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Unbalanced and Balanced Trim

There are several types of unbalanced trim designs for control valves including standard full area trim, reduced trim, and integral seat trim, each providing different flow coefficients (Cv). Pressure-balanced trim can be used for high pressure drop applications or large seat diameters to reduce the actuator thrust requirement by decreasing the effective offbalance area, though an over-sized cylinder actuator may be more economical. Pressure-balanced trim should be used in clean services as the closely-fitting plug and sleeve could be impacted by debris otherwise.

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Unbalanced and Balanced Trim

There are several types of unbalanced trim designs for control valves including standard full area trim, reduced trim, and integral seat trim, each providing different flow coefficients (Cv). Pressure-balanced trim can be used for high pressure drop applications or large seat diameters to reduce the actuator thrust requirement by decreasing the effective offbalance area, though an over-sized cylinder actuator may be more economical. Pressure-balanced trim should be used in clean services as the closely-fitting plug and sleeve could be impacted by debris otherwise.

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Unbalanced and Pressure-balanced Trim


Unbalanced Trim Types
There are various unbalanced trim designs:
1) standard full area trim which provides maximum Cv with a removable seat ring;
2) reduced trim which provides a lower Cv in a wide variety of sizes or when larger bodies
are required;
3) integral seat trim which utilizes the seat machined into the body and an oversized plug to
provide additional Cv beyond the capabilities of standard full area trim.
Pressure-balanced Trim
Some high pressure drop applications or valves with large seat diameters may require
pressure-balanced trim. Pressure-balanced trim reduces the actuator thrust requirement by
reducing the trims effective offbalance area. However, with high-thrust cylinder actuators,
pressure-balanced trim may not be required. Often, an over-sized cylinder actuator may be
the most economical choice.
Because the pressure-balanced plug fits closely to the sleeve (or retainer), the trim should be
used in relatively clean services.

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