Types of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry
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September 20, 2017
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Learn about the different types of valves used in the oil and gas industry and their differences: API and ASME
Learn about the different types of valves used in the oil and gas industry and their differences: API and ASME
Which are the key parts of a valve? It is a complex mechanical device manufactured by assembling a number of
Learn about the key ASTM material specifications for valves. A cast valve body is manufactured by pouring liquid metals into molds
What is a gate valve? It is a shut-off device to open and close the flow of the fluid conveyed by a
What is a globe valve? When shall it be used instead of gate and ball valves? In this article, we
A check valve prevents potentially damaging backflows to protect equipment like pumps and compressors. Non-return valves allow the flow of
A ball valve features a spherical disc to open and close the flow of the fluid. They are the industry standard
A butterfly valve is used to shut off or modulate the flow of a fluid (isolation and regulation). API 609
A safety valve protects people, the environment, and other plant assets from overpressure that may cause explosions or other damaging
API 6D plug valve features a cylindrical or conic disc, with one or multiple horizontal hollow passageways, that can be
Strainers are mechanical devices to retain (and remove) foreign particles from flowing liquids and protect equipment such as pumps and
What is the face to face dimension of a flanged ball, globe or gate valve? The ASME B16.10 chart answers
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