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INTRODUCTION:

Liquid fuels of the type covered in this section are all petroleum based fluids.
They are extractions from the first refining process. The weight density and TYPES:
specific gravity range from the lights (Jet Aviation) to the heavy fuels (Bunker
Crude).
Kerosene
Gasoline
CHARACTERISTICS: Jet Aviation Fuels
Fuel Oils
The lighter fuels (Aviation, Gasoline, Kerosene), other than being flammable, Diesel Fuel
do not represent too much difficulty in handling. Whereas, the heavier fuels Bunker Crude
(Fuel Oil, Diesel Fuel and Bunker Crude) are more prone to entrained solids as
the liquid becomes heavier. These solids can cause excessive erosion of valve
Body material and shortened service life of Seats, Seals, Ball and Stem.
MARKETS:

GENERAL NOTE: Some corrosive applications may have Fugitive Emissions requirements. Refining
Note that if the piping system is where it can see thermal changes then the valves will need to Synthetic Gas Processors
be vented. Refer to Vented Valves – Bodies, Balls Top & Side section of this literature for better Power
understanding of the requirement.
Chemical

MATERIALS:

Bronze
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Alloy 20
Hastelloy® C
Inconel®
Nickel-Copper Alloy

It is always good to check compatibility/
acceptability of selected materials based off specific
application data like concentrations, temperatures
and pressures.

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