When selecting and installing the correct valve for your system, you must understand the application the valve will be used in, the internal leakage rates, life expectancy, and much more. In this webinar, Swagelok Steam System Technical Expert, Kelly Paffel, focuses on steam valve selection to ensure code compliance.
Overview of the types of valves used in the steam system, steam applications and what type of valve to use in each as well as the operational design of each valve
What codes apply, how to ensure a safe operation valve, application information needed for code compliance and material selections including temperature and pressure relationship
Knowing the internal leakage rates for valves and why it's important
Life expectancy and what makes a valve reliable
Best practices
Knowing turn down capabilities and best practices for the installation of control valves
How to test valves using today's technology