Description
The three-way control valve includes a cage-guided structure and pressure-unbalanced plug which makes it suitable for handling media in multiple flow channels. It can be used for both converging and diverging applications. The three way control valve allows for either entering from two channels and exiting from one (converging) or entering from one channel and exiting from two (diverging). It also functions as a shut-off and opening device for pipes. The valve design uses an unbalanced double-seat trim configuration but special cages can be selected for noise reduction and anti-cavitation performance based on service needs.
Valve material
- Valve body material: WCB,WCC,WC6, CF8, CF8M, CF3M+ ptfe or pfa
- Valve cover material: WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3M
- Valve trim: SS316+ptfe or pfa
- Packing: PTFE, graphite
- Nominal diameter: 1/2“-10“ DN15-DN250
- Nominal pressure: ANSI150, PN1.6
- Body type: straight-through, angle
Bonnet type:
- standard,
- heat dissipation,
- bellows,
- jacket insulation
Connection:
- flange FF, RF, RJ, TG,
- MFM
- Welding
- SW
Flow characteristics:
- linear
- Equal percentage
Leakage level:
- hard seal (ASME B16.104 IV)
- Soft seal (ASME B16.104 VI)
Operating temperature:
- Standard type -17~+230℃
- Elongation type I (EI) -45~-17℃, +230~+566℃
- Elongation type II (EII) -100~-45℃
- Elongation type III (EIII) -196~-100℃
ACTUATOR
- Pneumatic actuator: diaphragm type
- Action mode: direct action, reverse action
- Fault position: normally open, normally closed
- Accessories: solenoid valve, electric positioner, limit switch, handwheel, position-keeping valve, air source filter
- Electric actuator: intelligent regulating type and intelligent switching type
- control signal：4-20mA
FAQs
What is the flow direction of a 3-way control valve?
The operational efficiency of a 3-way control valve depends on its flow direction especially when used in complex fluid handling systems. The 3-way control valve operates through three ports which include one inlet and two outlets (or two inlets and one outlet) to precisely manage fluid flow between different paths. The valve configuration exists in two forms which are mixing and diverting.
The valve in a mixing setup merges flow from two separate inlet ports into one outlet port to create a combined stream. The mixing configuration serves applications which need fluid blending according to precise ratios. The diverting setup of the valve directs flow from one inlet port to either of its two outlet ports. The ability to change flow directions makes 3-way control valves essential for systems that need to dynamically control fluid paths in heating and cooling circuits and chemical processing and industrial automation applications.
ls a 3 way valve mixing or diverting?
A three-way valve operates as either a mixing valve or a diverting valve based on its design configuration and specific application needs. The valve functions as a mixer when it unites two separate inlet streams into one outlet stream to achieve precise fluid blending for temperature control and chemical mixing applications.
