If you have basic valve knowledge, you are probably familiar with two piece of ball valve – one of the most common types of valves available today. A ball valve is typically a quarter-turn valve with a perforated ball in the middle to control flow. These valves are known for being durable with excellent shutoff, but don’t always offer very precise control. Let’s talk about when it’s okay to use a ball valve as a control valve.
Even though ball valves aren’t the best device to control flow, they are still commonly used because of their
