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Description Linear motion valves used to start and stop flow. The valve is completely opened when the disk is removed from the flow stream. Classification of gate valves is made by the type of disk used: solid wedge, flexible wedge, split wedge, or parallel disk.
Advantage No resistance to flow when open Little pressure drop Good sealing when closed Little/no leakage
Rotational motion valves used to start, stop or throttle flow. It uses a ball shaped disk with a hole in it. When the valve is opened the hole of disk is turned in-line with the direction of the flow. When the valve is shut, the ball is rotated so that the hole is perpendicular to flow direction.
Less expensive Low maintenance costs Low torque Quick action on/off
Plug valves
Rotation motion valves used to stop and start fluid flow. The disk is a solid tapered or cylindrical plug with a bored passage at the right angle to the longitudinal axis of the plug. When open, the plug lines up with the inlet and outlet port of the valve body. The plugs are either round or cylindrical with a taper. Plug valves are easy to adapt
Diaphragm valves
Linear motion vales that are used to start, regulate, and stop fluid flow. The disk is flexible and seals with the seat in an open area at the top of the valve body.
Ability to throttle
Pinch valves
sleeve molded of rubber or other synthetic material and a pinching mechanism. The pinching mechanism, a bar or gate, is lowered onto the valve body to cut off the flow through the system.
Good for slurries, solids Well-suited for difficult environments On/off as well as throttle/regulate Easily/quickly operated Good for large flow/low pressure applications due to saving in weight/size/cost Good for slurries/suspended solids.
Check valves
Prevents over-pressurization
Relief valves are used for incompressible fluids such as water or oil
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