Pressure Reducing Valve
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What are Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)?
A pressure reducing valve (PRV), also known as a pressure regulator, is a type of valve used to control and maintain a lower pressure in a pipeline or system than the pressure of the fluid entering it. Pressure reducing valves are commonly used in various applications, including water distribution systems, gas pipelines, steam systems, and hydraulic systems. Their primary function is to protect downstream equipment and components from damage caused by excessive pressure, while also ensuring consistent pressure levels for efficient and safe operation.
Here’s how it works:
- The PRV is installed in a pipeline or system where the pressure needs to be reduced.
- When high-pressure fluid flows into the valve, the PRV automatically adjusts to reduce the pressure to a predetermined level.
- The valve accomplishes this by using a spring-loaded mechanism or pilot-operated system to regulate the flow of fluid, allowing excess pressure to be released or diverted.
Uses :
- Water Distribution: PRVs regulate high-pressure water from the main supply for residential and industrial use.
- Steam Systems: They prevent equipment damage by regulating steam pressure in heating and industrial processes.
- Gas Distribution: PRVs ensure safe gas distribution by reducing high-pressure gas for commercial and household use.
- Hydraulic Systems: These valves control fluid pressure in hydraulic machinery to optimize performance and prevent overloading.
- Fire Protection: PRVs maintain adequate water flow and pressure in fire protection systems for firefighting.
- Industrial Processes: They help maintain consistent conditions, protect equipment, and ensure product quality and safety in various industrial applications.
Advantages:
- Excessive pressure in fluid systems can cause damage to pipes, fittings, valves, and other equipment. Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) play a crucial role in safeguarding machinery and plumbing systems by lowering and maintaining the pressure at a safe and consistent level.
- Increased energy use and waste can also be caused by high pressure in fluid systems. By lowering the pressure and flow rate to the bare minimum necessary for the particular application, it increases energy efficiency.
- Contributes to the maintenance of safe working conditions by avoiding overpressure, lowering the possibility of mishaps, and preventing equipment failure.
- Contributes to the reduction of water waste by preventing leaks and avoiding wasteful water use caused by high pressure.
- PRVs aid in maintaining the proper pressure and flow rate in industrial operations, which is essential for assuring constant product quality.
- Easy and swift operation
Description:
- Body Material: Cast Iron, Cast Steel (A216 WCB, WCC, LCB, LCC, WC6, WC9), Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel [ SS316, SS304, SS316L, SS904L, CF8, CF8M, F304, F316, F31L, F51, F3, F55, F91 ]
- Class: 150 to 800, PN10 to PN100
- Size: DN15 to DN600
- Ends: Butt welded, Socket welded, Threaded, Flanged
