Valves and flow control
Globe valve
Flow regulation or isolation with controlled disc travel
Specialist selection guide
What should be reviewed before selecting this valve?
A globe valve uses linear disc travel and a changing flow path, making it suitable for both isolation and throttling review. Body pattern, disc design, seat specification, flow direction and pressure loss must be selected for the actual duty.
Technical selection path
- 1
Define isolation or continuous throttling duty
- 2
Match tee, Y or angle body pattern to pressure-loss requirements
- 3
Review disc design and inherent flow characteristic
- 4
Match seat, stem and bonnet materials to pressure and temperature
- 5
Confirm flow direction and required closing force
Key strengths
- Good throttling capability
- More precise control than a gate valve
- Multiple disc and body patterns
Selection limitations
- Higher pressure loss due to the internal flow path
- Higher operating force at large differential pressure
- Installation and flow direction affect operation
Typical applications
Where can this option be considered?
- Manual regulation of steam and process fluids
- Bypass and warm-up lines
- Duties where throttling matters more than pressure loss
Reference standards
A standard does not replace the project specification
Common technical questions
Concise answers before enquiry
Why does a globe valve have higher pressure loss?
Flow changes direction through the body and passes the restricted seat region, dissipating more energy than a straight-through path.
Can a globe valve provide isolation?
Yes. With suitable design and leakage rating it can isolate, but torque, differential pressure and seat material must be checked.
Manual regulation, steam and duties where pressure drop is acceptable
Flow direction, pressure drop, trim and seat leakage class
Initial review sheet
Technical attributes to review
Final values must come from project specifications, calculations and manufacturer data. This table defines the information scope.
FamilyManual and mechanical valves
Main groupValves and flow control
Materials to evaluateCarbon steel, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Cast and ductile iron, Bronze and brass, Special alloys
Connections to evaluateFlanged, Butt-weld, Socket-weld, Threaded, Wafer and lug
Typical mediaProcess liquids, Gas, Steam, Water, Corrosive fluids
Relevant industriesOil and gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power generation, Water and utilities
Reference standardsASME B16.34 · ASME B16.10 · API 6D · API 600 · API 602 · API 609 · API 598
Enquiry checklist
Include this information with your request
Valve duty
Class and design pressure
Temperature and fluid
Body, trim and seat materials
End connection and face-to-face
Leakage class
Before substitution
A matching name does not guarantee interchangeability
Installation dimensions, pressure rating, wetted materials, sealing design, construction standard, testing and documentation must be checked independently.
Adjacent types
Other options in this family
Final technical approval is required
This page is educational and intended for initial screening. Final selection must be approved against project requirements, actual service conditions and manufacturer documentation.
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