Overview
Regulation (or regulating) valves are valves designed to control and manage characteristics such as flow rate, temperature, and pressure , etc[1]. Most regulation valves achieve this by using a plug or similar device to modulate the flow area available. [1]
Common valve types used as regulation valves include:
(Note: All the examples
| Common Regulation Valves [2] | ||
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| Globe Valve [3] | Ball Valve [4] | Butterfly Valve [5] |
| Diaphragm Valve [6] | Pinch Valve[7] | Plug Valve [8] |
Note: All examples listed above, besides the globe valve are also commonly used as isolation valves.
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