Miyawaki RE20 Direct-Acting Pressure Reducing Valve for Steam
The Miyawaki RE20 is a self-operated pressure reducing valve for steam, requiring no external impulse line or auxiliary energy. The downstream pressure is detected in the valve's control chamber, and the cone position adjusts directly to maintain the outlet pressure near the set point. The construction features a piston-operated design with an O-ring, eliminating the need for a diaphragm.
Technical Specifications
- DN15–DN200.
- Flanged connection, DIN standard.
- Body material: ductile cast iron EN-GJS-400-15 / GGG-40.
- Body classes: PN16 and PN25.
- PMO: 1.5 MPa for PN16.
- TMO: up to 350°C.
- Kvs: 1.8–320 m³/h, depending on DN.
- Downstream pressure settings: 0.05–1.6 MPa, with higher secondary pressure upon technical review.
- Minimum differential pressure: 0.05 MPa.
- Maximum pressure reduction ratio: 25:1.
Construction and Sealing
The valve employs a 360° rotating conical plug and piston-operated control mechanism. Optional features include additional gauges, special connections, and soft sealing for leakage class VI, where lower seat leakage is required.
Applications
The RE20 is used in medium to high steam flow applications and in scenarios with high pressure reduction ratios. Typical installation sites include power plants, chemical and petrochemical processes, ships, food/beverage units, and compact steam equipment.
Selection and Sizing
Selection should not be based solely on pipe DN. Required parameters include inlet pressure, desired outlet pressure, steam flow rate, temperature, Kvs, flange PN, and leakage requirements. For reduction ratios above 25:1, consider a two-stage pressure reduction.



