SV7 Safety Valves

For use with steam and air

Spirax Sarco safety valves- pro

The SV7 safety valve range from Spirax Sarco has been designed to protect against excess
pressure across a broad spectrum of industrial processes. Suitable for use with steam and air,
SV7 safety valves provide a comprehensive and competitive solution to most applications.
Spirax Sarco safety valves are modern in design, available in a wide range of inlet sizes
and body materials and are approved by National Board to ASME Section I and VIII.

Protecting People
A companys most valued asset is secure in the knowledge that their
safety has been put first.
Protecting Plant
Safeguard plant against major damage from excess pressure and
ensure continued efficient production.
Protecting Profit
Major shutdowns interfere with production and lose customers. A
continuous supply of products protects a companys image and profits.

SV73 and SV74

Safety Valves

Quality Comes As Standard

Safety valves protect people, plant, and
profit so there should be no compromise on
quality when selecting a valve.
The SV7 range of safety valves from
Spirax Sarco meet the exacting standards
laid down by ASME Sections I and VIII, and
their performance has been witnessed and
approved by The National Board of Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
The quality of shut-off tightness is a
critical feature of any safety valve. Each
Spirax Sarco safety valve is tested to ensure
that the integrity of shut-off complies to the
oil and petrochemical industry standard, as
laid down by the American Petrochemical
Institute, API 527.
2

Cast iron and steel

construction.

High capacity seminozzle design available

in eleven orifice sizes.

Two control rings assure

maximum performance
and adjustability.

tecting people, plant and profit

The Spirax Sarco safety valve range
Model

SV73

SV74

Type

ASME I
ASME VIII

ASME I
ASME VIII

ASME I
ASME VIII

Inlet sizes

1-1/2 to 6

1-1/2 to 6

1/2 to 2-1/2

Set pressure

15 - 250 psi

15 - 300 psi

15 - 250 psi

Connections

Screwed NPT/
Flanged ANSI

Flanged ANSI

Screwed NPT

Body material

Cast iron

Carbon steel

Cast bronze

Aluminized carbon steel

spring gives stability at
high temperatures and
eliminates spring
relaxation.

SV75

SV75 Safety Valves

Stainless steel springs
are standard.

High-capacity
full nozzle
design
available in 6
orifice sizes.

Tapped body drain

allows piping of
condensate away from
equipment.

Inlet Sizes
1/2 to 2-1/2 NPT.
All valve trim of stainless
steel construction,
lapped to optical
flatness.

User benefits
Inlet sizes 1-1/2" to 6".

Off-the-shelf availability.
Independently approved performance.
API 527 shut-off tightness.
Spirax Sarcos guarantee of world-wide
technical support, knowledge, and service.

Technical Information
SV73/74 Safety Valves

Description
The SV73 series valves are built in conformance to
Section I and VIII of the ASME boiler and pressure
vessel code. They are constructed from cast iron with
stainless steel trim. They are primarily intended for use
on power boilers and unfired pressure vessels where
ASME Section I and VIII stamped valves are required.
The SV74 series valves are built in conformance to
Section I and VIII of the ASME boiler and pressure
vessel code. They are constructed from cast steel with
stainless steel trim. They are primarily intended for use
on power boilers and unfired pressure vessels where
ASME Section I and VIII stamped valves are required.

Sizes and pipe connections

SV73
1-1/2 x 2-1/2 to 3 x 4
1-1/2 x 2-1/2 to 3 x 4
3 x 4 to 6 x 8

inlet/outlet screwed female NPT.

inlet flanged ANSI class 250,
outlet screwed female NPT.
inlet flanged ANSI class 250,
outlet flanged ANSI class 250.

SV74
1-1/2 x 2 to 6 x 8

inlet flanged ANSI class 300,

outlet flanged ANSI class 150.

Limiting conditions for steam, air,

and gas service
SV73
PMO - Maximum operating pressure
TMO - Maximum operating temperature
SV74
PMO - Maximum operating pressure
TMO - Maximum operating temperature

250 psig
406F

(17 bar g)
(208C)

300 psig
422F

(20.7 bar g)
(217C)

Materials of Construction
Part
Seat
Body
Bonnet
Cap
Disc

SV73
ASTM A351 Grade CF8
ASTM A126 Class B
ASTM A126 Class B
Grey Iron
ASTM A217 CA15

SV74
ASTM A479 Type 304
ASTM 216 Gr WCB
ASTM 216 Gr WCB
Grey Iron
ASTM A479 Type 410

Orifice sizes, dimensions and weights

(approximate) in inches (mm) and lbs (kg)

SV73
Valve inlet

Valve outlet

size connection

size connection Orifice

1-1/2

NPT

2-1/2

NPT

NPT

NPT

2-1/2

NPT

NPT

NPT

NPT

1-1/2

ANSI 250

2-1/2

NPT

ANSI 250

2-1/2

NPT

ANSI 250

NPT

2-1/2

ANSI 250

NPT

2-1/2

ANSI 250

NPT

ANSI 250

NPT

ANSI 250

NPT

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

ANSI 250

ANSI 125

Weight

(Kg)
4-1/4
(108)
4-5/8
(117)
5-1/2
(140)
5-5/8
(143)
4-1/4
(108)
4-1/4
(108)
4-5/8
(117)
4-5/8
(117)
5-1/2
(140)
5-5/8
(140)
5-1/2
(143)
5-1/2
(140)
5-3/8
(143)
6-3/4
(171)
6-3/4
(171)
9-1/4
(276)
10-7/8
(276)

5-1/2
(140)
5-1/2
(140)
7-1/4
(184)
7-1/4
(184)
9-1/4
(276)
10.0
(254)

15-3/4
(400)
17-3/8
(454)
19-1/2
(490)
24-1/2
(516)
15-3/4
(400)
15-3/4
(400)
17-7/8
(454)
17-7/8
(454)
19-1/2
(495)
19-1/2
(495)
24-1/4
(516)
19-1/2
(495)
24-1/4
(516)
26-1/8
(654)
28-1/2
(725)
34-1/2
(870)
43-7/8
(1115)

3-1/2
(89)
4.0
(102)
4-7/8
(124)
5-1/8
(130)
3-1/2
(89)
3-1/2
(89)
4.0
(102)
4.0
(102)
4-7/8
(124)
4-7/8
(124)
5-1/8
(130)
-

28.0
(15.0)
42.0
(19.0)
65.0
(29.5)
75.0
(34.0)
37.5
(17.0)
38.5
(17.5)
47.5
(21.5)
48.5
(22.0)
74.0
(33.5)
75.0
(34.0)
84.0
(38.0)
81.5
(37.0)
91.5
(41.5)
137.0
(62.0)
167.5
(76.0)
331.0
(150.0)
381.5
(173.0)

D
B

SV74
Valve inlet

Valve outlet

size connection

size connection

A
Orifice

1-1/2

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

1-1/2

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

1-1/2

ANSI 300

2-1/2

ANSI 150

1-1/2

ANSI 300

2-1/2

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

2-1/2

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

ANSI 300

ANSI 150

4-1/2
(114)
4-1/2
(114)
4-3/4
(121)
4-3/4
(121)
5-1/4
(133)
6-1/8
(156)
6-1/2
(165)
7-1/4
(184)
7-1/8
(181)
9-7/8
(251)

4-1/4
(108)
4-1/4
(108)
4-7/8
(124)
4-7/8
(124)
5-5/8
(143)
6-3/8
(162)
6-1/2
(165)
7-1/2
(191)
8-1/4
(210)
9-3/8
(238)

Weight
(Kg)

15-2/3
(385)
15-2/3
(385)
16-2/9
(412)
16-2/9
(412)
18-7/15
(469)
20-1/13
(510)
24-18/19
(634)
26-13/20
(677)
28-3/4
(730)
34-7/9
(883)

42.0
(19.0)
42.0
(19.0)
48.5
(22.0)
48.5
(22.0)
88.0
(40.0)
125.5
(57.0)
132.3
(60.0)
183.0
(83.0)
220.0
(100.0)
430.0
(196.0)

Orifice sizes
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
Q
R

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

0.646 Orifice area sq. in.

0.827 Orifice area sq. in.
1.035 Orifice area sq. in.
1.347 Orifice area sq. in.
1.967 Orifice area sq. in.
3.055 Orifice area sq. in.
3.845 Orifice area sq. in.
4.634 Orifice area sq. in.
11.811 Orifice area sq. in.
17.123 Orifice area sq. in.

Technical Information
SV75 Safety Valves

Description
Spirax Sarco SV75 is a dependable cast bronze high
capacity safety valve ideal for use on all types of boilers, piping systems and unfired pressure vessels.
These rugged safety valves feature a top guided design
and patented soft seat for dramatically reduced seat
leakage. Flow ratings are National Board certified in
accordance with ASME Sections I and VIII.

Sizes and pipe connections

SV75
1/2 x 3/4 to 2-1/2 x 2-1/2

Inlet screwed male NPT

Outlet screwed female NPT

Limiting conditions for steam, air,

and gas services
SV73
PMO - Maximum operating pressure
250 psig
TMO - Maximum operating temperature 406F

(17 barg)
(208C)

Materials of Construction
Part

SV75

Nozzle

Brass

Body

Bronze

Cap

Bronze

Disc

Brass

Dimensions and Weights

(approximate) in inches and lbs

Orifice

Size

Designation

Inlet x Outlet

D
D
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
H
J
J

1/2 x 3/4
3/4 x 3/4
3/4 x 1
1 x 1
1 x 1-1/4
1-1/4 x 1-1/4
1-1/4 x 1-1/2
1-1/2 x 1-1/2
1-1/2 x 2
2 x 2
2 x 2-1/2
2-1/2 x 2-1/2

A
6-1/2
6-1/2
7-1/2
7-5/8
8-1/2
1-1/4
9-5/8
10
10-5/8
11-5/8
13-5/8
14

B
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-3/4
1-3/4
2
8-3/4
2-3/8
2-3/8
2-3/4
2-3/4
3-3/8
3-3/8

C
2-1/8
2-1/8
2-3/8
2-1/2
2-5/8
2
3-1/8
3-3/8
3-5/8
4-1/8
4-1/4
4-1/2

Weight
1.50
1.75
2.5
2.75
3.5
3.75
5.5
5.75
7.75
8.0
15.5
15.75

Selection and Sizing

Sizing a valve

Selection of a suitable valve will depend on:

Establish the maximum flowrate

This value must be the maximum possible for the
system, for example at full boiler load or maximum
possible valve capacity.

Type of disposal system

For steam, air, or non-toxic gas where discharge is
to atmosphere, either an open or closed bonnet
with standard lifting lever is normally used.
For applications for gas where a discharge to
atmosphere is not acceptable, a closed bonnet
must be specified and a sealing bellows or
diaphragm, gas tight cap, or sealed lever will be
required.
For applications with known variable backpressure
(i.e. common mainifolds typically seen in the
process industry) a balancing bellows type construction is required.
Valve construction
Safety valves for most general applications will be
manufactured from bronze, cast iron, or steel for
higher temperatures and pressures and have a
separate seat ring (semi nozzle). This is the most
common type of construction and is used for nontoxic, non-corrosive type media at moderate pressures. For particularly corrosive media or high
temperatures, special materials of construction
may be required.
Operating characteristic
Performance requirements vary according to application and required standards, therefore the valve
must be selected accordingly. For steam boilers, a
National Board Section I approved safety valve
must be used. For unfired vessel application a
National Board Section VIII approved safety valve
is required.
Code or standard
Many safety valve applications require the valve
to conform to a particular safety valve code or
standard and have independent authority
approval to guarantee conformance with the
required standard.

Establish the set pressure

The set pressure must be low enough to ensure
that the maximum allowable accumulated pressure
of the boiler, vessel or system it is protecting is not
exceeded.
The set pressure must be high enough to ensure
that there is sufficient margin above the normal
system operating pressure to allow the valve to
close. However, it must be no higher than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system.
For safety valves used downstream of pressure
reducing valves it is essential to establish the pressure at no load since this may be significantly
higher than the working pressure for a direct acting
type valve.
Unless operational considerations dictate otherwise, the safety valve set pressure should always
be significantly above the system operating pressure with plenty of margin allowed for blowdown.
There is sometimes a temptation to set a safety
valve just above the normal operating pressure,
which can lead to poor shut-off and nuisance operation.
Select a suitable size safety valve
Once the type of valve, required flow, and set pressure is established, the correct size valve can be
selected. For medias such as steam and air, published capacity charts are usually quite sufficient to
select the correct size safety valve. That is one
whose capacity just exceeds the required capacity
at the desired overpressure. Where sizing charts
are not available or do not cater to the particular
fluid or conditions, then the minumum required flow
area will need to be calculated and a valve with a
larger flow area chosen.

Selecting the Right Pressure Relief Valve

Spirax Sarco is eager to share its technical
expertise on safety and safety relief valve
selection, the following information should be
noted:

Type of service (water, steam, or air)

Set pressure (psig)
Discharge capacity (lb/hr, SCFM, or Btu/hr)
Connection sizes
Apparent/expected back pressure conditions
Fluid temperature
ASME Code symbols: V, UV, HV

SV73 & 74 Steam Capacities

The following capacity table is for Section VIII Steam only. For Section I steam and air capacities,
please refer to Spirax Sarco Technical Information Sheet 3.2121
ORIFICE
ORIFICE F
Area (sq.in.)
0.646
Set
Pressure
15
474
20
547
25
619
30
692
35
771
40
851
45
931
50
1010
55
1090
60
1170
65
1250
70
1329
75
1409
80
1489
85
1569
90
1648
95
1728
100
1808
105
1887
110
1967
115
2047
120
2127
125
2206
130
2286
135
2366
140
2446
145
2525
150
2605
155
2685
160
2765
165
2844
170
2924
175
3004
180
3083
185
3163
190
3243
195
3323
200
3402
205
3482
210
3562
215
3642
220
3721
225
3801
230
3881
235
3960
240
4040
245
4120
250
4200
255
4279
260
4359
265
4439
270
4519
275
4598
280
4678
285
4758
290
4837
295
4917
300
4997

ORIFICE G
0.827

ORIFICE H
1.035

ORIFICE J
1.347

ORIFICE K
1.967

778
897
1015
1134
1265
1396
1527
1657
1788
1919
2050
2180
2311
2442
2573
2704
2834
2965
3096
3227
3357
3488
3619
3750
3881
4011
4142
4273
4404
4534
4665
4796
4927
5058
5188
5319
5450
5581
5711
5842
5973
6104
6234
6365
6496
6627
6758
6888
7019
7150
7281
7411
7542
7673
7804
7935
8065
8196

1217
1403
1589
1775
1980
2184
2389
2594
2798
3003
3208
3413
3617
3822
4027
4231
4436
4641
4845
5050
5255
5459
5664
5869
6073
6278
6483
6687
6892
7097
7301
7506
7711
7915
8120
8325
8529
8734
8939
9143
9348
9553
9757
9962
10167
10371
10576
10781
10985
11190
11395
11599
11804
12009
12213
12418
12623
12827

1986
2289
2593
2897
3231
3565
3899
4233
4567
4901
5235
5569
5903
6237
6571
6904
7238
7572
7906
8240
8574
8908
9242
9576
9910
10244
10578
10912
11246
11580
11914
12248
12582
12916
13250
13584
13918
14252
14586
14920
15254
15588
15922
16256
16590
16924
17258
17592
17926
18260
18594
18928
19262
19596
19930
20264
20598
20932

2843
3277
3712
4147
4625
5103
5581
6059
6537
7016
7494
7972
8450
8928
9406
9884
10362
10841
11319
11797
12275
12753
13231
13709
14188
14666
15144
15622
16100
16578
17056
17534
18013
18491
18969
19447
19925
20403
20881
21359
21838
22316
22794
23272
23750
24228
24706
25184
25663
26141
26619
27097
27575
28053
28531
29010
29488
29966

ORIFICE L
3.055

ORIFICE M
3.845

ORIFICE N
4.643

ORIFICE P
6.830

ORIFICE Q
11.811

ORIFICE R
17.123

6697
7721
8745
9769
10896
12022
13148
14275
15401
16528
17654
18780
19907
21033
22160
23286
24413
25539
26665
27792
28918
30045
31171
32297
33424
34550
35677
36803
37929
39056
40182
41309
42435
43562
44688
45814
46941
48067
49194
50320
51446
52573
53699
54826
55952
57078
58205
59331
60458
61584
62711
63837
64963
66090
67216
68343
69469
70595

9871
11380
12889
14399
16059
17719
19379
21039
22700
24360
26020
27680
29340
31001
32661
34321
35981
37641
39302
40962
42622
44282
45943
47603
49263
50923
52583
54244
55904
57564
59224
60884
62545
64205
65865
67525
69185
70846
72506
74166
75826
77486
79147
80807
82467
84127
85787
87448
89108
90768
92428
94088
95749
97409
99069
100729
102390
104050

17069
19679
22289
24899
27770
30641
33512
36383
39254
42125
44996
47867
50738
53609
56480
59351
62222
65093
67964
70835
73706
76577
79448
82318
85189
88060
90931
93802
96673
99544
102415
105286
108157
111028
113899
116770
119641
122512
125383
128254
131125
133996
136867
139738
142609
145480
148351
151222
154093
156964
159835
162706
165576
168447
171318
174189
177060
179931

24746
28530
32314
36098
40260
44422
48584
52746
56908
61071
65233
69395
73557
77719
81882
86044
90206
94368
98530
102692
106855
111017
115179
119341
123503
127666
131828
135990
140152
144314
148476
152639
156801
160963
165125
169287
173450
177612
181774
185936
190098
194260
198423
202585
206747
210909
215071
219234
-

Section VIII Steam Capacities (lb/hr)

4415
5090
5765
6440
7183
7926
8668
9411
10153
10896
11639
12381
13124
13866
14609
15352
16094
16837
17579
18322
19065
19807
20550
21292
22035
22778
23520
24263
25005
25748
26491
27233
27976
28718
29461
30203
30946
31689
32431
33174
33916
34659
35402
36144
36887
37629
38372
39115
39857
40600
41342
42085
42828
43570
44313
45055
45798
46541

5557
6407
7256
8106
9040
9975
10910
11844
12779
13714
14648
15583
16517
17452
18387
19321
20256
21191
22125
23060
23994
24929
25864
26798
27733
28668
29602
30537
31471
32406
33341
34275
35210
36145
37079
38014
38948
39883
40818
41752
42687
43622
44556
45491
46425
47360
48295
49229
50164
51099
52033
52968
53902
54837
55772
56706
57641
58576

SV75 Steam Capacities

The SV75 capacity table is for Section VIII Steam only. For Section I Steam and Air Capacities,
please refer to Spirax Sarco Technical Information Sheet 3.215
Orifice
Area
Set
Press
PSIG
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300

D
.121 Sq. In.

E
.216 Sq. In.

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Lbs. Hr. Lbs. Hr. SCFM

Steam
V
133
157
182
207
232
257
282
307
331
356
381
406
431
457
482
508
534
559
585
610
636
661
687
713
738
764
789
815
841
892
943
994
1045
1096
1148
1199
1250
1301
1352
1403
1455
1506
1557
1608

Steam
V
237
281
325
370
414
458
503
547
592
636
680
725
770
815
861
907
952
998
1044
1089
1135
1181
1226
1272
1318
1364
1409
1455
1501
1592
1683
1775
1866
1957
2049
2140
2231
2323
2414
2505
2597
2688
2779
2871

Steam
V
371
440
509
579
648
717
787
856
926
995
1064
1134
1205
1276
1347
1419
1490
1562
1633
1705
1776
1848
1919
1991
2062
2134
2205
2277
2348
2491
2634
2777
2920
3063
3206
3349
3492
3634
3777
3920
4063
4206
4349
4492

Steam
V
607
721
835
948
1062
1176
1290
1403
1517
1631
1745
1858
1974
2091
2209
2326
2443
2560
2677
2794
2911
3029
3146
3263
3380
3497
3614
3731
3849
4083
4317
4551
4786
5020
5254
5489
5723
5957
6191
6426
6660
6894
7128
7363

Steam
V
946
1123
1300
1478
1655
1832
2009
2186
2363
2540
2718
2895
3076
3258
3440
3623
3805
3988
4170
4353
4535
4718
4900
5083
5265
5448
5630
5813
5995
6360
6725
7090
7455
7820
8185
8550
8915
9280
9645
10000
10370
10730
11100
11460

Steam
V
1550
1840
2131
2421
2711
3001
3292
3582
3872
4163
4453
4743
5039
5338
5637
5936
6235
6534
6833
7132
7431
7730
8029
8328
8627
8926
9225
9524
9823
10420
11010
11610
12210
12810
13410
14000
14600
15200
15800
16400
16990
17590
18190
18790

Steam
UV
152
179
206
234
261
291
321
351
381
411
442
472
502
532
562
592
622
652
682
712
742
773
803
833
863
893
923
953
983
1043
1104
1164
1224
1284
1344
1404
1465
1525
1585
1645
1705
1766
1826
1886

Air
UV
54
64
73
83
93
104
114
125
136
146
157
168
179
189
200
211
221
232
243
254
264
275
286
296
307
318
329
339
350
371
393
414
436
457
478
500
521
543
564
586
607
628
650
671

PSIG or 3% Acc.
V 2
ASME Sec. I Steam

Steam
UV
271
319
368
417
466
520
573
627
681
734
788
842
896
949
1003
1057
1110
1164
1218
1272
1325
1379
1433
1487
1540
1594
1648
1701
1755
1863
1970
2077
2185
2292
2400
2507
2615
2722
2829
2937
3044
3152
3259
3367

F
.338 Sq. In.

Air
UV
96
114
131
148
166
185
204
223
242
261
281
300
319
338
357
376
395
414
434
453
472
491
510
529
548
567
586
606
625
663
701
739
778
816
854
892
931
969
1007
1045
1084
1122
1160
1198

PSIG or 10% Acc.

UV 3
ASME Sec. VII Air/Gas/Steam

Steam
UV
423
500
576
653
729
813
897
981
1065
1149
1233
1317
1401
1486
1570
1654
1738
1822
1906
1990
2074
2158
2242
2326
2410
2494
2578
2662
2746
2915
3083
3251
3419
3587
3755
3923
4091
4259
4428
4596
4764
4932
5100
5268

Air
UV
151
178
205
232
259
289
319
349
379
409
439
469
499
529
559
589
619
648
678
708
738
768
798
828
858
888
918
948
978
1037
1097
1157
1217
1277
1337
1396
1456
1516
1576
1636
1696
1755
1815
1875

G
.554 Sq. In.
Steam
UV
694
819
944
1070
1195
1333
1470
1608
1746
1884
2022
2159
2297
2435
2573
2710
2848
2986
3124
3262
3399
3537
3675
3813
3950
4088
4226
4364
4502
4777
5053
5328
5604
5879
6155
6430
6706
6981
7257
7533
7808
8084
8359
8635

H
.863 Sq. In.

Air
UV
247
292
336
381
425
474
523
572
621
671
720
769
818
867
916
965
1014
1063
1112
1161
1210
1259
1308
1357
1406
1455
1504
1553
1602
1700
1798
1897
1995
2093
2191
2289
2387
2485
2583
2681
2779
2877
2975
3073

Steam
UV
1081
1276
1471
1666
1861
2076
2291
2505
2720
2934
3149
3364
3578
3793
4008
4222
4437
4651
4866
5081
5295
5510
5725
5939
6154
6368
6583
6798
7012
7442
7871
8300
8729
9159
9588
10010
10440
10870
11300
11730
12160
12590
13020
13450

Air
UV
385
454
524
593
663
739
815
892
968
1045
1121
1197
1274
1350
1426
1503
1579
1656
1732
1808
1885
1961
2038
2114
2190
2267
2343
2420
2496
2649
2802
2954
3107
3260
3413
3565
3718
3871
4024
4177
4329
4482
4635
4788

J
1.414 Sq. In.
Steam
UV
1771
2091
2410
2730
3050
3401
3753
4105
4456
4808
5160
5511
5863
6215
6566
6918
7270
7621
7973
8325
8676
9028
9380
9731
10080
10430
10780
11130
11480
12190
12890
13590
14300
15000
15700
16410
17110
17810
18520
19220
19920
20630
21330
22030

Air
UV
630
744
858
972
1086
1211
1336
1461
1586
1711
1837
1962
2087
2212
2337
2462
2588
2713
2838
2963
3088
3213
3339
3464
3589
3714
3839
3964
4090
4340
4590
4841
5091
5341
5592
5842
6092
6343
6593
6843
7094
7344
7594
7845

Valves set under 15 PSIG are not stamped with ASME Code Symbol stamp.

How to specify
To simplify selection and specifying of Spirax Sarco Safety Valves, use the following type numbering system.

Series SV73 and SV74

Series
SV7

SV7

Valve Size & Connection

Body Material
3 - Cast Iron
4 - Cast Steel

ABCDEFGHIJLNQSTUVWXY-

1-1/2 NPT x 2-1/2 NPT

2 NPT x 3 NPT
2-1/2 NPT x 4 NPT
3 NPT x 4 NPT
1-1/2 ANSI 250 x 2-1/2 NPT
2 ANSI 250 x 3 NPT
2 ANSI 250 x 3 NPT
2-1/2 ANSI 250 x 3 NPT
2-1/2 ANSI 250 x 4 NPT
3 ANSI 250 x 4 NPT
3 ANSI 250 x 4 ANSI 125
4 ANSI 250 x 6 ANSI 125
6 ANSI 250 x 8 ANSI 125
1-1/2 ANSI 300 x 2 ANSI 150
1-1/2 ANSI 300 x 2-1/2 ANSI 150
2 ANSI 300 x 3 ANSI 150
2-1/2 ANSI 300 x 4 ANSI 150
3 ANSI 300 x 4 ANSI 150
4 ANSI 300 x 6 ANSI 150
6 ANSI 300 x 8 ANSI 150

Orifice (sq. inches)

Set Pressure

F0.646
G0.827
H1.035
J1.347
K1.967
L3.055
M3.845
N4.643
P6.830
Q - 11.811
R - 17.123

Specify set
pressure from
15 psig up
300 psig.

15
9

Installation, operation and maintenance guidelines

Drip Pan Elbows

Planning your Installation

The use of a drip pan elbow is highly recommended for the

steam service safety valves. When attached to the valve outlet, these elbows collect and remove condensate as well as
isolate the valve from discharge piping stresses.
Elbows through 4" feature female NPT threads and connect
to the valve outlet using a short nipple of an appropriate pipe
size. 6" and 8" elbows have integral ANSI 125 flanges and
bolt directly to the valve outlet.
Select the drip pan elbow model to match the outlet size of
the safety valve.

Install the SV7 safety valve upright with the spindle vertical.
ASME Section I models must be connected to the boiler
independent of any other connection and as close to the boiler or normal steam flow path as possible without
unnecessary intervening pipe or fittings. Make sure any intervening pipe or fitting is not longer than the face-to-face
dimension of the corresponding tee fitting of the same diameter and pressure rating.
For ASME Section VIII service, the valve should not be connected to vessel in the vapor space which is to be protected.
The connection between the valve and boiler or vessel shall
have an area at least equal to the valve inlet. (Stop valves
are not permitted between the vessel and safety/relief valve
and the discharge to atmosphere except per ASME VIII UG135(e).
Discharge lines from the pressure relieving device shall be at
least the same size as the valve outlet and as short and
direct as possible. Discharge lines shall prevent liquid from
collecting in the discharge side of the valve and must be
directed to a safe discharge area. The valve body drain and
vent holes must not be plugged. Consider both the weight of
the discharge pipe and the reaction forces generated by discharging. Adequately supported discharge piping relieves
stress on the valve. (A Spirax Sarco drip pan elbow is an
ideal choice).
Remember to free the valve of all packaging materials and
remove dirt, sediment, and scale from mounting flanges and
nozzles prior to installation. The use of proper handling
equipment will prevent damage to the flange facings or misalignment of internal components caused by rough handling.
Do not use the test lever to hoist the valve during installation.
Note: These are general guidelines only, and it is the responsibility of the user to ensure the installation is in accordance
with ASME Code and jurisdictional requirements.

PIPE SIZE RISER,

SUPPORTED OVERHEAD
A

B
11/2
MIN

D
NOM
PIPE SIZE
E
F

NOM PIPE SIZE

DRAIN
TO WASTE

G
DRAIN TO WASTE

NPT

MAKE SHORT AS POSSIBLE

FLG

Scheduled Maintenance

Dimensions
Size

Weight

1-1/4"

2.0

5.5

2.4

4.1

1.4

.375

2.1

5.0 lb

1-1/2"

51

140

61

104

36

10

53

2.3 kg

2"

6.25

2.4

3.6

1.6

.5

2.25

6.5 lb

76

159

61

92

41

13

57

3.0 kg

3.5/4

7.4

3.0

4.3

1.9

.75

2.7

11.0 lb

89/102

188

76

109

48

19

69

5.0 kg

3.5

4.9

2.3

.75

3.1

14.5 lb

102

203

89

124

58

19

79

6.6 kg

9.6

4.5

5.75

2.9

.75

3.75

27.0 lb

152

244

114

146

74

19

95

12.2 kg

6"

12.75

6.6

7.6

4.2

.75

60.0 lb

203

324

168

193

107

19

203

27.2 kg

8"

10

16.5

7.5

9.6

5.4

1.0

10.75 102.0 lb

254

419

191

244

137

25

273

2-1/2"

3"
4"

10

46.3 kg

SV7 Series safety valves are 100% tested and then sealed
to prevent unauthorized adjustment or repair.
All warranties are void if seal is broken.
Valves should be inspected regularly to assure continued
safe operation and long service life. A visual inspection is
recommended at two month intervals while in service, followed by a complete pressure test at least once per year.
Pressure testing prior to bringing down the boiler or system is
suggested so that needed service or repairs can be made if
required.
These valves can be operated manually by means of the test
lever when the system pressure is at least 75% of set pressure, or the system pressure may be increased until the
valve operates.
Any valve that fails to open at the nameplate set pressure or
fails to open or close properly must be removed from the
vessel for replacement or repair. Never attempt to stop leakage by compressing the spring or gagging the valve! For
resetting, adjustment, or repairs contact Spirax Sarco for the
name of Authorized Blue Tag centers who are familiar with
the servicing of our safety valves.

Typical applications

Protecting heat exchangers

Heat exchangers are at the heart of every
process plant. Safety valves protect heat
exchangers from the excess of mains
distribution pressure.

Protecting pressure vessels

Canning retorts, which are used within the food
industry for cooking and sterilizing, are typical
examples of pressure vessels which must conform
to stringent safety standards. Safety valves ensure
the safe working pressure of such vessels is never
exceeded.
11

Pressure Reducing Stations

The downstream safety valve protects the upper limits
of process pressure to keep the plant safe should the
reducing station fail for any reason.

Other potential Spirax Sarco

Safety Valve applications

air service
autoclaves
chemical plants
compressors
continuous bypass duty
critical blowdown
food industry
heat exchangers
heating and ventilation industry
pharmaceutical
pipeline protection

Spirax Sarco, Inc.

1150 Northpoint Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016
Tel: (803) 714-2000 Fax: (803) 714-2200
1-800-883-4411
www.spiraxsarco.com/us

pressure vessels
pulp and paper mills
receiver protection
refineries
steam boilers
steam processing equipment
steam service receivers and storage vessels
steam thermal expansion relief tanks
variable back pressures
vessel protections

Printed in USA 7/03 Copyright 2003 Spirax Sarco, Inc.