BALL VALVES
A ball valve is a manual valve that
has a ball with a hole through it that is
mounted between two seats. When the
ball hole is in line with the valve openings,
a full flow of water occurs.
As you can see here, the ball valve
is closed since the hallowed part of the
ball is perpendicular to the valve
openings. While, in this illustration, the
hallowed part of the ball is parallel to the
valve openings. Therefore, it is open and
water can pass through it.
A 90° rotation of the ball causes
the valve to be fully closed. Ball valves
are available in both on/off shutoff control
and controlled-flow designs. Controlled-
flow ball valves are designed to regulate
the flow of water.
Ball Valves are Recommended for:
• Fully open/closed, limited-
throttling
• Higher temperature fluids
Advantages:
• Low cost
• High flow capacity
• High pressure/temperature
capabilities
• Low leakage and maintenance
• Tight sealing with low torque
• Easy quarter turn operation-
desirable to most operators
• Fairly easy to automate.
Disadvantages:
• Limited throttling characteristics
• Prone to cavitation
• Not suitable for slurry applications
due to cavities around the ball and
seats. Slurries tend to solidify or
clog inside the cavities, greatly
increasing the operating torque of
the valve and in some cases
rendering the valve inoperable.
METERED VALVES
Metered valves are designed to
automatically discharge for a specific
length of time and thus deliver a fixed
quantity of water before closing off the
flow. They operate by pushing down or
against the valve handle.
It means it helps control the
amount of fluid or gas flowing through a
pipe or system and provides a way to
measure that flow accurately.
They are used in lavatories in
public restrooms such as in
transportation terminals, restaurants, and
convention halls to ensure that water is
shut off after a short period of time.
Metered valves are often used in
those areas as they promote responsible
water conservation and management,
help control costs, and contribute to a
cleaner and more sustainable
environment.
A flushometer valve is a metered
valve that discharges a predetermined
quantity of water to fixtures for flushing
purposes (e.g., water closets and urinals)
and is closed by direct water pressures.
A flushometer works by using the
pressure of the water supply line to
initiate the flushing process in toilets or
urinals. When a user activates the
flushometer, a diaphragm or piston valve
inside the device opens, allowing
pressurized water to flow into the fixture
and create a forceful flush. The
flushometer then automatically shuts off
after a predetermined amount of time,
controlling water usage and promoting
efficiency.