What is Valve?
Valve is a device that comes in piping system, to manage the fluid under service.
Function of Valve:
n To start & Stop flow.
n To regulate the flow or pressure.
n To allow uni directional flow - Preventing Reverse flow.
n Safety or Relief of over pressure to prevent catastrophic damage of system components.
Classification of Valves
According to Operational Features:
v Isolation Type - Start & Stop Flow
· Gate Valve
· Plug Valve
· Ball Valve
v Regulation Type
v Check Type - Preventing Reverse Flow
v Safety or Relief Type
v Special Applications
According to Name of it’s Design:
· Gate Valve
· Ball Valve
· Plug Valve
· Butterfly Valve
· Globe Valve
· Needle Valve
· Diaphragm Valve
· Check Valve
· Angle Valve
According to Mechanical Construction:
v STEM
· Raising Stem
· Non Raising Stem
v BONNET
· Bolted Bonnet
· Screwed Bonnet
· Welded Bonnet
v GLAND BOX
· Packing Type
· Bellows Sealed