they are best with pressure and they close all the way.
That would depend on the application such as high steam pressure and if throttling is needed
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
There are two main types of steam radiator valves: thermostatic and manual. Thermostatic valves use a temperature-sensitive element to automatically adjust the flow of steam based on the room's temperature. Manual valves, on the other hand, require manual adjustment to control the steam flow. Both types help regulate the amount of steam entering the radiator, which in turn controls the heat output and maintains a comfortable temperature in the room.
Where refrigerant gauges are connected to monitor pressures. <<< NOT enough information '''Normally refrigerant valves are one that look like a tire air valve (Schroeder ) The valves used for heating would vary according to the mediums being used''' '''For example hydronics use a globe pattern valve in most cases although in older systems a balancing valve can resemble a gas-cock''' '''For steam applications depending on pressure globe and gates are used and "needle valves" are used to bleed air out of the system on hot water heating'''
The Discovery and Application of Steam - 1913 was released on: USA: July 1913
The Corliss steam engine is remarkable because of the design of the valves which control the intake and exhaust to the steam to the cylinder.
William Barnet Le Van has written: 'Safety-valves' -- subject(s): Safety appliances, Steam-boilers, Valves 'The steam engine and the indicator' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Indicators for steam-engines, Steam-engines
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CHAMBER JACKET STEAM GENERATOR STEAM TRAP VALVES ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CONTACTORS HEATERS
Not a hydrologist, but I'd lay money on the fact that steam is mostly air, and ice is mostly water.
The purpose of a steam trap is discharging noncondensable and condensable gases. They are essentially automatic valves that discharge using a small amount of live steam.
A condensing steam locomotive uses a condenser connected to a series of valves and other equipment. It is designed primarily to reduce emissions, but otherwise is a typical steam locomotive.