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Valves
Functions
Block flow
Throttle flow
Prevent flow reversal
Safety
Valve Action
Explanation
ON / OFF
Starting Flow / Stopping Flow
Regulating
Varying the rate of Flow
Checking
Permitting Flow in one direction only
Switching
Switching Flow Along different Router
Discharging
Discharging fluid from a system.
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General procedure for valve selection
1. Identify design information including pressure and temperature, valve function,
material, etc.
2. Identify potentially appropriate valve types and components based on application and
function (i.e., block, throttle, or reverse flow prevention).
3. Determine valve application requirements (i.e., design or service limitations).
4. Finalize valve selection. Check factors to consider if two or more valves are suitable.
5. Provide full technical description specifying type, material, flange rating, etc.
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Valves
End Connections
Function Of Valve
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Valves
Gate valves: Gate valves are the most common type of valve sials
Gate valve consists of a body that contains a gate that interrupts flow
Normally used in a fully open or fully closed position
Gate valves may be used in systems where flow direction varies and can be reversed as
this valve type is “bi-directional
Gate valves larger than 2 in. (51 mm) usually have port openings that are approximately
the same size as the valve end openings which is called a full-ported valve
Reduced port gate valves have port openings that are smaller than the end openings.
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Gate valves
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Gate valves
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Gate valves: (disadvantages)
The full stem travel requires many turns of a handwheel and many more turns when fitted with gearing.
Due to the long stroke and the outside appurtenances necessary to accommodate this stroke, a longer
space envelope (over-all length) is required.
Body seat surfaces for gate valves are more difficult to machine or refinish.
Solid wedge gate valves in systems where severe temperature changes occur are also subject to
excessive seat leakage due to changes in angular relationship between the wedge and the seat faces
due to pipe loads exerted on the valve ends.
Metal-seated gate valves should not be used for air or gas service because they do not have the
bubble-tight closure necessary for these services.
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Globe Valves
Most economic for throttling flow
Can be hand-controlled
Provides “tight” shutoff
Not suitable for scraping or rodding
Too costly for on/off block operations
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Globe Valves
Process fluid enters the globe valve and is directed through a 90° turn to the
bottom of the seat and disc
Globe valves must be installed properly to work efficiently.
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Globe Valves
Applying
Globe valves are commonly used as throttling valves as well as stop valves.
The throttling capability of the valve is very dependent on the design of the disc.
Globe valves can be used in gas applications and provide “bubble-tight” closure
if the discs are furnished with resilient inserts.
Some typical globe valves disc designs are shown in the following figure.
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Globe Valves
Note that the V-Port type Plug Disc is usually intended for fine
throttling applications, and the other discs fall into the quick- opening or
semi-throttle category.
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Globe Valves
Four Common Disc Designs
Plug
Composition
Needle
Ball
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Globe Valves
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Plug Valves
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Plug Valves
Plug valves usually used to close off flow
A plug valve consists of a tapered or cylindrical plug fitted snugly into a
correspondingly shaped seat in the valve body
When the valve is open, an opening in the plug is in line with the flow
openings in the valve body
A plug valve is closed by turning the plug one-quarter turn so that its
opening is at right angles to the openings in the valve body
Plug valves are either lubricated or non-lubricated
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Plug Valves
Lubricated plug valves use a grease- like lubricant that is pumped into the
valve
Non-lubricated plug valves use as sealing elements metal seats or nonmetallic
sleeves, seats, or complete or partial linings or coatings.
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Ball Valves
A ball valve is one-quarter turn valve similar
to a plug valve with a ball inside
Ball valves usually function as block valves
to close off flow
Ball valves are used as bubble-tight stop
valves for relatively clean fluid systems,
such as air, water, and gas.
The multiport ball valve is used frequently
for diverting flows to several directions using
a single valve.
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Ball Valves
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Ball Valves
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Ball Valves
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Diaphragm Valves
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Diaphragm Valves
A diaphragm valve is a packless valve that contains a diaphragm made of a flexible
material that functions as both a closure and a seal
Diaphragm valves not used extensively in the petrochemical industry but they do have
application in corrosive services below 121 °C where a leak tight valve
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