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Advanced Concepts

Ball Valves

A ball valve is a rotational motion valve that uses a ball-shaped disk to stop or start fluid…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Globe Valve Disk and Stem Connections

Globe valves employ two methods for connecting disk and stem: T-slot construction and disk nut construction. In the…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Angle Valve Design

The angle body globe valve design, illustrated in Figure 11, is a simple modification of the basic globe…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Globe Valves

A globe valve is a linear motion valve used to stop, start, and regulate fluid flow. A Z-body…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Gate Valve Stem Design

Gate valves are classified as either rising stem or nonrising stem valves. For the nonrising stem gate valve,…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Types of Valves

Due to the various environments, system fluids, and system conditions in which flow must be controlled, a large…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Types of Valves

Because of the diversity of the types of systems, fluids, and environments in which valves must operate, a…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Valve Actuator & Packing

Valve Actuator The actuator operates the stem and disk assembly. An actuator may be a manually operated handwheel,…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Stem

The stem, which connects the actuator and disk, is responsible for positioning the disk. Stems are typically forged…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Valve Trim, Disk and Seat

Valve Trim The internal elements of a valve are collectively referred to as a valve’s trim. The trim…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob