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| Unique PMO Mixproof Valve Meets PMO Requirements |
 | | Unique PMO UltraClean Mixproof Valve. |
Concept This PMO Mixproof valve is based on the proven and exceptionally flexible design of the Unique Mixproof valves from Alfa Laval. It meets the criteria of the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) standards which state that both valve seats must be position detectable, as well as the leakage chamber must have the same area as the process pipe connection. Finally, the actuator is fail safe by spring to close. Working Principle Unique is remote-controlled by means of compressed air. The valve is a normally closed (NC) valve.
The valve has two independent plug seals, forming a leakage chamber between them under atmospheric pressure during every working condition. In case of rare accidental leaking of product, this will flow into the leakage chamber and be discharged through the leakage outlet. When the valve is open, the leakage chamber is closed. The product can then flow from one line to the other.
There is virtually no spillage of product when operating the valve. This PMO version of the Unique Mixproof valve is a high-end valve with regards to process security as well as from a hygienic point of view. The valve plugs are always balanced in both upper and lower valve body. Assuring no sensitivity to pressure spikes. All of the seat movements are detectable by ThinkTop® and externally mounted indication. Option The Unique PMO valve can be provided with or without the Alfa Laval SpiralClean. SpiralClean The Unique concept offers the Alfa Laval SpiralClean system to clean the upper and lower balanced plugs and leakage chamber, helping to meet the high hygienic standards of the sanitary flow industry. The system cleans more efficiently, using less cleaning fluid by ensuring that a directional flow of CIP fluid reaches all the surfaces in much less time than with conventional systems. All external CIP systems for Unique include the SpiralClean design as standard. Another benefit from the SpiralClean system is that it allows the Unique Mixproof valve to run under aseptic-like conditions. If you apply steam to the CIP pipes, this will form a steam barrier to the atmosphere.  |  | | | | <>Unique PMO UltraClean Mixproof Valve with externally mounted Indication
Fig. 1 Details of Unique PMO Mixproof Valve Dimensions (Inches) | Size | 2" | 2½" | 3" | 4" | | *A With SpiralClean | 26.1 | 30.9 | 32.1 | 35.9 | | | | | | | B | 8.67 | 8.67 | 11.8 | 11.8 | | | | | | | OD | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 4.00 | | | | | | | T | 0.063 | 0.063 | 0.063 | 0.079 | | | | | | | E Without SpiralClean | 4.49 | 4.96 | 5.48 | 6.54 | | | | | | | F2 | 0.197 | 0.197 | 0.197 | 0.197 | | | | | | | L Basic | 9.06 | 9.93 | 9.93 | 11.1 | | | | | | | Weight (lb) With SpiralClean | 35 | 59 | 59 | 84 | | | | | |
Note! * For the A-measure if different upper/lower body sizes, please refer to CAS configurator or contact Alfa Laval. ** The measure C can always be calculated by the formula C = ½IDupper + ½IDlower + 26 mm. Ranges | Version with SpiralClean | | | | | 2” | 2½” | 3” | 4” |  |  |  |  | | Version without SpiralClean | | | | | 2” | 2½” | 3” | 4” |  |  |  |  |
Pressure drop/capacity diagrams  | | Fig. 2. | Pressure drop/capacity diagram, upper bodies. |
 | | Fig. 4. | Pressure drop/capacity diagram, between bodies |
Example to determine pressure drop: | Upper body size: | 2". Capacity = 80 gpm. | | Lower body size: | 3". Capacity = 80 gpm. | | Between bodies:. | Capacity = 60 gpm. |
Result: | From fig. 3, Δp = 0.72 psi through upper body. |
| From fig. 4, Δp = 0.52 psi through lower body. |
| | | | | |  | | Fig. 3. | Pressure drop/capacity diagram, lower body. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Note! For the diagrams the following applies: | | |
: Valve body combinations 
Technical Data | Max. product pressure: | 140 psi (for higher pressure, please ask Alfa Laval) | | Min. product pressure: | Full vacuum. | | Temperature range: | 23°F to +257°F (Depending on rubber quality) (For higher temperatures, please contact Alfa Laval) | | Air pressure: | Max. 116 psi. |
Recommended min. pressure for SpiralClean: 29 psi. Q = Cv ·√Δ p Q = CIP - flow (gpm) Cv = value from the above table. Δ p =CIP pressure (psi) Assumption: Density = 1 | Size | OD | OD | OD | OD | | 1½" | 2½" | 3" | 4" | | Cv-value Upper Seat-lift [gpm/psi] | 2.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.3 | | | | | | | Air consumption Upper Seat-lift | | | | | | * [cubic inches] | 12 | 24 | 24 | 38 | | | | | | | | | | | | Air consumption Main Movement | | | | | | * [gallon] | 52 | 99 | 99 | 170 | | | | | | | | | | | | Cv-value SpiralClean | | | | | | External CIP of leakage chamber | | | | | | [gpm/psi] | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Materials | Product wetted steel parts: | Acid-resistant steel AISI 316L | | Other steel parts: | Stainless steel AISI 304 | | Product wetted parts: | EPDM, HNBR, NBR or FPM | | Other seals: | CIP seals: EPDM.Actuator seals: NBR. | | Surface finish: | Internal/external bright (internal polished) Ra<32µ" |
Note! The Ra values are only for the internal surface. Ordering For ordering, contact Alfa Laval. Control & Indication for both upper and lower seat lift as well as main movement, is given via the ThinkTop® control unit. Please refer to PD 65492 US3 2001-10, PD 65493 US1 2001-10, and PD 65494 US2 2001-10 for further information. | 