Over the past few years, the refining industry has undergone changes in everything from the way they process to how long they operate their process units for. Combined with the emergence of low sulfur fuel specifications, the requirement to process lower grade crude and the need to convert more bottom-of-the-barrel residuals, these changes have increased the demand for isolation and control valves. Valves that are unreliable or unpredictable in an emergency situation can cause monetary losses as well as devastating consequences to personnel.
Ball valves are key devices to shut-off and regulate the flow of a fluid (oil, gas, steam, etc) in the petrochemical industry. A ball valve features a spherical disc to open and close the flow of the fluid. They are the industry standard for pipeline shut-off applications, as their design guarantees very tight and leak-free sealing even after years of operation. The two key types of ball valves are the floating and the trunnion designs (side or top entry). The body can be cast or forged and monolithic or split (in 2 or 3 pieces). The API 6D and ASME B16.34 are key specifications.
WHY BALL VALVE IS IMPORTANT?
When it comes to valve types, there are distinctive differences in design, intent, and purpose. Ball valve has been proven successful in process like Atmospheric Distillation Vacuum Distillation, Continuous Catalytic Reforming (CCR), Visbreaking,Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (FCC), Fixed Bed Hydrotreating, Fixed Bed Hydrocracking, Ebullated Bed Hydrocracking, Delayed Coking Gasification, Deasphalting and more
Advantages Of Ball Valves
- They provide leak-proof service,
- Open and close quickly,
- They have very small dimensions compared to gate valves,
- Compared to gate valves, they are lighter,
- Since Gate and Globe valves do not have multi-designed flexibility, they reduce the number of valves required.
- Different sizes and shapes of these valves provide a great deal of flexibility in selection.
- They provide dependable service, even under high pressures and temperatures, and they are made of high quality materials.
- Compared to other valves, they are controlled with less force.
- ensure a very tight seal without the need for high torque forces
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The ball inside the valve has a hole through which air can flow freely when it is fully aligned with the two ends. When the hole is completely perpendicular to the ends of the device, the valve is perfectly seal.
Otherwise, when the hole is in any other position (perpendicular to the valve ends for instance) the flow is totally or partly interrupted.
Ball valve vs gate valve
The valve performs the same function as a gate valve (shut-off).In gate valve,Difficult to detect the open or closed state of the valve. The principal difference between a ball valve and a gate valve is that a ball valve opens/closes the flow, while a gate valve uses a disc sitting on a seat to do so. Therefore, these two valves differ in terms of design and compactness.
Ball valve vs Butterfly valve
Butterfly valves do not seal as completely as ball valves and are rarely use to control gas flows. Ball valves provide a reliable seal. Despite its high pressure capability, the ball valve also offers superior cut-off characteristics, is easy to turn and does not require pressure-balancing.
There are many different kinds of valves available on the market that are suitable for both industrial and domestic use. However, the ball valves is the most commonly use in everyday life. These valves are available in a variety of materials, sizes, and user interfaces. Easily assemble and easily work in any position, horizontal or vertical. Ball valves can attach to any equipment without any additional fittings. The valves are available in a variety of designs that make them unique.
WHY TO CHOOSE AIRA BALL VALVES :
- Aira Euro Automation is a core manufacturer, supplier & exporter of ball valves in Oman.
- We offer pneumatic actuated, handle operated & gear operated ball valves with multiple features & specification which is perfectly suitable for your requirements.
- We have 2 piece design ball valve, 3 piece design ball valve, high pressure ball valve, extended shaft ball valve and jacketed ball valve. As per the demand we provide options of 2way, 3 way ball valve, 4 way ball valve & 5 way ball valves. We also make for you Fire safe designed ball valves for your safety. Aira Euro automation is a leading ball valve supplier & exporter in Oman. Our ball valves comes up with screwed and flange end connections.
- Our Ball Valves available with PTFE, GFT, CFT, TFM, PEEK & Metal to Metal seals
- MOC – WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3M, Hast Alloy & Duplex materials for valve body
- Jacketed Ball Valve with replaceable seals
Conclusion
Therefore, The ball valves is a very essential component of piping systems. They are use for various purposes throughout the oil and gas industry. For upstream applications, they control the flow of oil. In the midstream, they control the flow of gas and oil in order to protect equipment. For the downstream, they are use for refining crude oil. We Euro Automation is a prominent industrial valve supplier, exporter & distributor in Oman. We offer a huge range of industrial valves such as Ball valves, Butterfly valves, Control Valves & Solenoid Valves in Oman.
