Valves manual international : handbook of valves and acutators / edited by Brian Nesbitt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nesbitt, Brian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Valves.

Valves--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Actuators.

Actuators--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (571 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Handbook of valves and acutators

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Industries that use pumps, seals and pipes will also use valves and actuators in their systems. This key reference provides anyone who designs, uses, specifies or maintains valves and valve systems with all of the critical design, specification, performance and operational information they need for the job in hand. Brian Nesbitt is a well-known consultant with a considerable publishing record. A lifetime of experience backs up the huge amount of practical detail in this volume.* Valves and actuators are widely used across industry and this dedicated reference provides all the informati

Contents:

Front Cover; VALVES MANUAL International: Handbook of Valves and Actuators; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1. Definitions and abbreviations; Chapter 2. Properties of fluids; 2.1 Explanation of terms; 2.2 Water; 2.3 Oils; 2.4 Liquid-solid mixtures; 2.5 Liquid-gas mixtures; 2.6 Gas laws and gas properties; 2.7 Useful references; Chapter 3. Isolating valves; 3.1 Isolating valves and the system; 3.2 Isolating valve design; 3.3 Isolating valve types; 3.4 Useful references; Chapter 4. Non-return valves; 4.1 Non-return valves and the system; 4.2 Non-return valve design; 4.3 Non-return valve types

4.4 Useful referencesChapter 5. Regulators; 5.1 Regulators and the system; 5.2 Regulator design; 5.3 Regulator types; 5.4 Useful references; Chapter 6. Control valves; 6.1 Process control valves and the system; 6.2 Control valve design; 6.3 Process control valve types; 6.4 Useful references; Chapter 7. Safety relief valves; 7.1 Safety relief valves and the system; 7.2 Safety relief valve design; 7.3 Safety relief valve types; 7.4 Piping reactions; 7.5 Useful references; Chapter 8. Valve and piping sizing; 8.1 Sizing isolating valves; 8.2 Sizing non-return valves

8.3 Sizing safety relief valves8.4 Sizing regulators and control valves; 8.6 Useful references; Chapter 9. Piping and connectors; 9.1 Pipework design principles; 9.2 Rigid piping systems; 9.3 Flexible piping systems; 9.4 Expansion joints; 9.5 Threaded connections; 9.6 Welded connections; 9.7 Soldered connections; 9.8 Cemented connections; 9.9 Flanges; 9.10 Gaskets; 9.11 Clamped connections; 9.12 Grooved connections; 9.13 Compression fittings; 9.14 Flared fittings; 9.15 Quick release couplings; 9.16 Approved connections; 9.17 Useful references; Chapter 10. Noise in valves

10.1 The noise problem10.2 Noise analysis; 10.3 Sources of valve noise; 10.4 Noise prediction; 10.5 Noise attenuation; 10.6 Noise calculations; 10.7 Useful references; Chapter 11. Valve stem sealing; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Single seals; 11.3 Double seals; 11.4 Special designs; 11.5 Seal materials; 11.6 Lubrication; 11.7 Packing friction; 11.8 Packing box assembly; 11.9 Useful references; Chapter 12. Actuators; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Control signals; 12.3 Types of actuator; 12.4 Accessories; 12.5 Force/torque required in valve operation; 12.6 Setting-up; 12.7 Actuator selection

12.8 Useful referencesChapter 13. Valve materials; 13.1 General; 13.2 The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED); 13.3 NACE; 13.4 Valve body material; 13.5 Trim materials; 13.6 Hard facing materials; 13.7 Pressure/temperature ratings for flanges; 13.8 Non-metallic coatings; 13.9 Bolting materials; 13.10 Useful references; Chapter 14. Instrumentation and ancillaries; 14.1 Instrumentation; 14.2 Ancillary equipment; 14.3 Useful references; Chapter 15. Quality, inspection and testing; 15.1 Introduction; 15.2 Mass-produced valves; 15.3 Custom-built valves; 15.4 Guidelines for testing and documentation

15.5 Standards

Notes:

Published by Elsevier in association with Roles & Associates Ltd.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-14518-1

9786611145187

0-08-054928-4

OCLC:

437198411