Valves are used extensively in different industries for flow control. These devices are also essential for enhancing the safety of fluid processes — they protect people, equipment, and the environment. Valves are designed for use in different facilities, with different sectors prescribing the minimum performance and safety standards. Valves must maintain the highest safety standards throughout their useful lives.
The safety of industrial valves depends on several factors. Their design determines flow coefficients, sealing efficiency, fail-safe capability, and compatibility with the service media. When valves used for chemical fluid service leak, they emit hazardous fluids into the environment. They harm process operators and may release ozone-depleting gases into the atmosphere.