Globe valve types, parts and a comparison between the globe valve and the ball valve
In this article, I want to talk about Globe valve and ball valves and then compare them together to help you learn more about these two compared to each other and also decide which one would be the right choice for your system. So, let’s get into the details: Different globe valve types Categorizing globe valve types can be done based on different factors such as body type, bonnet connection, etc. The categorization based on the body contains three types: - Y types; - Z types; - And Angle types. Y types: This type has been designed to take care of the high pressure drop problem. The Stem and the Seat in the Y type have a 45-degree angle to the pipe axis. They can manage high pressures and where the pressure drop causes problems. Z types: One of the most popular globe valve types is the Z type. T...