Technical FAQs

Flow simulation of our Delta T Cavitation Control Butterfly Valve.  What is Cv and how does it relate to valves? Valves play a critical role in the regulation of fluid flow. Whether for industrial applications, plumbing, or other processes, selecting the right valve characteristics is…

What is Cavitation? Cavitation in a valve or pipeline refers to a phenomenon that occurs when the pressure of a fluid drops below its vapor pressure, causing the formation and subsequent collapse of vapor or gas bubbles. This collapse produces intense shockwaves and can lead…

Why Use a Vented Ball? Ball valves equipped with a “vented ball” generally fall into two functional categories – internally vented or externally vented. It is important to identify which type is needed for your application because there are significant differences between the two functions.…