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Floating Versus Trunnion Style Double Block and Bleed Ball Valves 2012-12-14
When it comes to choosing the style of a ball valve, piping engineers face a difficult decision. If the pipeline is 2†or over, and when the ANSI pressure class is 600 and above, do they accep
Ball valves can be made of various materials 2012-09-14
The ball valve is, in the simplest terms, a valve with a ball placed inside it. When the passage is unobstructed by the ball inside the valve, then fluid can pass through. Ball valves can be made of v
Ball valves 2012-09-13
The most serious problem after mitral valve replacement with the ball valve prosthesis is that of thromboembolic complications. While thrombotic stenosis of the prosthesis is a rarity, embolic episode
Different styles of ball valves 2012-09-12
There are five general body styles of ball valves: single body, three piece body, split body, top entry, and welded. The difference is based on how the pieces of the valve--especially the casing that
Pneumatic ball valves 2012-09-11
The pneumatic ball valve consists of a handle on a shaft attached to a metal ball with a hole in it. When the handle is turned in the water flow direction, the hole is covered up, preventing the flow
The ball valve seats 2012-09-07
The ball valve seats are available in more than 150 proprietory grades and can be used in temperatures from approximately 350°F up to 800°F in oxidizing environments.
A ball valve 2012-09-06
The purpose of a valve is to regulate flow. They are most often used to regulate the flow of liquids, but they can also be used to regulate airflow. They operate by creating a situation where the su
