Product Applications & Industries
Valve Applications Across Various Industries
Valve Applications
Valves Applications Overview
| Place/Industry | Common Valve Types | Usage Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Water treatment & supply | Butterfly (double flanged, lug), Gate, Globe, Ball | Flow control, isolation, pressure regulation |
| HVAC & Building Systems | Butterfly (concentric, resilient seated), Ball, Globe | Heating, cooling, and ventilation flow regulation |
| Fire Protection & Air/Gas | Plug, Ball, Butterfly | Isolation and control for safety and gas systems |
| Power Plants & Steam Systems | Globe, Gate, Butterfly | Steam and cooling water flow control and regulation |
| Chemical, Pharma & Food | Diaphragm, Pinch, Resilient seated Butterfly | Sanitary flow control, precise throttling |
| Shipbuilding & Marine | Globe, Ball, Gate, Diaphragm, Butterfly | Fuel, water, and fluid system control on board |
| Oil and Gas | Ball, Gate, Plug, Check | Pipeline flow control and shutoff under high pressure and corrosive fluids |
Valve Replacements Matrix
Marine
- Ball Valve (marine) → Replace with Flanged/wafer Gate or Butterfly (marine spec).
Feasible: On/off isolation, ≤PN40, clean seawater, moderate temp. - Gate Valve → Replace with Ball Valve (full bore) or Lug Butterfly.
Feasible: Large systems, low-frequency on/off isolation. - Butterfly Valve → Replace with Triple-Offset Metal Seated or Ball Valve.
Feasible: Large lines, cooling seawater, firewater. - Check Valve → Replace with Flanged Wafer or Lift Check Valve.
Feasible: Non-return in seawater lines, proper orientation.
Oil & Gas
- Gate Valve → Replace with Ball Valve (full bore), Globe or Plug Valve.
Feasible: On/off isolation, similar/higher pressure rating (API 6D class 150+). - Ball Valve (API 6D) → Replace with Gate or Plug Valve.
Feasible: Full bore flow, high-cycle on/off duty, moderate pressure. - Globe Valve → Replace with Control Valve (automated).
Feasible: Flow regulation and throttling within rating. - Plug Valve → Replace with Ball or Gate Valve (isolation).
Feasible: Low erosion slurry, on/off service, pressure rating matching.
Hygienic / Pharma
- Diaphragm Valve → Replace with Globe Valve (sanitary/control).
Feasible: When precise throttling/modulation required, compatible materials. - Pinch Valve → Replace with Diaphragm Valve.
Feasible: Slurry, viscous fluids, shear sensitive; low pressure. - Plug Valve → Replace with Ball or Butterfly Valve.
Feasible: Low erosion, on/off use; clean fluids.