The double-seated control valve has two seats (upper and lower), so it has a small unbalanced force. It is suitable for applications with a large pressure difference and low leakage requirements. For double-seated control valves of the same diameter, the actuator size requirements can also be smaller. However, the double-seated control valve has a complex flow path, high flow resistance, and a small control range; the stem moves up and down, which reduces the stability of the plug and increases vibration.
The V-port ball valve has significant advantages over a straight-through two-seat control valve, which is determined by its design. The spool of the V-port ball valve has an eccentric design: apart from the closed position, the spool and seat do not contact each other in other positions, which reduces wear. As soon as the spool opens, it moves away from the seat, reducing the operating torque. At the same time, the unique V-shaped opening in the spool excellently provides the valve's control characteristics at small openings, solving the problem of poor operating characteristics of straight-through valves at small openings.
The V-port ball valve has a simple flow path (single straight-through), low flow resistance, and a large adjustable range. The pressure recovery coefficient of the "flow-opening" type valve is higher than that of a double-seated valve, making it more suitable for conditions where cavitation occurs.
The movement of the spool and stem of the V-port ball valve is rotational, allowing it to withstand a larger pressure difference compared to linear motion valves – 2.5 to 10 times greater.
When addressing high-temperature issues, the V-port ball valve uses an elastic rigid seal that combines stiffness and flexibility to solve the problem of spool and seat jamming due to thermal expansion at high temperatures. Simultaneously, a high-temperature wear-resistant packing seal is applied to ensure the reliability of stem sealing at high temperatures.
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