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Valves PDF
Valves PDF
12.04.2017
What is a Valve?
A mechanical device that is used to control the flow
of fluids and pressure within a system or a
process
It performs any of the following functions by:
Varying the amount of fluid flowing through a
conduit.
Stopping and starting the flow of fluids.
Controlling the direction of the flow of fluids
Regulating downstream pressure of a process
Relieving the system or process over pressure
Parts of a Valve (General)
Classification of Valves
1. Manual Valves: Requires an operator to
execute the actuating mechanism.
Z-Globe
Valve
Ball Valve
A single turn and rotational valve
Function: starts or stops fluid flow
could be used to regulate flow
Plug Valve
A single turn and rotational valve
Function: starts or stops fluid flow
Throttling operation is not
recommeded
Diaphragm Valve
A multi-turn and linear motion valve
Function: starts or stops fluid flow
Regulates fluid flow
Weir type
Butterfly Valve
A multi-turn and rotational valve
Function: starts or stops fluid flow
Does not regulate flow
Check Valve
Also know as a non-return valve. Don’t have external
actuator. They are opened by the pressure of the
flowing fluid.
Function: Ensures unidirectional flow of fluids.
Valve Actuators
The are used to open or close the valves
They are selected based on:
Torque required to operate the valve
Automatic actuation
Types of actuators
Manual hand wheel
Manual lever
Electrical motor
Pneumatic
Solenoid
Hydraulic piston
Self-actuated
All actuators are adaptable to automatic actuation except for
the manual hand wheel