Control Valves Classification

Classification of Control Valves

Classification of Control Valves : Globe Valve, Gate Valve, Butterfly Valve, Check Valve, Ball Valve, Disk Valve, Diaphragm Valve, Linear

BALL CHECK VALVE THEORY

Types of Check Valves

Check valve is used to stop back flow in a piping system. This is also called Non return Valve (NRV).

needle valve applications

Applications of Needle Valves

A needle valve is a type of valve having a small port and a threaded, needle-shaped plunger. It allows precise regulation of flow, although it is generally only

Shut down valve

What is Shutdown Valve?

A shutdown valve (also referred to as SDV or Emergency Shutdown Valve, ESV, ESD, or ESDV) is an actuated valve

Valve Position Indication

Valve Position Indication

Operators require indication of the position of certain valves to permit knowledgeable operation of the plant. For such valves, remote

Speed of Power Actuators

Speed of Actuators

Plant safety considerations dictate valve speeds for certain safety-related valves. Where a system must be very quickly isolated or opened,

Solenoid Actuated Valves

Solenoid Actuated Valves

Solenoid actuated valves provide for automatic open-close valve positioning as illustrated in Figure. Most solenoid actuated valves also have a

Electric Motor Actuators

What is Motor Actuator ?

Electric motors permit manual, semi-automatic, and automatic operation of the valve. Motors are used mostly for open-close functions, although they