Control Valve Characteristics

Defining How Control Valves Perform

Control Valve Characteristics refer to the features that define a valve’s performance and suitability for specific applications. These characteristics include the valve’s flow capacity, pressure drop, response time, and control range. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for selecting the right control valve to ensure optimal performance in waterworks applications, such as regulating water flow and pressure in distribution systems.

Applications:

• Waterworks: Used to evaluate and select control valves for efficient water flow and pressure management in treatment and distribution systems.

Key Features:

• Flow Capacity: Determines how much fluid the valve can handle.
• Pressure Drop: Measures the reduction in pressure as fluid passes through the valve.
• Response Time: Indicates how quickly the valve can adjust to changes in control signals.
• Control Range: Defines the range over which the valve can effectively regulate flow or pressure.