S0 Series Self-Operated Type VL FIELDVUE Regulators Valve Link Fisher Controls May 198 Bulletin 71.1:S0 The S0 Series self-operated, spring-loaded regulators are used for pressure-reducing control in a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Typical S0 Series regulators are shown in figure 1. All regulators in this series are used with natural, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gases. However, characteristics such as registration method, allowable inlet pressure, outlet pressure range, and capacity vary according to construction. W76 Features Application Flexibility Standard constructions with internal relief or relief monitoring are available to enhance service usefulness and comply with code requirements. In all regulators except those with relief monitoring, low-flow requirements can be satisfied with restricted-capacity seat rings. These seat rings help reduce relief sizing requirements (regulators without internal relief), or they help limit maximum flow through the spring case vent (internal relief regulators). Installation Adaptability The four-position vent mounting and 3-degree rotation of the union ring facilitate vent positioning in awkward positions or limited spaces. Easy Maintenance The union ring construction permits easy inspection and maintenance of critical parts without removing the body from the line. W RELIEF/MONITOR REGULATOR BASIC REGULATOR Figure 1. Typical S0 Series Regulators Control Accuracy These regulators use a dynamic boost that compensates for the droop caused by spring and diaphragm effect, resulting in more constant downstream pressure as demand increases. Excellent Shock Characteristics and High Speed of Response The two-way stabilizer vent valve (figure ) reacts quickly to minimize sudden shock caused by rapid load changes, thus providing a damping effect that enhances stability. Figure. Two-Way Stabilizer Vent Valve Action Under Fast-Changing Loads
71.1:S0 page AVAILABLE Type S1: Basic regulator (fig- CONFIGURATIONS ure 1) Type S1H: High-pressure version of Type S1 regulator Type 1HP: Blocked-throat version of Type 1H regulator for use with downstream control line Type 1P: Blocked-throat version of Type S1 regulator for use with downstream control line Type S: Internal relief version (figure 3) of Type S1 regulator Type SH: High-pressure version of Type S regulator Type SP: Blocked-throat version of Type S regulator for use with downstream control line Type S3: Relief/monitor regulator (figures 1 and 3) Type S3H: High-pressure version of Type S3 regulator Type S3P: Blocked-throat version of Type S3 regulator for use with downstream control line BODY SIZES END CONNECTION STYLES 1 ALLOWABLE INLET S ALLOWABLE OUTLET S OUTLET See table RANGES RELIEF/MONITOR See table 3 PERFORMANCE 1-1/4, 1-1/, or in. NPT screwed pipe threads in all body sizes and types or ANSI Class flat-face flanges in in. body only for all except Type S3, S3H, and S3P regulators Emergency: 0 psig (.3 bar) Maximum Operating to Obtain Good Performance: See table 1 Emergency (Casing): psig ( bar) Maximum Operating to Avoid Internal Part Damage: psi ( bar) above outlet pressure setting Specifications INTERNAL RELIEF PERFORMANCE PORT DIAMETERS See table 1 TYPICAL REGULATING CAPACITIES Approximate Points at Which Internal Relief Valve Starts to Open Type S, SP, S3, and S3P Regulators: 9 to 11 in. wc ( to 7 mbar) above outlet pressure setting Type SH and S3H Regulators: 0.4 to psig (8 to 69 mbar) above outlet pressure setting Outlet Pressure Typically Produced by Given Inlet Pressure with Internal Relief in Operation: See figure 4 See tables 4 through 7 and Capacity Information section FLOW Wide-Open C g for Relief COEFFICIENTS Sizing: See table 1 C 1 : 3 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Body: Cast iron Spring Case, Diaphragm Case, Union Ring, Valve Disc Stem, Baffle, Disc Holder, Seat Ring, and Pusher Post or Relief Valve Seat: Aluminum Diaphragm(s), Disc(s), and O-Rings if Used: Nitrile Control Spring Diaphragm Plate, Spring(s), Spring Seat(s), Lever, and Relief Valve Stem if Used: Plated steel Valve Disc Stem Guide Type S1HP, S1P, SP, and S3P Regulators: Aluminum All Other Types: Delrin 3 Closing Cap: Zinc Closing Cap Gasket and Relief Valve Pad if Used: Neoprene Adjusting Screw Type S1H, S1HP, SH, and S3H Regulators: Aluminum All Other Types: Delrin Vent Flappers: Cycolac 4 Relief/Monitor Case, Diaphragm Plate, Spring Seat, O-Ring Retainer, and Pitot Tube: Aluminum Relief/Monitor Piston Ring: Graphite Relief/Monitor Pipe Plug: Brass All Other Metal Parts: Stainless steel
71.1:S0 page 3 MATERIAL TEMPERATURE CAPABILITIES to 1F ( 9 to 71C) Specifications (Continued) Diaphragm Case if Tapped for External Registration: in. NPT female SETTING ADJUSTMENT REGISTRATION CONNECTIONS Adjusting screw Type S1HP, S1P, SP, and S3P Regulators: External All Other Types: Internal Spring Case Vent: 1 in. NPT female with removable screen BODY/VENT See figure MOUNTING POSITIONS APPROXIMATE WEIGHTS OPTION Type S3, S3H, and S3P Regulators: 14 lb (6 kg) All Other Types: 9 lb (4 kg) 1/8 in. NPT tapped and plugged inlet test connection in all except Type S3, S3H, and S3P regulators 1. DIN (or other) end connections, or end connections threaded to various national or international thread standards, can usually be supplied. Contact the Fisher sales of fice or sales representative.. The pressure/temperature limits in this bulletin and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded. 3. Trademark of DuPont Co. 4. Trademark of Borg-Warner Chemicals. Table 1. Additional Specifications In. /3 x 3/16 3/16 7/3 x 1/4 1/4 7/3 x 3/8 3/8 1/ x 7/8 PORT DIAMETER mm 4.0 x 4.8 4.8.6 x 6.4 6.4.6 x 9. 9. 1.7 19.1 19.1 x. S1, S1P, S, SP,S3, S3P Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure to Obtain Good Performance Wide-Open C g For Relief Sizing REGULATOR TYPE NUMBER S1H, SH, S3H Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure to Obtain Good Performance Wide-Open C g For Relief Sizing S1HP Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure to Obtain Good Performance Psig Bar Psig Bar Psig Bar 1.7. 8. 3.3 49. 38.0 116 0 0 30 8. 49. 11 0 3 4 Wide-Open C g For Relief Sizing 8. 49. 11 0 3 Table. Outlet Pressure Range Data S1, S1P, S, SP 3. to 6 (8. to ) to 8. (1 to 1) In. wc (mbar) OUTLET RANGE BY REGUGULATOR TYPE NUMBER Psig (mbar) S3, S3P S1H, S1HP SH S3H 4 to 6 ( to ) to 8. (1 to 1) CONTROL SPRING Part Number T1141 7 T111 7 Color Code Red Cadmium 6 to 14 ( to 3) 8 to 14 ( to 3) T1136 370 Blue 1 to 8 ( to 70) 1 to 8 ( to 70) T1137 701 Green to.0 (69 to 138) 1. to 3.0 (3 to 7). to (17 to 379) 4. to 8.0 (3 to ) to.0 (69 to 138) 1. to 3.0 (3 to 7) to 1.6 (69 to 1) 1. to. (3 to ) T1138 714 T11384 714 T11383 714 T1138 714 Black Olive drab Yellow Brown
71.1:S0 page 4 HOLES FOR SEALING WIRE ADJUSTING SCREW CLOSING CAP ACTS AS TRAVEL STOP TO RELIEF VALVE STEM RELIEF VALVE STEM RELIEF VALVE SPRING SPRING SEAT OPENINGS ALLOW EXCESS TO ESCAPE WHEN DIAPHRAGM LIFTS OFF RELIEF VALVE SEAT PITOT TUBE MONITOR DIAPHRAGM DIAPHRAGM PLATE MONITOR STEM DIAPHRAGM w8-1* LEVER VALVE STEM MOLDED DISK INTERNAL RELIEF REGULATOR SEAT RING W6-1* MONITOR DISK MONITOR PISTON RELIEF/MONITOR REGULATOR Figure 3. Construction Features Overpressure Protection Like most regulators, S0 Series regulators have outlet pressure ratings lower than their inlet pressure ratings. Although the Type S, SH, and SP internal relief valves and the Type S3, S3H, and S3P relief/monitor assemblies provide limited downstream overpressure protection, additional downstream overpressure protection is necessary if the actual inlet pressure exceeds the outlet pressure rating. The wide-open C g for relief sizing (table 1) in conjunction with the Capacity Information section should be used in choosing appropriate overpressure protection devices. Overpressuring any portion of a regulator or associated equipment may cause leakage, part damage, or personal injury due to bursting of pressure-containing parts or explosion of accumulated gas. Regulator operation within ratings does not prevent the possibility of damage from external sources or from debris in the pipeline. A regulator should be inspected for damage periodically and after any overpressure condition. Construction Features External Registration An S0 Series regulator with P suffixed to the type number has a blocked boost channel and a -inch NPT diaphragm case connection for attaching a downstream control line. This regulator is used for monitoring installations or for applications where equipment is located between the regulator and the pressure control point. Internal Relief Type S, SH, and SP regulators have limited-capacity internal relief across the diaphragm to help minimize overpressure. Outlet pressure above the start-to-open point of the nonadjustable relief valve spring moves the diaphragm off the relief valve seat, allowing excess pressure to bleed out through the screened spring case vent. A backup means of opening the internal relief valve is provided by the extension on the closing cap (figure 3). Should emergency conditions prevent normal operation (for instance, linkage becoming disconnected or disk broken off), the closing cap extension will act as a travel stop to the relief valve stem. Since the diaphragm will continue to rise as pressure builds, it will lift off the relief valve seat to provide limited relief operation. Relief Monitoring Single-unit overpressure protection is available with the Type S3, S3H, and S3P relief/monitor regulators. Any of these regulators can take the place of two separate service regulators on monitoring applications. The relief/ monitor construction provides the following important features: Minimizing of Hazardous Venting Required relief capacity is cut down without restricting total regulator capacity. The relief valve and monitor work in combination to limit relief discharge to atmosphere. Lower Controlled Downstream Pressure In the event of regulator failure, a relief/monitor regulator will limit downstream pressure as shown in table 3.
71.1:S0 page Table 3. Relief/Monitor Data Type Number Control Spring Part Number Maximum Downstream Pressure with Relief/Monitor in Operation Maximum Flow Through Internal Relief Valve with Relief/Monitor in Operation Psig mbar Scfh* m/hr Range Monitor Spring Part Number T1141 7 or T111 7 69 6.8 4 to 9. in. wc ( to 4 mbar) 1L7 713 Green 1 S3, S3P T1136 370 1. 86 3. 8 to 14 in. wc ( to 3 mbar) 1L7 713 Green S3H T1137 701 T1138 714 T11384 714 1.8 3.0 4.0.0 14 7 76 34 *Of 0.6 specific gravity natural gas at F and 14.7 psia. Of 0.6 specific gravity natural gas at 0C and 13 bar. 4.9 3.6 67.0.4 to in. wc ( to 0 mbar) 18 to 33 in. wc (4 to 8 mbar) 0.7 to 1.6 psig ( to 1 mbar) 1. to. psig (86 to mbar) 1L8 713 1L9 713 1V4 701 1V4 701 Color Code Red Blue Cadmium Cadmium Number of Spring Seats Required 1 1 1 All-Dynamic Operation with Automatic Reset Monitor diaphragm and piston are in motion under normal operating conditions, prepared to provide overpressure protection when needed. No manual reset procedure is required to return the regulator to normal operation after relief of the overpressure condition. As downstream pressure registers under the main diaphragm, it also registers on top of the monitor diaphragm through the pitot tube located near the body outlet (figure 3.) Thus, under normal conditions as downstream pressure fluctuates due to load changes, the main regulator disc and the monitor piston move toward or away from the seat ring. If downstream pressure reaches 7 to 8 inches water column (17 to 69 mbar) above the outlet pressure setting, depending on the control spring, the internal relief valve opens. At the same time, downstream pressure on the monitor diaphragm moves the monitor piston further into the body, restricting the seat ring. This minimizes further flow through the seat ring and enables the internal relief valve to relieve the downstream overpressure conditions. As downstream pressure drops back to normal, the piston moves back away from the seat ring, and the internal relief valve closes, automatically allowing normal operation again. The combination of a restriction in the internal relief valve and the monitor piston positioned near the inlet side of the seat ring limits the maximum downstream pressure and the related flow through the internal relief valve to the values shown in table 3. Capacity Information Tables 4 through 7 give S0 Series natural gas regulating capacities at selected inlet pressures and outlet pressure settings. Flows are in scfh (F and 14.7 psia) of 0.6 specific gravity natural gas at F. To determine equivalent capacities for air, propane, butane, or nitrogen, multiply the table 4,, 6, or 7 capacity by the following appropriate conversion factor: 0.77 for air, 0.68 for propane, 0.48 for butane, or 0.789 for nitrogen. For gases of other specific gravities, multiply the given capacity by 0.77, and divide by the square root of the appropriate specific gravity. Then, if capacity is desired in normal cubic meters per hour at 0C and 13 bar, multiply scfh by 0.068. To determine wide-open flow capacities for relief sizing of 0.6 specific gravity natural gas at F at critical pressure drops (absolute outlet pressure equal to approximately one-half or less than one-half of the absolute inlet pressure), use the following formula, and convert according to the factors in the preceding paragraph if necessary: Q = (P 1abs ) (C g ) (1.9) where, Q = Flow capacity in scfh P 1 abs = Absolute inlet pressure in psia (P 1 gauge plus 14.7) C g = Relief gas sizing coefficient from table 1 If pressure drops will be lower than critical (absolute outlet pressure greater than approximately one-half the absolute inlet pressure), use the Fisher valve-sizing slide rule or the sizing nomographs in Catalog.
71.1:S0 page 6 CURVE A B C D E F G H PORT DIAMETER In. mm x 7/8 19.1 x. 19.1 1/ 1.7 3/8 9. 1/4 6.4 7/3 x 1/4 or 7/3 x 3/8.6 x 6.4 or.6 x 9. 3/16 4.8 /3 x 3/16 4.0 x 4.8 Figure 4. Typical Internal Relief Performance Curves
71.1:S0 page 7 Table 4. Typical Regulating Capacities in Scfh of 0.6 Specific Gravity Natural Gas* for 1-1/4 Inch Type S1, S1P, S, SP, S3, S3P Regulators OUTLET SETTING In. wc mbar CONTROL SPRING INLET PART NUMBER DROOP (SEE TABLE FOR RANGE) Psig Bar 1 T1141 7 7 17 T111 7 11 7 T1136 370 0 T1137 701 1 in. wc (. mbar), except in. wc ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and S3P regulators 1 in. wc (. mbar), except in. wc ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and S3P regulators in. wc ( mbar), except 4 in. wc ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and S3P regulators 3 in. wc (7. mbar), except 9 in. wc ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and S3P regulators 0. 4 0. 4 4 4 0.034 0.14 0.8 1.7 0.034 0.14 0.8 1.7 0.14 0.8 1.7 0.8 1.7 *See Capacity Information section for conversion to equivalent capacities of other gases and/or normal m 3 /hr. 3/16 (4.8) 0 0 30 0 00 700 00 130 Full-Sized Seat Rings 1/4 (6.4) 700 700 0 190 6 900 3/8 (9.) 700 1 00 90 1 1 160 700 30 1/ (1.7) 1700 140 1700 700 0 00 180 700 PORT DIAMETER, IN. (mm) (19.1) 40 40 30 130 Restricted-Capacity Seat Rings (Not Available with Type S3 and S3P Regulators) /3 x 3/16 (4.0 x 4.8) 1 900 700 1 900 80 0 140 7/3 x 1/4 (.6 x 6.4) 9 17 187 140 160 0 0 7/3 x 3/8 (.6 x 9.) 87 117 14 1 0 190 1700 190 x 7/8 (19.1 x.) 700 00 00 180
71.1:S0 page 8 Table. Typical Regulating Capacities in Scfh of 0.6 Specific Gravity Natural Gas* for 1-1/ and -Inch Type S1, S1P, S, SP, S3, and S3P Regulators OUTLET SETTING In. wc mbar CONTROL SPRING INLET PART NUMBER DROOP (SEE TABLE FOR RANGE) Psig Bar 3/16 (4.8) Full-Sized Seat Rings 1/4 (6.4) 3/8 (9.) 1/ (1.7) PORT DIAMETER, IN. (mm) (19.1) Restricted-Capacity Seat Rings (Not Available with Type S3 and S3P Regulators) /3 x 3/16 (4.0 x 4.8) 7/3 x 1/4 (.6 x 6.4) 7/3 x 3/8 (.6 x 9.) x 7/8 (19.1 x.) 0. 0.034 700 0.14 1700 4 0.8 130 30 700 0 87 1 in. wc (. mbar), 90 117 1 T1141 7 except in. wc 180 17 14 ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and 1.7 140 40 190 S3P regulators 17 19 30 47 97 0. 0.034 40 00 0.14 00 4 0.8 160 30 0 1 in. wc (. mbar), 117 7 17 T111 7 except in. wc 0 30 7 14 ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and 1.7 18 18 S3P regulators 700 1 30 900 0.14 00 0 0 00 4 0.8 0 1700 0 900 3 in. wc ( mbar), 0 11 7 T1136 370 except 4 in. wc 1.7 190 140 ( mbar) for Type S1P, SP, and 0 1 160 190 S3P regulators 30 0 60 900 4 0.8 0 3 80 3 in. wc (7. mbar), except 9 in. wc 1.7 0 3 0 T1137 701 ( mbar) for Type 900 11 190 S1P, SP, and 160 0 1 17 S3P regulators 30 0 30 700 *See Capacity Information section for conversion to equivalent capacities of other gases indicate that capacities peak before inlet pressures do because of boost effect. and/or normal m 3 /hr. Shaded values for the 3/8 and 1/ in. (9. to 1.7) full-sized seat rings
71.1:S0 page 9 Table 6. Typical Regulating Capacities in Scfh of 0.6 Specific Gravity Natural Gas* for All Sizes of Type S1H, SH, and S3H Regulators OUTLET INLET % DROOP % DROOP CONTROL SPRING REGULATOR SETTING PART NUMBER Port Diameter, In. (mm) Port Diameter, In. (mm) TYPE NUMBER Psig mbar (SEE TABLE FOR RANGE) Psig Bar 1 69 T1138 714 S1H, SH, S3H 4 3 7 T11384 714 7 1 34 T11383 714 S1H only 6 414 T1138 714 0.14 0.8 0.48 *See Capacity Information section for conversion to equivalent capacities of other gases and/or normal m 3 /hr. Shaded value for the 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) seating ring at % droop 3/16 (4.8) 193 0 40 7 970 13 1 3 37 3 374 73 970 14 1700 390 30 41 70 77 9 1390 17 3 970 34 39 49 73 970 13 160 70 70 34 1/4 (6.4) 1 381 46 7 9 11 16 30 39 390 7 4 670 90 17 0 70 43 4970 73 13 7 0 3 48 677 981 1 160 3 3870 3/8 (9.) 9 4 690 190 18 4170 478 6 11 16 970 00 19 7 34 90 1390 17 38 1/ (1.7) 0 748 14 70 41 48 90 17 770 3870 14 1 6 37 4970 13 19 36 4700 (19.1) 9 1 0 330 190 40 3 41 14 3 19 8 30 3/16 (4.8) 6 46 7 1 70 19 60 3 39 44 394 48 8 0 70 19 6 390 48 1 16 19 6 3900 4670 7 1 160 19 6 3 39 4670 1/4 (6.4) 1 4 90 13 16 3 9 41 44 490 64 13 17 70 7 390 4490 11 16 6 390 440 0 19 3 43 3/8 (9.) 0 9 70 43 9 11 8 34 47 18 30 4 16 31 44 1/ (1.7) 683 1390 70 31 190 16 9 46 36 46 34 43 indicates that capacity peaks before inlet pressure does because of boost effect. (19.1) 70 33 19 4 7 37 3
71.1:S0 page Table 7. Typical Regulating Capacities in Scfh of 0.6 Specific Gravity Natural Gas * for All Sizes of Type S1HP Regulator at % Droop OUTLET INLET 1-1/4 IN. BODY 1-1/ OR -IN. BODY CONTROL SPRING SETTING PART NUMBER Port Diameter, In. (mm) Port Diameter, In. (mm) (SEE TABLE Psig Bar FOR RANGE) 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/ 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/ Psig Bar (4.8) (6.4) (9.) (1.7) (19.1) (4.8) (6.4) (9.) (1.7) 1 69 T1138 714 3 7 T11384 714 34 T11383 714 6 414 T1138 714 4 7 0.14 0.8 0.48 0 1 1 40 60 3 0 0 130 1700 4 0 0 130 1 60 40 00 130 1 30 4 90 0 30 00 0 90 0 40 900 140 0 00 1 00 3 40 *See Capacity Information section for conversion to equivalent capacities of other gases and/or normal m 3 /hr. 0 1 80 0 1 40 60 00 3 00 40 1 0 0 160 0 900 190 3 30 40 0 30 0 0 0 00 3 0 30 130 160 0 0 1 40 0 0 1 30 0 40 00 900 0 4 80 00 40 1 60 40 00 3 0 0 60 0 1 30 00 60 00 4 0 430 1 1 60 80 4 330 4 (19.1) 80 330 4 330 430
71.1:S0 page 11 Figure. Assembly Positions Installation These regulators may be installed in any position as shown in figure. However, the following particulars should be noted. In outside installations, the spring case vent opening should face down. Additionally, if gas escaping through the internal relief valve could be hazardous, as with a regulator installed indoors, the spring case vent (except on Type S1, S1H, S1HP, or S1P regulators) must be piped outdoors or to an otherwise safe location. If the vent will be piped to another location, obstruction-free piping should be used, and a screened vent should be installed on the end of the vent pipe. On all installations, the vent or the end of the vent pipe must be protected from anything that might clog it. To obtain maximum flow capacities and other performance characteristics, the length of pipe from the regulator outlet to the meter or for the first 18 inches (47 mm), whichever is closer should have no bends and should be the same size as the regulator outlet. Dimensions and connection locations are shown in figure 6.
71.1:S0 page 1 BODY SIZE, IN. Basic Regulator A Relief/ Monitor Regulator Basic Regulator B Relief/ Monitor Regulator D E F (BASIC REGULATOR ONLY) Basic Regulator G Relief/ Monitor Regulator mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. mm In. 1-1/4. 1-1/ 114 4.0 13.19 8. 6.6 4 6.0 9.9 6 8.09 39 1.3 118 4.6 Screwed Flanged 14 4 4.88.00 13.19 6 17.4.00 6.6 6 1 6.16.94.0 9.83 74 8.7. 4 4 1.64 1.67 118 4.6 Figure 6. Dimensions Ordering Information When ordering, specify: Application Description of controlled fluid Specific gravity of controlled fluid Fluid temperature Maximum and minimum inlet pressures Normal and maximum flow rates required Line size and end connection style Selection To determine what ordering information is needed, refer to the Specifications on page. Review the description at the right of each specification and in the referenced tables and figures, and write down your selection whenever there is a choice to be made. Always specify the type number being ordered. Assembly position 3F as shown in figure will be supplied automatically unless some other position is specified. Printed in U.S.A. While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, Fisher Controls does not guarantee satisfactory results from reliance upon such information. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding the performance, merchantability, fitness or any other matter with respect to the products, nor as a recommendation to use any product or process in conflict with any patent. Fisher Controls reserves the right, without notice, to alter or improve the designs or specifications of the products described herein. Fisher Controls For information write: P.O. Box 190, Marshalltown, Iowa 08 U.S.A. or Brenchley House, Maidstone, Kent ME 14 1UQ, England