Globe Valves

Globe Valves

 Definition
A Globe valve is a linear motion valve specifically designed to stop, start and
control flow. The Globe valve's disk can be completely removed from the flow path, or
the flowpath can be completely closed.For insulation and throttling services, traditional
Globe valves can be used. To regulate flow, globe valves are widely used. In the design
of the valve to avoid premature failure and ensure adequate operation, the range of flow
control, pressure drop, and duty must be taken into account. Specially designed valve
trims are needed for valves undergoing high-differential pressure-throttling operation.

Figure No. – Globe Valve

The maximum differential pressure across the valve disc should usually not
exceed 20 percent or 200 psi (1380 kPa) of the maximum upstream pressure, whichever
is less. For applications exceeding these differential pressure limits, valves with special
trim can be built.
 Parts of a Globe Valve
Listed are the main components of a globe valve.
Figure No. – Parts of a Globe Valve
o Bonnet: The bonnet is the outer part of the valve, which encompasses these other
parts.
o Cage: The cage surrounds the stem within the valve.
o Stem.The stem connects the disk to the valve actuator or hand wheel, transmitting
the force.
o Disk (Plug). The part of the globe valve that moves perpendicular to the seat. It’s
the moveablephysical barrier that blocks (or frees) the flow.When closed, the disk
sits against the seat, plugging the flow. When opened, the disk sits above theseat,
allowing liquid to pass.
Types of Globe Valve Disk
 The ball disk design. Used in low-pressure and low-temperature systems.

It is capable of throttling flow, but in principle, it is used to stop and start
the flow.
 Needle disk design. Provides better throttling as compared to ball or

composition disk design. A wide verity of long and tapered plug disks are
available to suit different flow conditions.
 Composition disk. Used to achieve better shutoff. A hard, non-metallic

insert ring is used in composition disk design.
o Seat (Seat ring).This part of the valve provides the seal between the stem/disk
and bonnet whenthe disk is tightly pressed against it. It’s either integrated or
screwed into the valve itself.
 Types of Globe Valves
o Z types
A Z-body is the simplest design and most common type. Within the
globular body, the Z-shaped partition includes the bench. The seat's horizontal
seating configuration enables the stem and disk to pass perpendicular to the axis
of the pipe, resulting in a loss of very high pressure.
Figure No. Z Type
o Y types
A solution to the high pressure drop problem in Z-type valves is the Y-type
style. The seat and stem are angled at approximately 45 ° to the pipe axis in this form.
In high pressure and other critical facilities where pressure drops are involved, y-body
valves are used.
Figure No. Y Type

o Angle Types
Without using an elbow and one additional pipe weld, the angle globe valve
transforms the flow direction by 90 degrees. Open Disk against the flow. In the
fluctuating flow state, this type of globe valve can also be used, as they are able to
handle the slugging effect.
Figure No. Angle Type
 Flow Direction through the globe valves
Globe valve have specific flow directions. Depending on the application, a globe valve will
have fluid flow above or below the disc. Globe valves can be arranged so that the disk
closes against or in the same direction of fluid flow. When the disk closes against the direction of
fluid flow, the kinetic energy of the fluid impedes closing but aids opening of the valve. When
the disk closes in the same direction of fluid flow, the kinetic energy of the fluid aids closing but
impedes opening.
For low temperature and low pressure applications, globe valves are ordinarily installed so
that pressure is under the disk. This promotes easy operation, helps protect the packing, and
eliminates a certain amount of erosive action to the seat and disk faces.
For high temperature and high pressure applications, like steam, globe valves are installed so
that pressure is above the disk. This helps to prevent the stem from contracting when it cools
down and will keep the disc from lifting off the seat that may cause leakage. If the pressure on
top of the disc is higher, a bypass valve may have to be provided that permits the downstream
system to be pressurized before the globe valve is
opened.
Usually flow direction arrow is marked on the globe valve body for ease and simplification
of installation purpose.
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Globe valves

Advantages:
o Good shutoff capability
o Moderate to good throttling capability
o Shorter stroke (compared to a gate valve)
o Available in tee, wye, and angle patterns, each offering unique capabilities
o Easy to machine or resurface the seats
o With disc not attached to the stem, valve can be used as a stop-check valve
Disadvantages:
o Higher pressure drop (compared to a gate valve)
o Requires greater force or a larger actuator to seat the valve (with pressure under the
seat)
o Throttling flow under the seat and shutoff flow over the seat
 Typical Applications of Globe valves

The following are some of the typical applications of Globe valves:
o Cooling water systems where flow needs to be regulated
o Fuel oil system where flow is regulated and leaktightness is of importance
o High-point vents and low-point drains when leaktightness and safety are major
considerations.
o Feedwater, chemical feed, condenser air extraction, and extraction drain systems
o Boiler vents and drains, main steam vents and drains, and heater drains
o Turbine seals and drains
o Turbine lube oil system and others
 Working Principle
When the valve is actuated to open the disk will perpendicularly move away from the
seat. When compared to a gate valve, a globe valve generally yields much less seat leakage. This
is because the disk-to-seat ring contact is more at right angles, which permits the force of closing
to tightly seat the disk.
Globe valves can be arranged so that the disk closes against or in the same direction of
fluid flow. When the disk closes against the direction of flow, the kinetic energy of the fluid
impedes closing but aids opening of the valve. When the disk closes in the same direction of
flow, the kinetic energy of the fluid aids closing but impedes opening. This characteristic is
preferable to other designs when quick-acting stop valves are necessary.
 Applications
Duty:
o Controlling flow
o Stopping and starting flow
o Frequent valve operation
Service:
o Gases essentially free of solids
o Liquids essentially free of solids
o Vacuum Cryogenic
References:
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A Complete Guide to Globe Valve Types and Parts. Retrieved 7 November 2020 from
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Globe Valve Types and Parts – A Complete Guide. Retrievd 7 November 2020 from
https://hardhatengineer.com/globe-valve-types-angle-parts/
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Figure No. – Globe Valve

o Cage: The cage surrounds the stem within the valve.

Types of Globe Valve Disk

 The ball disk design. Used in low-pressure and low-temperature systems.

 Needle disk design. Provides better throttling as compared to ball or

 Composition disk. Used to achieve better shutoff. A hard, non-metallic

 Types of Globe Valves

Figure No. Y Type

 Advantages and Disadvantages of Globe valves

 Typical Applications of Globe valves

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