How to Choose a Suitable Marine Valve
Selecting the right type and size of marine valve requires consideration of the valve type, valve specifications, valve material, valve fittings, and valve operation way.
Overview
Selecting the right type and size of marine valve requires consideration of the following aspects:
1. Valve type
According to the actual need to choose the right type of valve, such as gate valve, globe valve, check valve, safety valve, etc..
2. Valve specifications
According to the fluid flow, pressure, temperature and other parameters to choose the appropriate valve specifications. Generally speaking, the larger the size of the valve, the larger the flow rate and pressure.
3. Valve material
According to the type of fluid, temperature, pressure and other parameters to choose the appropriate valve material, such as cast iron, copper, stainless steel and so on. Stainless steel valves have good corrosion resistance, suitable for seawater and other corrosive media.
4. Valve accessories
According to the actual need to choose the appropriate valve accessories, such as seals, seats, bolts and so on.
5.Valve operation
According to the valve specifications and operating mode to choose the appropriate valve actuator, such as manual, electric, pneumatic, etc..