A butterfly valve designed for CSP power plants
The Valtek TX3 Molten Salt triple-offset butterfly valve (photo) was designed to provide concentrated solar power (CSP) plant operators with reliable performance, tight shut-off and minimized maintenance in molten-salt applications. Eliminating leakage in the demanding conditions required for thermal energy storage for industrial processes is a top priority. The design and construction of TX3 Molten Salt valve can withstand temperatures ranging from 260 to 600°C with standard live-loaded hybrid or Thermiculite packing. It maintains the packing load for constant external sealing during thermal cycling.— Flowserve Corp., Dallas, Tex.