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DUV Type C4

Steam Converting Valve (DUV Type C4)

Hydraulic actuator made by Welland.

Fewer interfaces, a perfectly matched valve and actuator system. A single-source solution.

Solid, stepped stem, matched to the seat diameter to prevent deflection in horizontal mounting positions and ensure excellent guiding.

Robust yoke design to prevent deflection in horizontal stem orientations

Low-vibration and low-noise design

  • validated by in-house CFD analysis

Forged steel body

High turndown ratio

Optimized housing design. Avoidance of material accumulation

  • Longer service life, especially during dynamic power plant operation

No thermal shocks in the outlet line due to the prevention of water dropout

Zero thermal shocks in the outlet

  • thanks to the centralized flow design of the water/steam mixture right at the motive steam nozzle outlet.

Zero thermal shocks in the discharge line

  • achieved by aligning the steam flow toward the center of the outlet piping using a flow straightener.

True two-stage control engineered through a powerful combination of a multi-hole cage and a control cylinder

Minimal maintenance, maximum uptime

  • all wear parts can be replaced directly on site. Internal components are bolted or slotted into place strictly zero welding required!

Optimum steam conditioning across the entire load range via an integrated motive steam nozzle

  • Outlet temperature kept close to the saturation line.
  • High water-to-steam ratios easily achievable.
  • Short mixing distances for maximum compact efficiency.
  • Immediate cooling of even minimal steam quantities.

Design

  • Installation position: Vertical or horizontal
  • Design configurations: Angle type (Type C4), straight-way, or Z-type (Type E34)
  • Warm-up & drain connections included
  • Inlet & outlet diameters fully customizable
  • Nozzle orientation adaptable to your piping layout
  • Weld prep profiles according to your specifications
  • Actuator type: Freely selectable (hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric)
  • Stroking times customized to process requirements
  • Safety function: Spring-loaded or accumulator-assisted (tank)
  • Compliance: ASME and PED certified
  • Tight shut-off: According to DIN EN 12266-1 Leakage Rate A / ANSI-FCI 70-2 Leakage Class V

Benefits

Hydraulic Drive & System Integration

  • Hydraulic actuator made by Welland & Tuxhorn – fewer interfaces for maximum reliability.
  • Perfectly matched system: Seamless integration of valve and actuator.
  • One-stop solution: Single-source engineering and manufacturing.

Mechanical Integrity & Robust Design

  • Massive, stepped stem design: Engineered to match the seat diameter, preventing deflection in horizontal positions and ensuring excellent guidance.
  • Robust yoke design: Eliminates any risk of stem deflection during horizontal installation.
  • Vibration and noise-reducing design: Flow-optimized and validated via in-house CFD analysis.
  • Forged body housing: Designed for high structural integrity under extreme conditions.
  • High turndown ratio for versatile operation.
  • Optimized body design: Eliminates material accumulation, leading to an extended service life—especially during dynamic power plant operations.

Thermal & Flow Optimization

  • Zero thermal shocks in the outlet: Achieved by completely avoiding water dropout.
  • Centralized flow design of the water/steam mixture right at the motive steam nozzle outlet.
  • Precision alignment: The steam flow is aligned toward the center of the outlet piping using a flow straightener.

Control & Maintenance Efficiency

  • True two-stage control: Realized through a combination of a perforated cage trim and a control cylinder.
  • Minimal maintenance effort: All wear parts are fully replaceable directly on site.
  • Smart component design: Internal parts are bolted or plug-in only—strictly 100% weld-free.

Premium Steam Conditioning

  • Optimum steam conditioning across the entire load range via an integrated motive steam nozzle:
    • Outlet temperature kept precisely close to the saturation line.
    • High water-to-steam ratios easily achievable.
    • Short mixing distances for maximum compact efficiency.
    • Immediate cooling of even minimal steam quantities.

Proven solutions in practice. Success across a wide range of applications.