VALVEVALVE

A valve is a mechanical device that controls the A valve is a mechanical device that controls the

flow of fluid and pressure within a system orflow of fluid and pressure within a system or

process. A valve controls system or process process. A valve controls system or process

fluid flow and pressure by performing any of thefluid flow and pressure by performing any of thefluid flow and pressure by performing any of thefluid flow and pressure by performing any of the

following functions:following functions:

1.1. Stopping and starting fluid flowStopping and starting fluid flow

2.2. Varying (throttling) the amount of fluid flowVarying (throttling) the amount of fluid flow

3.3. Controlling the direction of fluid flowControlling the direction of fluid flow

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PARTS OF VALVEPARTS OF VALVE

1. Body

2. Bonnet

3. Stem

4. Actuator

5. Packing

6. Seat

7. Disk

VALVE BODYVALVE BODY

The body, sometimes called the shell, it The body, sometimes called the shell, it

is the principal element of a valve is the principal element of a valve

assemblybecause it is the frameworkthat assemblybecause it is the frameworkthat assemblybecause it is the frameworkthat assemblybecause it is the frameworkthat

holds everything it resists fluid pressure holds everything it resists fluid pressure

loads from connecting piping. It receives loads from connecting piping. It receives

inlet and outlet piping through threaded, inlet and outlet piping through threaded,

bolted, or welded joints. bolted, or welded joints.

Valve bodies are cast or forged into aValve bodies are cast or forged into a

variety of shapes. Although a spherevariety of shapes. Although a sphere

or a cylinder would theoretically beor a cylinder would theoretically be

the most economical shape to resistthe most economical shape to resist

fluid pressure when a valve is openfluid pressure when a valve is open

BonnetBonnet

A A bonnetbonnet acts as a cover on the valve body. acts as a cover on the valve body.

It is commonly semiIt is commonly semi--permanently screwed permanently screwed

into the valve body. During manufacture of into the valve body. During manufacture of

the valve, the internal parts are put into the the valve, the internal parts are put into the the valve, the internal parts are put into the the valve, the internal parts are put into the

body and then the bonnet is attached to body and then the bonnet is attached to

hold everything together inside. hold everything together inside.

STEMSTEMThe The stemstem, which connects the actuator and , which connects the actuator and

disk, is responsible for positioning the disk.disk, is responsible for positioning the disk.

Stems are typically forged and connected to Stems are typically forged and connected to

the disk by threaded or welded joints. the disk by threaded or welded joints.

TYPES OF STEMSTYPES OF STEMS

Two types of valve stems are rising stems Two types of valve stems are rising stems

and nonrising stems. these two types of and nonrising stems. these two types of

stems are easily distinguished by stems are easily distinguished by

observation. For a rising stem valve, the observation. For a rising stem valve, the observation. For a rising stem valve, the observation. For a rising stem valve, the

stem will rise above the actuator as the stem will rise above the actuator as the

valve is opened. There is no upward stem valve is opened. There is no upward stem

movement from outside the valve for a movement from outside the valve for a

nonrising stem design.nonrising stem design.

VALVE TRIMVALVE TRIM

The internal elements of a valve are The internal elements of a valve are

collectively referred to as a valve's collectively referred to as a valve's trim trim

The trim typically includes a disk, seat and The trim typically includes a disk, seat and

stem. A valve's performance is determined stem. A valve's performance is determined stem. A valve's performance is determined stem. A valve's performance is determined

by the disk and seat interface and the by the disk and seat interface and the

relation of the disk position to the seat.relation of the disk position to the seat.

ACTUATORACTUATOR

The actuator operates the stem and disk The actuator operates the stem and disk

assembly. An actuator may be a manually assembly. An actuator may be a manually

operated handwheel, manual lever, motor operated handwheel, manual lever, motor

operator, solenoid operator, pneumatic operator, solenoid operator, pneumatic operator, solenoid operator, pneumatic operator, solenoid operator, pneumatic

operator, or hydraulicram. In some operator, or hydraulicram. In some

designs, the actuator is supported by the designs, the actuator is supported by the

bonnet. In other designs, a yoke mounted bonnet. In other designs, a yoke mounted

to the bonnet supports the actuator.to the bonnet supports the actuator.

PACKINGPACKING

Most valves use some form of packing to Most valves use some form of packing to

prevent leakage from the space between prevent leakage from the space between

the stem and the bonnet. the stem and the bonnet. Packing Packing is is

commonly a fibrous material (such as flax) commonly a fibrous material (such as flax) commonly a fibrous material (such as flax) commonly a fibrous material (such as flax)

or another compound (such as teflon) that or another compound (such as teflon) that

forms a seal between the internal parts of forms a seal between the internal parts of

a valve and the outside where the stema valve and the outside where the stem

Valve packing must be properly compressed Valve packing must be properly compressed

to prevent fluid loss and damage to the to prevent fluid loss and damage to the

valve's stem. If a valve's packing is too valve's stem. If a valve's packing is too

loose, the valve will leak, which is a safety loose, the valve will leak, which is a safety loose, the valve will leak, which is a safety loose, the valve will leak, which is a safety

hazard. If the packing is too tight, it will hazard. If the packing is too tight, it will

impair the movement and possibly impair the movement and possibly

damage the stem.damage the stem.

TYPES OF VALVESTYPES OF VALVES

�� GATE VALVEGATE VALVE

�� BALL VALVEBALL VALVE

�� PLUG VALVEPLUG VALVE

BUTTERFLY VALVEBUTTERFLY VALVE�� BUTTERFLY VALVEBUTTERFLY VALVE

�� NEEDLE VALVENEEDLE VALVE

�� DIAPHRAM VALVEDIAPHRAM VALVE

GATE VALVEGATE VALVE

A gate valve is a linear motion valve used to start

or stop fluid flow; however, it does not

regulate or throttle flow. The name gate is derived

from the appearance of the disk in the flowfrom the appearance of the disk in the flow

stream..

The disk of a gate valve is completely removed

from the flow stream when the valve is fully

open.

This characteristic offers virtually no resistance to flow when the valve is open. Hence,

there is little pressure drop across an open gate valve.

When the valve is fully closed, a disk-to-seal ring contact surface exists for 360°, and goodsurface exists for 360°, and good

sealing is provided. With the proper of a disk to the seal ring, very little or no leakage

occurs across the disk when the gate valve is closed.

When the valve is fully closed,. With the

proper mating of a disk to the seal ring,

very little or no leakage

occurs across the disk when the gate valve occurs across the disk when the gate valve

is closed.

BALL VALVEBALL VALVE

A ball valve is a rotational motion valve that uses a ball-shaped disk to stop or start fluid flow.

The ball performs the same function as the disk in the globe valve. When the valve handle is in the globe valve. When the valve handle is turned to open the valve, the ball rotates to a point where the hole through the ball is in line with the valve body inlet and outlet. When the valve is shut, the ball is rotated\so that the hole is perpendicular to the flow openings of the valve body and the flow is stopped

PLUG VALVEPLUG VALVE

A plug valve is a rotational motion valve used to

stop or start fluid flow. The name is derived

from the shape of the disk, which resembles a

plug. A plug valve is shown in Figure. Theplug. A plug valve is shown in Figure. The

simplest form of a plug valve is the petcock. The

body of a plug valve is machined to receive

the tapered or cylindrical plug.

The disk is a solid plug with a bored passage at a

right angle to

the longitudinal axis of the plug.

In the open position, the passage in the plug lines In the open position, the passage in the plug lines

up with the inlet and outlet ports of the valve

When the plug is turned 90° from the open

position, the solid part of the plug blocks the

ports and stops fluid flow

BUTTERFLY VALVEBUTTERFLY VALVE

A butterfly valve is a rotary motion valve that

is used to stop, regulate, and start fluid

flow.

Butterfly valves are easily and quickly Butterfly valves are easily and quickly

operated because a 90 degree rotation of

the handle moves the disk from a fully

closed to fully opened position..

Larger butterfly valves are actuated by hand

wheels connected to the stem through

gears that provide mechanical advantage

at the expense of speedat the expense of speed

NEEDLE VALVENEEDLE VALVE

A needle valve Is used to make relatively

fine adjustments in the amount of fluid flow.

The distinguishing characteristic of a

needle valve is the long, tapered, needlelikeneedle valve is the long, tapered, needlelike

point on the end of the valve stem.

This "needle" acts as a disk.

The longer part of the needle is smaller than

the orifice in the valve seat and passes

through the orifice before the needle

seats. This arrangement permits a very seats. This arrangement permits a very

gradual increase or decrease in the size

of the opening.

DIAPHRAM VALVESDIAPHRAM VALVES

When the diaphragm, which is connected When the diaphragm, which is connected

to the stem of the valve by a compressor, to the stem of the valve by a compressor,

is pulled away from the bottom of the valve is pulled away from the bottom of the valve

body or weir, the path of the fluid has a body or weir, the path of the fluid has a body or weir, the path of the fluid has a body or weir, the path of the fluid has a

smooth, streamlined flow. Slurries at low smooth, streamlined flow. Slurries at low

pressure that would normally clog most pressure that would normally clog most

other valve designs easily pass through a other valve designs easily pass through a

diaphragm diaphragm

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