High pressure drop across a valve creates excessive noise and deterioration of valve components. The function of the Fluid Kinetics Gas Diffuser Silencer is to share pressure drop with the valve, thereby substantially reducing this noise and wear.

To accomplish this pressure reduction the diffuser passes the flow through many small holes. Correct hole size and spacing are critical to diffuser performance. It is also important to match the diffuser flow capabilities to the individual system requirements. Fluid Kinetics custom designs each diffuser for the particular valve and piping system it is to be used with.

The design system used to size the Fluid Kinetics diffusers is a result of hundreds of tests run on prototype diffusers and diffuser/valve combinations. This testing is complemented by experience in building over 4,000 diffusers as component parts in Fluid Kinetics line of blowoff silencers .

Three standard models are available; the type GDS and type GDI, which are used immediately downstream of the system control valve, and type GDV, which is used for a system discharge to atmosphere.

The Fluid Kinetics diffusers can be used in conjunction with any manufacturer's valve to achieve a quieter noise environment while reducing requirements for expensive valve trim.

FEATURES

• Can be used in conjunction with any manufacturer's valve

• Creates a quieter noise environment

• Reduces requirements for expensive valve trim

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