6 WAYS to SELECT A RIGHT BALL VALVE

Below guide contains important factors to consider that will help you select the model of a ball valve that will be around for years to come without worrying of frequent replacements.

Before you embark on buying a ball valve for your shut off applications, this simple selection guide will help you choose the model that will effectively serve your purpose. This guide contains important factors to consider that will help you select the model that will be around for years to come without worrying of frequent replacements.

Step 1: What is the working pressure?

Shut off applications are designed for handling great pressure of liquid. It is an imperative for you to determine the range of pressure that will flow through the valve. Thus, you can rightfully choose the correct valve size to handle such pressure.

Step 2: What is the temperature range that will flow through the ball valve?

Shut off applications are used to handle hot and cold fluids. It is important to determine the hotness or coldness of the fluid that will flow through the valve. This will be helpful in choosing the make of the valve. There are different materials used in manufacturing valves such as ceramic, stainless steel, and PVC. Each one of them is suited for certain temperature ranges.

Step 3: What type of fluid will pass thru the valve's pipes?

Specific applications and flow control systems are designed for different types of fluids. There are valve systems that handle water coming from dams and reservoirs down to different hydroelectric power plants. There are also flow control systems responsible for the proper flow of chemicals in large industries. There are special valves that are designed to ensure that radioactive wastes will not be leaked. It is also important to determine if there are corrosive elements that will be involved. This will be helpful in choosing the material composition of the valve. It is also a step that will ensure safety of the persons who will work with the valves and connected systems.

Step 4: What is the volume of flow of the fluid?

Different flow control applications are used to manage the flow of different amounts of fluid. Thus, it is important to have knowledge of the fluid volume that will be involved to properly choose the size of the valve.

Step 5: What is the valve cost?

Upon consideration of the four factors – working pressure, temperature, fluid type, and fluid volume, you should now consider the cost of the valve. The cost of the valve is also associated with the valve size and its material composition. The brand of the valve is also an associated factor with the valve cost. There are many valve manufacturers and some of them have online sites where you can view their online catalogues.

Step 6: What will be the installation cost?

Choosing the right valve for your flow control systems is also associated with the installation cost. This factor is connected with the workforce that will be involved with the installation of the valve and all of its associated components. The installation cost is also dependent whether the workforce involved will be internal (within your company) or external (from other providers).

In summary, by following this simple selection guide, you will be on the right track of choosing the right ball valve fit for your applications. This will also help you find the specific type that is within your budget stretch.