Valves
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The primary purpose of a valve is to direct the flow of fluids by starting, stopping, and throttling flow to make modern processing possible. are designed to withstand pressure temperature, and flow, and can be found in homes and industry across the world. The most common found in the manufact ....
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One of the more common found in industry is a gate valve. A gate valve is typically operated in the wide-open, or completely shut position. This type of valve is used where flow rates are not restricted.
Globe valves are the second most common valve used I industry. A globe valve places a movable metal disc in the path of a process flow. This type of valve is most commonly used in the throttling service.
Ball valves take their name from the ball-shaped, movable element i ....
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