A flow control valve is a type of valve that regulates the flow rate. The most basic flow control valves consist of an aperture that increases flow and closes to reduce it. Another type of flow control valve is a ball valve, which features a handle and a ball attached to it. The ball aligns with the openings of the valve and turns when the handle is turned.
Ball valves
A flow control valve is a device used to regulate the amount of fluid flowing through it. The flow rate is usually measured in units of weight or volume. It is useful in calculating an engine’s power output or inertia forces during acceleration. Three flow rate types can be measured using flow control valves: weight flow rate, mass flow rate, and volume flow rate. They all use the same valve.
Butterfly valves
Butterfly valves are designed to control the flow of water or other liquids. They are usually manually operated, but some types can also be operated automatically. Electric motor actuators are the most common type of actuator used in butterfly valves. This type of actuator is highly reliable and maintenance-free. They use high-speed motors that are reversible. The motor’s torque drives the valve and may also be equipped with a limit switch to stop the motor when it is fully opened.
Indirect pressure compensated bellow valves:
The indirect pressure compensated bellow valve is a type of valve that uses two valves in series to limit pressure in the valve. The compensator part comprises a cylindrical barrel with a wide and narrow-waisted section. The ports and adjacent lands on the barrel block fluid flow. The narrow-waisted sections, on the other hand, allow fluid to pass.
Needle valves
Needle valves are used in flow control applications. They feature a long, threaded plunger with a tapered, needle-shaped end. The plunger is fitted into a co-axial seat with the inlet port. This enables precise pressure control and allows the valve to be opened or closed for specific flow rates between zero and maximum. These valves can be either manually or electrically operated.
Proportional valves
The proportional flow control valves provide a wide range of benefits for industrial processes. They offer many advantages over other types of valves, including high reliability, cost efficiency, and fast response. They can also reduce cycle times. In addition, they are compatible with a wide range of operating conditions.
