Recommendations for Valve & Valve Automation resources?
Recommendations for Valve & Valve Automation resources?
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Anyone have recommendations for solid reference texts on valves and valve automation?
I've survived a number of years with my "Machinery's Handbook", a fistful of VMA and ISO standards, and the kindnesss of strangers. But I really believe that there's a 'Go to' book that I'm missing, a bible of valves.
Thanks in advance
I've survived a number of years with my "Machinery's Handbook", a fistful of VMA and ISO standards, and the kindnesss of strangers. But I really believe that there's a 'Go to' book that I'm missing, a bible of valves.
Thanks in advance
RE: Recommendations for Valve & Valve Automation resources?
These cover the major types - gate, globe, check, control, plug, ball etc.
The Valve Primer - Brent T Stojkov
Valve Selection Handbook - R W Zappe
Valve Handbook - Philip L Skousen
A very good book for control valves is the Emerson Control Valve Handbook - available FOC on the Emerson website (also known as the Fisher Control Valve Handbook), Also has information on actuation.
Per ISO-4126, only the term Safety Valve is used regardless of application or design.
RE: Recommendations for Valve & Valve Automation resources?
I stumbled onto the Stojkov's "Valve Primer", it is an excellent, concise treatment. Similarly, Fisher's "Control Valve Handbook" has a lot of great information.
What started this was my ignorance on the difference between T(Z) pattern globe and y-pattern in applications. On consulting the manufacturer, I was told that it was mostly economic. However, I did know there was a difference in Cv which under certain circumstances (need back pressure).
RE: Recommendations for Valve & Valve Automation resources?
Per ISO-4126, only the term Safety Valve is used regardless of application or design.