Valve Common Problems

Although every valve and piping system is unique, some common conditions that exist are pressure drops and high fluid velocities. These conditions are not necessarily bad, and may even be part of the system design. This module will explain the causes and possible solutions of common problems resulting from these conditions.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe pressure drop and the problems associated with pressure drop
• Describe flashing and solutions for flashing
• Describe cavitation and the negative effects of cavitation
• Define “choked flow”
• Explain how turbulence can occur and ways to reduce turbulence and its effects
• Describe how to eliminate high noise levels in valves and piping systems