Metal seated ball valves for the flow control of abrasive fluids
Abstract
The flow control of abrasive slurries and solids laden fluids in systems which have design requirements beyond the capabilities of conventional valves creates operational problems. Due to the technological advances in the hard coating industries, ball valves can now be produced with internal surfaces protected from the erosive effects of these applications. Pressures well in excess of the capability of conventional 1000 kPa working pressure valves can now be handled reliably.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Erosion and Abrasive Machining
Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Metal Alloys Wear and Properties
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 83–91
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter