Design of a stand for testing the seismic resistance of butterfly check valves

Abstract

Design of a stand for testing the seismic resistance of butterfly check valves

Mikhailov M.S., Soboleva Y.A., Dmitichenko N.V.

Incoming article date: 08.09.2023

Tests to determine the seismic stability of elements of pipeline systems, in particular pipeline fittings, are included in the list of those necessary to confirm the operability of the element. In this study, a stand was developed for testing to determine the seismic stability of butterfly check valves, which are a type of pipeline fittings. A finite element analysis was carried out, data on maximum deformations, stresses and displacements of structural elements were obtained, and the response of the installation table to seismic impact was calculated. The resulting displacement values of the table structure do not exceed the limit values specified by the technical requirements and do not lead to distortion of the structure or destruction of joints, which makes it possible to move from design to manufacturing and commissioning of the stand.

Keywords: vibration tests, seismic resistance test bench, pipeline, pipeline valves, swing back gate, mathematical modeling, finite element method, strength calculation, simulation modeling, stress-strain state