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8800 Westplain Dr, Houston, TX 77041, USA
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Overview
- Summary
- This company, through the Copes-Vulcan brand of Celeros Flow Technology, is a specialized provider of advanced control valves, actuators, and steam conditioning equipment for the power, pulp and paper, oil and gas, petrochemical, and nuclear industries. The company focuses on innovative valve solutions optimized for extreme environments and critical service applications. With over a century of history and technical expertise since 1903, it maintains global leadership in meeting diverse customer demands worldwide. Robust product design and high operational safety contribute to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of customer plants.This company, through the Copes-Vulcan brand of Celeros Flow Technology, is a specialized provider of advanced control valves, actuators, and steam conditioning equipment for the power, pulp and paper, oil and gas, petrochemical, and nuclear industries. The company focuses on innovative valve solutions optimized for extreme environments and critical service applications. With over a century of history and technical expertise since 1903, it maintains global leadership in meeting diverse customer demands worldwide. Robust product design and high operational safety contribute to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of customer plants.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Copes-Vulcan's main product lines include General Service Control Valves (GS-General Service Valves) and high-performance Severe Duty Control Valves (SD-Severe Duty Control Valves). General service valves are suitable for non-severe flow control of liquids, steam, and gases, available in sizes from 0.75 to 8 inches (20-200mm) and ANSI pressure classes 150-600. The CVK Globe Control valve offers a cost-effective and precise flow control solution for general service applications, with sizes ranging from ½” (15mm) to 8” (200mm) and ANSI classes 150 to 600.Copes-Vulcan's main product lines include General Service Control Valves (GS-General Service Valves) and high-performance Severe Duty Control Valves (SD-Severe Duty Control Valves). General service valves are suitable for non-severe flow control of liquids, steam, and gases, available in sizes from 0.75 to 8 inches (20-200mm) and ANSI pressure classes 150-600. The CVK Globe Control valve offers a cost-effective and precise flow control solution for general service applications, with sizes ranging from ½” (15mm) to 8” (200mm) and ANSI classes 150 to 600.
- Severe duty valves are specifically designed for demanding applications such as pump recirculation, feedwater control, flashing or cavitating service, critical pressure drop gas and steam service, and nuclear applications. These valves come in various configurations, including sizes from 3/8 to 20 inches and ANSI classes 150-2500.Severe duty valves are specifically designed for demanding applications such as pump recirculation, feedwater control, flashing or cavitating service, critical pressure drop gas and steam service, and nuclear applications. These valves come in various configurations, including sizes from 3/8 to 20 inches and ANSI classes 150-2500.
- Actuators offer diverse options including manual, pneumatic (diaphragm or piston), electric, or hydraulic types. The 700 series pneumatic diaphragm actuators are particularly recognized globally for their high performance and reliability.Actuators offer diverse options including manual, pneumatic (diaphragm or piston), electric, or hydraulic types. The 700 series pneumatic diaphragm actuators are particularly recognized globally for their high performance and reliability.
- Steam conditioning equipment features various desuperheaters and the Direct Steam Conditioning Valve (DSCV, DSCV-SA) as core technologies. The DSCV-SA integrates pressure and temperature reduction in a single unit, supporting high flow capacities up to 9500 Cv and pressure/temperature ratings up to ANSI Class 4500.Steam conditioning equipment features various desuperheaters and the Direct Steam Conditioning Valve (DSCV, DSCV-SA) as core technologies. The DSCV-SA integrates pressure and temperature reduction in a single unit, supporting high flow capacities up to 9500 Cv and pressure/temperature ratings up to ANSI Class 4500.
- Valve trim technology encompasses a broad portfolio, including specialized high-performance trims like RAVEN™, HUSH®, and GAD™. The RAVEN™ trim is a stacked disc design for velocity control in severe service, preventing erosion, noise, vibration, and cavitation. HUSH® trim provides noise reduction and cavitation prevention in high-pressure-drop liquid, gas, and steam applications. GAD™ trim is a port throttling trim developed to meet the rigorous requirements of feedwater and feedwater start-up control.Valve trim technology encompasses a broad portfolio, including specialized high-performance trims like RAVEN™, HUSH®, and GAD™. The RAVEN™ trim is a stacked disc design for velocity control in severe service, preventing erosion, noise, vibration, and cavitation. HUSH® trim provides noise reduction and cavitation prevention in high-pressure-drop liquid, gas, and steam applications. GAD™ trim is a port throttling trim developed to meet the rigorous requirements of feedwater and feedwater start-up control.
- Nuclear valves include various types such as globe, control, swing check, butterfly, ball, and sampling valves. Customized solutions are available for different reactor types, including Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Heavy Water Reactors (CANDU), and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR).Nuclear valves include various types such as globe, control, swing check, butterfly, ball, and sampling valves. Customized solutions are available for different reactor types, including Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Heavy Water Reactors (CANDU), and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR).
- Specialized sampling valves feature robust stainless steel bodies and diaphragm operators, providing FCI 70-2 Class V shutoff performance. High Performance Butterfly Valves (2-36 inches, Class 150-600) and Nuclear Ball Valves (1-8 inches, Class 150/300) are also key offerings.Specialized sampling valves feature robust stainless steel bodies and diaphragm operators, providing FCI 70-2 Class V shutoff performance. High Performance Butterfly Valves (2-36 inches, Class 150-600) and Nuclear Ball Valves (1-8 inches, Class 150/300) are also key offerings.
- Core Advantages
- Over a century of history and deep technical expertise in the valve industry since 1903. This forms the foundation for globally recognized reliability and the provision of innovative solutions.Over a century of history and deep technical expertise in the valve industry since 1903. This forms the foundation for globally recognized reliability and the provision of innovative solutions.
- Specialized solution provision capabilities for severe and critical service applications across a wide range of vital industries, including power, oil & gas, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and nuclear. Robust product design ensures resistance to extreme temperatures, high-pressure drops, and severe vibrations, securing high operational safety.Specialized solution provision capabilities for severe and critical service applications across a wide range of vital industries, including power, oil & gas, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and nuclear. Robust product design ensures resistance to extreme temperatures, high-pressure drops, and severe vibrations, securing high operational safety.
- Possession of diverse high-performance valve trim technologies such as RAVEN™, HUSH®, and GAD™, optimized for specific process requirements like velocity control, noise reduction, cavitation prevention, and high-pressure drop handling. These are key differentiators contributing to increased customer operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.Possession of diverse high-performance valve trim technologies such as RAVEN™, HUSH®, and GAD™, optimized for specific process requirements like velocity control, noise reduction, cavitation prevention, and high-pressure drop handling. These are key differentiators contributing to increased customer operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
- A broad product portfolio ranging from general service valves to specialized nuclear industry valves, coupled with custom engineering and design capabilities tailored to each customer's unique application needs. This demonstrates flexible responsiveness to complex and stringent industrial standards.A broad product portfolio ranging from general service valves to specialized nuclear industry valves, coupled with custom engineering and design capabilities tailored to each customer's unique application needs. This demonstrates flexible responsiveness to complex and stringent industrial standards.
- Provision of comprehensive services and support throughout the product lifecycle. Services include start-up consultation, maintenance training, field servicing, plant refurbishment and upgrade support, identification of potential issues, and decommissioning consultation, all contributing to optimizing customer operational efficiency.Provision of comprehensive services and support throughout the product lifecycle. Services include start-up consultation, maintenance training, field servicing, plant refurbishment and upgrade support, identification of potential issues, and decommissioning consultation, all contributing to optimizing customer operational efficiency.
- Attainment of numerous international standards and rigorous nuclear industry-related certifications, including ISO 9001, ASME Section I, ASME Section III 'N' & 'NPT', and PED-CE. This serves as strong proof of product quality, safety, and reliability.Attainment of numerous international standards and rigorous nuclear industry-related certifications, including ISO 9001, ASME Section I, ASME Section III 'N' & 'NPT', and PED-CE. This serves as strong proof of product quality, safety, and reliability.
- Target Industries
- Power GenerationPower Generation
- Oil & GasOil & Gas
- PetrochemicalPetrochemical
- Pulp & PaperPulp & Paper
- Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy
- Industrial ProcessingIndustrial Processing
- Chemical ProductionChemical Production
- Water TreatmentWater Treatment
- Food & BeverageFood & Beverage
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, JapanSouth Korea, China, Japan
- Switzerland, Eastern Europe (via Dawcul distribution), UK (Glasgow manufacturing facility), France (Annecy manufacturing facility)Switzerland, Eastern Europe (via Dawcul distribution), UK (Glasgow manufacturing facility), France (Annecy manufacturing facility)
- United States, Canada, MexicoUnited States, Canada, Mexico
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification.ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification.
- ASME Section I, ASME Section III 'N' & 'NPT' stamp certifications (meeting stringent standards for nuclear valve and component manufacturing).ASME Section I, ASME Section III 'N' & 'NPT' stamp certifications (meeting stringent standards for nuclear valve and component manufacturing).
- Compliance with European Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC-PED-CE).Compliance with European Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC-PED-CE).
- Adherence to various ANSI design standards including ANSI B16.1, B16.5, B16.11, B16.25, B16.34.Adherence to various ANSI design standards including ANSI B16.1, B16.5, B16.11, B16.25, B16.34.
- U.S. Patent No. 4249574: Orifice trim and backpressure plate for high pressure valves (Filed: March 9, 1978, Date of Patent: February 10, 1981).U.S. Patent No. 4249574: Orifice trim and backpressure plate for high pressure valves (Filed: March 9, 1978, Date of Patent: February 10, 1981).
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8800 Westplain Dr, Houston, TX 77041, USA
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