What Is A Vented Ball Valve
Ball valves (sometimes called "Vented Compressors" by an alternate name), are a popular item on many construction sites. As a result they have many different accessories that make them useful in a variety of applications. This includes the addition of a pressure relief valve, which is necessary for regulating the flow of pressurized gases. There are other types of ball valve accessories, and one such example is a "camlock coupling."
A camlock coupling is used when the ball valve's seal is not sealed and is subjected to external pressures. There are several common reasons for an external pressure change, and they all have to do with the design and operation of the valves themselves. The most basic of these changes is thermal expansion, or thermal stresses. For instance, when a chemical is placed in a tank of fuel at room temperature, it will expand until it reaches its breaking point. If the tank is then left open, the chemical and the fuel will interact, causing catastrophic damage to both components if the seals are not maintained. This is why standard tank seals should be maintained regularly.
Thermal expansion can also take place during the manufacture of most plastics. The manufacturing process can alter the molecular structures of plastics, resulting in stresses in the seal. A vented ball valve may be designed to withstand these stresses, but there are times when the chemical or fluid that is being processed cannot be controlled by the typical manufacturing techniques. For instance, when plastic hydrogel beads are being used for plastic food containers, they have to be kept at specific temperatures in order to keep the plastic consistent and avoid leakage.
The liquid itself must also be kept at the right pressure, which is achieved using a vented ball valve. During the manufacture process, the pressure increases as the materials are inserted into the mold, increasing the amount of pressure that can be applied. These pressures can be reduced once the molds are removed, but in many instances they cannot be completely erased. When the materials cannot be handled properly, leaks can result, which compromises the safety of any application where liquid is present.
There are many different types of vented ball valve available on the market today. One of the most common uses for them is as an anti-vent seal for the venting of vapor barriers used in cryogenic processing. The materials used in this type of application need to be exceptionally dense, as the high temperatures that occur during the manufacture of the plastic require the materials to be very dense. Without the proper density, the material cannot prevent the rising temperatures that cause the blockage of the vents. Since the material cannot block the vents, it must be kept at the correct temperature, which is often quite extreme, causing the seal to fail during processing and often resulting in leaks. The presence of the liquid in the seal can result in damage to the machine, equipment, or even human life if the seal is not properly maintained over time.
Another instance in which the vented ball valve failure is most commonly found is with cryogenic processing. This is the process in which the liquid is frozen at specific temperatures. If the seal between the block and the valve fails, there will be internal pressure inside of the cryogenic processing lines. If the internal pressure rises, this pressure will burst through the valve, damaging the machinery, appliances, or human tissue located inside of the lines. leaks will then occur, compromising the productivity of any production processes that rely on these lines. This is why it is so important to have an efficient leak control valve system to prevent this type of catastrophic event from occurring in the first place.
There are many other types of applications in which a vented ball valve may be of help. For example, if the manufacturing of certain products requires extremely low temperatures to produce a certain type of material, it is necessary for a safe way to reduce external pressure in order to ensure that the materials are properly cooled, which prevents damage to the finished product during processing. Leaks can easily occur when a manufacturing process requires the presence of highly compressed air or extremely low temperatures. In some instances, when the presence of these pressures is unavoidable, it may be easiest to have a venting system installed instead of an air compression system. Air cooling systems utilize a venting system to ensure that any leakage of compressed air or low temperatures is eliminated before these unwanted pressures become a problem within the manufacturing facility.
A vented ball valve and its many applications are readily available on the Internet. There are many distributors who sell both the airtight and leak proof models that are needed in order to correctly perform their job. Regardless of whether you require this product for your residential heating or industrial cooling applications, it can easily be purchased and installed at your local HVAC store.
