Introduction Training

Valves

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VALVES FUNCTION
valves are used for the following purposes :
To start and stop flow of fluids
To regulate, throttle and control fluid flow or pressure
To prevent back-flow
To relieve excess pressure / vacuum
Control direction of fluid
MAIN VALVE TYPES
Gate valves are generally used in systems where low flow resistance for a fully
open valve is desired and there is no need to throttle the flow.
Globe valves are used in systems where good throttling characteristics and low
seat leakage are desired and a relatively high head loss in an open valve is
acceptable.
Ball valves allow quick, quarter turn on-off operation and have poor throttling
characteristics.

Butterfly valves provide significant advantages over other valve designs in weight,
space, and cost for large valve applications

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Gate VALVE
This is the most common type of valve in use in industry and is used to start or stop the flow of fluids. It
gives a positive shut-off when closed and is often used as a 'Block Valve' for isolating systems.
The gate valve MUST be either FULLY CLOSED or FULLY OPEN and NEVER USED TO CONTROL
FLOW, as the fluid velocity will erode the valve internals - gate and body seats .. etc.

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GLOBE VALVE
The Globe valve is used where control of fluid flow or pressure is required and it can be operated in any position
between open and closed.

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Ball VALVE
These valves give a more streamline flow in their operation. The valve port is about the same size as the
internal pipe diameter. They are operated simply by turning a handle through 90. They can give a fairly tight
shut-off and some degree of control.

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Butterfly VALVE
The Butterfly valve is designed to give full flow with some control capability. Normally, this type of valve
does not give positive shut-off but, present-day technology, using new Polymers and higher temperature
ratings, has enabled the construction of butterfly valves having a 'Bubble-tight' shut-off.

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