Boiler Feedwater (BFW) service
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Gate Valves for Boiler Feedwater (BFW) Service
Which gate valves configuration suits Boiler Feedwater (BFW) (H₂O (treated)), in which material, to which standard — from real service data, with the pitfalls flagged.
Which gate valves for Boiler Feedwater (BFW)?
Gate Valve (OS&Y, WCB/WC6) - Isolation on BFW headers and boiler connections - API 600 pattern, IBR certifiable Typical service window: 20–200 barg (boiler operating pressure + pump head), 100–360°C.
Recommended Configurations
Gate Valve (OS&Y, WCB/WC6)
Isolation on BFW headers and boiler connections - API 600 pattern, IBR certifiable
Body Material for Boiler Feedwater (BFW)
Rated from real compatibility data - click any material for the full decision page.
Governing Standards for Boiler Feedwater (BFW) Service
What to Avoid in Boiler Feedwater (BFW) Service
- Ball valves for throttling BFW (high erosion at partial open)
- Cast iron valves for high-pressure BFW
Service Considerations
- IBR certification mandatory for all valves on Indian boiler feedwater and steam systems
- Stellite-faced seats and discs essential on globe and check valves to resist erosion
- Pressure-seal bonnet gate valves required above Class 900 for high-pressure BFW
- BFW recirculation globe valves need hardened trim due to high-velocity flow
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Reviewed by Process Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Process & Fluid Service EngineeringLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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