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Provision for income taxes Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to Flowserve Corporation Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings per share attributable to Flowserve Corporation common shareholders: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] R1 Realignment Program R1 Realignment Program 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Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Cash flow hedging activity, net of taxes of $(862), $1,937 and $(483) in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Flowserve Corporation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Valuation and 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[Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance — (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance — Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stock activity under stock plans Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock activity under stock plans (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Net earnings Cash dividends declared Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Repurchases of common shares (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Repurchases of common shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Purchase of shares from and dividends paid to noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Other, net Stockholders' Equity, Other Balance — (in shares) Balance — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as a Hedging Instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Forward Exchange Contracts Forward Contracts [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Gain (loss) recognized in income Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Realignment Programs Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Buildings and improvements Building Improvements [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Schedule of Activity in the Warranty Reserve Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Warranty Reserve Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Reconciliation Statutory Corporate Rate to Provision for Income Taxes Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Before Income Tax Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Summary of the Unaudited Quarterly Data Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract] Effect on postretirement Benefit Obligation, 1% Increase Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Effect on postretirement Benefit Obligation, 1% Decrease Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Effect on service cost plus interest cost, 1% Increase Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components Effect on service cost plus interest cost, 1% Decrease Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components Pension and Postretirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Legal Matters and Contingencies Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Operating leases, rent expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Schedule of Stock Option Activity Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Additional Information Relating to the Ranges of Options Outstanding Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Information Regarding Restricted Shares Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Term Loan Term Loan Facility [Member] New Term Loan Facility with maturity date of August 20, 2017 Senior Notes and other debt Senior Notes and other debt [Member] Senior Notes and other debt [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Thereafter 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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] EPD Engineered Product Division [Member] Engineered Product Division. IPD Industrial Product Division [Member] Industrial Product Division. FCD Flow Control Division [Member] Flow Control Division. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance as of Goodwill Acquisition Goodwill, Acquired During Period Disposition Goodwill, disposed during the period Decrease amount from the disposition of an asset representing future economic benefits. Segment composition change Goodwill Transfers, Segment Composition Change Goodwill Transfers, Segment Composition Change Currency translation Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Balance as of Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Naval OY Naval OY [Member] Naval Business [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trademarks Trademarks [Member] Existing customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Backlog Order or Production Backlog [Member] Engineering drawings and other Engineering Drawings [Member] Engineering Drawings [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] SIHI Group B.V. SIHI Group B.V. [Member] SIHI Group B.V. 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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). 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Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayments Due in Next four Quarters Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayments Due Next four Quarters Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayments Due Next four Quarters Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Two Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Two Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Two Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Three Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Three Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Three Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Four Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Four Years Credit Facilities Scheduled Repayment Due in Four Years Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows — Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash 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Expense and Other Assets Other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes Payable The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. The net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings. Retirement obligations and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Retirement Obligations and Other Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the amount due to fund pension, post employment and postretirement benefits to employees, retirees and disabled former employees. The net change during the reporting period in other long term operating obligations not separately disclosed to materiality considerations. 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Net cash flows used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows — Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Payments on long-term debt Proceeds from issuance of senior notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Payments of deferred loan costs Payments of Financing Costs Proceeds under other financing arrangements Proceeds from Other Debt Payments under other financing arrangements Repayments of Other Debt Repurchases of common shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments of dividends Payments of Dividends Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash flows provided (used) by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Income taxes paid (net of refunds) Income Taxes Paid, Net Interest paid Interest Paid Details of Certain Consolidated Balance Sheet Captions Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common shares, shares issued Treasury shares, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance Employee Severance [Member] Contract Termination Contract Termination [Member] Asset Write-Downs Asset Write Downs [Member] Asset Write Downs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. 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Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Settlement gain Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Currency translation impact and other Other comprehensive income (loss), pension and postretirement plans, currency translation impact Other comprehensive income (loss), pension and postretirement plans, currency translation impact Balance — Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Actual for year ended December 31, 2015 Amortization of Intangible Assets Estimated for year ending December 31, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Estimated for year ending December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Estimated for year ending December 31, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Estimated for year ending December 31, 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Estimated for year ending December 31, 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation Fair value of plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Changes in Intangible Assets 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Incentive Compensation Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Balance — Acquisition Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation Medicare subsidies receivable Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts Received Plan amendments and other Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Amendments and Other, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Amendments and Other, Benefit Obligation Actuarial loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Plan Amendments Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Currency translation impact Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Balance — Accumulated benefit obligations Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less: allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, net Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] United States UNITED STATES EMA EMEA [Member] Asia Asia Pacific [Member] Other Other Segment Geographic Area [Member] Other Segment Geographic Area [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Geographic Concentration Risk Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Percentage Disclosure on Geographic areas sales percentage of consolidated sales Disclosure on Geographic areas sales percentage of consolidated sales Long-Lived Assets Long-Lived Assets Percentage Disclosure on geographic areas long lived assets percentage of consolidated long lived assets Disclosure on geographic areas long lived assets percentage of consolidated long lived assets Percentage of net sales to international customers to total sales Concentration Risk, Percentage Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument, Issuance Date Debt Instrument, Issuance Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Price of senior notes, stated as percentage of principal amount Price of senior notes, stated as percentage of principal amount Price of senior notes, stated as percentage of principal amount. Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Redemption price, states as percentage of principal amount Redemption price, states as percentage of principal amount Redemption price, states as percentage of principal amount Basis points increase over Treasury Rate upon redemption Basis points increase over Treasury Rate upon redemption Basis points increase over Treasury Rate upon redemption Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation Dividends on restricted shares not expected to vest Restricted Shares Not Expected to Vest Dividends Restricted shares not expected to vest dividends. Earnings attributable to common and participating shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average shares: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Common stock (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic Participating securities (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Participating Securities Weighted average number of participating securities. Denominator for basic earnings per common share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Denominator for diluted earnings per common share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net earnings per share attributable to Flowserve Corporation common shareholders: Earnings per common share [Abstract] Earnings per common share.