Flowserve Gaseous Noise Control - PRO-QUIP

4. TigerToothIntroductionDecades of field experience has proven the sophisticated designof the TigerTooth to be one of the most effective noisereduction trims available. Designed to be most effective at highpressure drops, the TigerTooth design effectively reduces thesound pressure levels in the most demanding applications(Figure 4.1: Control Valve with TigerTooth Trim).DesignThe TigerTooth design employs highly engineered concentricgrooves (or teeth) machined into the face and backside of aseries of circular stacked discs (called a stack), which form theseat retainer (Figure 4.2: Cross-Sectioned TigerTooth Seat Retainer).Legs separate one disc from another, providing a gapbetween individual discs, forming flow passages.Figure 4.2: Cross-Sectioned TigerTooth Seat RetainerAn important mechanism reducing the pressure inTigerToothtrim is the sudden expansion and contraction phenomenon thattakes place as the flow passes over the teeth. The TigerToothvalve’s ability to gradually reduce pressure without generatinghigh velocities is important for the reduction of noise in theprocess line.In addition to the standard linear and bi-linear designs, Tiger-Tooth can also be designed with a full-open area at the top of thestack to provide additional flow capacity. This design flexibilityallows the TigerTooth to take very high pressure drops whenthrottling low and still deliver high capacities when required,while generating exceptionally low noise levels.Passages in the TigerTooth design are self cleaning. Passagesgrow wider as the fluid passes from the inside to the outside.This allows large solids to easily pass through the trim.Base Valve DesignBase valves for the TigerTooth include the Mark One, Mark Two,Mark Eight, and Mark 100.Figure 4.1: Control Valve with TigerTooth TrimMechanisms at Work• Pressure Control• Velocity Control• Attenuation12