Butterfly valve is a commonly used fluid control equipment, which has a wide range of applications in many industries. Therefore, it is very necessary to know when to use butterfly valves. In this article, we will discuss some situations that require the use of butterfly valves.
1. Low pressure system
Butterfly valves are often used in low-pressure systems because they are lighter than other valves, such as ball or globe valves. This makes installing and maintaining butterfly valves easier as they are less expensive to maintain and replace. In addition, the structure of the butterfly valve is simplified, and the turning torque required to control the opening and closing of the valve is less.
2. Large diameter valve
Butterfly valves are also widely used in large diameter valves. This is because butterfly valves operate by rotating, allowing them to open and close quickly. This makes them more practical in large bore pipes, as they reduce drag in the pipe, reducing the risk of performance degradation. In addition, the butterfly valve can be designed with a gate-type funnel to avoid problems such as material agglomeration, accumulation, and jamming.
3. Pumping station and equipment piping
Butterfly valves are also often used in pumping stations and equipment piping. This is because they have a wider control range and can be used with more different types of fluids, such as gases, liquids, steam, etc. Butterfly valves can also operate at different temperatures and pressures without failure or wear. In addition, butterfly valves can also be applied to different pipelines and connection methods to meet the requirements of various purposes.
4. Industrial automation control system
Butterfly valves can also be integrated into industrial automation control systems. This allows for faster and more precise fluid control, increasing productivity.
In addition, the intelligent technology of the butterfly valve can also make the operation more convenient. For example, using butterfly valve valve position detection or flow meter detection technology, the fluid state can be grasped in real time and related controls can be carried out in a timely manner, thereby improving the safety and stability of the production line.
All in all, butterfly valves are a common piece of fluid control equipment that is widely used in many industries. They are simple in structure, easy to install, and can adapt to different fluid, temperature and pressure environments. Butterfly valves are ideal for fluid control when fast and accurate fluid control is required in low-pressure systems, large-diameter valves, pumping stations and equipment piping, and industrial automation control systems.