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Walter Frank PRV9i meets the requirements of BS9990

Feb 2009

In 2008, Walter Frank engineers designed and launched the new PRV9i; the 9 bar interchangeable pressure regulating valve for defence, construction, oil and gas and petrochemical applications. Walter Frank is pleased to announce that PRV9i not only meets, but exceeds the requirements of British fire-fighting Standard BS9990 in terms of interchangeability and performance. PRV9i is unique in that it is the only British-designed and manufactured valve that fully complies with the standard, which applies to non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings. Compliance to the standard is supported by Walter Frank’s ISO 9000 quality approval.

For international projects, PRV9i is the only UK valve that can be certified by independent bodies such as Lloyds, Factory Mutual and Underwriters Laboratory. Compliance to these standards means that PRV9i is at the forefront of pressure regulating equipment in the global fire-fighting industry. As the UK leader and a major global competitor, PRV9i is therefore the prominent choice for pressure regulation in Middle-Eastern high-rise buildings, where such approvals are automatically requested.

Walter Frank engineers have worked in tandem with consulting engineers on high-rise projects such as Bishopsgate Tower in London (also known as “The Pinnacle”). Project leaders have chosen PRV9i as the pressure-regulating valve most capable of meeting the building’s fire-safety requirements. As a result, PRV9i is specified by name on the building specification for this high-profile project, translating to a requirement of around 150 valves.

Valve World 2008 in Maastricht, Holland, provided an excellent opportunity for Walter Frank to showcase PRV9i. Following an excellent reception by global and UK valve-buyers, Walter Frank has secured interest in PRV9i for the UK naval program.

As a complete and flexible solution to pressure regulation in offshore environments, PRV9i is of interest to projects involving the outfitting, refurbishment and maintenance of offshore platforms. PRV9i can be manufactured in a range of marine-friendly alloys such as aluminium bronze and gunmetal. There is also the opportunity for production in stainless steel and SMO 254.

PRV9i is part of the Walter Frank range of hydrant valves, adaptors and nozzles. Walter Frank engineers are currently in the final design phase of a new Shockless Nozzle, which should be available in the coming year.

To find out more about PRV9i and other Walter Frank products, please visit www.prv9i.com or www.walterfrank.co.uk