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it depends on where you are installing it on the manifold, and what you will be using it for. Gate valves really only work well as either full open, or full closed valves. They are thought of as shut-off valves so if you wished to put one at the inlet of your manifold, that would work well. If you are looking to regulate the steam to different branches of a manifold, then you would be better off using globe valves for those locations. Globe valves are designed to throttle or regulate flow. If you try and use gate valves to throttle, you will not be happy with the results, and they will wear out and not fully close, when you need them to close.
Hope that helps.
Ron Powell BSME
What else can I help you with?
How do you calculate torque of a gate valve?
how to calculate gate valve torgue. What is the torgue required for 1100NB gate vave used for 3kg/cm2 steam line
How do you replace a gate valve on a domestic water system?
By shutting off the water supply and replacing the valve
Can you use a wcb gate valve for steam?
Yes, a WCB (Wrought Carbon Steel) gate valve can be used for steam applications, provided it meets the necessary pressure and temperature ratings. However, it's important to ensure that the valve is designed for high-temperature service and compatible with the specific steam conditions. Always consult the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines to ensure safe and appropriate usage in steam systems.
What is the application of slide gate valve?
Application is shutting off supply, usually water. -Gate valves are 'Old hat' and inefficient, get a new ball valve instead.
The purpose of a bypass valve in larger-size gate valves is to?
In an application of pressure reduction, the warm up valve (bypass valve) is used to warm the steam line, within recommended time frames, before the control valve is placed into operation. A steam control valve should not be used for warm up of a steam distribution line.
What are the basic components of a gate valve?
the gate and the valve.
How do you increase pressure in hot water?
Make sure your valve is all the way on at hot water tank. If you have a gate valve -- instead of ball valve -- Gate valves -- will break inside the valve and you will not know if it is all the way on or not -- If you turn handle and it keeps turning then it is broke inside the valve -- turn water off at main and replace with ball valve.
What is Forged steel gate valve flanged?
Forged steel gate valve flanged is just a gate valve which with a flange.
Is the gate valve leaking at the stem?
Yes, the gate valve is leaking at the stem.
What is the function of gate valve?
A gate valve is positive shut off and used for on of off . A globe valve is for throttling
What is the difference between a knife gate valve a gate valve?
A Knife Gate Valve is used to slice through sludge /sewerage and a gate is used fro normal positive shut off If you want to find the photo of Knife Gate Valve,you can enter to the link:http://www.kolinkcn.com/
What is the difference of gate valve to gate valve?
a gate valve is a valve you turn the handle round and round until it shuts off a ball valve is a valve with a lever that you turn 1/4 turn and its off hope this helps plumber paul
