Hancock Series 5505

Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Advanced construction features of this high pressure

drop angle globe valve provide quality and long
service life, Class 800 ANSI.

Features
Rated to ASME/ANSI 800 Limited
Class for use in all applications
requiring 800 Limited Class ratings
or below.
Available in 1" nominal pipe size
with 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" or 5/16" orifice,
depending on desired flow
capacities.
A micrometer dial position indicator
allows fast, precise and repeatable
settings.
Socket weld end connections.
Both disc and disc seat are hard
faced with Stellite for erosion
resistance.
Seating surfaces are ground and
lapped for tight shut-off, eliminating
double valving requirements.
The integral stem disc is faced with
Stellite, then ground and lapped for
accurate, leak-free sealing.
The disc is tapered for maximum
controllability over the full stroke of
the valve.
Standard material is carbon steel
(ASME SA 105) body with 13%
chrome stainless steel trim.
One-piece drop forged body.
Graphite packing, complete with
braided graphite filament yarn
anti-extrusion rings, is standard.
Applications Available Types
All Hancock 5505 series valves
In addition to continuous blowdown 5505W Angle Body, Socket Weld to
comply with ASME/ANSI B16.34 and
service, the Hancock high pressure ASME B16.11
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
drop valve is also used on feedwater
Code, Section I. Size
bypass relief, sampling systems, drains
and other services where erosion is 1"
extremely severe.

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Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Features

Specifically designed to withstand the deleterious effects of continuous blowdown

service so damaging to conventional valves. The high velocity stream of boiler water,
flashing into steam, is forced to expend its kinetic energy within the confines of the
diverging hardened stainless steel delivery tube, helping eliminate damage to the
valve body wall and downstream piping.

Large Spoked Handwheel for ease Micrometer Dial Indicator fast,

of operation and locking. accurate positioning and repeatable
flow control settings.
Acme Stem Thread for maximum
strength, smooth, quick operation.
Standard Hex Gland Nuts can be
Stainless Steel Thread Bushing adjusted with standard tools.
prevents wear and corrosion.
Swing Bolts Hardened Pins for ease
Gland Flange forged steel, gland of repacking. Pins are retained on both
flange and separate gland are self ends for maximum strength and safety.
aligning for straight line thrust against
packing. No special tools required for Graphite Packing with built in
packing adjustment. corrosion inhibitor for leak-tight sealing
High Strength Bonnet Bolting at high and low pressures and
extra heavy hex head cap screws use temperatures.
standard tools for easy maintenance.
Non-extrusion Rings help prevent
Integral Bonnet and Yoke one-piece packing migration and ensure long
forging is made from ASME Boiler and service life in high pressure and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section I listed temperature service.
materials.
Graphite Filled Stainless Gasket with
Body-Bonnet Joint metal-to-metal
controlled compression for maximum
surface contact for automatic control of
corrosion resistance and zero leakage.
gasket compression and elimination of
flange overstressing.
End Connections in accordance with
Forged Body and Bonnet in full ASME/ANSI B16.34 and are available in
accordance with ASME Boiler and socket weld configurations.
Pressure Vessel Code, Section I
design and material requirements.
Fixed Back Seat positive, leak proof,
packing chamber isolation. Fully
machined for accurate seating.
Rugged One-Piece Stem/Disc
precision ground and heat treated for
maximum wear life.
Hard Faced Needle Disc precision
ground for tight shut-off and maximum
wear life.
Renewable, Solid Stellite Seats
are standard.
Diverging Delivery Tube precision
ground and heat treated for maximum
wear life in multiphase-flow and under
cavitating conditions.

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Dia. 31/2 [88.9]

Materials of Construction
No. Part Material Specification
17 20 18 19
1 Body Forged Carbon Steel ASME SA105
2 Bonnet Forged Carbon Steel ASME SA105
25 22 3 Stem Stainless Steel 410 Condition T
4 Stem Facing Hard Facing Stellite or Equal
21
8 5 Seat Solid Stellite Stellite or Equal
515/16 7
[150.8] 10 6 Tube Stainless Steel 347
Closed 23
13
7 Thread Bushing Stainless Steel 410 Condition T
61/4 24
[158.8] 14 8 Packing Gland Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A105
Open 11
9 Packing Gland Stainless Steel 410 Condition T
12
2 9 10 Packing Gland Bolt Stainless Steel 410 HT
16 11 Packing GIand Nut Carbon Steel ASTM A194-2H
1
3 12 Pin Stainless Steel 410 HT
Dia 4
1/2
13 Packing Ring Compressed Graphite Corrosion Inhibited
[12.7]
Dia 5 14 Bonnet Bolt Alloy Steel ASTM A193 Gr. B-7
17/8
[47.6] 6 16 Gasket 304 Stainless Steel Spiral Wound Graphite Filled
17 Handwheel Ductile Iron
31/4 18 Handwheel Nut Carbon Steel Lock-Type
[82.6]
19 Marker Plate Etched Aluminum
20 Dial Brass
21 Dial Plate Brass
22 Indicator Brass
Dia. 23 Indicator Bracket Aluminum
17/8 24 Indicator Plate Aluminum
[47.6]
21/4
[57.2] 25 Indicator Plate Screw Brass

Cv Values Based on Percent Weight

Dia. Dia. of Opening 8.2 pounds
17/8 1.33
[47.6] [33.8] Flow Coefficient
Percent Cv
Open Orifice Size
% 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16
1/2 [12.7]
10 0.06 0.11 0.17 0.28
20 0.13 0.24 0.36 0.60
30 0.19 0.35 0.56 0.94
40 0.24 0.43 0.73 1.22
50 0.29 0.52 0.90 1.50
60 0.34 0.62 1.05 1.75
Socket Weld Ends to ANSI B16.11 70 0.40 0.72 1.20 2.00
Type 5505W
80 0.43 0.78 1.30 2.18
90 0.46 0.83 1.40 2.32
100 0.48 0.87 1.50 2.50
Note:
1. Dimensions in inches [mm].

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Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Continuous Blowdown Chart Wide Open

1" Figure Numbers 5505W Wide Open Capacities vs. Boiler Pressures (Reference #MM332)
Example: To determine the correct size
orifice for an 800 Class Continuous Blowdown 15 5/16
Valve which will flow 3500 lbs/hr at 800 psig
inlet pressure.
A. On the Continuous Blowdown Wide
Open chart to the right, locate 3,500 on 10 1/4
the Blowdown Capacity scale and draw a 9
horizontal line (a) across the chart from 8

Blowdown Capacity Thousands of Lbs. Per Hr.

that point (see example below). 7
B. Draw a vertical line (b) from 800 on the
6 3/16
Boiler Pressure scale to intersect with the
horizontal line (a). 5
C. Continue the vertical line (c) until it
intersects with th e next higher orifice 4
curve (in this case, 3/16").
1/8
D. Draw a horizontal line (d) from the 3
intersection of the 3/16" orifice curve to
the Blowdown Capacity line and read 2.5
the maximum capacity of the 3/16" orifice
valve (3800 lbs/hr). 2
E. Check to ensure that the selected orifice
will result in the correct valve position to
allow for proper control without throttling 1.5
too close to the seat (see steps F - H).
F. On the Handwheel Turns vs Percent of
Wide Open Capacities chart (see page 5), 1
locate the 3/16" orifice curve and draw a 0.9
vertical line (e) from where it intersects 0.8
with the 100% open line down to the
Handwheel Turns scale. Read the number 0.7
of turns to reach maximum capacity of the 0.6
valve (2 turns).
0.5
G. Determine what percent of the full open 100 150 200 300 400 500 1000 1500
capacity is required to attain the Normal
required flow rate (Divide the Normal Boiler Pressure, psi
Required Flow Rate by the Maximum Flow
Rate and multiply by 100 to obtain the
correct percentage.)
Percent of Wide Open Capacities

3500/3800 x 100 = 92%. 100

3/16
H. Verify that the required flow rate will be g
90
Blowdown Capacity

obtained when the valve is between 1/3 4

and 2/3 open (in this case, between 0.66 d c 80
a e
and 1.33 full turns) by drawing a horizontal 3/16 and 1/8
line (g) from the 92% point on the capacity 3
scale to intersect with the 3/16" orifice b
curve. Then draw a vertical line (f) from 2
that intersection to the Handwheel Turns
scale and read the number of turns open
(1.7) required to attain the specified flow
(3500 lbs/hr).
Since 1.7 turns is much greater than the 800 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 3 4 5
desired 1.33 and will result in little or no
controllability, the next larger size orifice (1/4") Boiler Pressure Handwheel Turns
should be utilized and the flow rate versus
valve disc position reverified by repeating
steps A through H.

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Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Continuous Blowdown Chart Handwheel Turns

1" Figure Numbers 5505W Handwheel Turn vs Wide Open Capacities

(Reference #MM334)

100

90

80
3/16 and 1/8

Percent of Wide Open Capacities

1/4 and 5/16
70

60

50

40

30

20

10

1 2 3 4 5
Handwheel Turns

Steam, Air, Gas Steam

Chart #1 Chart #2
(Reference #MM336) (Reference #MM336)
Correction Factor

1.0 1.0

0.9
Correction Factor

0.8
0.8

0.6 0.7
100 200 300 400

0.4 Superheat - F

0.2

0
50 60 70 80 90 100
Outlet Pressure
(% of Inlet Pressure)

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Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Water Flow Chart

1" Figure Numbers 5505W (Reference #MM341)

Example: To determine the correct size 1000

orifice for an 800 Class Continuous Blowdown
Valve which will flow 6000 lbs/hr of water at
800 psig inlet pressure with a pressure drop 500
of 400 psi: 400
A. On the Water Flow chart to the right, locate 300
6000 on the Capacity scale and draw a
horizontal line (a) across the chart from 200
that point (see sample chart below).

Capacity - Thousands of Lbs. Per Hr.

B. Draw a vertical line (b) from 400 on the
Pressure Drop scale to intersect with the 100
horizontal line (a).
C. Continue the vertical line (c) until it
intersects with the next higher orifice 50
5/16
curve (in this case, 3/16"). 40
D. Draw a horizontal line (d) from the 30
intersection of the 3/16" orifice curve to the 1/4
Capacity scale and read the maximum 20
capacity of the 3/16" orifice valve 3/16
(8800 lbs/hr).
E. Check to ensure that the selected orifice 10
will result in the correct valve position to
1/8
allow for proper control without throttling
too close to the seat (see steps F - H). 5
F. On the Handwheel Turns vs Percent of 4
Wide Open Capacities chart (see page 5), 3
locate the 3/16" orifice curve and draw a
vertical line (e) from where it intersects with
2
the 100% open line down to the
Handwheel Turns scale. Read the number
of turns to reach maximum capacity of the
valve (in this case, 2 turns). 1
10 15 20 30 40 50 100 200 300 500 1000 1500
G. Determine what percent of the wide open Pressure Drop, psi
capacity is required to attain the required
flow rate. (Divide the required flow rate by
the maximum flow rate and multiply by 100
to obtain the correct percentage.) 1000 100

6000/8800 lbs/hr x 100 = 68% 90

Percent of Wide Open Capacities

H. Verify that the required flow rate will be

obtained when the valve is between 1/3 100 80
3/16 and 1/8
and 2/3 open (in this case, between 0.66
Blowdown Capacity

and 1.33 full turns) by drawing a horizontal 70 g

line (g) from the 68% point on the capacity
scale to intersect with the 3/16" orifice 60
curve. Then draw a vertical line (f) from e
that intersection down to the Handwheel 50
Turns scale and read the number of turns
open (1.2) required to attain the specified 40
f
flow (6000 lbs/hr).
10 3/16
30
Since 1.2 turns falls between the optimum
8800 d
range of 0.66 and 1.33 turns, the 3/16" orifice c
20
is satisfactory for the application. 6000 a
10
b

0 100 1000 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

400
Pressure Drop, psi Handwheel Turns

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Continuous Blowdown Globe Valve

Steam Flow Chart

1" Figure Numbers 5505W (Reference #MM342)

Example: To determine the correct size

orifice for an 800 Class Continuous Blowdown
100.
Valve which will flow 500 lbs/hr of steam at
600 psig inlet pressure with a pressure drop
of 400 psi:
50.0
A. On the Steam Flow chart to the right, 40.0
locate 500 (0.5) on the Capacity scale and
draw a horizontal line (a) across the chart 30.0
from that point (see sample chart below).
20.0

Capacity Thousands of Lbs. Per Hour

B. Draw a vertical line (b) from 600 on the
Inlet Pressure scale to intersect with the
horizontal line (a).
10.0
C. Continue the vertical line (c) until it
intersects with the next higher orifice curve
(in this case, 3/16"). 5/16
5.00
D. Draw a horizontal line (d) from the 4.00
intersection of the 3/16" orifice curve to the 1/4
Capacity scale and read the maximum 3.00
capacity of the 3/16" orifice valve (780
2.00 3/16
lbs/hr).
E. Check to ensure that the selected orifice
will result in the correct valve position to
allow for proper control without throttling 1.00 1/8
too close to the seat (see steps F-I).
F. On the Handwheel Turns vs Percent of
.50
Wide Open Capacities chart (see page 5),
locate the 3/16" orifice curve and draw a .40
vertical line (e) from where it intersects with .30
the 100% open line, down to the
Handwheel Turns scale (see sample chart .20
below, right). Read the number of turns to .15
reach maximum capacity of the valve (in
this case, 2 turns). .10
10 15 20 30 40 50 100 200 300 500 1000 1500
G. Calculate the percent of Wide Open
Capacity necessary to attain the desired Inlet Pressure, psia
flow rate (divide the required capacity by
the maximum capacity):
500/780 x 100 = 64% 100 100
H. Determine the number of turns open
90
Percent of Wide Open Capacities

required to attain the required flow rate

by drawing a horizontal line (f) from the 10.0 80
64% point on the Percent of Wide Open
Capacities scale to intersect with the 3/16 and 1/8
Blowdown Capacity

3/16" orifice curve. Then draw a vertical 70

f
line (g) from that intersection down to
60
the Handwheel Turns scale. Read the
number of handwheel turns needed e
50
to attain the desired flow (in this
case, 1.20). 1.0
40
I. Verify that the disc will be positioned 780 d c g
within the proper range (between 1/3 30
and 2/3 open, which in this case is
between 0.66 and 1.33 full turns) 0.50 a 20
Since 1.2 turns is well within the proper b
range of 2/3 to 1-1/3 turns, the 1" valve 10
with a 3/16" diameter orifice is satisfactory 0.10
for the application and will allow for good 0 100 1000 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
400
control, both above and below the Inlet Pressure, psia Handwheel Turns
specified flow rate, without getting the
disc too close to the seat.

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Flow Calculation Data and Formulas

The required valve size, flow rate or Liquids:

differential pressure can be determined from
the nomographs on pages 4 through 7, or
Q
Q = Cv P OR Cv =
through the use of the formulas below. Flow
Coefficients (Cv) can be found on page 3. G P

When determining the required valve size G
either through the use of flow coefficients (Cv)
or the graphic method, it should be noted that
Saturated Steam:
the resultant valve size is the size that will
give the required flow (or Cv) in the full open
P(P1 + P2) W
position. For optimum controllability, a control W = 2.1 Cv OR Cv =
valve should be sized using a 25% greater
flow capacity than the maximum required for
2.1 P(P1 + P2)
the desired operating conditions. Selection of
a valve on this basis allows for control Superheated Steam:
variations above and below the calculated
flow rate.
2.1 Cv P(P1 + P2) W [1 + .0007T(sh)]
Note: For gas or steam, the maximum W= OR Cv =
differential pressure (P) cannot exceed 1 + 0.0007T(sh)
1/2 P1 - (Minimum P2 = 1/2 P1)
2.1 P(P1 + P2)
The formulas shown may be used to calculate Gas:
valve capacities or required flow coefficients.
Where: P (P1 + P2)
Cv = Valve Flow Coefficient Qg = 1360 Cv OR
GgT 2 Qg
P1 = Inlet Pressure (psia) Cv =
P2 = Outlet Pressure (psia)
P (P1 + P2)
P = Pressure Drop (psi) 1360
GgT 2
G = Specific Gravity of Liquid (water = 1.0)
T(sh) = Superheat F Saturated F Q = U.S. Gallons Per Minute
When ordering Hancock valves, please specify:
Gg = Specific Gravity of Gas Qg = Flow Rate of Gas or Vapor In
(air @ one atm and 60F = 1.0) Standard Cubic Feet Per Hour A. Quantity Required
B Valve Type
T = Absolute Temperature Upstream of W = Mass Flow Rate In Pounds
Flowing Medium (F + 460) Per Hour C. Type of Connection - Socket Weld
D. Operating Conditions
Working pressure
Figure Numbers Explained Temperature
Flow rate
Hancock Forged Steel Valves are available with a variety of standard and special materials, Differential pressure
trims and operators. The diagram below is an explanation of Hancock figure numbers.
E. Size of Connection 1"
1" 5505 W 000 - 1/4 F. Valve Style Bolted bonnet OS&Y
G. Body Material
Seat Orifice Size H. Trim Material
1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16"
I. Orifice Diameter
Material Combination Suffix Example: 3 each, 1" Hancock Figure
No. 5505W-2 High Pressure Drop Control Valve,
No suffix indicates standard materials ANSI 800 Class, manually operated, OS&Y,
(SA105 body, stainless trim) bolted bonnet, with solid Stellite seat ring, ASME
SA105 body and bonnet and hard faced, 13% Cr.
End Connection trim. End connections shall be socket weld. Valve
W Socket End must meet the requirements of ASME/ANSI
B16.34, Section I of the ASME Boiler and
Valve Type Number Pressure Vessel Code and be suitable for use in
5505 High pressure drop globe valve, the following service conditions:
angle body, solid Stellite seat Operating conditions:
Nominal Valve Size Fluid = _____ at _____ psig and _____F;
1" Required flow rate = _____ lbs/hr.
Design conditions: Fluid = _____ psig and F;
Design flow rate = _____ lbs/hr.

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