Control valves and their opening for fluid to pass through, is operated via actuators. This post is a detailed description of different parts of a control...
Category - Valves
Following are critical parts of globe type control valve and their information
A. Plug stem
Plug stem is the potion of valve which connects the actuator steam...
Not all type of valves can be used as control valves. Following is the guide for use of different type of valves as control valves based on application as well...
What is the Valve Interlock?
A valve interlock is a dual-key assembly which locks the valve in two positions - open and closed - with one key trapped within...
Choke valve is a type of control valves, mostly used in oil and gas production wells to control the flow of well fluids being produced. Another purpose that...
One of the most common control element in the process control industry is the control valve. A control valve helps regulate the flow of a fluid (gas, steam...
Main types of valve actuators in use nowadays include the following:
- Manual actuator (handwheel)
- Electrical motor operated actuators
- Pneumatic...
'Check valves' or 'Non return valves' are designed to prevent backflow (i.e. the reversal of flow) in a piping system.
These valves are energized by the fluid...
Sample Problem Statement
Design a pressure relief valve for the following service.
Protected equipment : Reboiler
Relief service : Steam
Reason for relief :...
Sample Problem Statement
Design a pressure relief valve for the following service.
Protected equipment : Separator vessel
Relief service : Fuel Gas
Reason for...
Sample Problem Statement
Design a pressure relief valve for the following service.
Protected equipment : Separator vessel
Relief service : Fuel Gas
Reason for...
Sample Problem Statement
Design a pressure relief valve for the following service.
Protected equipment : Separator vessel
Relief service : Water
Reason for...