Every water system will use at least one valve. Choosing the correct valve for each application is important to ensure you can properly control the flow, pressure and distribution of the water in your systems. The type and sizes of valves selected for your system should be based on the following criteria: quality, materials of construction, Cv value, control characteristic, and performance requirement. We will present these characteristics for the following valves and more: ball, globe, diaphragm and butterfly valves.
If selected properly, your valve will provide you with long-term worry-free service in your water systems. We will concentrate on the important parts of each valve and explain why you should select a certain valve over another? What are the advantages to using an industrial valve over a “Home Improvement Store” style valve? What elastomeric should you use for different applications in your system? These are all good common questions that we will address in this presentation.
Reference: Asahi/America, Inc. Engineering Design Guide.