Globe valve
2 Parts of a typical globe valve
Stem
Bonnet
Body Plug
Internal parts of a typical globe valve.
A globe valve, dierent from ball valve, is a type of valve
used for regulating ow in a pipeline, consisting of a mov-
able disk-type element and a stationary ring seat in a gen-
erally spherical body.[1]
Globe valves are named for their spherical body shape
with the two halves of the body being separated by an in-
ternal bae. This has an opening that forms a seat onto
which a movable plug[2] can be screwed in to close (or
shut) the valve. The plug is also called a disc or disk.[3][4]
In globe valves, the plug is connected to a stem which
is operated by screw action using a handwheel in man-
ual valves. Typically, automated globe valves use smooth
stems rather than threaded and are opened and closed by
an actuator assembly.
1 Information
Although globe valves in the past had the spherical bodies
which gave them their name, many modern globe valves
do not have much of a spherical shape. However, the term
globe valve is still often used for valves that have such
an internal mechanism. In plumbing, valves with such a
mechanism are also often called stop valves since they
don't have the global appearance, but the term stop valve
may refer to valves which are used to stop ow even when
they have other mechanisms or designs.
Globe valves are used for applications requiring throt-
tling and frequent operation. For example, globe valves
or valves with a similar mechanism may be used as sam-
pling valves, which are normally when liquid samples are
being taken. Since the bae restricts ow, they are not
recommended where full, unobstructed ow is required.
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2.1 Body
The body is the main pressure containing structure of the
valve and the most easily identied as it forms the mass of
the valve. It contains all of the valves internal parts that
will come in contact with the substance being controlled
by the valve. The bonnet is connected to the body and
provides the containment of the uid, gas, or slurry that
is being controlled.
Globe valves are typically two-port valves, although three
port valves are also produced mostly in straight-ow con-
guration. Ports are openings in the body for uid owing
in or out. The two ports may be oriented straight across
from each other or anywhere on the body,[5] or oriented at
an angle (such as a 90).[6] Globe valves with ports at such
an angle are called angle globe valves. Globe valves are
mainly used for corrosive or high viscous uids which so-
lidify at room temperature. This is because straight valves
are designed so that the outlet pipe is in line with the inlet
pipe and the uid has a good chance of staying there in
the case of horizontal piping. In the case of angle valves,
the outlet pipe is directed towards the bottom. This al-
lows the uid to drain o. In turn, this prevents clogging
and/or corrosion of the valve components over a period
of time. A globe valve can also have a body in the shape
of a Y. This will allow the construction of the valve
to be straight at the bottom as opposed to the conven-
tional pot type construction (to arrange bottom seat) in
case of other valves. This will again allow the uid to
pass through without diculty and minimizes uid clog-
ging/corrosion in the long term.
2.2 Bonnet
The bonnet provides a leakproof closure for the valve
body. The threaded section of the stem goes through a
hole with matching threads in the bonnet. Globe valves
may have a screw-in, union, or bolted[5] bonnet. Screw-
in bonnet is the simplest bonnet, oering a durable,
pressure-tight seal. Union bonnet is suitable for appli-
cations requiring frequent inspection or cleaning. It also
gives the body added strength. A bonnet attached with
bolts is used for larger or higher pressure applications.
The bonnet also contains the packing, a wearable mate-
rial that maintains the seal between the bonnet and the
stem during valve cycling.
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Stainless steel globe valve
PARTS OF A TYPICAL GLOBE VALVE
Globe valve
2.3 Plug or disc (disk)
The closure member of the valve, plugs are connected to
the stem which is slid or screwed up or down to throt-
tle the ow. Plugs are typically of the balance or unbal-
anced type. Unbalanced plugs are solid and are used with
smaller valves or with low pressure drops across the valve.
The advantages are simpler design, with one possible leak
path at the seat and usually lower cost. The disadvan-
tages are the limited size; with a large unbalanced plug
the forces needed to seat and hold the ow often becomes
impractical. Balanced plugs have holes through the plug.
Advantages include easier shut o as the plug does not
have to overcome static forces. However, a second leak
path is created between the plug and the cage, and cost is
generally higher.
2.4 Stem
The stem serves as a connector from the actuator to the
inside of the valve and transmits this actuation force.
Stems are either smooth for actuator controlled valves
or threaded for manual valves. The smooth stems are
surrounded by packing material to prevent leaking ma-
terial from the valve. This packing is a wearable material
and will have to be replaced during maintenance. With a
smooth stem the ends are threaded to allow connection to
the plug and the actuator. The stem must not only with-
stand a large amount of compression force during valve
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closure, but also have high tensile strength during valve
opening. In addition, the stem must be very straight,
or have low run out, in order to ensure good valve clo-
sure. This minimum run out also minimizes wear of the
packing contained in the bonnet, which provides the seal
against leakage. The stem may be provided with a shroud
over the packing nut to prevent foreign bodies entering
the packing material, which would accelerate wear.v
2.5 Cage
4 References
[1] McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientic and Technical
Terms. McGraw-Hill Companies (April 25, 2007).
Globe Valve. Check date values in: |year= / |date= mis-
match (help)
[2] Process Instrumentation (Lecture 8): Control valves
[3] http://www.answers.com/topic/globe-valve under head-
ing McGraw-Hill Professional Architecture diagram
shows disc

[4] Globe Valve Disks

The cage is a part of the valve that surrounds the plug and
is located inside the body of the valve. Typically, the cage [5] http://www.answers.com/topic/globe-valve under head-
is one of the greatest determiners of ow within the valve. ing McGraw-Hill Professional Architecture diagram
As the plug is moved more of the openings in the cage are shows disc. See diagram of straight body globe valve
with bolted bonnet here.
exposed and ow is increased and vice versa. The design
and layout of the openings can have a large eect on ow [6] http://www.tpub.com/content/doe/h1018v2/css/
of material (the ow characteristics of dierent materials h1018v2_37.htm Globe Valve Disks. See diagram
at temperatures, pressures that are in a range). Cages are of angle globe valve here.
also used to guide the plug to the seat of the valve for a
good shuto, substituting the guiding from the bonnet.
5 External links
2.6 Seat ring Control Valve Handbook Fisher Controls Interna-
tional (4th Edition) a complete 297-page online
The seat ring provides a stable, uniform and replaceable book.
shut o surface. Seat rings are usually held in place by
pressure from the fastening of the bonnet to the top of Process Instrumentation (Lecture 8): Control valves
the body. This pushes the cage down on the lip of the an article from a University of South Australia
seat ring and holds it rmly to the body of the valve. Seat website.
rings may also be threaded and screwed into a thread cut
in the same area of the body. However this method makes
removal of the seat ring during maintenance dicult if
not impossible. Seat rings are also typically beveled at
the seating surface to allow for some guiding during the
nal stages of closing the valve.
Economical globe valves or stop valves with a similar
mechanism used in plumbing often have a rubber washer
at the bottom of the disc for the seating surface, so that
rubber can be compressed against the seat to form a leak-
tight seal when shut.

3 See also

Ball valve

Buttery valve

Control valve

Diaphragm valve

Gate valve

Needle valve
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