Handbook 2000: Systems and equipment. Chapter 42 - Valves. (43 of 49)
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Valves are the manual or automatic fluid-controlling elements in a piping system. They are constructed to withstand a specific range of temperature, pressure, corrosion, and mechanical stress. The designer selects and specifies the proper valve for the application to give the best service for the economic requirements.
Document History
This document is part of a larger document, Handbook 2000: Systems and equipment, which has been split into parts for ease of use.
ISBN
9781883413811
Publisher Information
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Founded in 1894, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organisation who provide technical and educational information on the industry. The most commonly known are the ASHRAE Handbooks covering refrigeration, fundamentals and HVAC systems and applications.
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