CONTROL VALVES VS BALL VALVES: KEY DIFFERENCES AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Introduction The world of fluid control is a very broad and vast one, so obtaining the correct valve is crucial in terms of performance and reliability. Whether you’re using the control valve for water, gas, or any other fluids, it is crucial to understand the differences between the control valves and ball valves. We will look into the mysterious yet interesting characteristics that separate these two types of valves and understand how to get the right type of valve needed. Understanding Control Valves Control valves are the conductors of fluids and gases in a process line and are very good at controlling the flow, pressure or temperature, or level of a fluid. These valves are standard in those industries that demand high accuracy in controlling the flow of substances, or materials, including the chemical processing, oil and gas and power industries. Control valves work on the basic principle of throttling which involves changing the size of the orifice, usually done by an actua