Gate valves control water flow with a brass wedge. Ball valves use a stainless steel ball to control water flow. There are three basic valve styles, making this a classic case of good, better and best ...

Quarter turn valves will be in their fully open or fully closed state after a 90° turn of the stem. Below is a summary of the basic and most common types of valves, more information can be found by ...

Diaphragm valves are available in two basic forms: weir type and straight through types. The basic construction of both valves is similar except for the body and diaphragm. The flow transfer and ...

Shut-off valves are widely used in the different sectors like water treatment sectors, manufacturing industries where ...

With hydrogen’s evolution into an alternative fuel requiring precise production and storage, selecting the right valves has ...

ISA96.03 – The basic requirements for pneumatic valve actuators of the single- and double-acting types used for on-off applications. The standard will define the basis pneumatic actuator types (i.e., ...

The book begins with a basic explanation of the function and purpose of control valves, explaining the various types of valves that are available along with their features and limitations. It also ...