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Valve Solutions by Application

Water supply valve solutions for municipal distribution and transmission pipelines

Water Supply

Valve solutions for municipal distribution, building services and transmission pipelines requiring reliable isolation and flow control.

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Valves installed in a municipal water treatment plant

Water Treatment

Valve solutions for filtration, disinfection and process-water pipelines in water treatment plants.

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valve for Wastewater

Wastewater

Valve solutions for wastewater collection and treatment systems handling suspended solids and demanding operating conditions.

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valve for HVAC Cooling

HVAC Cooling

Valve solutions for chilled water, condenser water, cooling towers and data center cooling systems.

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valve for Pump Stations

Pump Stations

Isolation, backflow protection and pipeline accessories for pump suction and discharge systems.

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valve for Fire Protection

Fire Protection

Valve solutions for fire-water pipelines and pump rooms, selected according to project standards and approval requirements.

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Marine valves for shipboard water systems

Marine

Material-specific valve solutions for ballast, seawater cooling and shipboard utility systems.

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valve for Industrial

Industrial

Configurable valve solutions for process water, cooling water and general industrial pipelines.

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VALVE SELECTION

Application-Based Valve Selection Guide

The following table provides preliminary valve recommendations for common water, HVAC, fire protection, marine and industrial pipeline applications. Final selection should be confirmed according to the medium, DN/NPS, PN/Class, temperature, material compatibility, connection, operating method and applicable project standards.

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Preliminary industrial valve recommendations by application
ApplicationPrimary FunctionTypical Valve OptionsKey Selection Factors
Municipal Water TransmissionPipeline isolationResilient seated gate valveDouble-flanged butterfly valveDN/NPS, PN/Class, buried or above-ground installation, protective coating, flange drilling and face-to-face standard
Water Treatment ProcessesIsolation, backflow prevention and equipment protectionButterfly valveGate valveCheck valveY strainerProcess stage, medium, suspended solids, operating pressure, material compatibility and maintenance access
Wastewater SystemsIsolation and backflow prevention in solids-containing serviceResilient seated gate valveApplication-specific butterfly valveBall check valveSwing check valveSolids content, clogging risk, elastomer compatibility, installation direction and cleaning access
HVAC Chilled and Condenser WaterIsolation, automation and equipment protectionWafer butterfly valveLug butterfly valveSilent check valveY strainerRubber expansion jointWater or glycol concentration, temperature, pressure, insulation clearance, stem position and actuator requirements
Pump Suction and DischargeEquipment isolation and backflow preventionGate valveDouble-flanged butterfly valveSilent check valveDual-plate check valveSwing check valveFlow rate, operating pressure, pump shutdown characteristics, installation orientation, potential water-hammer conditions and maintenance space
Fire Protection PipelinesApproved isolation and backflow preventionOS&Y or NRS gate valveGrooved butterfly valveCheck valveRequired listing or approval, valve model and size, connection, supervision requirements and project specification
Marine Cooling and Ballast SystemsIsolation and backflow preventionMaterial-specific butterfly valveCheck valveBall valveSeawater compatibility, corrosion resistance, body and trim material, protective coating, seat material and marine approval requirements
Industrial Process-Water PipelinesIsolation, regulation and equipment protectionButterfly valveGate valveBall valveControl valveY strainerMedium composition, concentration, temperature, pressure, operating frequency, connection and actuation method
Preliminary selection notice

This guide supports preliminary valve screening. Final valve type, material, pressure rating, size, connection and certification must be confirmed against the actual operating conditions and project specification.

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Configuration Reference

Materials, Connections & Applicable Standards

Review the available material, sealing, connection and standards directions before defining the final valve configuration for a project.

Materials and Sealing

Body materials
  • Cast iron
  • Ductile iron
  • Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel
Seat and sealing options
  • EPDM
  • NBR
  • FKM
  • PTFE

Connection Options

Connection types
  • Wafer
  • Lug
  • Double flanged
  • Grooved
Flange compatibility

Confirm flange drilling, face-to-face dimensions and mating-pipe standards against the project specification before ordering.

Applicable Standards

Confirm the required standard according to the selected valve type.

API 609

Butterfly valve design requirements

API 598

Valve inspection and pressure testing

MSS SP-67

Butterfly valve requirements

EN 558

Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions

AWWA C504

Rubber-seated butterfly valves for water service

BS 5163

Resilient seated gate valves for waterworks

EN 1074

Valves used in water supply systems

Project note: Available materials, connections and standards vary by valve type, size, pressure rating and project specification. Confirm the required configuration in the RFQ.

Recommended Valve Categories

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Valve Application FAQs

Which valves are commonly used in water treatment plants?

Butterfly valves and gate valves are commonly used for pipeline isolation, while check valves prevent reverse flow. Y strainers can help protect pumps and downstream equipment from debris. Final selection depends on the process stage, medium, pressure and pipeline size.

How do I select a check valve for a pump station?

Consider the flow rate, operating pressure, pump shutdown characteristics, installation space and potential water hammer. Swing, tilting disc, dual plate and silent check valves have different closing characteristics, so the valve should be selected according to the hydraulic conditions.

Which butterfly valve is suitable for chilled water?

Resilient seated wafer or lug butterfly valves are commonly used in chilled-water systems. Selection should consider pressure, temperature, water or glycol concentration, insulation clearance, stem position and manual or actuated operation.

What information is required for valve selection?

Please provide the application, medium, concentration where applicable, DN/NPS, PN/Class, temperature, material, connection, operation method and quantity. Required standards, certifications, destination country and available drawings or datasheets are also helpful.

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