Pneumatic actuated 3-way ball valves are valves that are controlled by compressed air and consist of a ball with a hole through the center that can be rotated to control the flow of fluid through the valve. These valves have several key features, functions, and applications, which are described below:
Features:
Quick response time and high precision control
Simple and reliable operation, with low maintenance requirements
Can be used in hazardous environments, as they do not produce sparks or generate heat
Can be integrated into automated control systems, allowing for remote operation and monitoring
Three ports for flow diversion, mixing, or isolation
Functions:
Control the flow, pressure, temperature, or level of fluids in pipelines or process systems
Can be used to divert, mix, or isolate fluids, depending on the position of the ball
Provide on/off or modulating control of fluid flow, with adjustable opening/closing speeds and positions
Applications:
Process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage, where precise fluid control is required and mixing of fluids is necessary
Water and wastewater treatment facilities where flow diversion or mixing is required
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, for controlling the flow of air and water in buildings
Oil and gas industry, for control of pipelines and process systems where the flow direction needs to be changed
Mining, where valves are used to control the flow of slurry, water, and other fluids in mineral processing and material handling systems.
Function: Diverging, Converging
Limit Switch Position: On-Off