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Practical guides to selecting, installing, adjusting, and maintaining pressure reducing valves, relief and control valves, and steam ejectors and injectors.

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Pressure reducing valvesWhat is a steam pressure reducing valve?A steam pressure reducing valve keeps the downstream steam pressure constant, even when the inlet pressure or the demand varies. · 14 min read

Control and designBasics of designing a pressure valveDesigning a pressure valve requires first defining its purpose and, from there, the body material, the pressure and temperature limits, the dimensions, and the flow capacity. · 4 min read

Relief and safetyHow does an adjustable pressure relief valve work, and what are its applications?An adjustable pressure relief valve keeps the discharge closed with a plug and a calibrated spring, and opens when the pressure exceeds the value set on the spring, which is adjustable with a screw. · 5 min read

Ejectors and injectorsSteam and liquid injectors for a wide range of systems and installationsA steam injector is used to heat a liquid by mixing it with steam, with no moving parts, and Valfonta offers two models: the 260 injector and the 280 heater. · 7 min read

Control and designControl valve selection: everything you need to consider to avoid mistakesTo select a control valve, you need to define its function (isolation, non-return, regulation, or safety), its pressure rating, the materials, the actuation system, and the size. · 5 min read

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