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Isolation valve

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An isolation valve is a valve in a fluid handling system that stops the flow of process media to a given location, usually for maintenance or safety purposes. They can also be used to provide flow logic (selecting one flow path versus another), and to connect external equipment to a system. A valve is classified as an isolation valve because of its intended function in a system, not because of the architecture of the valve itself. Therefore, many different types of valves can be classified as isolation valves.

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To easily understand the concept of an isolation valve, one can think of the valves under a kitchen or bathroom sink in a typical household. These valves are normally left open so that the user can control the flow of water with the spigot above the sink, and does not need to reach under the counter to start or stop the water flow. However, if the spigot needs to be replaced (i.e. maintenance needs to take place on the system), the isolation valves are shut to stop the flow of water when the spigot is removed. In this system, the isolation valves and the spigot may even be the same type of valve. However, due to their function they are classified as the isolation valves and, in the case of the spigot, the control valves.

1. Pre insulated Valves

Insulation of valves done before installation With Factory Pre Insulated technology


1.Pre-insulated Valves & Strainers solves the condensation related problems on Valves & Strainers, with factory pre-insulated technology in a ready to fix solution which also comes with pre-insulated tail pieces (flange with a small pipe welded which is again factory pre-insulated).

2. Extremely low thermal conductivity (0.020 w/k m to 0.022 w/k m), higher thermal resistance & less water vapor diffusion rate.

3. The product has shown prominent results in different atmospheric conditions against condensation & corrosion which also provide efficient life cycle performance of the product.

Common Applications

  • Firewater control
  • Pipeline safety systems
  • Residential plumbing systems (both water and gas)
  • Nuclear reactors
  • Oil and gas wells
  • References

    Isolation valve Wikipedia