The Unseen Advantages of Globe Valves as the Unsung Heroes of Steam Applications
the Unseen Advantages of Globe Valves
When it comes to controlling steam in industrial settings, the globe valve is the widely preferred choice. Globe valves are excellent for regulating flow, making them the most commonly used control valve for modulating purposes. They are our top recommendations for steam applications. In this informative article, BM Engineering discusses why the Unseen Advantages of Globe Valves in steam applications.
Understanding how globe valves work
First, let’s briefly explain how globe valves operate. Generally, globe valves are used to regulate flow in pipelines. Unlike gate valves, which have an “all or nothing” approach, globe valves are controlled by the position of a movable disk or plug to the stationary ring seat.
The most common function of a globe valve is to throttle flow control. They are designed to stop, start, and regulate the flow of a specific medium in linear motion. Additionally, they can accommodate changes in direction, resulting in greater resistance to flow and higher pressure drops.
Globe valves are an excellent choice for frequent cycling and controlling media in various applications, including steam control.
Globe valves for steam applications
When selecting a control valve for steam applications, temperature and pressure should significantly influence your decision. Higher temperature and pressure within the application can have a greater impact on the steam and the valve itself.
An important consideration is the comparison between globe valves and gate valves. Both types of valves serve the purpose of controlling the flow of media. However, gate valves should always be fully open or fully closed. If left partially open, gate valves would eventually become ineffective. Additionally, gate valves are not suitable for throttling as it can result in excessive wear due to wire drawing and seat erosion. Similarly, ball valves would also suffer damage if left partially open in steam applications due to their lack of fine control compared to globe valves.
Another advantage of globe valves in steam applications is their ability to accurately reduce flow. They are widely employed to achieve a precisely calculable flow, which is beneficial for steam control.
Steam control valves from Valsteam ACDA
For optimal control in steam applications, we recommend globe valves from Valsteam ACDA. With a broad array of applications, they are well-suited for steam applications due to their compatibility with non-corrosive fluids. The diaphragm-style actuators, such as the PV25, enable precise steam control due to their large surface area.
Leading suppliers of globe valves
At BM Engineering, we offer globe valves for various applications. We stock globe valves up to six inches in size and can provide many size or material variants on a next-day basis.
To purchase globe valves in Scotland and the UK, or to learn more about our range of control valves, please visit our online store at www.bmengineering/store
or contact BM Engineering Supplies today at 0141 762 0657 or via email at sales@bmengieering.co.uk.
