V-port ball valve

A V-port ball valve has a V-shaped opening in a ball or segment so the exposed flow area changes with rotation. The name identifies a general geometry but not V angle, flow characteristic, Cv, seat, or shutoff performance. To avoid overlap with segmented-ball terminology, the actual control member and manufacturer documentation must be stated in the order.

Application and duty

Rotary flow regulation after V profile, seat, and sizing conditions are defined

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Selection summary

Continuous modulation of flow, pressure, temperature or level with the required flow characteristic

Control-valve selection requires capacity sizing plus cavitation, flashing, noise, velocity and rangeability checks; line size alone does not determine valve size.

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