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Overview

Isolation valves can be identified as valves which stop the flow of a medium to a specific area. These valves can be opened or closed to allow the flow from one region to the next to be stopped [1]. This flow can then be diverted to another area or be stopped entirely for safety and or maintenance [2]. 



Types of Isolation Valves

Ball Valve [3]Butterfly Valve [4]

Diaphragm Valve [5]

An image of a ball valve.

An image of a butterfly valve.

   An image of a diaphragm valve.

Gate Valve [6]Pinch Valve [7]Plug Valve [8]

An image of a gate valve.

An image of a manual pinch valve.

An image of a plug valve.



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Overview

Isolation valves can be identified as valves which stop the flow of a medium to a specific area. These valves can be opened or closed to allow the flow from one region to the next to be stopped [1]. This flow can then be diverted to another area or be stopped entirely for safety and or maintenance [2]. 

Types of Isolation Valves

Ball Valve [3]Butterfly Valve [4]

Diaphragm Valve [5]

Gate Valve [6]Pinch Valve [7]Plug Valve [8]

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