Types Of Valves Pdf Document

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What Is Valves?

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A Valve Is A Device That Regulates, Directs Or Controls The Flow Of A Fluid (gases, Liquids, Fluidized Solids Or Slurries) By Opening , Closing Or Partially Obstructing Various Passageways. Valves Are Technically Fittings But Are Usually Discussed As A Separate Category. In An Open Valve, Fluid Flows In A Direction From Higher Pressure To Lower Pressure.

Classifications Of Valves Based On Their Function:

Isolation Valve:

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An Isolation Valve In A Fluid Handling System, That Stops The Flow Of Process Media To A Given Location Usually For Maintenance Or Safety Purposes.

  1. Gate Valve
  2. Plug Valve
  3. Ball Valve
  4. Piston Valve
  5. Diaphragm Valve
  6. Butterfly Valve
  7. Pinch Valve
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