Valves and flow control

Control valves

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

Type and construction

Available types

Each type has its own technical page

Quick comparison

How the main types differ in selection

Open a type for full details
TypePurposeBest suited toWatchpoint
Globe control valveFlow regulation or isolation with controlled disc travelManual regulation, steam and duties where pressure drop is acceptableFlow direction, pressure drop, trim and seat leakage class
Angle control valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action
Segmented ball control valveFast isolation with a low-restriction flow pathServices requiring tight isolation and quarter-turn operationSeat compatibility, trapped cavity, torque and body-cavity pressure rise
V-port ball valveFast isolation with a low-restriction flow pathServices requiring tight isolation and quarter-turn operationSeat compatibility, trapped cavity, torque and body-cavity pressure rise
Control butterfly valveIsolation or control with a compact quarter-turn designMedium and large sizes, water, utilities and many process servicesSeat design, offset, disc-to-pipe clearance and permitted velocity
Three-way mixing valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action
Three-way diverting valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action
Pressure-independent control valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action
Steam control valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action
Pneumatic control valveContinuous modulation of flow or a process variable from a control signalFlow, pressure, temperature and level control loopsFlow coefficient sizing, trim characteristic, noise, cavitation and fail action

1 additional types above have their own detail pages.

Before selection

Information to define

  1. 1Flow coefficient
  2. 2Pressure drop
  3. 3Cavitation and flashing
  4. 4Leakage class
  5. 5Flow characteristic
  6. 6Actuator and positioner

Typical materials

Carbon steelStainless steelAlloy steelDuctile ironErosion-resistant trim

Typical connections

FlangedWeldedThreadedWafer

Typical media

LiquidGasSteamTwo-phase

Function

What does this family do?

Technical reference

Related standards

The exact edition and requirements must be checked against the project specification.

IEC 60534ISA 75ASME B16.34FCI 70-2

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Engineering note

This page supports initial screening and does not replace engineering calculations, project specifications, manufacturer approval or design pressure-temperature checks.

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