Globe valves are linear motion closing-down valves used to start, stop or regulate the

flow using a closure member referred to as a disc. The globe valve disk can completely
close the flow path or can be removed entirely. The seat opening changes proportionately
with the travel of the disc which is ideal for duties involving flow regulation. Globe valves are
most suitable and widely used for throttling and controlling fluid flow and are generally
employed in small-size piping.
The Function of a Globe Valve
The main function of a globe valve is to start, stop, or regulate the flow. As the globe valve
opens the disk moves upwards allowing the fluid to flow proportionally. In an open position,
the valve stem rises and popped out at the top. Globe Valve is normally used in smaller
sizes; mostly 12 inches or less in sizes. With an increase in the globe valve size, the power
required to operate increases. In normal practice, a globe valve works as an on-off valve, but
it can be used for throttling purposes as well.

Working Principle of Globe Valve

A globe valve is comprised of a movable disk and a stationary ring seat in a spherical body.
The seat of a globe valve is in the middle of and parallel to the pipe, and the opening in the
seat is closed off with the disk. when the handwheel is rotated manually or by an actuator,
the disc movement is controlled (lowered or raised) by means of the valve stem. When the
globe valve disc seats over the seat ring, the flow is completely stopped

Overhaul of Globe valves

When a valve is suspected not to hold or it has become tight or seized, it must be dismantled for
overhaul. The overhaul procedure has been discussed below:

Disassembly procedure:

1. Remove the wheel nut and the wheel handle

2. Open the bonnet bolts and the top portion of the valve along with the valve seat, stem
etc will come out. The bottom portion of the valve will be separate.
3. Hold the bonnet in a vice and open the gland bolts. Then loosen the gland flange and
the gland bush. The valve stem should then be screwed clockwise and it would come
out from below along with the valve disc.
4. Remove the set screw of other arrangement that is securing the valve disc to the stem.
 5. Remove the gland flange, gland nut, and all the gland packings with a gland packing
extractor.

Globe valve overhaul:

1. Clean, buff, and polish all the parts.

2. Check all the threaded parts for damage and if there is any damage on the thread then
the threads must be dressed by a needle file.
3. Check the stem for straightness. The simplest method of checking is by rolling on a
flat surface, but the correct method is to put it on a lathe and center it. Thereafter with
the help of a dial gauge put on a magnetic stand at a suitable point, check the
distortion.
4. Check the stem for scratches, as these can damage the gland packing. Any scratches
must be removed with an emery paper or oil stone.

The valve and the valve seat must be inspected and if found to be in fairly good condition, they
must be ground together by using a guide for centering and a suitable grade lapping paste. A
1200 grit lapping paste would be suitable in most conditions.