Thursday, July 27, 2023

Can Ball Valves Be Used For Throttling

 While ball valves are primarily designed for on/off control, they can be used for throttling applications to some extent. However, it's important to consider their limitations in such scenarios. Unlike valves specifically designed for precise flow rate control, ball valves have limited ability to make fine adjustments to the flow.

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When a ball valve is partially opened (in a partially rotated position), it can restrict the flow and act as a throttling valve. However, due to the design of the valve with a full bore or reduced bore, the flow control might not be as precise as other specialized throttling valves like globe or butterfly valves.

If the application requires precise and continuous flow rate adjustments, it is generally recommended to use valves designed explicitly for throttling purposes to achieve better control and avoid potential issues with the ball valve's limited throttling capabilities.

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