Operational Practices

In the preceding sections we found out that there is a lot to learn about industrial valves. Majority of work done by an operator involves at least one valve. Therefore it is important for the operators to understand the nature of valves used in their operation. Here are the advantages if the operators take the time to learn their valves well:

a. The operation will be in much better control. A block valve will block the flow when needed – rather than allow leakage to occur.

b. Unnecessary damage will be minimized – replacement or maintainance of valves will be required less often.