When comparing globe valves to gate valves,...

When comparing globe valves to gate valves,...

Question 1 of 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d453a4

When comparing globe valves to gate valves, globe valves:

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When comparing globe valves to gate valves, globe valves:

🔍 Key Concepts

• Globe valve flow path (change in direction, pressure drop, and throttling characteristics) • Gate valve operation (on/off service vs. throttling and pressure regulation) • Effect of differential pressure on the force needed to open different valve designs

💭 Think About

• Think about which valve is typically recommended for throttling or regulating flow in piping systems and why. • Consider what happens to the pressure and flow when a valve has a straighter flow path versus one that forces the fluid to turn. • Ask yourself: when there is a large pressure difference across the valve, which design makes it mechanically easier to crack open the valve disc or plug?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which valve type is commonly used for throttling and regulating pressure in engineering practice. • Check which valve design causes a greater pressure drop when fully open due to internal flow direction changes. • Confirm how the force to open the valve is affected by the fluid pushing on the disc or plug in globe vs. gate valves.