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MERCER 9100 Series - User Manual

MERCER 9100 Series
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Before installation of a Mercer Valve Co., Inc. Pressure Relief Valve, all sections of this document and all
regulatory authority codes must be read and understood. Failure to do so voids all warranties.
ENG-502000
9100 SERIES
DIRECT SPRING OPERATED PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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MERCER 9100 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMERCER
Model9100 Series
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Scope of Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

Definitions of Pressure Relief Valve Terms

Handling and Shipping Procedures for Pressure Relief Valves

Unpacking and Storing Guidelines for Pressure Relief Valves

Pressure Relief Valve Installation Requirements

Pressure Relief Valve Operation

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures for Pressure Relief Valves

Inspections for Pressure Relief Valves

Visual Inspection of Pressure Relief Valves

Check for issues that may restrict valve operation, corrosion, damage, seal wire integrity, and external surface conditions.

Set Pressure Inspection Procedure

Verify set pressure according to ASME BPVC and NB-18 standards using correct test fluid and procedures.

Leak Inspection for Pressure Relief Valves

Verify disk and seat seal integrity using methods like API STD 527, ensuring zero bubbles for soft seats.

Test Equipment for Pressure Relief Valves

In Situ Testing Methods

Testing the valve while installed, offering advantages but with reduced accessibility and potential inaccuracies.

Offsite Testing Procedures

Thorough testing in a shop environment with specialized equipment, though it may cause delays.

Mobile Test Units for Valve Testing

Portable testing units offering convenience but with limitations on valve types and sizes.

Test Gauges and Calibration

Using calibrated gauges with specified accuracy for set pressure and leak checking.

Lift Checking Apparatus and Procedure

Measuring disk travel from closed to fully open position using specific apparatus.

Tester Qualifications and Certifications

Tool List for Valve Maintenance

Valve Specific Tools

List of tools required for disassembling and assembling valve components.

Miscellaneous Items for Maintenance

Recommended lubricants and thread retainers for valve assembly.

Disassembly Procedures for Pressure Relief Valves

1 Body - Bottom Entry Disassembly

Step-by-step guide for disassembling the 1" body bottom entry pressure relief valve.

2 Body - Bottom Entry Disassembly

Step-by-step guide for disassembling the 2" body bottom entry pressure relief valve.

Top Entry Disassembly

Step-by-step guide for disassembling the top entry pressure relief valve.

Lift Levers - Bottom Entry Disassembly

Instructions for removing the lift lever components for bottom entry valves.

Lift Levers - Top Entry Disassembly

Instructions for removing the lift lever components for top entry valves.

Component Inspection Guidelines

Reassembly Procedures for Pressure Relief Valves

Cleaning and Lubrication

Guidelines for cleaning valve parts and applying appropriate lubricants.

1 Bodies - Bottom Entry Valve Reassembly

Step-by-step guide for reassembling the 1" body bottom entry pressure relief valve.

2 Bodies - Bottom Entry Valve Reassembly

Step-by-step guide for reassembling the 2" body bottom entry pressure relief valve.

Top Entry Valve Reassembly

Step-by-step guide for reassembling the top entry pressure relief valve.

Lift Levers - Bottom Entry Reassembly

Instructions for reassembling lift lever components for bottom entry valves.

Lift Levers - Top Entry Reassembly

Instructions for reassembling lift lever components for top entry valves.

Valve Setting Procedure

Cold Differential Set Pressure (CDTP)

Compensation for temperature and backpressure effects on set pressure.

Setting the Valve

Procedure for adjusting and verifying the set pressure according to ASME PTC 25.

Understanding Valve Tag Information

Product Number System

Valve Product Numbering

Code system for identifying valve configurations based on materials and design.

Repair Kit Product Numbering

Code system for identifying specific repair kits for pressure relief valves.

Exploded Views of Valve Components

Bottom Entry - 1 Body Exploded View

Diagram showing components of the 1" body bottom entry valve.

Bottom Entry - 2 Body Exploded View

Diagram showing components of the 2" body bottom entry valve.

Top Entry - Threaded Bonnet Exploded View

Diagram showing components of the top entry threaded bonnet valve.

Top Entry - Bolted Bonnet Exploded View

Diagram showing components of the top entry bolted bonnet valve.

Cutaway Views of Valve Assemblies

Bottom Entry - 1 Body Cutaway View

Cross-sectional view detailing the internal parts of the 1" body bottom entry valve.

Bottom Entry - 2 Body Cutaway View

Cross-sectional view detailing the internal parts of the 2" body bottom entry valve.

Top Entry - Threaded Bonnet Cutaway View

Cross-sectional view detailing the internal parts of the top entry threaded bonnet valve.

Top Entry - Bolted Bonnet Cutaway View

Cross-sectional view detailing the internal parts of the top entry bolted bonnet valve.

Trouble Shooting Guide for Pressure Relief Valves