Valves Reference Materials

Description: Analyze smart flow measurement technologies, focusing on real-time monitoring, connectivity, flow control, and intelligent water management applications. ...

Description: This video explains the working principles, main types, and applications of electric valve actuators, including multi-turn, linear, and quarter-turn actuators, as well as selection, installation, and ...

Description: The flow control valves are used for controlling and adjusting the fluid or gas flow through the system. The pressure control valve is used to regulate the pressure of a fluid passing through the ...

Description: At its core, a pressure safety valve is a specialized device engineered to automatically release excess pressure from within a system when the pressure exceeds maximum allowable working pressure. ...

Description: An important design parameter for control valves is the position to which the valve will "fail" if power or signal is lost. There are many types of failure position designs in industrial process ...

Description: In this blog post, we delve into the world of pneumatically operated valves, exploring their benefits, wide-ranging applications, and tips for selecting the right valve for your needs. ...

Description: Explore the essentials of tank breather relief valves: their functions, types, and best practices. Dive deep into the world of tank safety and efficiency. ...

Description: This article is to introduce the difference between globe valves and gate valves. ...

Description: The butterfly check valve, often called a dual plate check valve or swing check valve. It's designed to prevent backflow in systems, operating automatically to allow flow in one direction and ...

Description: As the Product Marketing Director and a Senior Valve Engineer at THINKTANK, I'm pleased to share insights into the design of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs). This guide is tailored for valve and ...

Description: Valve Cv applies to the coefficient of pressure drop(?P) or head drop (?h) on the valve of Q(flow capacity). This article will tell you everything about the valve cv. ...

Description: The Venturi desuperheater adopts restrictive measures in the superheated steam pipeline to form a high-speed and turbulent area where cooling water is injected. This helps to establish close contact ...

Description: The CV value in the context of a valve refers to the valve's flow coefficient. It is a measure of the capacity of the valve to flow a fluid under specific conditions. The CV value is used to quantify ...

Description: Complying to the ASME relief valve standard, these valves are adjusted to achieve their full discharge capacity when the system pressure hovers within a 10% margin above the predetermined set ...

Description: Based on over 30 years of our family group business in industrial valves, here I just simply list 10 steps to let you know the process of manufacturing, and how we control the quality before shipment. ...

Description: Learn how valve types, sizing, and control strategies impact accuracy, energy use, and reliability across process industries, with practical guidance for selecting and maintaining flow control ...

Description: Ball and gate valves are the most popular valves used in pipeline systems and industrial applications. This article will explain everything you need to know about the difference between them. ...

Description: There are lots of industrial valves in general industry, power plant, chemical plant, refining, oil and gas, water and wastewater treatment, with a variety of valve types, functions, size, materials, ...

Description: In the world of machines and industrial systems, ensuring they operate smoothly in a high pressure environment is crucial. Among the key players in this field is pressure safety valve or safety relief ...

Description: There are various types of control valves used in the industry, globe type control valve, butterfly type control valve, eccentric plug rotary control valve or v-type control valve, etc. This article ...

Description: Discover the intricacies of globe valves in our comprehensive Ultimate Guide to Globe Valves: Design, Functionality, and Applications. Learn about the various types, essential sizing and selection ...

Description: Globe valves function by manipulating a movable plug, which is often referred to as a disc. This plug is connected to a stem and is operated through either manual rotation using a handwheel or ...

Description: With the upgrade of automation, the application of solenoid valve pressure control valves in control valves is becoming more and more common, we can see not only butterfly type control valves, ball ...

Description: The specific gravity of a gas, ?, is the ratio of the density of the gas at standard pressure and temperature to the density of air at the same standard pressure and temperature. The standard ...

Description: Welcome to our comprehensive guide on pilot operated valves. In this guide, we'll dive deep into the functionality, applications, and benefits of pilot operated valves. We'll also explore the ...

Description: The main difference between a flow control valve and a throttle valve is the type of control they offer. A flow control valve provides automatic, precise regulation of the flow rate by means of an ...

Description: Vapor pressure is a critical concept in the world of science that plays a vital role in various industries. In this blog post, we'll dive into the science behind vapor pressure, its significance, and ...

Description: Welcome to our all-encompassing guide on P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and P&ID Valves! In the field of process control, these diagrammatic representations and vital valves are ...

Description: Control valve CV refers to the flow coefficient of the valve. It applies to the factor of the head drop (?h) or pressure drop (?P) over a valve with the flow rate Q. ...

Description: Venturi valves are essential components in modern HVAC systems, providing precise airflow control for critical environments such as laboratories, cleanrooms, and healthcare facilities. These valves ...

Description: Control valves are essential components for regulating the pressure, temperature and flow rate of various systems. They work by adjusting the pressure or flow on either side of a valve, using an ...

Description: Compare rising and non-rising stem gate valves, explore key differences in maintenance, space, cost, and applications, and make the best choice for industrial projects ...

Description: In general, a vapor phase consists of a phase with two different substances at room temperature, whereas a gas phase consists of a single substance at a defined thermodynamic range, at room ...

Description: Based on the Allied Market Research Report the global industrial valve market size is expected to reach $93,664.9 million in 2028, from $58,547.9 million in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2021 ...

Description: One of the most common types of boilers, a steam boiler converts thermal energy from the fuel it uses to heat the water inside the boiler into steam, which may then be utilized for a variety of ...

Description: Ball valves are essential components of most industrial liquid and gas control systems. There are a wide variety of ball valves available to meet different industrial requirements, each with its ...

Description: We know control valves are like the 'final control element' in the process of the industry. The main function of the control valve is to regulate the flow capacity or downstream pressure of a fluid. ...

Description: Understand how compressors, valves, and actuators work together to deliver precise motion control, and explore system types and real-world industrial applications. ...

Description: We called the water that has reached saturation temperature saturated water. When continuing to heat the water but the temperature remains the same, it produces vapor with water called wet saturated ...

Description: THINKTANK has been participating in many projects on liquid storage tanks, tank blanketing, natural gas, air/oil/gas utilities, pressure reduction, and food & beverage. Since our distributors ask ...

Description: The controller system sends an input signal directly to the valve positioner and controls the actuator movement, through the actuator to control the valve opening. The positioner senses this exact ...

Description: The role of control valves in the industrial process loop is becoming increasingly important. As a reliable control valve manufacturer, we would like to introduce the different types of control ...

Description: This article will tell you 9 typical industrial valves used in power plants, chemical plants, textile mills, water treatment, refining, sugar mills, natural gas plants. ...

Description: Fire safety fusible link valve-the fire safety ball valve with automatic thermal shutdown device (Thermal Shut-Off Valves), also known as fire cut off valve, fire fuse valve, high-temperature fuse ...

Description: When it comes to industrial fluid control, butterfly valves play a pivotal role in regulating the flow of various substances across a multitude of applications. These applications range from ...

Description: Around the globe, Bürkert customers rely on our high-quality Diaphragm Valves in their Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food & Beverage, Agricultural, Water & Wastewater applications and more. ...

Description: A stormwater outfall located on the Hampton River in Virginia was constantly affected by tidal water, blocking the pipeline with mud and silt. The existing metal flap gate valve would not operate ...

Description: Stormwater discharges to the tidal section of the Parrett River in Bridgewater (a town located in Somerset County, England) were constantly blocked due to mud and silt settling in metal flapgate ...

Description: In many process automation applications, the pressure and flow of gases are controlled. Explosion protection requirements mean that an inert atmosphere is often created and maintained in reactors and ...

Description: Fluid flow measurement technology is designed to improve productivity and provide crucial information for manufacturing processes. Within the food and beverage industry it is also required to meet the ...

Description: When it comes to providing reliable, high performance two-way solenoid valves for water and steam applications, Bürkert has a premium solution for you. Our complete range of servo-assisted ...

Description: Inkjet technology has become a household term due to its presence on the consumer desktop as a low cost, reliable, relatively quick and convenient method of printing digital files. Now, industrial ...

Description: Fluid flow measurement technology is designed to improve productivity and provide crucial information for manufacturing processes. Within the Pharmaceutical industry it is also required to perform to ...

Description: Solenoid valves are the most frequently used control elements in fluidics. Their tasks are to shut off, release, dose, distribute or mix fluids (liquids and gases). Here, Bürkert explains the ...

Description: As a leading solenoid valve manufacturer, Bürkert knows more than most about how a solenoid valve works. Which is why we have set out to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about ...

Description: In a time of ever-increasing demand for industrial growth and end products, sectors such as refining, water and wastewater, hydropower, chemical and mining are seeing a move toward bigger valves. But ...

Description: When choosing a valve to control water release from a reservoir, many factors must be taken into consideration. This article discusses the variety of valves available, consideration for their ...

Description: Valve specification and selection is an important part of every new system design. Many resources are spent identifying criteria such as service conditions and piping considerations. Over time, ...

Description: Water plays an integral part in the petroleum refining process. A tremendous amount of water is used in a refinery - from mixing and separating the crude oil, to cooling the distillation tower with ...

Description: Check valves are critical in backflow prevention. ...

Description: Pressure Regulators and Relief Valves combine to provide balance flow at dialysis center. ...

Description: Series EST shut-off Valve provides emergency pump prime in storage tanks. ...

Description: Pilot Solenoid Valve controls copper sulfate solution. ...

Description: Solenoid Valve controls bicarbonate mix. ...

Description: Here we will be taking a look at why ball valves are important to everyday life, and how their capabilities impact a substantial number of industries and their daily functions. ...

Description: Although it is often a combination of factors, circumstances in any single condition could be significantly critical to the life expectancy of a valve. ...

Description: Trunnion Design Explained ...

Description: A butterfly valve is a valve that regulates fluid flow. The “butterfly” is a disc mounted on a rod or stem that can be turned perpendicular to allow full flow, parallel to stop flow, or ...

Description: The LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel project was completed in April of 2018 and was open to the public that same month, thanks to CircuitSolver. ...

Description: ThermOmegaTech is excited to attend the Process Expo 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, on October 23-25 and showcase their latest industrial products. ...

Description: Fluid control valves play a vital role in regulating the flow, pressure, and direction of various fluids in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Let's take a closer look at two types ...

Description: Fluid control valves play a vital role in various industries and offer significant opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing waste, conserving water, and adopting eco-friendly ...

Description: What can you do to keep your house safe, secure, and well-maintained? We've put together a few ideas to help you make the most of your home experience, from security to maintenance and repair, ...

Description: In the quest for smarter and safer living spaces, the development and integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed traditional leak detection systems into intelligent networks of ...

Description: Compact, Self-Closing Vacuum Breakers Protect Tanks and Piping Systems Against Hazards, Damage and Financial Losses Caused by Vacuum ...

Description: TRUE BLUE® RELIEF VALVES PROVIDE SMOOTH, SENSITIVE OPERATION TO HELP YOU MANAGE PRESSURE “UPSTREAM” OF THE VALVE. ...

Description: When the primary seal begins to fail, it releases trace amounts of liquid into the chamber and through the Fail-Dry vent. The secondary seal still isolates the operational chamber, so that it remains ...

Description: This mixer has 2 banks of 7 valves controlling the on/off function of large diameter orifice spraying nozzles. The system runs at approximately 30 psi and is supplied by a simple storage tank system ...

Description: Fertigation system using solenoid & flow control valves and secondary drain line was cumbersome and inefficient. Replacement FAST valve with one-second actuation and programmable 3rd position ...

Description: Fertigation system using solenoid & flow control valves and secondary drain line was cumbersome and inefficient. Replacement FAST valve with one-second actuation and programmable 3rd position ...

Description: Confidence is essential when researching what material to use in an application. Beyond the function of valves, the material selection remains the most critical decision. Combining body material and ...

Description: As we head further into the new year, it’s important to realize that protecting your home from water damage is not a “one-and-done” proposition. To safeguard your house (and second ...

Description: The year 2022 was a been a busy and productive one for Flomatic Valves. As we deep dive into 2023, we can't help but look back at some of our top highlights and product developments throughout this ...

Description: MILVENT's Valve is applicable to the battery of Liquid Coolant and has been successfully applied to customers of major manufacturers ...

Description: As pioneers in the water well industry for decades, Flomatic’s engineering experts recognize the importance of installing multiple submersible check valves properly to help insure trouble free ...

Description: The overfill problem has been eliminated, and the accuracy and repeatability have improved considerably. ...

Description: Commonly known as "default position," actuated or automatic valves that revert to a pre-determined position after the actuating force is removed are often referred to as "fail-safe" valves. ...

Description: Where would I use a check valve? ...

Description: This article discusses the effects of backpressure (downstream pressure) on normally closed, 2-way solenoid operated valves (SOV's) of the shielded core type. These are direct acting, poppet type ...

Description: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Specifying Valves ...

Description: Engineering a system for maximum life and minimal down time will always include valves to optimize the system and give the clear benefits of reducing pump maintenance and/or replacement and maximizing ...

Description: The Effects of Water Hammer And Pulsations ...

Description: Water hammer, also known as hydraulic shock or hydraulic surge, is a result of uneven or steady flow of water through pipes. It is best characterized as the clunking, thumping and banging sounds of a ...

Description: Chlorine dioxide generation usually relies on consumable hardware items, such as catalysts or resin cartridges. By using thermoplastic solenoid valves to control chlorate, acid, and the reducing ...

Description: Any type of fluid or air system needs correctly placed valves to regulate flow. Without control, systems are either not functioning to their peak performance or not performing at all. To keep control, ...

Description: Diaphragm Valves deliver precise amounts of sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. ...

Description: Diaphragm valves, flow controls and ball valves assure a corrosion-resistant ink distribution system. ...

Description: Solenoid regulates fill process in highly corrosive environment. ...

Description: Purpose of a flow control valve - imagine having an employee who would throttle a valve to maintain a constant rate of flow, regardless of changing pressure. ...

Description: Purpose of a degassing valve - imagine having an employee who continuously opens a valve to release air or gas whenever it builds up in a piping system. ...