MIRPUR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MUST

MIRPUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MIT

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER
MANAGEMENT LAB
Detail study of different types of valves used in water supply system.
Submitted to: Engrt. Rameez Raja
 INTRODUCTION
Valves are a vital part of the water distribution system. They are mechanical devices used to control,
regulate and direct water flow by completely or partially restricting it. They come in a variety of
ranges with different styles for every need. Water valves can be made of brass, stainless steel,
bronze, copper, and other materials.
 TYPES

The different types of valves can be a bit difficult to differentiate from

one another, but learning the key plumbing units attached to the valve
helps in understanding the use and style of each type.
 BALL VALVE
Ball valves are one of the most reliable and common valves used to control the water flow. It includes
a rotating sphere with a hole in the center that controls the water flow. Water can flow through the
valve and move towards the pipes when the ball’s hole is parallel to the water inlet. Water cannot
flow through the valve when the hole is rotated 90 degrees to the pipe through a handle.
 BUTTERFLY VALVE
The butterfly valve is typically used to both control and isolate water flow. Like a ball valve, it
consists of a movable disc that rotates in the middle, controlled by turning the handle a quarter turn.
Turning the handle causes the disc to burst open, allowing the water to pass through the valve. The
flow of water is prevented when the disc is closed.
 CHECK VALVE
In industrial settings, the most common type of water distribution valve found is a check valve used
only when the water flow is maintained from one side. The flow inside the pipe is controlled by using
a ball. The ball will stop the water from flowing in the wrong direction. Check valves are the most
convenient option for supply lines with a backflow risk.
 DIAPHRAGM VALVE
A diaphragm valve is one type of water valve that can limit the water flow in a piping system. A
diaphragm valve can control water flow by a knob or wheel. This design is quite similar to the gate
valve’s design. In the diaphragm, the diaphragm valve rests on the saddle to seal the path.
 FAUCET VALVE
Faucet valves specifically control the water flow in kitchen and bathroom faucets. Various types of
faucet valves are designed for this reason, such as ceramic disc valves, ball valves, cartridges valves,
and compression valves. Several of them are used as shower and tub valves.
 GATE VALVE
A gate valve is one of the most common water valves used in the plumbing system. It is quite popular
and widely used for general and residential plumbing. It consists of a wedge-shaped metal gate
that can be lowered with the help of a knob. The movements of the gate can be controlled by
rotating the knob.
 GLOVE VALVE
A globe valve is a good option when the water flow needs to be adjusted daily. It includes a stopper
on the end of a valve stem raised and lowered by the valve’s twist knob. The knob can be opened
and closed completely or partially. When the knob is twisted, a disc-shaped device opens up a z-
shaped path that allows water to flow from one section into another. The globe valve got its name
from its globe-like or ball-like shape.
 NEEDLE PLUG VALVE
Needle valves offer more precise control of flow than any other valves. A threaded, conical spindle
is lifted and lowered to control the water flow. The spindle’s sharp tip sits perfectly on the valve seat
at the valve’s bottom. A rotating stem activates the needle valves. When the stem turns, the spindle
slowly slides out of its valve seat, allowing water to flow through the valve’s narrow path gradually.
Needle valves isolate, control, and throttle the water flow.
 PLUG VALVE
A cylindrical valve, known as a plug valve, can be used for isolation or redirection reasons. A cone-
shaped “plug” inside the fitting valve has a hole in the middle. When the lever is turned a quarter,
the plug rotates to allow the water to flow through. When closed, the hole turns flush with the valve’s
walls and prevents the flow. Another use for plug valves is to restrict flow across multiple channels
and have multiple ports.
 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Pressure relief values do not function in the same way as a regular water valve. They protect
equipment or piping systems from bursting and reduce the water pressure to the desired limit. The
valve’s structure includes a spring and diaphragm that is adjusted to a specific limit depending on
the water supply’s pressure.
THE END
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