Valves

The commonly used terms and definitions related to valves is given below; Actual pressure drop: The difference between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure of a valve. Actuator: A device used to open/close or control the valve. Key types include electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic. Movement may be quarter-turn or multi-turn. Actuator stem: A rod […]

Pressure Safety Valve / Relief Valve A safety valve is a valve that acts as a protection of equipment from exploding or damaging and it is mainly installed in pressure vessels such as chemical plants, electric power boilers, and gas storage tanks. Safety Relief Valve is a type of valve that automatically actuates when the

In the Valves Part-1, we discussed what is a valve, its history, and its categorization (Click here to read). In Part-2, we discussed Globe valves (Click here to read). In Part-3, we discussed Gate valves (Click here to read). In Part-4, we discussed Plug valves (Click here to read). In Part-5, we discussed Ball valves

In the Valves Part-1, we discussed what is a valve, its history, and its categorization (Click here to read). In Part-2, we discussed about Globe valves (Click here to read). In Part-3, we discussed about Gate valves (Click here to read). In Part-4, we discussed about Plug valves (Click here to read). In this part,

In the Valves Part-1, you learned what is a valve, its history, and its categorization (Click here to read). In Part-2, you learned about Globe valves (Click here to read). In Part-3, you learned about Gate valves (Click here to read). In this, you are going to learn about Plug Valves categorized by design.  

In the Valves Part-1, you learned What is a valve, its history, and its categorization (Click here to read). In Part-2, you learned about the Globe valve. (Click here to read) In this, you are going to learn about Gate Valves categorized by design. Gate Valves: Gate Valve is a multi-turn valve that has a

In the Valves Part-1, you learned, What is a valve, its history and its categorization, to read that article please click here. In this article, we will discuss about the valves categorized by design. The list follows as; Globe Valve Gate Valve Plug Valve Ball Valve Butterfly Valve Diaphragm Valve Pinch Valve Piston Valve Needle

Introduction: Valves are mechanical devices, specifically designed to direct, start, stop, mix, or regulate the flow, pressure and temperature of process fluid. The need of Valve came after piping or plumbing. Plumbing dates back thousands of years in the civilization of human across globe. Valves can be found just about anywhere today, in our homes,