Depending on the type of ball valve, it may be categortzed as full port, which offers minimal flow restriction, orstandard port, which slightly reduces flow. Additionally, ball valves can be floating or trunnion mounted, eachoffering different benefits depending on the application’s needs.
Working PrincipleThe operation of a ball valve is straightforuard. When the valve handle is turned, the ball rotates, aligning thehole in the ball with the flow path, allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Turning the handle in the opposite direction rotates the ball to block the flow. This mechanism provides a quickand effective way to control flow, making ball valves a popular choice for applications requiring fast shutoff andlow leakage.
Applications
Ball valves are widely used across various industries due to their versatility and reliability. In industrialsettings, they are commonly found in oil and gas pipelines, water treatment plants, and chemical processing
