Valves are the manual or automatic fluid-controlling elements in a piping system. They are constructed to withstand a specific range of temperature, pressure, corrosion, and mechanical stress. The designer selects and specifies the proper valve for the application to give the best service for the economic requirements.
Fundamentals
Manual Valves
Automatic Valves
Balancing Valves
Multiple-Purpose Valves
Safety Devices
Self-Contained Temperature Control Valves
Pressure-Reducing Valves
Check Valves
Stop-Check Valves
Backflow Prevention Devices
Steam Traps
ISBN: 978-1-939200-27-3 (for SI versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7705 (for SI versions of chapters)
Citation: 2016 ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Systems and Equipment: Chapter 47, Valves
Product Details
- Published:
- 2016
- ISBN(s):
- 9781939200273
- Number of Pages:
- 15
- Units of Measure:
- SI
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.5 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-S472016SI
