BERMAD Fire Protection

400 Series

Differential-Pressure
Sustaining Valve
Model - FP 436

Description

Features and Benefits

The Model FP-436 Differential-Pressure Sustaining

Valve is a hydraulically-operated, diaphragm-actuated,
control valve that sustains minimum pre-set, differential
pressure between two points regardless of fluctuating
flow or varying upstream pressure.

Typical Applications

pump overload & cavitation protection

Hydraulically-powered valve design

Closes drip-tight time after time
Eliminates jamming problems
Hydro-efficient body design
Wide rangeability
Unrestricted flow path
One-piece molded single moving part
no maintenance required
Simple design cost effective
Factory pre-assembled trim Out-of-Box Quality
In-line serviceable minimal down time

Safeguarding pump minimum flow

Optional Features
Emergency filter by-pass

Foam re-circulation: maintains required

foam pressure

Large control filter (code: F)

Valve-position flow indicator
Seawater service construction

Note: Optional features can be mixed and matched.

Consult your local BERMAD representative for full details

A
B

Balancing between circuits in systems

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400 Series

Model - FP 436

Operation
The Model FP-436 is a pilot-controlled valve equipped with an adjustable, 2-way, Differential-Pressure Sustaining Pilot.
The needle valve [1] continuously allows flow from valve inlet into the control-chamber [2]. The pilot [3], locally or
remotely, senses both high pressure below its diaphragm and low pressure above it.
Should differential pressure fall below pilot setting, the pilot throttles, enabling pressure to accumulate in the
control-chamber, causing the main valve to throttle, sustaining differential pressure at the pilot setting.
Should differential pressure rise above pilot setting, the pilot releases accumulated pressure causing the main valve to
modulate open.
The needle valve controls the closing speed. The Cock-Valve [4] enables manual override to fully-open the valve in case
of emergency
[3]

[1]

[4]
[2]

Valve Closed (static condition)

Valve Open (flowing condition)

Tender Specifications
The Differential-Pressure Sustaining Valve shall sustain minimum pre-set, differential pressure between two points
regardless of fluctuating flow or varying upstream pressure.
The main valve shall be a diaphragm-actuated, globe pattern (or angle) valve. Valve actuation shall be accomplished by a
fully peripherally supported, one-piece balanced rolling-diaphragm, vulcanized with metal insert. The diaphragm
assembly shall be the only moving part.
The valve shall have a removable cover for quick in-line service enabling all necessary inspection and servicing.
The valve shall have an unobstructed flow path, with no stem guide or supporting ribs.
The pilot system shall be field adjustable, with adjustable valve closing speed integrated to the main valve,
hydraulically-tested and supplied as an assembly consisting of:
Differential Pressure Sustaining Pilot valve as part of the assembly with built-in, internal needle valve
"Y" strainer
The Trim shall be supplied as an assembly, pre-assembled and hydraulically tested at an ISO 9000 & 9001
certified factory.

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400 Series

Model - FP 436

Typical Applications
Emergency Filter by-pass
In filtration systems there are two cases
when by-passing the filter is essential:
Blocked filter (potentially causing
element collapse)
Demand for Emergency fire-water
The Model FP-436, installed as a
by-pass, progressively compensates for
excessive demand.
Adding feature "S" incorporates alarm
signaling attribute.

Differential-Pressure
Sustaining with
Check Feature
Model FP-436-20

Pump Overload & Cavitation Protection

Where suction pressure regimes vary, the Model FP-436 is needed to limit pump flow by
sustaining pump differential pressure, preventing pump overload and cavitation damage
caused by excessive demand.
Adding check feature 20, saves the cost of a line-sized check valve.

Check Valve Model 70N

Differential-Pressure
Sustaining Model FP-436

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400 Series

Model - FP 436

Specifications

Dimension

Valve Size
(1)L1
(2)L2
Tw
Th

2"
mm
205
180
284
210

inch
81/2
71/16
113/16
81/4

21/2"
mm inch
205
81/2
210
81/4
284 113/16
210
81/4

Notes:
1.L1 is for flanged valves.
2. L2 is for threaded NPT or BSP.
3. Tw & Th are max for pilot system.

3"
mm
250
255
300
215

4"
inch
913/16
101/16
113/16
87/16

mm
320
N/A
313
243

6"
inch
129/16
N/A
125/16
99/16

mm
415
N/A
341
315

inch
165/16
N/A
137/16
123/8

8"
mm
500
N/A
415
350

inch
1911/16
N/A
165/16
133/4

mm
605
N/A
443
382

10"
inch
2313/16
N/A
177/16
15

4. Data is for envelope dimensions, component positioning may vary.

5. Provide space around valve for maintenance.

Connection Standard
Flanged: ANSI B16.42 (Ductile Iron),
B16.5 (Steel & Stainless),
B16.24 (Bronze), B16.1 (Cast iron),
ISO PN16
Threaded: NPT or BSP for 2, 21/2 & 3"
Water Temperature
0.5 50C (33 122F)

Manufacturers Standard Materials

Optional Materials

Main valve body and cover

Ductile Iron ASTM A-536
Main valve internals
Stainless steel and Natural Rubber
Control System
Forged brass accessories and fittings,
copper tubing
Coatings, Red (RAL 3000)
Electrostatic Powder Coating Polyester

Main valve body and accessories

Carbon steel ASTM A-216-WCB
Stainless steel 316
Ni-Al bronze ASTM B-148
Control System
Stainless steel 316
Coating
Fusion Bonded Epoxy with UV
Protection, Anti-Corrosive

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mm
725
N/A
481
430

12"
inch
281/2
N/A
1815/16
615/16

Item Part Name

Size/Type Material Part No. Qty Note

MAIN VALVE

2-8

See Spec

FP-400

29

STREET ELBOW

3/8"

S.S 316

063838S116

31

STAGNATION FITTING

3/8X3/8

S.S 316

3638SS0000

32

SLEEVE

33

MALE ELBOW

34

NIPPLE

36
37

3/8

S.S 316

3638S53806

3/8"X3/8"

S.S 316

063838B069

3/8"

S.S 316

063838S122

MALE ELBOW

3/8"X1/4"

S.S 316

063804B069

MALE CONNECTOR

3/8"X1/4"

S.S 316

063804B068

38

MALE CONNECTOR

3/8"X1/8"

S.S 316

063808B068

39

REDUCING NIPPLE

3/8"X1/4"

S.S 316

063804C123

40

MALE ELBOW

3/8"X1/2"

S.S 316

063802B069

41

TUBE

3/8"

S.S 316

073807S000

42

MALE CONNECTOR

3/8"X3/8"

S.S 316

063838B068

3D

PRESSURE SUSTAINING PILOT VALVE #3D

1/4"

Brass

500401R100

4B

PRIMING STRAINER

3/8

Brass

9901000126

5B

BALL VALVE

15B MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE - BALL VALVE

SCALE
ORIG.DATE
Not Scaled
10.05.04
SIZE
SHEET 2 of 2
A4
NO.

APPRD. QTY. DATE

REVISIONS

C 1995 BERMAD

DRA WN:

Itay N.

DESIGN:

Eshel D.

APPROVED:

Kenny A.

ASSEMBLYS PART NO.

3/8"

Brass

990124007

3/8

Brass

990124007

TITLE
Model: FP-436
Differential Pressure Sustaining
Control Valve
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FP/430/436-VDS