Thermal insulation ball valve is a special design of the valve, it adds thermal insulation function on the basis of the traditional ball valve, mainly used to control fluid flow while reducing heat loss, suitable for petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries have strict requirements for temperature control occasions. The insulation performance of the ball valve mainly depends on its jacket structure and the insulation materials used. So what are the insulation materials of the ball valve? Let's introduce it to you.
Carbon steel insulated ball valve BQ73F-16C
Carbon steel insulated ball valve
Insulation material of ball valve:
1. Aluminum silicate fiber felt
Aluminum silicate fiber felt is a kind of refractory thermal insulation material, which can provide good thermal insulation effect in high temperature environment. Due to its high temperature resistance, this material is suitable for use in insulated ball valves for high temperature fluid transfer systems.
2. Rock wool
Rockwool is widely used for its excellent thermal insulation properties. It is a cost-effective, widely available thermal insulation material for a variety of industrial applications, including the jacket construction of thermal ball valves.
3.PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
PTFE is a high-performance plastic material known for its chemical stability and non-viscosity. In insulated ball valves, in addition to being used as a sealing material, PTFE can also be used as a insulation material, especially in applications that require corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance.
4. Para-polystyrene
Para-polystyrene is a closed-cell structured foam material with a very low thermal conductivity, so it provides excellent thermal insulation properties. It is usually used in situations requiring high thermal insulation efficiency, such as some specially designed thermal insulation ball valves.
5. Carbon steel
Carbon steel is used as a structural material in the jacket of the insulated ball valve, especially when the jacket is in the form of welded steel pipe. Carbon steel provides good mechanical strength and pressure resistance, ensuring the overall durability and reliability of the valve.
In short, choosing the right insulation material is very important to ensure the performance of the insulation ball valve, we should choose the right insulation material according to the working temperature, fluid type, pressure grade and other factors.
