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split body

Industrial valves; Control valves

A valve whose body is split. This design allows for easy plug and seat removal. Split-bodied valves are made in both the straight-through and angle versions. The Masoneilan 2600 or ANNIN is an ...

rotary valve

Industrial valves; Control valves

A valve style in which the flow closure member is rotated in the flow stream to modify the amount of fluid passing through the valve.

A property of metals that is discussed frequently when speaking of various component parts used in valve construction, particularly valve trim. There are two hardness scales which are commonly used, ...

face-to-face

Industrial valves; Control valves

Is the distance between the face of the inlet opening and the face of the outlet opening of a valve or fitting. These dimensions are governed by ANSI/ISA specifications. The following Uniform Face-to ...

Delta-P

Industrial valves; Control valves

Differential Pressure. The inlet pressure (Pl) minus the outlet pressure (P2). ''Example'' P1 = 100 psig P2 = 25 psig. ___________ Delta-P = 75

choked flow

Industrial valves; Control valves

This condition exists when at a fixed upstream pressure the flow cannot be further increased by lowering the downstream pressure. This condition can occur in gas, steam, or liquid services. Fluids ...

globe valve

Industrial valves; Control valves

A valve with a linear motion, push-pull stem, whose one or more ports and body are distinguished by a globular shaped cavity around the port region. This type of valve is characterized by a torturous ...