PipingDesigns.net

The use of valves in piping is to stop or control fluid flow. Valves come in many different designs and end types but generally they will comply with the P&ID and the piping specification. Valve function more than any other single criteria limits the choice when selecting a valve.

Valves

            4.1       Valve Function                                                                                  

            4.2       Gate Valves                                                                                       

            4.3       Globe Valves                                                                                     

            4.4       Plug Valves                                                                                        

            4.5       Ball Valves                                                                                         

            4.6       Check Valves                                                                                      

            4.6.1    Swing Check Valves                                                               

            4.6.2    Lift Disc Check Valves                                                            

             4.6.3    Ball Check Valves                                                                  

             4.6.4    Wafer Check Valves                                                               

             4.6.5    Silent Check Valves                                                               

            4.7       Butterfly Valves                                                                                 

            4.8       Diaphragm Valves                                                                             

            4.9       Pinch Valves                                                                                      

            4.10     Valve Symbols                                                                                               

            4.11     Valve Dimensions