A Control Valve is a power-operated device used to

modify the fluid flow rate in a process system

There are two basic types of control valves:
1) rotary and
2) linear.
Linear-motion control valves commonly have
1) globe,
2) gate,
3) diaphragm, or pinch - type closures.
Rotary-motion valves have
1) ball,
2) butterfly, or plug closures.
Each type of valve has its special generic features, which
may, in a given application, be either an advantage or a
disadvantage.
Linear Valve Features:

TORTUOUS FLOW PATH

LOW RECOVERY
CAN THROTTLE SMALL FLOW RATES
OFFERS VARIETY OF SPECIAL TRIM DESIGNS
SUITED TO HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS
USUALLY FLANGED OR THREADED

SEPARABLE BONNET

Rotary Valve Features:

STREAMLINED FLOW PATH

HIGH RECOVERY

MORE CAPACITY

LESS PACKING WEAR

CAN HANDLE SLURRY AND ABRASIVES

FLANGELESS

INTEGRAL BONNET

HIGH RANGEABILITY

A Valve Positioner is a device used to increase or

decrease the air pressure operating the actuator until the
valve stem reaches the position called for by the
instrument controller