Steam traps
A steam trap is a special type of valve which prevents the passage of steam but allows condensate through. It works automatically and is used in steam heating lines to…
What are Actuators and Different Types of Actuators Used on Ships
There are three main systems on which the operation of the ship is mostly based – hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems. All these are mainly responsible to control the…
Fuel Oil Transfer System
There are two fuel oil filling stations on the "B" Deck located at frame 125 port and starboard sides. Fuel oil filling lines from each station are combined into a…
Marine Control Valves
For the shipbuilding industry, Korean Shipbuilders has a great role to satisfy industrial demand through many types of ships such as LNGC, Container Carriers, Bulk Carrier, Crude Oil Tank, Chemical…
Pressure Relief Valve
The machinery systems on board ship consist of several safety features for safe and smooth operation of the ship and also for the safety of its personnel. Relief valve is…
Quick closing valves
On ships, marine diesel engines draw fuel from reservoirs or storage tanks which are also known as service tanks. All these tanks are provided with a specific valve known as quick closing valve, in order…
What is a gate valve?
Gate valves are widely used for all types of applications and are suitable for both above-ground and underground installation. Not least for underground installations it is paramount to choose the…
Swing check valves
AVK offers swing check valves in DN 50-600 with lever and weight, lever and spring or with closed bushings. AVK swing check valves feature very easy access to maintenance and…
Relief valves
Excess pressure in a ship service system is eased by a relief valve (Figure 1). This consists of a disc held closed by a spring loaded stem. The compression on…
Butterfly valves
A butterfly valve consists basically of a disc pivoted across the bore of a ring body having the same radial dimensions as the pipe in which it is fitted. The…
