Front Cover -- VALVES MANUAL International: Handbook of Valves and Actuators -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Chapter 1. Definitions and abbreviations -- Chapter 2. Properties of fluids -- 2.1 Explanation of terms -- 2.2 Water -- 2.3 Oils -- 2.4 Liquid-solid mixtures -- 2.5 Liquid-gas mixtures -- 2.6 Gas laws and gas properties -- 2.7 Useful references -- Chapter 3. Isolating valves -- 3.1 Isolating valves and the system -- 3.2 Isolating valve design -- 3.3 Isolating valve types -- 3.4 Useful references -- Chapter 4. Non-return valves -- 4.1 Non-return valves and the system -- 4.2 Non-return valve design -- 4.3 Non-return valve types -- 4.4 Useful references -- Chapter 5. Regulators -- 5.1 Regulators and the system -- 5.2 Regulator design -- 5.3 Regulator types -- 5.4 Useful references -- Chapter 6. Control valves -- 6.1 Process control valves and the system -- 6.2 Control valve design -- 6.3 Process control valve types -- 6.4 Useful references -- Chapter 7. Safety relief valves -- 7.1 Safety relief valves and the system -- 7.2 Safety relief valve design -- 7.3 Safety relief valve types -- 7.4 Piping reactions -- 7.5 Useful references -- Chapter 8. Valve and piping sizing -- 8.1 Sizing isolating valves -- 8.2 Sizing non-return valves -- 8.3 Sizing safety relief valves -- 8.4 Sizing regulators and control valves -- 8.6 Useful references -- Chapter 9. Piping and connectors -- 9.1 Pipework design principles -- 9.2 Rigid piping systems -- 9.3 Flexible piping systems -- 9.4 Expansion joints -- 9.5 Threaded connections -- 9.6 Welded connections -- 9.7 Soldered connections -- 9.8 Cemented connections -- 9.9 Flanges -- 9.10 Gaskets -- 9.11 Clamped connections -- 9.12 Grooved connections -- 9.13 Compression fittings -- 9.14 Flared fittings -- 9.15 Quick release couplings -- 9.16 Approved connections -- 9.17 Useful references -- Chapter 10. Noise in valves.

10.1 The noise problem -- 10.2 Noise analysis -- 10.3 Sources of valve noise -- 10.4 Noise prediction -- 10.5 Noise attenuation -- 10.6 Noise calculations -- 10.7 Useful references -- Chapter 11. Valve stem sealing -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Single seals -- 11.3 Double seals -- 11.4 Special designs -- 11.5 Seal materials -- 11.6 Lubrication -- 11.7 Packing friction -- 11.8 Packing box assembly -- 11.9 Useful references -- Chapter 12. Actuators -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Control signals -- 12.3 Types of actuator -- 12.4 Accessories -- 12.5 Force/torque required in valve operation -- 12.6 Setting-up -- 12.7 Actuator selection -- 12.8 Useful references -- Chapter 13. Valve materials -- 13.1 General -- 13.2 The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) -- 13.3 NACE -- 13.4 Valve body material -- 13.5 Trim materials -- 13.6 Hard facing materials -- 13.7 Pressure/temperature ratings for flanges -- 13.8 Non-metallic coatings -- 13.9 Bolting materials -- 13.10 Useful references -- Chapter 14. Instrumentation and ancillaries -- 14.1 Instrumentation -- 14.2 Ancillary equipment -- 14.3 Useful references -- Chapter 15. Quality, inspection and testing -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Mass-produced valves -- 15.3 Custom-built valves -- 15.4 Guidelines for testing and documentation -- 15.5 Standards -- 15.6 Useful references -- Chapter 16. Standards and specifications -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Issuing authorities -- 16.3 Components -- 16.4 Control and communications -- 16.5 Design -- 16.6 Dimensions and pressure ratings -- 16.7 Electrical -- 16.8 Fasteners -- 16.9 Fittings -- 16.10 Flanges -- 16.11 Flow capacity -- 16.12 Forces and moments on connections -- 16.13 Hoses -- 16.14 Inspection and testing -- 16.15 Installation -- 16.16 Instrumentation -- 16.17 Maintenance and repair -- 16.18 Materials -- 16.19 Noise -- 16.20 Operation.

16.21 Painting and corrosion protection -- 16.22 Pipes and tubes -- 16.23 Pressure vessels -- 16.24 Qualification -- 16.25 Safety -- 16.26 Seat leakage -- 16.27 Terminology -- 16.28 Valves -- 16.29 Welding -- Chapter 17. Installation and maintenance -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 General -- 17.3 Pre-installation inspection -- 17.4 Installation criteria -- 17.5 Commissioning -- 17.6 Routine maintenance -- 17.7 Packing boxes -- 17.8 Spare parts -- 17.9 Trouble-shooting -- 17.10 Repairs -- 17.11 Useful references -- Chapter 18. Some applications and solutions -- 18.1 Quarter-turn pneumatic rotary actuators - a comparison -- 18.2 Double isolation in demanding services -- 18.3 Low noise control for atmospheric venting -- 18.4 Actuation technology designed to assist the operator -- 18.5 Pressure relief with high flow capacity and low cost of ownership -- 18.6 The use of repair intelligence -- 18.7 Designed for continuous use - valves with a permeation-resistant lining -- 18.8 Valve sealing solutions - according to TA-Luft -- 18.9 Final elements in a safety instrumented system (ESD or HIPPS) -- 18.10 Eliminating plugging of boiler feedpump recirculation valves -- 18.11 Steam trap isolation ensuring uninterrupted steam flow -- 18.12 Increased valve actuator functionality in the digital age -- Chapter 19. Valve and actuator selection -- 19.1 General operating conditions -- 19.2 Valve selection according to fluid -- 19.3 Check lists for valve purchase specification -- 19.4 Actuator selection -- 19.5 Check lists for actuator purchase specification -- 19.6 Purchasing -- Chapter 20. Fluid properties & conversions -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Liquid properties -- 20.3 Thermodynamic properties of gases -- 20.4 Pressure/enthalpy charts -- 20.5 SI. The International System of Units -- 20.6 Conversion factors for SI units -- 20.7 Other conversion factors.

20.8 Normal quantities and units used in valve technology -- 20.9 Useful references -- Chapter 21. Buyers' Guide -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Company names and addresses -- 21.3 Isolating valves -- 21.4 Non-return valves -- 21.5 Regulators -- 21.6 Control valves -- 21.7 Safety relief valves -- 21.8 Actuators -- 21.9 Ancillary products and services -- 21.10 Trade or brand names -- Index -- Index to advertisers -- Acknowledgements.