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Overview

Regulation (or regulating) valves are designed to control and manage flow rate, temperature, pressure, etc [1]. Most regulation valves achieve this by using a plug or similar device to modulate the flow area available.



Common
regulation valves include [2]:
Regulation Valves
Go to: Globe ValveGo to: Ball ValveGo to: Butterfly Valve

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Go to: Diaphragm ValveGo to: Pinch ValveGo to: Plug Valve 

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Note: All examples listed above, besides the globe valve are also commonly used as isolation valves.

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