AVK Southern Africa introduces Network Safety Solutions
Selecting the correct valve in both diameter and type will allow water utilities to manage their networks more efficiently during any 24-hour period. Series 869 Control Valve - PN10 & PN16
Control valves selection and recommendations
Control valves can help reduce water loss through leakages and contribute to efficient water supply management by maintaining a certain pressure, flow, or level, regardless of changes in the supply network.
Main Features - AVK control valves
Selecting the correct valve in both diameter and type will allow water utilities to manage their networks more efficiently during any 24 hour period, and it is here that the valve manufacturer’s knowledge of how best to use his own product really pays dividends.
In order to select the right product for your application it is recommended to have the following information available:
- Working conditions
- Maximum flow
- Minimum flow
- Continuous flow
- Maximum inlet pressure
- Minimum inlet pressure
- Wanted outlet pressure
- Lifted seat to prevent damage caused by cavitation inside the valve body
- Pipe size
Strainers and Isolating Valves
To filter out impurities that could damage the control valve it is highly recommended to install a protection strainer on the inlet side. Additionally, isolating valves located either side of the control valve enable ease of commissioning and maintenance.