection systems
• Emergency cooling activation
ENGINEERING FEATURES:
• Zero Dead Volume Design - Eliminates fluid entrapment and contamination
• Cavity Relief - Prevents thermal expansion over-pressurization
• Position Indication - Clear visual confirmation of flow path configuration
• Locking Devices - Prevents unauthorized position changes
• Fire Safe Design - API 607 certified for emergency situations
ACTUATION OPTIONS:
🔧 Manual Operation: Lever handle, gear operator, handwheel configurations
⚡ Pneumatic Actuation: Double-acting, spring-return, scotch yoke designs
🛠️ Electric Actuation: Quarter-turn, multi-turn, explosion-proof options
📱 Smart Control: Digital positioners with HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION:
• Body: Investment cast or forged for maximum strength and reliability
• Ball: Chrome plated carbon steel or solid stainless steel construction
• Stem: 17-4PH or 316 SST with blow-out proof design features
• Seats: PTFE, RPTFE, PEEK, or metal-seated for high temperature
• Seals: Viton, EPDM, or FFKM depending on media compatibility
African Valve provides comprehensive support including flow analysis, valve sizing, actuator selection, installation procedures, commissioning assistance, and operator training programs specifically developed for African operating conditions and requirements.