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Understand the design standards (BS 1868, API6D, API602) and materials of check valves

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2024-11-15

Understand the design standards (BS 1868, API6D, API602) and materials of check valves

Understand the design standards (BS 1868, API6D, API602) and materials of check valves

What is a Check Valve?

Valves used to prevent backflow in piping systems are called check valves. It is also known as the non-return valve or NRV.
Check valve is installed in the pipeline and only allows one-way flow; Help protect equipment and processes. They operate entirely by reaction with the line fluid and therefore do not require any external drive.
 

Types of Check Valve

  1. Lift Check Valve
  2. Ball Check Valve
  3. Swing Check Valve
  4. Top-hinged Check Valve
  5. Tilting Disc Check Valve
  6. Butterfly Check Valve
  7. Stop Check Valve
  8. Diaphragm Check Valve
  9. Spring Loaded Check Valve
  10. Spring Loaded in-line valve
  11. Spring Loaded Y-valve
  12. Foot Check Valve
  13. Duckbill Check Valve
  14. Wafer Check Valve
  15. Silent Check Valve
  16. Pneumatic Check Valve
  17. Non-slam Check Valve

Materials of Check Valve