Over the years, the demand for power has gone up and it is ever-increasing. But all of the demand amidst the climate change issue has given rise to the need of finding better and renewable resources that are less harmful to generate electricity.

This has led to industrial valve manufacturers belonging in the power plant industry to look for process equipment that can not only enhance efficiency for power generation but also optimise power performance. In context of a bigger scale, valves seem to be just a fraction of the significantly broad aspect of a power station.

However, valves may be small in comparison to other elements that are present in a power plant, they have many significant roles to play. In fact, in a single power plant, there are several valves used to perform different operations.

If you are intrigued to learn and explore more of valves for power plants then make sure to visit the Dutco Tennant LLC exhibit at the ADIPEC 2022 starting from 31st October 2022. But before you go to the exhibition, here’s a few of the valves that are used in power plant industries.

Gate Valves (Bolted Bonnet & Pressure Seal)

Gate valves have a wedge or disc element that acts as gate to obstruct the path of media flow. This valve is not intended for throttling but its main role is for isolation of media with minimal restriction. Gate valves are fully utilised when turning it to open fully closed fully positions.

These valves are designed to shut the flow of media in emergencies or when there is need for pipeline maintenance. Gate valves can also help in connecting the media to external process equipment or it comes handy in changing direction which the media flow should follow.

The bolted bonnet valve allows for minimising friction, erosion and pressure drop. For the pressure seal gate valves, two designs are available for high-pressure and temperature applications: the parallel disc and flexible wedge.

High-Performance Butterfly Valves

The butterfly valve has a wafer-like body structure with a thin disc allowing bidirectional rotation. These valves are lightweight making them easier to install, maintain and repair.

They are also abbreviated and known as HPBV, high-performance butterfly valves typically include two offsets instead of one. This contributes to a better sealing capability.

It also helps in generating less friction, leading to a longer lifespan. High-performance butterfly valves are often used in cooling water systems, industrial wastewater and water intake applications. If the seating of HPBV is metal then it has the capability to withstand high temperature and pressure as well.

Conclusion

If you are interested in learning more about valves for power plants or other heavy-duty applications such as the Oil & Gas industries then be sure to join the Dutco Tennant LLC exhibit at the ADIPEC 2022. Here you will have the chance to explore a wide range of showcased products that will feature such specialised valves as well.

Visitors can catch live product demonstrations and can also interact with industry leaders to gain more insights of relevant industries. The event will commence from 31st October and last till 3rd November 2022.