TECH TIP #38 Federal Corporation（科技小提示# 38联邦公司）.pdfVIP

TECH TIP #38 VALVE BASICS CHOOSE THE RIGHT VALVE FOR THE Temperature limitations on various valve materials as follows: RIGHT JOB. Valves are the controlling element in any fluid-handling system. They should be properly selected and cared for to give the best service at the lowest cost. Essentially valves have these primary functions: 1. Starting and stopping flow. 2. Regulating flow or throttling by change of direction or restriction 3. Preventing Backflow 4. Relieving and regulating pressure. The secret to good valve performance is selecting the right valve for the service required. Consider Service Conditions In selecting the valve which will give the best service and, in turn, keep plant maintenance and operating cost at a minimum, the following things should be considered. A. Type Medium to be Handled 1. What liquid or gas will the valve handle? 2. Is it a true fluid or does it contain solids? 3. Does it remain a liquid throughout its flow or does it vaporize and ON-OFF become a gas along the way? Does it crystallize? 4. Is it corrosive or erosive? Do you need an on-off valve, i.e., one that operates fully open or fully closed, non- throttling; a valve with minimum resistance to line flow; infrequent operation? B. Pressure and Temperature GATE VALVES These may vary throughout the handling system and should be considered in selecting the right valve materials.