Valve reading and resources
Valve reading and resources
(OP)
Hey guys,
I am a newcomer to the valve, pump and compressor industry. I am looking for some good resources to learn about these some more and keep a little library of my own. They need not be highly technical (i.e. going into deep differential math, etc) but should have sufficent information to know the different types, advantages, etc etc. Since this is a valve sub-forum, it would be great if anyone here can let me know good websites or books where I can gather information on valves in general.
Thanks for the space.
I am a newcomer to the valve, pump and compressor industry. I am looking for some good resources to learn about these some more and keep a little library of my own. They need not be highly technical (i.e. going into deep differential math, etc) but should have sufficent information to know the different types, advantages, etc etc. Since this is a valve sub-forum, it would be great if anyone here can let me know good websites or books where I can gather information on valves in general.
Thanks for the space.





RE: Valve reading and resources
The ISA and API publish standards on various aspects of valves, mostly toward their leakage, control methods and capacity.
I have some information on my website.
Reading these forums can be useful too.
Paul
www.ostand.com
RE: Valve reading and resources
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Slightly biased toward their products but an excellent resource, especially for someone like me who isn't a valve expert.
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RE: Valve reading and resources
RE: Valve reading and resources
Many vendors also have "training" courses. These are usually with their products - which in my mind, is still of value as they are product specific. Contact your vendors and see if they have these types of product courses.
Talk to your colleagues. I am amased at how many people dont'trust their colleagues, but instead ask for help from total strangers that they have no knowledge of (eg. like here at Eng-Tips). See what is on their shelves - it is usually because they have found it useful.
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RE: Valve reading and resources
RE: Valve reading and resources
So maybe they will give a few more out...?
Paul
www.ostand.com
RE: Valve reading and resources
besideds the the good hints given above, I would like to add some more quick (web) references...
* BASIC CONCEPTS about valve types, design and history:
- http://www.valvias.com/history.php
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* Valve related TERMS AND DEFINITIONS:
- http://www.valve-world.net/glossary/index.aspx
- http://www.valvedirectory.com/valve_glossary.html
- http://www.valvemagazine.com/kr_glossary.html
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* See also EN 736-3 standard about Valves - Terminology, which is divided into:
- Part 1: Definition of types of valves;
- Part 2: Definition of components of valves;
- Part 3: Definition of terms.
Hope this helps, 'NGL
RE: Valve reading and resources
RE: Valve reading and resources
Handbook of Valves and Actuators
Edited by Brian Nesbitt
First edition 2007
ISBN: 978-1-85617-494-7
Depending on where you are located, I may be able to get you one.
Machiel
RE: Valve reading and resources
This thread has made me much more informative about the subject, and I will be suggesting the books and links to add to our library. I thank everyone of you for taking the time to post.