Middleeast valve is one of the largest  Jacketed plug valve supplier in Dubai. In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Istanbul, our jacketed plug valves are ideal for a variety of applications in diverse sectors.  

What is a jacketed plug valve?

A jacketed plug valve is a type of valve that is designed with a jacket surrounding the valve body. The jacket serves as a space through which a heating or cooling medium can flow, providing thermal insulation to the valve. This design is commonly used in applications where the process fluid passing through the valve needs to be heated or cooled to maintain its desired temperature.

The main component of a jacketed plug valve is the plug, which is a cylindrical or tapered disc that rotates inside the valve body to control the flow of the process fluid. The plug has a hole through its center, which aligns with the flow path when the valve is fully open, allowing fluid to pass through. By rotating the plug, the flow can be gradually restricted or completely shut off.

The jacket surrounding the valve body is typically connected to a heating or cooling system, such as steam, hot oil, or chilled water. When the medium flows through the jacket, it helps to regulate the temperature of the process fluid inside the valve. This is particularly useful when dealing with viscous or temperature-sensitive materials, as it allows precise control over the temperature during flow regulation.

Working principle of jacketed plug valve:

The working principle of a jacketed plug valve involves the rotation of the plug within the valve body to control the flow of the process fluid. Here are the key steps in the operation:

1)Plug Rotation: The valve is initially in a closed position, where the plug blocks the flow path. By rotating the plug using a handle or actuator, the port aligns with the valve body's inlet and outlet, allowing the fluid to pass through.

2)Flow Control: As the plug is rotated, the port can be adjusted to control the flow rate. The plug can be fully open to allow maximum flow or partially closed to restrict the flow.

3)Heat Transfer: The jacket surrounding the valve body and plug allows for the circulation of a heating or cooling medium. For example, if the process fluid needs to be heated, steam or hot oil is circulated through the jacket, transferring heat to the valve body and plug. Similarly, if the fluid needs to be cooled, chilled water or a refrigerant is circulated through the jacket to remove heat.

4)Temperature Control: The jacketed design helps to maintain the desired temperature of the process fluid. By regulating the flow of the heating or cooling medium through the jacket, the temperature of the valve body and plug can be controlled. This, in turn, affects the temperature of the process fluid as it passes through the valve.

Middleeast valve is the biggest Jacketed plug valve supplier in Dubai and  provides both flow control and temperature control capabilities. It allows for the precise regulation of fluid flow while ensuring that the process fluid maintains the desired temperature range.

Parts of jacketed plug valve:

1)Eye Bolt
2)Diaphragm
3)Spring
4)Actuator Stem
5)Scale Plate
6)Stem Connector
7)Yoke
8)Packing Flange
9)Gland Packing
10)Valve Stem
11)Gasket
12)Guide Ring
13)Valve Plug
14)Seat Ring
15)Valve Body

Advantages of jacketed plug valve:

1)Cost effective
2)Quick Operation
3)Can be used in high temperature as well as high pressure operations
4)Easy installation
5)They come in simple design

Industries which use them:

1)Chemical Industry.
2)Oil and Gas Industry.
3)Petrochemical Industry.
4)Energy Industry.
5)Waste water treatment.

Applications of jacketed plug valve:

1)Oil piping systems.
2)Handling low-pressure, low-temperature services.
3)Plug valves may be used to control the flow of slurries and other liquids containing suspended solids.
4)Natural gas piping systems.  

Description:

Available material: Cast Carbon steel plug valve (WCC, WCB, WC6), Stainless Steel plug valve [SS316, SS304, SS316L, SS904L, CF8, CF8M, F31L, F91], DUPLEX STEEL and Super duplex Steel plug valve (F51, F53, F55), Cast iron, Ductile Iron.

Class:150-2500; PN 10 – PN 450

Size: 1/2”- 48”.

Operations:Lever actuated plug valve, electric actuated plug valve, pneumatic actuated plug valve, gear actuated plug valve

Ends:Flanged, butt weld, socket weld, threaded

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