KPRH High Pressure Regulator

KPRH High Pressure Regulator

KPRH High Pressure Regulator

The model KPRH is a direct-acting pressure reducing regulator for use with natural gas, air, and a variety of other gases. The regulator outlet pressure is controlled by a diaphragm and an adjustable spring that opens or closes the valve as the downstream flow demand changes.  A decrease in flow demand will cause the downstream pressure to increase and consequently, the diaphragm will compress the spring. The positive movement of the diaphragm will move the seal closer to the orifice, thus restricting the flow and causing the downstream pressure to decrease. An increase in flow demand will cause the downstream pressure to decrease and the spring force will push the diaphragm and move the seal further away from the orifice.  Moving the seal further from the orifice will result in an increase in flow and pressure. There are 5 orifice sizes and 6 springs available to cover a wide range of application conditions. With the correct orifice and spring combination, the KENCO model KPRH High Pressure Regulator will maintain a constant pressure downstream while meeting the flow demand.

FEATURES

1” NPT or 2” NPT process connections
1/8″ NPT spring housing vent port with vented plug
Five different orifice sizes to accommodate a wide range of flow requirements
Six different spring options cover  a wide variety of outlet pressures
Up to 1500 psi of inlet pressure.
Orifice and seal holder come standard in 316 Stainless Steel
Inlet adapter machined form Carbon Steel bar stock
Body and diaphragm housing constructed of sturdy cast steel
• Spring housing constructed of sturdy cast aluminum
Wetted pressure retaining components comply with NACE MR0175

APPLICATIONS

Fuel Gas Scrubbers/Filters
Separators
Dehydration Systems
Gas Gathering
Farm Taps
Flare and Burner Systems

OPERATING PARAMETERS

Maximum Inlet Pressure

Based on Orifice Size and Seal Material

Maximum Body / Diaphragm Housing Pressure Rating

550 psi

Maximum Outlet Pressure

Determined by Spring

Note: Actual set point cannot exceed the pressure range of the
selected spring.

Maximum Body Overpressure

200 PSI Above Set Point

Note: This applies to set points of 350 PSI or less. The body
pressure must never exceed its rating of 550 PSI.

Minimum / Maximum Operating Temperature

-20 °F to 180 °F (0 °F to 180 °F if FKM is present)

 

Specifications

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Inlet / Outlet Port Sizes

1” or 2” NPT

Outlet Pressure Ranges and Spring Color*

27-50 PSI

Red

46-95 PSI

White

90-150 PSI

Gray

150-200 PSI

Green

200-275 PSI

Blue

275-500 PSI

Yellow

Orifice Sizes

1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8” or 1/2”

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Body

ASTM A216 WCC Carbon Steel

Diaphragm Housing

ASTM A216 WCC Carbon Steel

Inlet Adapter

ASTM A105 Carbon Steel

Spring Housing

356 Cast Aluminum

Orifice and Seal Holder

316 Stainless Steel

Diaphragm

 

Neoprene or Fluorocarbon

Orifice Seal

 

Nitrile, Nylon, PTFE or Fluorocarbon

Gaskets

 

Flexible Graphite

* Outlet pressure ranges 27-50 PSI and 46-95 PSI are factory set at 27 PSI and 46 PSI.
All other outlet pressure ranges are factory set at 90 PSI. Since inlet pressures are
application specific, startup outlet pressure may differ from factory setting.
Note: All wetted pressure retaining components comply with
NACE MR0175.

DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION

Inlet / Outlet Size “A” “B” “C” “D” “E”
1″ NPT 7.37″ 8.14″ 12.03″ 4.19″ 3.84″
2″ NPT 7.88″ 8.69″ 12.03″ 4.19″ 4.08″

MAXIMUM INLET PRESSURES/PRESSURE DROPS (PSI)

Orifice Size Maximum Inlet Pressure*
Maximum Pressure Drop
Nitrile Orifice Seal Nylon Orifice Seal PTFE Orifice Seal FKM Orifice Seal

1/8”

3/16”

1/4”

3/8”

1/2”

1500
1500
1500
1000
750
600
600
600
500
250
1500
1500
1000
500
250
1500
1500
1000
500
250
200
200
200
200
200

*The Inlet Pressure can never exceed the sum of the set point and Maximum Pressure Drop. For example, a KPRH with a 3/8” orifice, Nitrile Orifice Seal,

and 90 PSI Outlet Pressure set point has a Maximum Inlet Pressure of 590 PSI.

ORIFICE SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Select the correct orifice size by comparing the wide open flow capacity at the application conditions to the flow rate needed for the application. Using
application conditions, calculate the flow rate (“Q”) through each orifice size using the Universal Gas Sizing (Equation 1) and Wide Open Flow Coefficients
below. Select the smallest orifice size that will meet the required flow rate needs. After selecting the orifice, make sure the application inlet pressure does
not exceed the pressure rating listed in the Maximum Inlet Pressures table above.

WIDE OPEN FLOW COEFFICIENTS

Orifice Size Cg Cv C1

1/8”

12 0.5

24

3/16”

56 1.82

30.8

1/4”

76

2.56

29.7

3/8”

169

5.95

28.4

1/2”

277

8.7

31.8

 

Note: All flow coefficients were determined using lab tested data.

Important: The KPRH High Pressure Regulator must always be used with overpressure protection.
Use the Universal Gas Sizing Equation 1 to size for the appropriate relief valve.

UNIVERSAL GAS SIZING EQUATION

Variables:

Q = Flow Rate (SCFH)
T = Gas Temperature @ Regulator Inlet (°Rankine) G = Gas Specific Gravity
P1 = Pressure @ Regulator Inlet (psia)
ΔP = Pressure Drop Across Regulator (psia)
Cg = Gas Sizing Coefficient
Cv = Liquid Sizing Coefficient
C1 = Flow Coefficient

 

Equation to determine Critical Flow:

Flow Rate Equation for Non-Critical Flow Applications:

Flow Rate Equation for Critical Flow Applications:

Installation Instructions

Spare Parts

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