The Cla-Val ‘Surge Anticipator Valve’ is essential for safeguarding pumps, pumping equipment, and pipelines against destructive pressure surges from sudden changes in flow velocity.
When pumping systems are gradually started and stopped, harmful surges do not occur. However, during a power outage, a sudden pump stoppage can cause dangerous surges, severely damaging plant equipment.
Pump power failure typically results in a downsurge in pressure, followed by an upsurge. The surge anticipator valve opens on the initial low-pressure wave (anticipating the high-pressure wave) and dissipates the upsurge to minimize system damage.
What a cool valve! 😎
