Abstract: An isolation valve purge system for an isolation valve, with internal components configured to isolate the flow of process fluid through the bottom slurry circuit line. In some embodiments the isolation valve is purged using a liquid purge medium created in the fractionation tower, such as a hydrocarbons, oils of different viscosity or a combination of hydrocarbons. A method for reducing cavitation in a pressurized line by using a hydrocarbon from the fractionation tower to purge an isolation valve process fluid flowing therethrough with a liquid purge medium.

Abstract: A low-weight, low material automated line blind valve with an actuator for moving the blind between an open and closed position, a sealing mechanism that can create a tight seal with the blind in either the open or closed position, and a biasing mechanism to improve the seal, wherein the biasing mechanism includes a ring with a sealing lip capable of creating a tight seal with a mating surface.

Abstract: A system and method for purging a bottom slurry circuit isolation valve using hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A system and method for purging an isolation valve using a liquid purge medium.

Abstract: A low-weight, low material automated line valve with sealing mechanism which can seal with the blind in either the open or closed position, and bias mechanism to improve the seal.

Abstract: A coupler that separates a unitary valve stem into two separate but coupled sections to isolates the thrust load from the torque load.

Abstract: A butterfly valve having a valve body with a seat therein and a valve disc carried on a rotatable shaft such that the valve disc can be moved into and away from sealing engagement with the valve body seat is provided with a removable and replaceable seat member forming the valve body seat and a removable and replaceable sealing surface member is mounted on the valve disc which is sealingly engageable with the seat member when the valve disc is moved into sealing engagement with the valve body seat. The valve body seat preferably is sized to be press fit into a recess in the valve body and retained therein without additional fasteners. This butterfly valve can be used in a single, double or triple offset valve and the valve can be attached to a pipe in any conventional manner. The valve seat material and the sealing surface material may be solid metal, a resistant material such as nylon or Teflon.RTM. may have a metal insert or may have a high temperature insert such as graphite.

Abstract: An improved valve sealing arrangement where a sealing surface on the valve obturator presses against a compatibly arranged valve seat circumscribing a flow path to close the flow path, or alternately, the valve obturator having a through bore rotatable into position to align with the flow path. The improvement entails forming or cutting slots into the valve obturator behind upper and lower portions of the sealing surface to give localized flexibility to the upper and lower portions to match the flexibility of the middle region of the sealing surface which is located in front of the through bore.