How to Choose the Correct Valve for the Correct Application
- Mar 06, 2019
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To maximise the functioning and results of any pump system, you must choose the correct valves. Each application has a valve that works best. Some of the factors in choosing the correct valve include:...
Advantages of Forged Steel Valve Components Over Cast Ones
- Mar 05, 2019
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Valves are widely used for industrial application. And valves are designed in a variety of kinds, such as globe valve, gate valve, check valve, ect. But not all valves are produced in the same way. Some...
Steam Valves Information
- Mar 05, 2019
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Steam valves are used to control the flow and pressure level of steam and heated water vapor. Steam is used in a large number of industrial applications. It is used for powering turbines to generate electricity...
Soft Seated or Metal Seated Ball Valves?
- Mar 04, 2019
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There are two types of seat in a ball valves, soft seated and metal seated. Soft seated ball valves use a thermoplastic material such as PTFE, NBR etc. Metal seated ball valves use metal as seat material...
Introduction to Double Block and Bleed Valve
- Feb 26, 2019
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Double Block and Bleed Systems The primary function of a double block and bleed system is for isolation and the secondary function is for intervention. Under certain conditions double block and bleed...
Introduction to Bellow Sealed valves
- Feb 26, 2019
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Leakage at various points in pipelines found in chemical plants creates emissions. All such leakage points can be detected using various methods and instruments and should be noted by the plant engineer....
What are the causes of valve castings that are defective during the production process?
- Feb 20, 2019
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1. Porosity This is a small cavity formed by the gas that does not escape during the solidification process of the metal, which has a smooth inner wall, contains a gas, and has a high reflectance to the...
Rising Stem Gate Valve VS Non-rising Stem Gate Valve
- Feb 19, 2019
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According to the structure of valve stem, gate valve can be divided into Rising Stem Gate Valve and Non-rising Stem Gate Valve. 1. Rising Stem Gate Valve: The stem nut is on the bonnet or yoke....
Valve Type Selection Guide
- Jan 21, 2019
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Selection Guide TYPE FUNCTION DESIGN ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Gate (wedge) On/off A straight-through valve incorporating a rising- wedge gate. Widely used on water duties but can be...