Oil And Gas Valves Oil and gas valves are crucial components of any oil and gas production facility, refinery or distribution system. Here are some of the most common types of oil and gas valves and their features: 1. Ball Valves: Ball valves are commonly used in oil and gas applications due to their high reliability and minimal maintenance requirements. These valves are designed with a rotating ball with a hole that allows or prevents the flow of fluids. 2. Gate Valves: Gate valves are commonly used in the oil and gas industry for on/off control of fluid flow. They are designed with a wedge-shaped gate that slides into the valve body to control the flow. 3. Globe Valves: Globe valves are used for various applications including isolation, throttling, and regulating flow. These valves have a disk that moves perpendicular to the flow of fluid to control the flow rate. 4. Check Valves: Check valves are designed to ensure that fluid flows in only one direction, preventing backflow. These valves are commonly used in pipelines and other critical oil and gas applications. 5. Butterfly Valves: Butterfly valves are designed with a disc that rotates around an axis to control fluid flow. These valves are commonly used in low-pressure applications where space and weight considerations are important. 6.Needle Valves: Needle valves are used for precise flow control of fluids. These valves have a small orifice and a tapered needle-shaped plug that provides accurate flow rate control.
