Nuclear Power Generation

Solenoid Operated Valves

A Nuclear Legacy
Over 50 Years of Nuclear Experience
Target Rock, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company, was founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy. Today Target Rock is the premier supplier of highly engineered, critical service valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navys first nuclear powered submarine. Target Rock valves continue to be the valve of choice for the U.S. Navy and they are installed on every nuclear powered submarine and aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States. Since those early days, Target Rock has expanded to be the leading designer of critical solenoid valves for nuclear power reactors. Target Rock was also one of the first recipients of the ASME N stamp in the early 1970s. With over 6,000 valves installed in nuclear safety-related applications worldwide, Target Rock has the proven products and experience to handle the nuclear power industrys most difficult applications.

An Innovative Spirit
Purchased by Curtiss-Wright Corporation in 1972, Target Rock is a business unit of the CurtissWright Flow Control Company. Curtiss-Wright was established in 1929 with the merger of Wright Aeronautical Company and Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE - CW) since its inception. Over the years, Curtiss-Wright has transitioned from an aircraft company to a diversified provider of highly engineered and technologically advanced products and services to a broad range of industries. With the backing of a multinational company, Target Rock has an outstanding reputation for its custom products and technologies. With state of the art manufacturing facilities, in-house testing capability for duplicating reactor conditions, and nuclear experienced engineers and technicians, Target Rock has the capabilities to meet the industrys toughest challenges.

Quality Assurance
Target Rocks extensive manufacturing facilities house some of the most advanced metalworking, welding and heat treating equipment. These state-of-the-art capabilities assure that Target Rock products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality in accordance with: ASME Section NQA-1 ANSI N45.2 10CFR50 Appendix B MIL-Q-9858, MIL + 45208, MIL-STD-45662, MIL-STD-767 Certified for ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and radiographic non-destructive tests in accordance with military and ASME specifications.

Target Rock maintains ASME N, NPT, and NV Code Stamps. NUPIC and NIAC audits are conducted regularly.

Features and Benefits

Reliability
Solenoid Valves have no friction which results in unlimited cycle life Process fluid is confined to a full static pressure related boundary There are no elastomeric diaphragms that can wear or age

of Solenoid Operated Valves

Solenoid Operated Valves (SOV) are installed in critical safety applications throughout a nuclear plant. The primary advantages of using a SOV include reliability, durability, simplicity, small size, and reduced operating and maintenance costs.

Solenoid Valves have no stem, eliminating packing or bellows seals that can leak or fail

Ease of Maintenance
Elimination of valve mounted components decreases overall maintenance activities Bolted Bonnet design provides for faster repair and reduced ALARA exposure Solenoid Valves have only three moving parts and no packing to maintain or replace

Simplified Controls
All electric fly by wire design Solenoid Valves exhibit no hysteresis, high breakaway forces, or accelerated stem wear No ancillary equipment required: volume boosters, airsets, or solenoids No air system required

Low Installed Cost

No seismic supports required - Low Cg allows line mounting No safety related nitrogen backup system required for Post Accident Operation No heavy power cable - Requires only #18 AWG wire Low power requirement - 40 - 400 watts of electrical power No motor control center - Simple relay on switch outlets

Solenoid Operated Valve Features Compared to Air Operated Valves (AOV) and Motor Operated Valves (MOV)
Features
Light Weight - Low Weight to Cv Ratio Compact - No Extra Accessories Stroke Time Air Backup Required for Safety-Related Systems Motor Control Required Sliding or Rotating Stem Against Packing Friction Coefficients to Calculate Selectable Failure Mode Requires Stem Packing Subject to GL89-10 Testing Elastomeric Diaphragm Operators Instrument Air Issues Requires Class 1E Nitrogen Back-Up Frequency Response Modulating Valves with No Hysteresis

SOV
42 lbs True Fast No No No No Yes No No No No No Excellent Yes

AOV
185 lbs False Slow Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Average No

MOV
300 lbs True Very Slow No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No Poor No

Typical Control Valve Installation Schematic

Solenoid Actuated Control Valve
Power Supply Flow Demand Signal

Pneumatic Actuated Control Valve

Instrument Air Regulator Solenoid

Positioner

Valve Control Signal Booster

I/P Transducer Positioner

3 - 15 psi

Target Rock Control Valve

General Valve Specifications

Valve Position Sensor

Solenoid Coil
Class H insulation (200C)

Electrical Assembly
Fixed Core

Designed for continuous duty Designed for DC electrical power, rectified for AC service.

Trim Materials
Main Disc - 17-4PH or 420 SS Pilot Disc Guide Seat Seals - Haynes 25, Colmonoy - 440C or 316 SS - 440C, Stellite, Norem - Spiral-Wound Gasket - Welded - Elastomer O-Rings

Solenoid Coil

Plunger Return Spring

Pilot Disc

Main Disc

Seating Options
Hard Seat: All trims are available with a hard seat option, which provides ANSI B16.104 Class IV or V leakage ratings. Soft Seat: Many trims are available with a soft seat option for ANSI B16.104 Class VI Leakage Rating.

Valve Size
1/2 1 2 4 6

Max Liquid Flow (GPM)

22 56 341 1,158 2,637

Max Cv
2 15 50 140 170

General Valve Data

- ANSI B31.1, B16.34 - Available to ASME Section I or III requirements - End Connection - Butt or Socket Weld, Flanged - Flow Direction - Body Material - IEEE Qualified - Over Seat - A182 (316SS or F22CrMo) A105 (CS) - IEEE 323, 344, 382

Valve Options
- Normally Open/Normally Closed - Position Indication Switches - LVDT Position Output on Modulating Valves - Specialized Trim Characteristics - Anti-Cavitation Trim

On/Off Valve Operation

On/Off
To actuate the valve, a magnetic force is generated between the Plunger and the Fixed Core. This force is proportional to the electric current supplied to the coil. The current magnetizes the Plunger, which is attached to the Pilot Disc and is attracted upward toward the Fixed Core. This action compresses the return spring and opens a vent port in the Main Disc. As the vent port opens, the Control Pressure above the Main Disc decreases, causing the Main Disc to lift, opening the valve by developing a differential pressure across the disc. To close the valve, the current is removed, allowing the return spring to move the Plunger and Pilot Disc downward, closing the vent port in the Main Disc. As the vent port closes, the Control Pressure above the Main Disc increases, which, along with the return spring, causes the Main Disc to move downward, closing the valve.
Valve Closed

Pilot Disc Lifts

Modulating
For Modulating Service, the Valve Assembly is similar to the On/Off version except for certain trim modifications which provide for: Proportional positioning of the Pilot Disc Stable and smooth follow of the Main Disc relative to the Pilot Disc positioning Valve operation is similar to the On/Off Valve except that the solenoid current is modulated by an electronic positioner to modulate magnetic force. By selecting an appropriate spring rate and preload, the magnetic force and return spring force is balanced anywhere between zero and full stroke, thus positioning the Pilot Disc to any desired position. An increase in power to the coil is required to move the Pilot Disc from point A to point B. An incremental increase in power to the coil results in an incremental movement of the valve trim. Position feedback is inherent in the hydraulically coupled Pilot Disc/Main Disc arrangement. Any movement of the Main Disc will change the area of the pilot discharge orifice thereby restoring the force balance required to maintain the position of the Main Disc as determined by the location of the Pilot Disc. Stable control of the Main Disc position is assured. The mechanical coupling, by means of the link pin, provides for Main Disc actuation when the system is depressurized.
Control Pressure Vents

Valve Open (Main Disc Lifts)

Target Rock Solenoid Valves

Featured Applications: Product Description:

Sampling Valve (DASV) The Target Rock DASV is a Direct Acting, reduced orifice solenoid valve that meets the challenges presented by reactor coolant and containment sampling applications.

Reactor Head Vent Valve (RHV) The Target Rock RHV is a Y-pattern unidirectional solenoid actuated valve specifically designed for use in the nuclear reactor coolant system high point vent application. Single Pilot Design - Opens against full RCS pressure - Tight shut-off in high pressure, high temperature applications 50% Increase in Pilot Return Spring Force - Provides tight sealing at all pressures - Extends pilot life Simplified Maintenance - Bolted bonnet design for quick access to internals - Screw adjustable reed switches reduces maintenance time

Features and Benefits:

Direct Acting Design - Elimination of pilot, even at high pressures - Operation over a wide range of pressures Simplified Maintenance - Bolted bonnet design for quick access to internals - Screw adjustable reed switches reduces maintenance time High Opening Forces - Magnetic force increased by 400% over previous designs - Improved coil and plunger design

Valve Specification:

Size: 1/4 to 1 Type: Globe, T-Pattern Body Material: 316 SS or 316L SS Operating Mode: On-Off, Fail Closed/Open

Size: 1 (typical) Type: Globe, Y-Pattern Body Material: 316 SS or 316L SS Operating Mode: On-Off, Fail Closed/Open

Service Conditions:

Inlet Pressure: 2500 psig (max) Inlet Temperature: 700F (max) Cv Range: 0.15 to 1.0 Delta-P Shut-Off (Flow): 2500 psid (max) Delta-P Shut-Off (Rev. Flow): 1000 psid (max) Process Fluid: Water, Gas, or Steam

Inlet Pressure: 2500 psig (max) Inlet Temperature: 700F (max) Cv Range: 2.0 to 15.0 Operating Delta-P: 2500 psid (max) Process Fluid: Water, Gas, or Steam

ASME Code: Section III, Class 1, 2, and 3 N- Stamped Qualification: IEEE 323, 344, 382 and ANSI B16.41, ASME QME-1

Pressurizer Operated Relief Valve (PORV) The Target Rock PORV is a Y-pattern unidirectional solenoid actuated valve used to control steam pressure during plant transients below Main Steam Safety Valve setpoints. No Separate Pilot Assembly - The valve pilot is nested into the main disc within the valve body Positive Position Indication - High performance magnetic reed switches are directly actuated by disc motion Cage Guided Seat - Field replacement of all seating components

Emergency Feedwater Control Valve The Target Rock Emergency Feedwater Valve is a Y-Pattern unidirectional solenoid valve used to control the flow of feedwater in an emergency condition.

Pressurizer Spray Valve The Target Rock Pressurizer Spray Valve is a Y-pattern unidirectional solenoid actuated valve used to control steam pressure and temperature in the steam generator.

Magnetic actuation requires electrical wiring only AbateTM Trim - Anti-cavitation trim to protect seat during in-service testing Simplified Maintenance - Bolted bonnet design for quick access to internals - Screw adjustable reed switches reduces maintenance time Magnetically Actuated -- No Stem - No packing to wear from boron crystals - No bellows to fail from cyclic fatigue

Magnetically Actuated -- No Stem - No packing to wear from boron crystals - No bellows to fail from cyclic fatigue Low Maintenance - Tested for over 100,000 cycles with borated water - No air supply system to maintain On/Off or Modulating Designs - Fly-by-Wire modulating valve option - Magnetic actuation requires electrical wiring only Integral By-Pass Orifice Available

Size: 2.5 x 4 (typical) Type: Globe, Y-Pattern Body Material: CS or 316 SS Operating Mode: On-Off, Fail Closed

Size: 4 and 6 (typical) Type: Y-Body Forging Body Material: 316 SS, 316L SS, or CS Operating Mode: Modulating, Fail Closed/Open

Size: 4 (typical) Type: Y-Body Forging Body Material: 316 SS or 316L SS Operating Mode: Modulating, Fail Closed/Open

Inlet Pressure: 2500 psig (max) Inlet Temperature: 650F (max) Cv Range: 15.0 to 60.0 Minimum Operating Pressure: 0 psig Operating Delta-P: 2500 psid (max) Process Fluid: Water and/or Steam

Inlet Pressure: 2850 psig Inlet Temperature: 140F Cv Range: 40.0 to 170.0 Operating Delta-P: 2850 psid (max) Process Fluid: Condensate

Inlet Pressure: 2485 psig Inlet Temperature: 650F Cv Range: 40.0 to 140.0 Operating Delta-P: 50 psid (typical) Process Fluid: Borated Water

Additional Target Rock Products

Motor Operated Gate and Globe Valves
- Size: 1 to 8 - ANSI Pressure Class: 900, 1500, 2500 - Design Pressure: 2500 psig (max) - Design Temperature: 1050F (max) - Body Materials: Carbon Steel & 316 SS - Qualification: ANSI B16.34, B31.1, IEEE 323, 344, 382 - ASME Code Section III Class 1, 2, 3

Pressure Regulators
- Size: 3/8 to 2 - Design Pressure: 3000 psig (max) - Design Temperature: 400F (max) - Body Materials: Carbon Steel & 316 SS - Type: Diaphragm Element or Metal Bellows Sealed Piston - Qualification: ANSI B16.34, B31.1 - ASME Code Section III Class 1, 2, 3

3-Way Pilot Solenoid Valves

- Supply Pressure: 150 psi (max) - Voltage: 48 VDC and 125 VDC - Design Temperature: -40F to 180F - Flow Rate: Cv = 0.28 - Qualification: IEEE 382, 323, 344

I/P Converter
- Supply Pressure: 30 psi (typical) - Design Temperature: 32F to 150F - Input Signal: 4-20ma - Output Signal: 3-15 psig - Qualification: IEEE 382, 344 - Canadian Registration: CRN# OF10301.5

Current Control Unit (CCU)

- Uses pulse width modulation to reduce coil heat load by one-half for continuously energized applications - Input: 90 to 140 VDC - Output: 60% of full rated current - Qualification: IEEE 344, 323

Testing Capabilities
Target Rock has designed, engineered and constructed an extensive array of test facilities to support the design, development and qualification testing of its products. All of Target Rocks flow test facilities are supported by complete instrumentation services for measuring and recording pressures, temperatures, flows, noise levels, accelerations, displacements, forces and strains. High Pressure Steam Testing Two high pressure (2700 psi) boilers, with a steam generating capacity of 10,000 #/hr, supply four high pressure, stainless steel accumulators with a total capacity of 85 cu ft. The accumulators supply two 4 and one 6 2500# test section inlet flanges with the test section discharge piping sized at 10. This unique facility may be used to achieve extremely high steam flow rates for seat leakage and set point certificate testing or may be used for long duration, endurance type steam tests within the generating capacity of the boilers. Pressurized High Temperature Water Testing Four closed-loop, high temperature-pressurized water facilities constructed of stainless steel and rated at 3,000 psi @ 680F can provide continuous flow rates of up to 300 GPM across the test sections. Higher flow tests may be conducted by injecting steam over pressurized hot water using a 65 cu ft., 3,000 psi stainless steel accumulator. Cold Water Flow Facilities Various closed-loop ambient temperature water flow test facilities are available which can produce a wide range of flow rates and pressure drops. One such loop uses a 600 HP diesel to power a four stage centrifugal pump which delivers flow rates up to 1,000 GPM and differential pressures to 1,100 psid. High Pressure Air Two four stage compressors with a combined capacity of 40 CFM supply a bank of high pressure air receivers with a total storage capacity of 72 cu. ft. Extremely high flow rates can be achieved when this facility is used in a blowdown mode in conjunction with a 65 cu. ft. accumulator.

Customer Support for the Life of the Valve

Target Rock provides aftermarket support for all of our products; maintaining a high level of commitment to our customers. Our technical staff and service engineers provide prompt response and in-depth 24/7 support. Our field service capabilities include: Commissioning Troubleshooting Witness Start-Up Process, Start-Up Sequence Study Valve Repair, Refurbishment, Upgrade Tooling and Lapping Equipment Specifically Designed to Meet the Requirements of Our Equipment

Solenoid Operated Valves for Nuclear Power Generation

First in Customer Service to the Global Nuclear Power Industry

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company, is the exclusive distributor of Target Rock solenoid valves and accessories in the U.S. and select countries worldwide. Enertech is an engineering, manufacturing, distribution and service company committed to providing solutions to meet the unique requirements of the nuclear power industry. Enertech provides advanced valves, actuators, pumps, instrumentation, heat exchangers, fluid sealing products, snubbers, diagnostic and test equipment, qualification and dedication services, maintenance, repair, and engineering services to the nuclear power industry. Located in Southern California, Enertech is a member of the Nuclear Group of companies (EMD, Nova, Scientech, Target Rock, Trentec), continuously supporting the global nuclear power industry for over 50 years.

714.528.2301 enertech.cwfc.com enertech@curtisswright.com 2950 Birch Street Brea, CA 92821-6235

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