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Valves—Some New Ideas on an Old Subject
Author(s) -
Kimball P.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1984.tb00175.x
Subject(s) - globe valve , valve actuator , computer science , control valves , engineering , simple (philosophy) , ball valve , mechanical engineering , philosophy , epistemology
A recent innovation in hydraulic valves is the sleeve valve. The sleeve valve has low pressure drop across a fully opened valve, a droptight closure, excellent control characteristics, and simple design with low initial cost and few maintenance requirements. Other basic requirements are met as well. When properly applied, it may offer a lower cost solution to many common valve problems. Design, operation, control features, advantages, and construction materials are described. Use of a hand‐operated three‐way pilot valve in conjunction with a sleeve valve is covered.