Bermad Model FP400E 5D - Hydraulically Control On-Off Deluge Valve
The BERMAD Model FP 400E–5D is suitable for systems that include wet pilot lines with closed fusible plugs. Providing boosted local opening, it is recommended for systems with elevated fusible plugs. The valve is closed as long as the wet pilot line is pressurized. It opens in response to a hydraulic pressure drop in the wet pilot line.
Local release HRV ־ Quick opening for long hydraulic remote control piping lines
Remote reset ־ Shut-off on remote command
One-piece molded elastomeric moving part – No maintenance required
Simple design ־ Cost effective
Obstacle-free full bore ־ Uncompromising reliability
Factory pre-assembled trim ־ Out-of-box quality
In-line serviceable ־ Minimal down time
Typical Applications
Petrochemical facilities
Tunnels
Power plants & transformers
Flammable material storage
Gas storage tanks
Hydraulic remote controlled systems
Optional Features
Alarm pressure-switch (option code: P or P7)
Seawater service (add FS as prefix to model)
Valve Position Single/Double Limit Switches
Operation
The BERMAD Model FP 400E־5D is suitable for systems that include wet pilot lines with closed fusible plugs (thermal releases), and piping systems with a wide variety of open nozzles. The typical wet pilot line, is installed in the covered area and connected to the valve trim. Providing boosted local pressure release from its control chamber, the Model FP 400E־5D is recommended for systems with remote and/or elevated pilot line fusible plugs.
In the SET position line-pressure, which is supplied to both the main valve’s control chamber [1] and a Hydraulic Relay Valve (HRV-2) [2] by the priming line [3], through a Check Valve [4], an Accelerator [5] with priming restriction and the wet pilot line [6] restriction [7], is trapped by the Check Valve, by the closed HRV-2, by the closed wet pilot line and by a closed Manual Emergency Release [8]. The trapped pressure holds the main valve’s diaphragm and plug against the valve seat [9], sealing it drip-tight and keeping the system piping dry. The HRV-2 is held closed by the pressure in the wet pilot line.
Under FIRE or TEST conditions, a pilot line hydraulic pressure drop opens the HRV-2 causing water to exit through the Accelerator faster than it can be supplied. Pressure is then released from the main valve’s control chamber through the opened HRV-2, or the Manual Emergency Release, allowing the main valve to fully open and water to flow into the system piping and to the alarm device (if mounted).
Engineer Specifications
The On-Off deluge valve shall be a UL-Listed, hydraulically controlled, elastomeric type globe valve with a rolling-diaphragm.
The valve shall have an unobstructed flow path, with no stem guide or supporting ribs.
Valve actuation shall be accomplished by a fully peripherally supported, one-piece balanced rolling-diaphragm, vulcanized with a rugged radial seal disk. The diaphragm assembly shall be the only moving part.
The valve shall have removable cover for quick in-line service enabling all necessary inspection and servicing.
The control trim materials shall be S.S.316 tubing and fittings and plated brass accessories, including Y strainer, Accelerator, Hydraulic Relay Valve (HRV-2), and Manual Emergency Release.
The control trim shall be supplied as an assembly, pre-assembled and hydraulically tested at an ISO 9000 and 9001 certified factory.
The Hydraulically Controlled, On-Off Deluge Valve shall fully open in response to a wet pilot line hydraulic pressure drop.
System Components
1 - Main Valve, BERMAD FP 400E Series
2B - Accelerator with Priming Restriction
3B - Orifice Assembly
4B - Priming Strainer
7B - Check Valve
15B - Manual Emergency Release
18B - Priming Ball Valve
26B - Hydraulic Relay Valve (HRV-2)
Optional
S - Valve Position Limit Switch / Switches
UL Listed
The BERMAD Model FP 400E-5D is UL-Listed.
The installation shall include Indicating and Drain Components
Technical Data
Connection Standard
Flanged: ANSI B16.42 (Ductile Iron), B16.5 (Steel & Stainless Steel), B16.24 (Bronze) or ISO PN16
Grooved: ANSI/AWWA C606 for 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8”
Water Temperature
0.5 – 50°C (33 – 122°F)
Available Sizes
1½, 2, 2½, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12"
UL-Listed for sizes 1½, 2, 2½, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10”
Pressure Rating*
Max. working pressure: 250 psi (17 bar)
Manufacturers Standard Materials
Main valve body and cover
Ductile Iron ASTM A-536
Main valve internals
Stainless Steel 304 & Cast Iron
Control Trim System
Brass control components/accessories
Stainless Steel 316 tubing & fittings
Elastomer
Nylon fabric reinforced polyisoprene NR
Coating
Electrostatic Powder Coating Poleyester, Red (RAL 3002)
Optional Materials
Main valve body
Carbon Steel ASTM A-216 WCB
Stainless Steel 316
Ni-Al-Bronze ASTM B-148
Control Trim
Stainless Steel 316
Monel® and Ni-Al-Bronze
Hastalloy C-276
Elastomers
NBR
EPDM
Coating
High Build Epoxy Fusion-Bonded with UV Protection, Anti-Corrosion