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Sub Assistant Engineer (Mechanical Maintenance) at Polyester Yarn (POY,DTY,FDY,PSF) Manufacturing Plant

#valve Here's an overview of the key types of valves you mentioned: 1. Gate Valve Function: Primarily used to start or stop the flow of fluid. Not suitable for throttling. Design: Linear motion valve with a sliding gate to open or close the flow path. Applications: Water supply systems, oil and gas pipelines. Advantages: Low pressure drop when fully open. Disadvantages: Slow operation and not ideal for regulating flow. 2. Globe Valve Function: Designed for flow regulation or throttling. Design: Spherical body with an internal baffle to control flow. Applications: Cooling systems, fuel systems, steam systems. Advantages: Good throttling capability, precise control. Disadvantages: Higher pressure drop compared to gate valves. 3. Plug Valve Function: Used for quick on-off service and moderate throttling. Design: Rotating cylindrical or conical plug with a passage. Applications: Gas pipelines, chemical services, and slurries. Advantages: Simple design, easy maintenance. Disadvantages: Can require more force to operate, especially under high pressure. 4. Butterfly Valve Function: Used for isolating or regulating flow with quick shut-off. Design: A rotating disc positioned in the center of the pipe. Applications: HVAC systems, water distribution, and food processing. Advantages: Compact design, lightweight, cost-effective. Disadvantages: Limited throttling accuracy compared to globe valves. 5. Diaphragm Valve Function: Ideal for flow control and handling corrosive fluids. Design: Flexible diaphragm that comes into contact with a weir or seat to regulate flow. Applications: Pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical industries. Advantages: No internal leakage, suitable for sterile environments. Disadvantages: Limited to low-pressure applications. #valve #mechanical #schedule #maintenance #

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