Fundamentals of Valves

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OUTLINE:

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• What is valve? 

• Classification of valves

• Valve types.

• Methods of controlling flow through a valve.

• Basic Parts of the valve

• Valve types

What is valve?

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• A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways.

Valve Functions

• Stopping and starting fluid flow.

• Varying (throttling) the amount of fluid flow.

• Controlling the direction of fluid flow.

• Regulating downstream system or process pressure.

• Relieving component or piping over pressure.

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