SV 20/400 PA

Valve test benches

20/400 PA (Pop Action)

The SV 20/400 PA safety valve test bench from the METRUS SV series is designed for testing and adjustment of safety valves up to DN 400 (16”). It is suitable for pressure setting, seat leakage testing, and functional verification after repair.

Realistic simulation of safety valve opening behaviour requires high gas volumes and controlled flow conditions. The PA system is equipped with a 20-liter gas reservoir and a 2” flow line to the test specimen, enabling realistic pressure relief conditions and high flow energy.

When the set pressure is reached, the valve opens abruptly (“pop effect”) and releases pressure at high speed. The system ensures controlled pressure decay, allowing the valve disc to reseat smoothly on a gas cushion while reducing mechanical stress on the valve seat.

Testing can be performed with compressed air or nitrogen up to 300 bar. Pressure regulation is controlled via METRUS precision needle valves, ensuring stable and repeatable testing conditions.

As part of the METRUS safety valve test bench series, this system is designed for dynamic testing and high-precision functional analysis in industrial applications.

For more compact safety valves up to DN 200, the SV 20/200 PA is also available within the same platform.

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Basic features

  • Clamping range: DN15-DN400 ½''- 16''
  • Clamping force: 20 to
  • Way of clamping: manual fast clamping system with autom. load compensation, maintenance free
  • Test fluid: Gas/air (external supply)
  • Pressure piping: PN300 bar stainless steel
  • Stainless steel control panel
  • Bubble counter + rubber plugs up to DN 100
  • Gauge quick connection for tool free change of gauges (2x)
  • METRUS Precision valves
  • Isolatable 20 liter accumulator for soft reseating of the Valve
  • 2" Piping to the clamping table
  • Special needle valves to achieve “Pop-Action”

Options

  • Water testing up to 600 bar / 8700 PSI
  • Gauge turret for 4 + 1 gauges
  • METRUS Free CRS - free of charge computer registration system
  • Closed water circulation
  • Media seperation
  • Bladder accumulator
  • Safety doors
  • Other options on request
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