SLAM-SHUT VALVES

Type BM5

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BM5 Slam-Shut Valves

Slam-shut valves
BM5 Series slam-shut valve is an automatic shut-off appliance suitable for installation as safety device in regulating
stations and gas distribution piping.
The slam-shut valve has the task to quickly shut off the gas flow when the pressure in control point(s) reaches a fixed
set value.
The valve is sleeve-type and as a consequence does not need any external by-pass to facilitate the opening of the
valve itself.
The valve re-opening can be made only through a manual operation.
The main features are as follows:
• Axial flow
• Flanged connections
• Protected seal pad
• Possible to fit in all positions
• Pressure control in one or more points of the installation
• Starting up following overpressure and/or underpressure
• Push-button manual emergency release
• Manual reset through rotation of the reset shaft only

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Operation
BM5 Series slam-shut valve is essentially made of an axial flow valve and a pilot allowing to keep the valve open.
The valve body features a shutter valve sliding axially and as a consequence no by-pass is needed for its opening even
in the presence of pressurized gas.
The valve opening can be made only manually by turning the eccentric shaft anticlockwise. The seal pad is not hit by
the gas flow since it is protected by the pad holder and as a consequence is not affected by any possible dirt present in
the gas. When the controlled pressure is within set values of the pilot, this remains set and prevents the rotation of the
eccentric shaft. When this pressure varies beyond setting limits, the pilot releases the eccentric shaft and the valve is
brought to its closing position following the spring thrust.
The pilot is provided with a manual release push-button to To the pilots
quickly close the slam-shut valve in case of emergency or during
maintenance/checking operations.
Should the valve be used with pilot-operated pressure regulators,
the supply to pilots should be taken downstream of the slam-shut
valve. For this purpose, BM5 valves feature a threaded hole to
be used for supply to pilots; the hole is normally kept closed by a
dowel. The supply to pilots can be made through a standard joint
or through the suitable stud supplied on request.

Shutter Spring

Pad holder Eccentric shaft

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Features

Applications The slam-shut valves in the BM5 Series are used in natural gas reduction, distribution and
transfer stations.
This product has been designed to be used with fuel gases of 1st and 2nd family according to EN 437,
and with other non aggressive and non fuel gases. For any other gases, other than natural gas, please
contact your local sales agent.

Construction Features

The flange coupling surfaces are normally supplied with a step and finished with a semicircular profile
phonographic groove.
Upon request, the flange coupling surfaces can be supplied with a smooth finish.

Technical Features

Pressure bar PN 16 PN 25 ANSI 150 ANSI 300 ANSI 600

Allowable pressure PS 16 25 20 50 100

Inlet pressure range bpu 0 ÷ 16 0 ÷ 25 0 ÷ 20 0 ÷ 50 0 ÷ 100

Overpressure set range Wdo 0.03 ÷ 16 0.03 ÷ 25 0.03 ÷ 20 0.03 ÷ 50 0.03 ÷ 80

Underpressure set range Wdu 0.01 ÷ 16 0.01 ÷ 25 0.01 ÷ 20 0.01 ÷ 50 0.01 ÷ 80

Accuracy class AG up to ± 1%

Response time ta ≤1s

Flanged connections
DN 25 - 40 - 50 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 150
Temperature
Standard version
Working -10 °C +60 °C
Low temperature version
Working -20 °C +60 °C

Materials Body Steel

Shutter Steel
O-ring NBR nitrile rubber or FKM
Pad NBR nitrile rubber or FKM
Pad holder Steel

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Calculation procedures
The following formulas refer to normal operating conditions in a sub-critical state with: P2 > P1
2

Symbols Q = Natural gas flow rate in Stm3/h Cg = Flow rate coefficient

P1 = Absolute inlet pressure in bar C1 = Body shape factor
P2 = Absolute outlet pressure in bar d = Relative density of the gas

Flow Coefficients

Coefficient DN 25 DN 40 DN 50 DN 65 DN 80 DN 100 DN 150

Cg 525 1420 2250 3600 5400 8700 18600
C1 29 28 26 28 30 26 28

3417 P1-P2 °
Flow Rate Q Q = 0.525 · Cg · P1 · sine ·
C1 P1
N.B. the sine argument is expressed in sexagesimal degree.

Q = 0.525 · Cg · P1
For other gases with different densities, the flow Relative Density Factor
Gas
d F
rate calculated with the above formulas must be
multiplied by the correction factor: Air 1 0.78
Butane 2.01 0.55
0.6 Propane 1.53 0.63
F=
d Nitrogen 0.97 0.79

DN Size
Calculate the required Cg with the following:

Q
Cg =
3417 · P1 - P2 °
0.525 · P1 · sine
C1 P1

N.B. the sine argument is expressed in sexagesimal degree.

N.B. The formula appearing above is valid only when the flow rate refers to natural gas.
For other gases, divide the flow rate by the correction factor F.

Choose the slam-shut valve with the Cg higher than the calculated value. After having determined
the slam-shut valve diameter, it is suggested to check that the velocity on the seal seat is not higher
than 80 m/sec. by using the following formula:

Q 1 - 0.002 · Pu V = Velocity (m/s)

V = 345.92 · ·
DN2 1 + Pu 345.92 = Numerical constant
Q = Flow rate under standard conditions (Stm3/h)
DN = Valve nominal diameter (mm)
Pu = Inlet pressure in relative value (bar)
In case of velocities higher than indicated limits, increase the valve diameter.

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Pilot
The following pilots are used with the BM5 slam-shut valves:
• OS/80X Series: Spring loaded pneumatic device
• OS/80X-PN Series: Pneumatic device controlled by PRX-PN Series pilots

OS/80X The OS/80X Series pilot is supplied in different models according to set ranges required.
The Type BM5 DN 150 is equipped with a reinforced Type OS/80X-R.
Technical
Features
Overpressure Set Range Underpressure Set Range
Body Resistance Wdo (bar) Wdu (bar)
Type
(bar)
Min. Max. Min. Max.
OS/80X-BP 5
0.03 2 0.01 0.60
OS/80X-BPA-D 20
OS/80X-MPA-D 0.50 5 0.25 4
OS/80X-APA-D 2 10 0.30 7
100
OS/84X 5 41 4 16
OS/88X 18 80 8 70

Materials Type OS/80X

Servomotor body OS/80X-BP, OS/80X-BPA-D Aluminum
OS/80X-MPA-D, OS/80X-APA-D Steel
Diaphragm Fabric-finished NBR
O-ring NBR rubber
Type OS/84X, OS/88X
Servomotor body Brass
Lip seal Teflon (PTFE)
O-ring NBR rubber

OS/80X-PN The OS/80X-PN Series pilot is supplied in two models:

Type OS/80X-PN: Pressure range 0.5 to 40 bar.
Appliance made of a Type OS/80X-APA-D set at about 0.4 bar and
a variable number of Type PRX/182-PN pilots for overpressure and
Type PRX/181-PN for underpressure, as many as necessary to control
OS/80X-BP
different points of the installation.
Type OS/84X-PN (Safety Accessory): Pressure range 30 to 80 bar.
Appliance made of an OS/84X set at about 20 bar and a variable number of Type PRX-AP/182-PN
pilots for overpressure and Type PRX-AP/181-PN for underpressure, as many as necessary to control
different points of the installation.

Technical Overpressure Set Range Underpressure Set Range

Features Type
Body Resistance Wdo (bar) Wdu (bar)
(bar)
Min. Max. Min. Max.
OS/80X-PN 100 0.5 40 0.5 40
OS/84X-PN 100 30 80 30 80

Materials Types PRX/181/182-PN and PRX-AP/181/182-PN

Body Steel
Diaphragm Fabric-finished NBR
O-ring NBR rubber

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Installation and assembly

Orientations BM5 Series slam-shut valves can be installed on the piping with both horizontal axis and vertical
axis and with any gas flow orientation.
The pilot can be turned by 90° steps to allow the orientation in vertical position with the adjusting
screws turned upwards in order to obtain an optimal operation and an easier setting control.
To reduce the overall dimensions in a particular installation, the Type OS/80X-S version with
clockwise resetting is available.
This slam-shut valve has been designed to work even in the presence of relatively dirty gas since
the seal pad is not hit directly by the gas flow.
However, being a safety device, it is suggested to install a filter upstream of it.

Horizontal
Flow Durchfluss Flow
von rechts nach
from right links
to left DurchflussFlow
von from
links left
nachto rechts
right

Vertical
Flow Durchfluss von oben nach
Downward flowunten Durchfluss vonUpward
untenflow
nach oben

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Accessories
Proximity Switch
In order to send the shut-off opening/closing
signal, a proximity switch suitable for installation
in hazardous area is used.
The use of this switch foresees the application
of an intrinsic safety separation barrier which
should be installed in safe area.
The distance between the proximity switch
and the barrier should be calculated according
S
to the type of gas and installation electrical
specifications.
The proximity switch should be positioned at
about 0.5 mm from the stem (S).
The adjustment is made by means of adjusting
nuts.
On request it is possible to supply the pilot in
the version with two proximity switches in order
to indicate extreme positions of valve opening/
closing. 0.5 mm Adjustment nuts
Proximity

Electrovalve for Remote Controlled Closure

The Types OS/80X and OS/80X-PN equipped
with a shut-off device for minimum pressure, can
be equipped with a 3-way valve with explosion- Electrovalve
proof construction to permit remote-controlled
closure.

IT/3V Three-Way Valve for Setting Control

(Pu max 50 bar)
It allows the Type OS/80X operation and setting Regulator + Shut-off
control, without having to change the regulator
setting.
The valve is installed on the Type OS/80X control Q
line and it must be connected to a suitable
pressure source that is capable of reaching the B
settings of the Type OS/80X.
E
The Type IT/3V three-way valve is of the spring-
return type and it is equipped with a safety lock
plate (B) on the control knob (Q).
When the plate (B) is pivoted, pressure on the To the pressure
knob (Q) makes it possible to put the sensitive source
member into communication with a pressure To the pilot
source, thus making it possible to perform Downstream C
operation and setting tests.
Upon completion of the procedures, releasing the knob will reset normal running conditions. The safety lock plate
on the knob prevents accidental maneuvers.

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Examples of Connections

Installation in a low pressure regulating line.

OS/80X

PS/79-1 PS/79-1

Slam-shut Valve
BM5

Monitor Regulator

Overpressure and underpressure control downstream of regulators

OS/80X-PN

PS/79 PS/79

Slam-shut Valve
BM5

Monitor Regulator
Gicleur
(1 mm)
PRX/181-PN PRX/182-PN

S L L S
B B
A A

Downstream pressure Atmospheric pressure

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Overall Dimensions (mm)

Vertical Assembly Horizontal Assembly

D I

A
137

137
A

D
I

160 max C
C 160 max E

E B

Type DN 25 DN 40 DN 50 DN 65 DN 80 DN 100 DN 150

A 100 125 145 155 165 195 250

B 220 235 245 255 275 295 365

C 200 205 215 225 245 270 380

D 125 155 165 190 230 275 410

E 260 280 300 320 360 410 585

PN 16 184 222 254 276 298.5 352.5 451

PN 25 184 - 254 - 298.5 352.5 451

ANSI 150 I 184 222 254 276 298.5 352.5 451

ANSI 300 197 235 266.5 292 317.5 368.5 473

ANSI 600 210 251 286 311 336.5 394 508

N.B. The C dimensions are indicative and refer to the models with larger dimensions.
The threaded opening for the connection of the control line is ¼” NPT female.

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Weights (kg)

Type DN 25 DN 40 DN 50 DN 65 DN 80 DN 100 DN 150

PN 16/25 - ANSI 150 15 21 26 38 54 83 170

ANSI 300/600 17 25 30 41 62 105 280

Slam-Shut valve BM5/150 ANSI 600 with OS/80X-APA

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