Valves: Regulation & Control

Valves are devices which control, regulate & direct the flow of liquids. It is used for a wide range of purposes. Valves are also used to stop the flow so that damage is not caused in the equipment due to over loading. Industrial Valves are widely used in today’s modern world. It is used for a variety of purposes due to its multi utility purposes.  They are used for household purposes such as gas stoves, refrigerators as well as for industrial purposes such as manufacturing units, processing units. A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of fluids such as gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically pipe fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. In an open valve, fluid flows in a direction from higher pressure to lower pressure.

Valves are used in a variety of areas including industrial, military, commercial, residential, and transport. The industries in which the majority of valves are used are oil and gas, power generation, mining, water reticulation, sewerage and chemical manufacturing. In daily life, most noticeable are plumbing valves, such as taps for tap water. Other familiar examples include gas control valves on cookers, small valves fitted to washing machines and dishwashers, safety devices fitted to hot water systems, and valves in car engines. In nature, veins acting as valves are controlling the blood circulation; heart valves control the flow of blood in the chambers of the heart and maintain the correct pumping action. Valves play a vital role in industrial applications ranging from transportation of drinking water to control of ignition in a rocket engine.

Valves may be operated manually, either by a handle, lever or pedal. Valves may also be automatic, driven by changes in pressure, temperature, or flow.  Most commonly used safety valves are fitted to hot water systems or boilers. More complex control systems using valves requiring automatic control based on an external input requires an actuator. An actuator will stroke the valve depending on its input and set-up, allowing the valve to be positioned accurately, and allowing control over a variety of requirements. Valves are typically rated for maximum temperature and pressure by the manufacturer. When a designer, engineer, or user decides to use a valve for an application, he/she should ensure that the rated maximum temperature and pressure are never exceeded. Valves in good condition are leak-free.  Valves have been used since decades which can be dated back to pre industrialization period.

We, Ocean Valves Manufacturing Company, design a wide range of butterfly valves that are used to regulate the flow of liquid with the help of a section pipe. Their unique design comprises of a plate which is provided within the flow and allows inducing the pressure drop in the flow. They are manufactured from high grade raw material and are used in different industries. The valves are versatile, they are energy efficient, durable & guarantees zero leakage.