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How to choose and maintain valves


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2024-08-14

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Valves suitable for various requirements can be selected based on the usage location,

How to choose and maintain valves

1. Valves suitable for various requirements can be selected based on the usage location, purpose, and understanding of relevant regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and permits;
2. Confirm the working conditions, applicable medium, working pressure, and medium temperature of the valve;
3. Determine the nominal diameter that matches the pipeline;
4. Determine the connection method with the pipeline: flange type, internal (external) thread type, welding type, clamp type, clamp type, sleeve type, etc;
5. Determine the operation mode of the valve: manual, worm gear, pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, electromagnetic, electro-hydraulic, etc;
6. Confirm the types of valves: gate valves, globe valves, throttle valves, plunger valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, plug valves, check valves, safety valves, drain valves, pressure reducing valves, and other special valves;
7. Determine the usage form of valves: switch type, regulating type, safety type, etc;
8. Determine the materials for the valve housing and internal components: gray iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, plastic, etc;
9. Determine the sealing performance requirements, sealing grade, or sealing leakage of the valve;
10. Determine the protective coating requirements, packaging requirements, and transportation requirements for valves;
11. Valves with special needs should also determine parameters such as structural length, valve height, external dimensions, flow resistance, discharge capacity, flow characteristics, protection level, explosion-proof performance, etc; 12. Determine the installation position and posture of the valve.

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