Control Flow Precisely and Improve Your Process Efficiency!
Segmented ball valves are rotary control valves used to regulate the flow rate of liquids, gases, steam, and fluids containing certain solid particles in industrial processes. In these valves, the flow is controlled by a V-shaped spherical segment rotating inside the valve body. By changing the position of the spherical segment, the flow can be adjusted precisely or shut off completely when required.
The V-shaped spherical design helps establish a controlled relationship between valve opening and flow rate. This allows segmented ball valves to provide precise flow control not only in fully open or fully closed positions but also at various intermediate openings.
Segmented ball valves can be manufactured with different body materials, pressure classes, connection types, sealing options, and actuator systems. Product selection should be based on process pressure, temperature, fluid properties, required flow rate, sealing class, and control accuracy.
These valves can be used in many industrial processes, including the chemical, oil and gas, energy, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, mining, paper, automotive, and machinery industries. Segmented ball valves provide effective solutions, particularly in liquid, gas, steam, and slurry applications requiring high flow capacity, a wide control range, and stable operation.
At TLY Energy and Defense Industry Inc., we provide segmented ball valve solutions suitable for the requirements of different industrial processes. With our extensive product range and expert technical support team, we help our customers identify products that meet their specific process conditions.
Main Features and Advantages of Segmented Ball Valves
Precise Flow Control: The rotary movement of the V-shaped spherical segment allows the flow rate to be controlled precisely and steadily at different valve openings.
Wide Control Range: The geometry of the spherical segment helps provide a broad control range between low and high flow rates.
High Flow Capacity: With proper valve selection and sizing, the compact body design can provide high flow capacity.
Shearing Action: The movement between the spherical segment and the seating surface can help cut through deposits in fluids containing fibers or certain solid particles and contribute to reliable shutoff.
Durability: By selecting suitable body, spherical segment, stem, and sealing materials, solutions resistant to abrasive, corrosive, and demanding process conditions can be developed.
Sealing Performance: An appropriate seat and seal design helps provide reliable sealing performance in the closed position.
Low Pressure Loss: Correct valve sizing and a suitable operating position can help limit unnecessary pressure losses within the process.
Automation Compatibility: Segmented ball valves can be integrated into automation systems using pneumatic or electric actuators and positioners.
Ease of Maintenance: Depending on the valve design, access to the spherical segment, seat, stem, and sealing components can be simplified.
Wide Range of Applications: They can be used in liquid, gas, steam, and slurry lines in accordance with different process requirements.
Segmented ball valves provide an effective solution for applications requiring precise flow control and reliable process management. When the correct materials, valve size, sealing system, and actuator are selected, they contribute to stable operation, long service life, and high process efficiency.
Main Application Areas
Chemical Industry: Used for flow control in reactors, process lines, storage tanks, and chemical dosing systems.
Oil and Gas Industry: Preferred for regulating liquid and gas flows during production, processing, transportation, and storage operations.
Power Generation: Can be used in auxiliary process and flow-control systems at thermal, hydroelectric, and other power-generation facilities.
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Used to direct and control flow in water, wastewater, sludge, and chemical dosing lines.
Food and Beverage Industry: Segmented ball valves with hygienic designs and suitable material properties can be used in food-processing and liquid-transfer applications.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Models meeting the required hygiene and material-compatibility standards can be preferred for controlling process flows in pharmaceutical production.
Mining and Mineral Processing: Can be used to control slurry, water, and fluids containing certain solid particles.
Automotive and Machinery Industries: Can provide flow control in production lines, paint systems, cooling circuits, and utility applications.
Segmented ball valves are used in many industrial applications thanks to their ability to adapt to different process conditions. TLY Energy and Defense Industry Inc. contributes to the reliable and efficient operation of systems by providing segmented ball valves, actuators, and control solutions tailored to customers’ process requirements.
Please contact us for detailed information and product selection suitable for your application.
