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Advanced Concepts

Pinch Valves

The relatively inexpensive pinch valve, illustrated in Figure 18, is the simplest in any valve design. It is…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Reducing Valves

Reducing valves automatically reduce supply pressure to a preselected pressure as long as the supply pressure is at…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Diaphragm Construction

The operating mechanism of a diaphragm valve is not exposed to the media within the pipeline. Sticky or…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Diaphragm Valves

A diaphragm valve is a linear motion valve that is used to start, regulate, and stop fluid flow.…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Plug Valve Glands

The gland of the plug valve is equivalent to the bonnet of a gate or globe valve. The…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Lubricated Plug Valve Design

Clearances and leakage prevention are the chief considerations in plug valves. Many plug valves are of all metal…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Multiport Plug Valves

Multiport valves are particularly advantageous on transfer lines and for diverting services. A single multiport valve may be…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Plug Valves

A plug valve is a rotational motion valve used to stop or start fluid flow. The name is…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Ball Valve Position

Some ball valves are equipped with stops that permit only 90° rotation. Others do not have stops and…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Balls Valve Materials

Balls are usually metallic in metallic bodies with trim (seats) produced from elastomeric (elastic materials resembling rubber) materials.…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob