DALLAS - February 22, 2005 - Flowserve Corp., a global provider of fluid motion and control products and services, announces that the Flowserve PMV D3 digital valve positioner has added FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus support and gained ATEX EEX approval as an explosion-proof device.The high-performance D3 is designed for the control of linear and rotary control valves. It has applications in a variety of industries and processes where control valves are used, including oil and gas production and refining, pulp and paper, and food processing.ATEX EEX approval gives Flowserve further entrée into the European market for the D3.
The addition of FOUNDATION Fieldbus support now means that the D3 can communicate via a fourth protocol, in addition to 4-20 mA analog, HART®, and PROFIBUS® PA.With an onboard microprocessor, the Flowserve PMV D3 offers a number of "intelligent" features, including auto-calibration, digital control of valve flow characteristics, password protection, process diagnostics, alarm settings, and multi-language menus. The D3's combination of a computer-optimized pneumatic relay and piezo-electric valves provides superior control and performance with very low steady state air consumption measuring 0.01 SCFM, for a near-zero bleed rate.The D3 is quickly and easily installed.
Featuring a split-spindle design and a friction coupling for its feedback potentiometer, the D3 will mount on almost any actuator and does not need to be installed in a specific position when mounted. Flowserve PMV offers more than 130 mounting kits for the D3 to fit most actuators available in the market, making the D3 a flexible positioner option for facilities with a range of actuators and valves." The Flowserve PMV D3 digital positioner offers plant operators simplicity, ruggedness, reliability and intelligence in design," says Micah Floyd, sales engineer, Flowserve Flow Control. "Its patented air flow technology combines ultra-high air delivery and superior performance with very low air bleed for energy savings.
Now with ATEX EEX approval and FOUNDATION Fieldbus support, the D3 provides even more flexibility." The D3's standard configuration is an IP66/NEMA 4X-approved strong, die-cast aluminum housing treated with powder epoxy for protection against corrosion and mechanical damage.
It features a cover with a special design to protect the graphic display and a separate sealed area for its electrical connection terminals that protects the electronics in case of a leak in the conduit entry.The D3 is also available in four optional configurations, including intrinsically safe and explosion-proof versions for installation in hazardous areas, and a remote-mounted configuration for installations in severe service applications, such as heavy vibration, high or low temperature, corrosive environment, or difficulty of access. The fourth D3 configuration features an optional fail-in-place (fail-freeze) capability on loss of input signal (power outage). With this option, the D3 can maintain the last position held until power is restored.
All D3 versions are available with a 270-degree option for extended travel range.An optional feedback plug-in module is also available for the D3 that includes a 4-20 mA transmitter and can contain mechanical, proximity or NAMUR sensors. Installation can be done at the factory or in the field.The Flowserve PMV D3 features a simple user interface that employs a menu structure similar to cell phone menus. The positioner can be configured manually via its keypad, and depending on model, through a HART handheld device or a PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus system.
About Flowserve Corp. Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in 56 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services.
More information about Flowserve Corp. can be obtained by visiting the company's website at www.flowserve.com .SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: This news release contains various forward-looking statements and includes assumptions about Flowserve's future market conditions, operations and results.
These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. They are made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Among the many factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are: material adverse events in the national financial markets; changes in the already competitive environment for the company's products or competitors' responses to Flowserve's strategies; the company's ability to integrate past and future acquisitions into its management operations; political risks, military actions or trade embargoes affecting customer markets, including continuing conflict in Iraq with its potential impact on Middle Eastern markets and global oil producers; the health of the company's various customer industries, including the petroleum, chemical, power and water industries; economic turmoil in areas outside the United States; global economic growth; unanticipated difficulties or costs associated with new systems, including software; the company's relative geographical profitability and its impact on the company's utilization of foreign tax credits; and the recognition of significant expenses associated with adjustments to realign the company's facilities and other capabilities with its strategies and business conditions, including, without limitation, expenses incurred in restructuring the company's operations and the cost of financing, including increases in interest costs, and litigation developments.
Flowserve undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise occurring after the date on which such forward-looking statements are made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Flowserve to predict all such factors.
