Energy storage ball valve

What are ball valves used for?

Ball valves can be used in transmission and storage, gas processing, industrial applications, and many more. They provide reliable leak protection, which is especially beneficial in gas applications. Ball valves have low pressure drop and can open and close quickly.

What is a V-port ball valve?

They are widely used in the oil and gas industry’s most severe service applications. V-port ball valves have a “V”-shaped ball or seat. Also known as control valves, they control flow velocities when the application requires. The ORBIT rising stem ball valve is ideal for applications that demand zero leakage and frequent operation.

How do ball valves work?

The most common ball valve design is two way, which enables flow to linearly travel from the inlet to the exit. Three- and four-way ball valves enable flow to travel in multiple directions, including 90° angles. Trunnion-mounted ball valves feature additional mechanical anchoring at the top and bottom on the ball.

What is a ball valve & ring O subsea valve?

Ball valves have low pressure drop and can open and close quickly. A variety of construction materials, trim options, and designs make them extremely versatile. RING-O subsea valves are commonly used on manifolds that require long service life at high pressures. Lower emissions while improving uptime and profitability.

What is a reduced bore ball valve?

This type of bore is ideal when pigging may be necessary. Reduced-port (reduced-bore) ball valves have bores that are one or two nominal sizes smaller, providing more restricted flow path that generally result in higher energy losses.

What is a full-port ball valve?

They also eliminate localized high-velocity flow, which can create uneven seat wear in conventional ball, gate, and plug valves. Full-port (fullbore) ball valves have a bore internal diameter (ID) approximately equal to the pipeline ID, which reduces friction and pressure loss across the valve and eliminates flow restrictions.