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What is a valve?
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A valve is a mechanical device which regulate either the flow or the pressure of the fluid. Its function can be stopping or starting the flow, controlling flow rate, diverting flow, preventing back flow, controlling pressure, or relieving pressure. Basically, the valve is an assembly of a body with connection to the pipe and some elements with a sealing functionality that are operated by an actuator. The valve can be also complemented whit several devices such as positioners, transductors, pressure regulators, etc.
Flow Coefficient CV and Kv Flow Coefficient comparative Flow coefficient for ball valve Flow coefficient for butterfly valve Discharge Coefficient Reynolds Number
Flow Coefficient (Cv and Kv) Pressure drop Coefficient zeta () Discharge Coefficient (C) Flow Rate (Q) Flow velocity (v) Head drop (h) Pressure drop (P) Cavitation Number
( equation for liquids only) Q: Flow rate/ P: Pressure Drop / Sg: Specific gravity (1 for water)/ K: Flow coefficient Kv or Cv
Each valve has its own flow coefficient. This depends on how the valve has been designed to let the flow going through the valve. Therefore, the main differences between different flow coefficients come from the type of valve, and of course the opening position of the valve. Flow coefficient is important in order to select the best valve for a specific application. If the valve is going to be most of the time opened, probably there should be selected a valve with low head loss in order to save energy. Or if it is needed a control valve, the range of coefficients for the different opening positions of the valve should fit the requirements of the application. At same flow rate, higher flow coefficient means lower drop pressure across the valve. Depending of manufacturer, type of valve, application the flow coefficient can be expressed in several ways. The coefficient can be non-dimensional or with units if parameters such as diameter or density are considered inside the coefficient or just in the equation. Most of valve industry have standardized the flow coefficient (K). It is referenced for water at a specific temperature, and flow rate and drop pressure units. Same model valve has different coefficient for each diameter. Kv is the flow coefficient in metric units. It is defined as the flow rate in cubic meters per hour [m3/h] of water at a temperature of 16 celsius with a pressure drop across the valve of 1 bar. Cv is the flow coefficient in imperial units. It is defined as the flow rate in US Gallons per minute [gpm] of water at a temperature of 60 fahrenheit with a pressure drop across the valve of 1 psi. Kv = 0.865 Cv or Cv = 1,156 Kv
At valves which discharge the flow directly into the environment it is used the non-dimensional Discharge Coefficient(C).
Referencia
Annular valve Ball valve (Full bore) Butterlfy valve Diaphragm valve (Weir)
0.64 690
Diaphragm valve (Straightway) 1.3 1400 1211 ITT Dia-Flo Plastic Lined 6" dn Gate valve Globe valve Fixed Cone valve Henry Platt 12" dn
Needle valve Plug valve Pinch valve Rubber Duck-Bill check valve Spherical valve Tilting disc check valve
Types of Valves
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Valves can be classified by: The operative of the valve closure member The kind of closure member movement defines both the geometry and operative of the valve. Multi-turn valve (linear motion valves): The closure member has a linear displacement generally by turning its threaded stem several times. This operation is slow, but it gives accuracy and stability to position the closure member, which is necessary in some control valves. Types of valves: Gate valve, Globe valve, Fixed cone valve, Needle valve and Pinch valve. Quarter-turn valve (rotary valve): The closure member as well its shaft turn 0-90; from the fully-open position to the fully-closed position. They are quick opening/closure valves. Types of valves: Ball valve, Butterfly valve, Plug valve, Spherical valve. The functionality of the valve Control: pressure / flow rate regulation. Closure at over-speed flow. (i.e. immediate closure if downstream pipeline is broken by accident). Overpressure protection. Back flow prevention (check valve).
On/Off service. The nature and physical conditions of the flow Low/High temperatures. Low/High pressures. Cavitation risk. Corrosive or erosive properties of the flow. Viscosity: Gas, liquid, solid. Hygiene requirements (for the food or pharmacy industry...). Explosion and risk of inflammability (chemical, petrochemical industry). Other forms of valve classification Admissible leakage level. Connection to the pipe. An unique direction of the flow or bidirectional flow. Number of ports: most of the valves have two port, named inlet and outlet port. But for same applications there are multi-port configured valves. They can be three-way and four-way valves. Angle between the inlet and outlet port of the valve.
Types of Actuators
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Actuators for valves can be classified up several characteristics: By the type of movement
Manual Electric: they can be drived by direct and alternate current. Pneumatic: they use pressured air or gas to create motion. They are widely used in the industry due to their low cost. In case of failure they are easy to diagnose or repair in field, rather than electric actuators. Oleo-Hydraulic
Functionality
On / Off valve service Positioning to % open Modulating to control changes on flow conditions Emergency Shut Down (ESD)
Other characteristics
Types of Actuators
Manual Actuator (Gearbox) Pneumatic Diaphragm Linear actuator Pneumatic Diaphragm Rotary actuator
Standard Regulators at
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Standard Regulators Valve Standards Actuator Standards Management Standards INTRASTAT code and Taric
Instituts, organizations and regulators for standards in the field of valves and actuators:
DODSSP - Department of Defense Single Stock Point for Mil Specs and Standards
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IECC International Electrotechnical Commission
ON sterreichische Normungsinstitut
UL Underwriters Laboratories