A. Control Valves:
· Ball Valves: Provide reliable on/off control with a quarter-turn operation.
· Butterfly Valves: Offer lightweight and cost-effective control for large-diameter pipelines.
· Globe Valves: Well-suited for throttling and regulating flow, often used in high-pressure applications.
B. Check Valves:
· Swing Check Valves: Simple and reliable for various applications.
· Lift Check Valves: Offer efficient operation with minimal pressure loss.
C. Safety Relief Valves:
· Protect systems from overpressure by automatically releasing excess fluid.
D. Manual Valves:
· Operated by hand, offering precise control over fluid flow:
. Gate Valves: Provide complete on/off control with a sliding gate mechanism.
. Globe Valves: Similar to control valves but operated manually, offering throttling and isolation capabilities.
. Plug Valves: Utilize a quarter-turn plug for on/off control, often used for viscous liquids or slurries.
. Diaphragm Valves: Offer leak-proof operation and are ideal for handling corrosive or abrasive fluids due to their non-contact design.