Use of Gate Valves in Marine & Mining Industry
Gate Valves are designed to serve as isolation valves. These valves help to control the flow of liquid through the pipes. To start or stop the water flow or any other kind of liquid, these valves are affixed to the pipelines. Gate valves are primarily used for on/off applications. Gate valves are very common due to their simple design and ease of operation. The gate is raised by a threaded stem to allow fluid flow. Gate valves are not recommended for throttling, or restricting fluid flow by having the valve partially open. Their Design: Gate valves are very simple, and operate in either the fully open or fully closed position. By turning the handle on the top, the screw turns and moves the wedge up or down. The wedge is angled in such a way that if wear does occur, the wedge will still be guided into position. When a gate valve is fully open, there will be small pressure drop across the valve. Contrarily, when the valve is fully closed, it is pressurized and very well sealed. With the