4.0 VALVES ¥ Valves are mechanical device which has movable mechanism and capable of opening and closing the passage to control the fluid flow in a pipe line, equipment, machine etc. ¥ Universal rules for all valves: turn right to close and turn left to open. 4.1 Gate Valve ¥ To fully open or shut down the fluid in a pipe line, equipment or vessel Gate valve is used ¥ Pressure drop is very nominal. ¥ This valve is less suitable for throttling the liquid flow because when it is partially ‘opened the fluid meets strong resistance. ¥ Itis the most common in pipe network 4.2 Globe Valve ¥ This valve consists of a spherical body with flange or threaded ends. ¥ The sealing capacity of this valve is potentially high. ¥ Always flow direction arrow on body. ¥ Considerable pressure loss will occur in reverse flow direction ¥ tis suitable for throttling 43 Ball Valve ¥ It consists of a through pass hole ball Y The seats between which the ball is located are generally made of Teflon. ¥ Itcan use to control fluid flow moderately. ¥ Pressure loss is negligible. 1’ 8 sonnet Bie ° say bn at ge Fig. Gate valve Fig.: Globe valve ae ig. : Ball valve171.04 4.4 Check! Non-return Valve eae s, whi wai v ‘These valves are flow direction actuated valve’ 0 How ang close against reverse flow. V Flow direction is marked on the body. 4.5 Butterfly Valves V Butterfly valves are rotary in which a disc-shaped closure member is rotajey through 90° or about to open or close the flow passage. V These valves are used for throttling purpose ¥ Itis not intended for tight shut off Y Easy to operate both manually and power. ¥ Only suitable for low-pressure service. ¥ Pressure drop is negligible. 4.6 Safety Valves v Safety valves are automatic pressure-relieving mechanical devices used f _, Piessure protection of piping system and equipment Move, 7 These Valves are generally used in gas or vapour service. 1 valve disk is hold against the valve seat a operating condition By & preloaded spring under noma It must open when the pressure re reach beyond thi the spring and release the excess pesca! © Preset pressure by squeezing Fig. : Non-return valve Fig. - Safety valve 5.0 CONCLUSION