הקמת מתקן בדיקה דינמי למגופים גדולי קוטר – אתר 'כפר ברוך'

BERMAD reached an agreement and commitment with Mekorot to conduct a safe and controlled valve testing procedure. This included controlling the flow rates during BERMAD tests through Mekorot's control center.

Prior to the tests, surge protection solutions were implemented at Mekorot's existing facility by installing a 16-inch bypass pipe equipped with a quick relief valve to bypass the tested valve.

The tested valves (24", 30", 32", 36") were connected to the main 30" pipeline using connecting pipe sections (spool piece). Flow measurements were taken with two electromagnetic flow meters: one at the start of the line and the other downstream of the valve, along with an additional ultrasonic flow meter at the valve inlet. The differential pressure, as well as the upstream and downstream pressures of the tested valve, were monitored using pressure transmitters linked directly to the BERMAD data logger system. Additional parameters, such as valve travel percentage, reaction time, and noise level, were also tested.

The tests demonstrated impressive performance results for large-size control valves. At the final stage of the testing process, Mekorot purchased the BERMAD 36-inch-M5L control valve.

The comprehensive testing setup at the Kfar Baruch Mekorot site enabled a reliable evaluation of large-diameter control valve performance under realistic conditions. This testing not only met BERMAD’s rigorous standards but also provided valuable insights for the development and enhancement of future control valve designs.