VCV – Venturi Check Valve

Check Valves are primarily used to protect pumps and compressors from damage caused by back-flow.

The Europa VCV is designed for severe service applications where fast reverse flow exists and conventional check valves are unsuitable for the existing flow conditions.

Installation of the VCV’s offer the systems engineer the opportunity to:

Protect equipment, particularly compressors from expensive damage caused by reverse flow
Reduce down time and loss of production due to failure or frequent replacement of unsuitable valves
Make energy savings as a result of low pressure drop
Eliminate chatter and reduce the possibility of sudden valve failure in reciprocating compressor applications
Reduce or eliminate water hammer
Lower maintenance costs; few moving parts
Reduce reverse velocity using the fast dynamic response of the Europa VCV
Smaller footprint than conventional check valves with associated dampers/levers
Flexibility to cope with variable flow conditions
API 6D end to end dimension permits interchangeability with most conventional swing check valves without expensive piping modification