Control Valves

What is Gate Valve ?
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What is Gate Valve ?

A gate valve is a linear motion valve used to start or stop fluid flow; however, it does not regulate…

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Valve Functions and Basic Parts of Valve

valve is a mechanical device that controls the flow of fluid and pressure within a system or process. A valve…

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Pneumatic Valves Questions & Answers

Pneumatic Valves Questions & Answers : Directional control valves start, stop or change the direction of flow in compressed air…

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Types of Control Valves Noise

Noise is the result of energy dissipation in the control valve. Types of Control Valves Noise The major sources of…

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Control Valves Chemical attack Problems

Corrosive chemicals may attack the metal components of control valves if those components are not carefully selected for the proper…

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Pilot-operated Safety and Relief Valves

While many safety and relief valves actuate by the direct action of the process fluid forcing against the valve plug…

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Direct-actuated Safety and Relief Valves

Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) and Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) are special types of valves designed to open up in order…

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Control Valve Noise Problems

A troublesome phenomenon in severe services is the audible noise produced by turbulence as the fluid moves through a control…

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Control Valve Erosion Problems

A problem common to control valves used in slurry service (where the process fluid is a liquid containing a substantial…

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What is Control Valve Cavitation ?

Fluid passing through a control valve experiences changes in velocity as it enters the narrow constriction of the valve trim…

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