Tag:valve=globe

valve = globe
Description
Globe valves allows flow regulation and involves a movable disk in a static ring. It shouldn't be confused with ball valves. 
Group: Pipelines
Used on these elements
Useful combination
Status: approved
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A Globe valve is really different from valve=ball and support less pressure delta. It consists in a static cage where flow regulation is done by a movable disk. Such valves can ensure complete isolation of fluid in a pipeline.
We use to find them in domestic appliances or on industrial small or medium sized pipes.

You can complete their description in OSM with actuator=*, turn_to_close=* or handle=*. See examples

Examples

Photo Location Tagging Comments
Europe

pipeline=valve
valve=globe
handle=wheel
turn_to_close=clockwise
actuator=thermostatic

 A domestic globe valve installed on heating radiators. The valve opens and close depending on the delta between fluid and ambient temperatures according to spring inside
The Netherlands

pipeline=valve
valve=globe
handle=wheel
turn_to_close=clockwise
emergency=fire_service_inlet

 The valve prevent water to get out of a fire fighters riser pipe in a building. This is a typical globe valve
France

pipeline=valve
valve=globe
actuator=solenoid
handle=button
manufacturer=Bürkert
model=5282
material=brass
location=indoor
remotely_controllable=yes

 A comon globe valve which state is modified by a solenoid. A manual button allow local operator to unlock the valve in case of solenoid failure. It is provided by Bürkert. Datasheet
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